Events
Give BIG Green Bay
Giving Day events
Give BIG Green Bay provides a simple way for everyone to learn about the work of local nonprofits and donate, at any level, to support the causes they champion.
Several nonprofits will invite the community to join them at events hosted during the 24 hours of giving. These events provide an opportunity to ask questions, look behind the scenes, and discover new ways to support these organizations and their causes all year round.
The list of events below will be updated as new events are added. Visit giveBIGgreenbay.org, Feb 25-26, noon-noon, to donate!
Day one: February 25, 2026
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To start the giving strong, we’re hosting an in-person kickoff event and invite you to join us for an afternoon of connection, fun, and impact. Stop by anytime during the event to celebrate with us! We’ll have a trivia contest with prizes, great company, and the chance to support the Mediation Center’s mission of helping individuals, families, and organizations resolve conflict constructively and peacefully.
Hosted by: The Mediation Center
Time & Location: Noon to 3PM at Sidekicks Bar & Grill, 930 Main Ave, De Pere
NeighborWorks Green Bay will be at Legacy First inside the Hotel Northland in downtown Green Bay for drinks, snacks, music, special guests and more! Come meet us and some of our partner organizations who are also participating in Give BIG Green Bay.
Hosted By: NeighborWorks Green Bay
Time & Location: 12-6 PM at Legacy First at the Hotel Northland, 304 N Adams St, Green Bay
Featured Organization(s): Achieve Brown County, Friends of Pals, Youth & Families, NeighborWorks Green Bay, JOSHUA-Green Bay, Rooted In, Urban Cultural Arts
The food pantry will be open for community members to stop by and see the space. All are welcome!
Hosted by: Community Pantry of Pulaski
Time & Location: 12-8 PM at 234 West Town Road, Pulaski
Join us to help support the NEW Community Shelter during Give Big Green Bay. NEW Community Shelter staff will be onsite at Culver’s in Suamico. Come get some curds, custard, & much more and help our community. 10% of sales that day will be donated to the New Community Shelter.
Hosted by: NEW Community Shelter
Time & Location: 12-8 PM at Culver’s, 11820 Velp Ave, Suamico
Join us for a special community event in celebration of the Give Big Green Bay 24-hour fundraiser! Drop in to make a cornhusk flower, enjoy a bowl of corn soup, meet our teams and learn what we do!
Hosted by: Wise Women Gathering Place and Ukwakhwa (Our Foods)
Time & Location: 1-3 PM at Wise Women Gathering Place, 1641 Commanche Ave, Suite H, Green Bay
Join us to meet the COMSA team, learn more about our work, and enjoy food from our community. This is a chance to see firsthand what community support makes possible.
Hosted by: COMSA: A Resource Center Serving Immigrants and Refugees
Time & Location: 2-6 PM at 201 Military Ave, Suite 101, Green Bay
Join us for a BIG Open House at Options. We’ll have:
- Chili sampling throughout the afternoon
- A live cooking demonstration in our Adaptive Kitchen with our neighbors from The Farmacy (3:00–4:00 PM)
- A caricature artist creating live drawings (4:30–6:00 PM)
- Tours of our Showcase Model Home
- Opportunities to connect with Options staff and learn more about the resources and services we offer
- Demos of our Assistive Technology & Adaptive Recreation Equipment
Whether you’re already familiar with Options or just getting to know us, this is a great chance to stop by, say hello, and see how independence, accessibility, and community come together in real life — and enjoy some chili along the way!
Hosted by: Options for Independent Living
Time & Location: 3-6 PM at 555 Country Club Rd, Green Bay
Join many Give Big Green Bay participating nonprofits and discover the meaningful work happening across Greater Green Bay, meet the people behind the missions, and learn how you can get involved. Drop in when it works for you, or stay for the whole event, while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, giveaways, and raffle prizes throughout the evening!
Hosted By: Volunteer Center of Brown County
Time & Location: 3-7 PM at The Bar, 2001 Holmgren Way, Green Bay
Featured Organizations: CP, Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, Foster the Village, Freedom House Ministries, Friends of PALS Youth and Families, Girls on the Run, Golden House, GRIT 920, Hands on Deck, Brown County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, National Railroad Museum, Northeast Wisconsin Latinx Rising, Unity Hospice, Volunteer Center of Brown County.
Make plans now to JOIN US with a desire to learn more about JOSHUA’s pillars of Transformational Justice, Environmental Justice, Immigration, Housing, and Voter Engagement, and we’ll provide you with a hands-on activity to engage your creativity and further ignite your own determination to create a better community. Check out the Facebook post to see a full lineup of free activities starting at 3 PM on Wednesday, February 25th.
Hosted by: JOSHUA (Justice Organization Sharing Hope United for Action)
Time & Location: See Facebook event for full lineup of activities, times, and locations.
