• The Big Event is a day for children and families to EXPLORE, PLAY & DISCOVER!
• The Big Event is a community-wide event! At the Big Event, the professional staff from Encompass along with community volunteers, interact with children and families.
• The Big Event is a major fundraiser for Encompass. More than $1,500,000 has been raised over the past 33 years! Encompass uses proceeds to continue in our mission of being leaders providing the highest quality education and care for children and support for families with a commitment to compassion, excellence and advocacy.

For the first time ever, the big event is FREE for everyone!!

The Big Event is at a unique, fun location at Heritage Hill State Historical Park. Featured guests/entertainment include the UWGB Cheerleaders at 10AM & 12PM, Moment of Magic at 10:30AM, “Happy” the Happy Joe Dog at 11AM and Blizzard’s Bruiser at 1PM. At the event you can expect:

• BIG vehicles to explore
• Bounce houses
• Children’s entertainment
• Hands-on projects
• Face crayon designs
• Food trucks w/food for purchase
• Interactive activities
• Large games
• Health, art, & sports activities
• Petting zoo
• Snack shack
• Family friendly exhibitors
• And much more!