STEVENS POINT − The Stevens Point Journal is highlighting local events happening in the Stevens Point area. Every week, you’ll find three local events ranging from children’s activities to festivals, learning events, performances and more. Do you have an event you want to highlight? Email event descriptions, posters, event links, photos and more details to news@stevenspointjournal.com.
Tom Cotter
Tom Cotter will perform live at the Sentry Theater at 7 p.m. May 22 at 1800 N. Point Drive in Stevens Point. The comedian has been on “The Tonight Show” and “Last Comic Standing” and has a full-length special on Comedy Central. Tickets are $50 for VIP seating, $30 for standard seating and $20 for value seating. Packages are also available that include a stay at The Inn at SentryWorld, dining credits and more. For more information, visit sentryworld.com or find SentryWorld on Facebook.
World Turtle Day
The Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum will host World Turtle Day with Squirt the turtle from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23 at 1100 Main St. in Stevens Point. Guests can purchase one-of-a-kind artwork by Squirt to benefit the museum’s Wild Wisconsin exhibit, enjoy “eat-like-a-turtle” themed snacks, create a fun turtle craft and more. The first 50 children to arrive will receive handmade turtle plushies donated by Holly’s Hooks. Regular museum admission rates and membership benefits will apply. For more information, visit cwchildrensmuseum.org or find Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum (CWCM) on Facebook.
Build it!
CREATE Portage County will host “Build it!” a Lego building challenge from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. May 23 at 1300 Maria Drive, Suite B in Stevens Point. Participants will compete in Lego challenges to earn tickets they can redeem at an arcade-style prize station. The event will also include light snacks and drinks. For more information, visit createportagecounty.org or find CREATE Portage County on Facebook.
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This article originally appeared on Stevens Point Journal: 3 weekend events you don’t want to miss May 21-25 in Stevens Point
Reporting by Caitlin Shuda, Stevens Point Journal / Stevens Point Journal
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