$1 from every pint, flight, to-go growler or 6 pack sold will be donated to “Fund the Match,” supporting all 50 nonprofits participating in Give Big Green Bay. Twelve nonprofit leaders will be guest bartending to earn even more donations for their group. Come and support all the amazing work being done in our community!
Hosted by: Zambaldi Beer
Time & Location: 3-9 PM at Zambaldi Beer, 1649 S Webster Ave, Green Bay
Featured Organizations: AVB Community Band, Center for Suicide Awareness, Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin – Green Bay Connection, Families of Children with Cancer, GRIT 920, Happily Ever After, HER Alliance, Rooted In, Safe Families for Children, The Mauthe Center, The Mediation Center, The Weidner Center
Do you need to PAWse and take a break after work or school? Then we encourage you to stop on by for a special Give Big Green Bay event where you can hang out with our amazing bird of prey and mammal ambassadors! There will be owls, hawks, and falcons of all different sizes along with Chester the rabbit and Bernard the woodchuck where you can learn and take photos of our ambassadors while stopping by for our cookies and hot cocoa!
Hosted by: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
Time & Location: 4-6PM at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Dick Resch Center, 1660 E Shore Dr, Green Bay
Volunteer with us from 4–7PM on February 25 for an early-evening Calling Circle to kick off Give BIG Green Bay. Help thank supporters and invite gifts during the match period, with scripts, light snacks, donor lists, and support provided. Drop in for as little as 15 minutes — every call builds momentum and shows solidarity.
Hosted by: Wise Women Gathering Place
Time & Location: 4-7PM at Wise Women Gathering Place, 1641 Commanche Ave, Suite H, Green Bay
Come learn about and support education focused organizations coming together to promote Give BIG Green Bay. Information will be available on each organization, photo booths, and a fun atmosphere for folks who are excited about supporting education in our community and making a difference!
Time & Location: 4-8 PM at Titletown Brewing Company, The Sky Lounge, 320 N Broadway, Green Bay
Featured Organizations: Achieve Brown County, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Encompass Childcare, GBAPS Education Foundation, Literacy Green Bay, and NWTC
Join us for a fun-filled evening where every pour and raffle supports individuals with disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives.
Hosted by: Innovative Care Services
Time & Location: 4-10 PM at Chamber’s Hill Bar & Grill, 12350 Velp Ave, Suamico
This is a disability inclusive winter celebration that recognizes Innovative Care Services’ clients, people with disabilities, and the wonderful community we are a part of while simultaneously celebrating Give Big Green Bay! Dance the evening away, create a memorable craft, and celebrate with a champagne toast at 6:30 PM.
Hosted by: Innovative Care Services
Time & Location: 4:30-7 PM at Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd, Green Bay
Join us for corn soup, seed packaging, & raffles!
Hosted by: Ukwakhwa (Our Foods)
Time & Location: 5-7 PM at N6019 Lambie Rd, De Pere
Join us for a special Rooted In Give BIG Green Bay celebration at Copper State Brewing Co. Come meet the Rooted In team, learn more about our work, and how you can be a part of it. Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar as we gather around what matters most—community. You’ll see firsthand how your support helps us rescue food that would otherwise go to waste, transform it into scratch-cooked individually packaged meals, and expand access to nutritious food across Brown County. Already part of the Rooted In family? We can’t wait to see you. New to us? Perfect. Pull up a chair. Let’s build our community table together.
Hosted by: Rooted In
Time & Location: 5-7 PM at Copper State Brewing Co, Upstairs Lounge, 313 Dousman St, Green Bay
Join Hands On Deck for a Give Big Green Bay Open House featuring a family Make and Take Tinker Car project. Bring a dish to pass and enjoy drinks while watching live demonstrations in lathe turning with the Bay Lakes Turners, handmade paper making, chair building, and boat building. Stop in, see the shop in action, and support Hands On Deck during Give Big Green Bay as we continue building craftsmanship and confidence in youth.
Hosted by: Hands on Deck
Time & Location: 5-9 PM at 975 Parkview, Ste. 15, Green Bay
FREE 80’s workout. Join GRIT920 for a 80’s themed neon workout. Wear your neon and 80’s workout gear and sweat for a cause!
Hosted by: GRIT 920
Time & Location: 9-10 PM at 2467 Glendale Ave, Green Bay
Day two: February 26, 2026
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Steve’s Rez Burritos! First come-first-served. 9 AM – 12 PM Corn Soup, Seed Packaging, & Raffles.
Hosted by: Ukwakhwa (Our Foods)
Time & Location: 7AM to noon at N6019 Lambie Rd, De Pere
Enjoy coffee or breakfast while you learn more about Innovative Care Services’ mission and how we support people with disabilities to help them lead fulfilling lives with maximum independence.
