BAGO is a collaboration between the Winnebago County Parks Dept., Oshkosh Recreation Dept., and pdsF.U.S.I.O.N.
The mission of BAGO is to encourage kids and families to be active and go outside. The program inspires the adventurous spirit of kids by offering monthly activities designed for individuals and families. Many of the activities take place at Winnebago County Community Park or other similar natural areas.
All BAGO activities are open to the public and most of them are free. Any funds collected go directly back into the program.
920 HOURS OUTSIDE
The BAGO program is based on 920 Hours Outside - moving our bodies with intention. The amount of time kids and adults spend outdoors matters for their physical and mental health. 920 Hours Outside helps move the needle on inactivity and obesity, while also reducing the amount of time spent on our screens. Time spent outdoors looks different for each person and family, but the glorious part about nature play is that it's for everyone, no matter their age or stage of life. We encourage everyone to use the 920 Hours Outside Activity Tracker throughout the year to track their progress. We guarantee you will not regret making memories outside!
SPONSORS
Sponsors include Image 360, FUSION Footwear, 4imprint, Fox River Brewing Company, Culver's of Oshkosh - Westowne Ave., Glow in the Park, Fifth Ward Brewing Company, Escape Oshkosh, Oshkosh Public Museum, Oshkosh YMCA, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, The Paine, EAA.
2024 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
Click on the images below for more information. View the 2024 BAGO Activity Calendar!
FEBRUARY
Registration required: pdsfusion.org/bago
Download and print the Valentine Heart template.
MARCH
Location: Ken Robl Conservation Park (map it)
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. You must register IN-PERSON at the Parks Department office (625 E. County Roady Y, Suite 500 | Mon-Fri, 8-4). You will receive wristbands for the egg hunt when you register. Lost wristbands will not be replaced. (5 & under: green; 6-12: yellow; 13-20: blue; 21+: pink)
APRIL
The Winnebago Audubon Society has some fun events to participate in this month (and throughout the year)... and they are all open to the public and FREE! Take a look at their event calendar.
Check out these local hotspots for birding throughout Winnebago County.
MAY
Check out these local recreation trails.
JUNE
Be Active, Go Camping - FREE!
Date/Time: Daily, throughout June
We’re changing BAGO to BAGC this month... Be Active and Go Camping! Whether you’re camping in your backyard with a makeshift tent or exploring one of Wisconsin's beautiful state parks, camping can be enjoyed by almost anyone - especially if there is a campfire and s'mores.
JULY
Fairy Tale Trail at the Park - FREE!
Date/Time: Daily, throughout July
Adventure, excitement, and fairy tales… Take a walk on the fairy tale trail at Winnebago County Community Park. Some of your favorite stories are posted along the walking trail at the park the entire month. Follow along with the story as you enjoy a stroll through the park. Stories change throughout the month so don't miss out on a good read!
AUGUST
Fitness in the Park - FREE!
Date/Time: August 24 at 6 p.m.
Location: Soccer Shelter
Enjoy an evening of fun, family-friendly fitness classes at the park! We’ll feature three or four fitness-related classes. Each class will be about 20 minutes long so a person can go to all of them during the evening. At the end of each 20-minute class, participants will get one raffle ticket. The more classes you participate in, the more tickets you will get. Drop your tickets in the prize bucket at the end of each class for a chance to win something special!
SEPTEMBER
Park Hunter Scavenger Hunt - FREE!
Date/Time: Daily, throughout September
Location: Winnebago County Parks and Nature Preserves
The ultimate park scavenger hunt! Explore parks and nature preserves throughout Winnebago County during the month of September. Look for the golden token at Winnebago County Community Park, Coughlin Community Natural Area, Ken Robl Conservation Park, Asylum Point Park, Waukau Creek Nature Preserve and Waukau Creek Dam. Once you find a golden token, take a selfie with it and send your photo to the Parks Department. Find all the tokens for a chance to win a prize.
OCTOBER
Haunted Hustle 5k
Date/Time: October 26 | Arrive at 5 p.m. & 5k starts at 6 p.m.
Location: JP Coughlin Center
The Haunted Hustle is an action-packed event with races and activities for the whole family! As dusk falls the fun begins. Enjoy a post-race bonfire, s’mores, music, straw bales, pumpkin decorating, and more. Jay Philpott, from WVBO, will be playing all your Halloween favorites!
$15 youth fee and $25 for adults. Participants will receive a Junk Band headband, medal, and customized race bib.
Register at pdsfusion.org/bago
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Contact Stephanie at fusionfootwear920@gmail.com.
4-5 pm: Course Marking & Set Up
5-6 pm: Parking Lot Activities
6-7 pm: On Course Runners, Volunteers for Water & Scare Stations, Finish Line
7-8 pm: Finish Line and Clean Up
NOVEMBER
Plank-You - FREE!
Date/Time: Daily, throughout November
November is all about what you are "plank-ful" for! The goal is to complete a plank of your choice for as long as you want at 10 different locations marked throughout the park. Snap a selfie in your best plank position and submit it for prizes!
Send selfies to parks@winnebagocountywi.gov
DECEMBER
Reindeer Roundup - FREE!
Date/Time: Daily, throughout December
Sleigh-what?! Reindeer are on the run! Four of Santa's young reindeer are loose at the park, and he needs your help to find them before the North Pole closes for the season.
Lace up your boots and grab your mittens because we're sending out the search party (that's you) to find one reindeer every week this month. We'll post information we've received from Santa's elves about each reindeer to help you find them.
When you find a lost reindeer, take a selfie with it, and send your photo to the Parks Department (email: parks@winnebagocountywi.gov) so we can let Santa and his elves know where to find the lost reindeer.
Each week, we'll choose a lucky winner or two from the photos we receive and reward them with a special gift for helping find the missing reindeer.