Hosted by: Innovative Care Services
Time & Location: 7-9:30 AM at Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County, Grounded Cafe, 300 S. Adams St, Green Bay
Make plans now to JOIN US with a desire to learn more about JOSHUA’s pillars of Transformational Justice, Environmental Justice, Immigration, Housing, and Voter Engagement, and we’ll provide you with a hands-on activity to engage your creativity and further ignite your own determination to create a better community. Check out the Facebook post to see a full lineup of free activities starting at 8 AM on Wednesday, February 25th.
Hosted by: JOSHUA (Justice Organization Sharing Hope United for Action)
Time & Location: See Facebook event for full lineup of activities, times, and locations.
You’re invited to come check out the National Railroad Museum’s education programs. See first hand how the Education Department works to inspire lifelong learning by providing dynamic educational opportunities through programs, tours, and activities for all ages! Meet the staff and sign up for a summer camp!
Hosted by: National Railroad Museum
Time & Location: 9AM to noon at National Railroad Museum, 2285 S Broadway, Ashwaubenon
Join us for an open house celebration to end GIVE BIG GREEN BAY. GRIT 920 and other GIVE BIG non-profits are having a party! Join us for games, prizes, snacks and one more opportunity for awareness.
Hosted by: GRIT 920
Time & Location: 10 AM to noon at 2467 Glendale Ave, Green Bay
Join us from 11AM–12PM on February 26 for a caring community celebration as we close out Give BIG Green Bay. Bring your digital Community BINGO card to receive raffle tickets for our door prize drawing and celebrate the impact we’ve made together.
Hosted by: Wise Women Gathering Place
Time & Location: 11AM to noon at Wise Women Gathering Place, 1641 Commanche Ave, Suite H, Green Bay
Virtual events
Anyone, anywhere, can join the fun of Give BIG Green Bay. The virtual events listed below represent just a portion of the online activities taking place ahead of and during the 24 hours of giving. To explore even more ways to participate, follow the hashtag #giveBIGgb and the social media accounts of participating nonprofits.
The livestream, hosted on the National Railroad Museum’s Facebook channel will offer the public a chance to get to know up to 35 organizations participating in Give Big. The goal is to help donors get familiar with the amazing organizations participating in Give Big—so when donation day arrives, they already know exactly who they’re excited to support.
Hosted by: National Railroad Museum
Participate in virtual Community BINGO by completing meaningful actions that support impactful community-led healing, resilience, and action. Show your digital card at Wise Women Gathering Place from 11AM–12PM on Feb 26 to receive raffle tickets for the door prize drawing!
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2497253577394295/
Look out for Facebook & TikTok Live Sessions with Steve.
On Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ukwakhwa
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukwakhwa
Join us for a late-night virtual gaming event designed to support connection during a time when anxiety and loneliness often peak. We’ll be live on Discord bringing people together for gaming, streaming, discussion, prizes, and a sense of community when it’s needed most.
Hosted by: Center for Suicide Awareness
Awareness events
In the days leading up to Give BIG Green Bay, several local nonprofits will host special events to spotlight their missions and build excitement for the community’s biggest day of giving. Click to view full event details and location.
Join us for a screening of No Address, a powerful film exploring homelessness, followed by a community panel discussion with local nonprofit leaders about creating lasting solutions in Brown County. Nonprofits participating in Give BIG Green Bay are invited to set up information tables to connect with community members and share their work. This event highlights how it takes a collaborative community effort to provide wraparound services and support for individuals and families working toward stability.
Time & Location: Doors open at 5:30 PM, movie begins at 6:00 PM, community conversation at 7:45 PM. The Mauthe Center, 2418 Leon Bond Drive, Green Bay.
Featured Organizations: Freedom House, Golden House, HER Alliance, and Foundations Health & Wholeness
We are throwing our support behind the Green Bay Area Public School Education Foundation for the upcoming Give Big Green Bay Day. A representative from the GBAPS Education Foundation will be on site from 2-5p to talk about all the awesome projects the foundation funds like STEM activities, sports equipment, and field trips. To show our support, we will be donating $1 per pint sold the entire day to the GBAPS Education Foundation. Just to spice things up, we will have Birrieia Xolo Tijuana on site from 4-8p to serve up some delicious birria.
Time & Location: 2-8 PM at Noble Roots Brewing Company, 2790 University Avenue, Green Bay
Join in for a fun, free family event featuring read-aloud stories with 4 different Wildlife animals, snacks, books, and a make-and-take book bag tag for kids. Event is free and open to all community members but is limited to 150 people.
Hosted by: Achieve Brown County and Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
Time & Location: 4-6PM, February 24, at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 East Shore Drive, Green Bay