De Pere, Wisconsin · Community Guide
What to Do in De Pere
this weekend, and every weekend, on the Fox River trails, and downtown, day or night.
Locally curated by people who actually live here — not an algorithm. Parks on the Fox River, live events, local dining, the farmers market, and a community calendar that keeps moving all year long.
De Pere, WI · Things to Do
De Pere, Wisconsin: a small city with a full calendar.
De Pere (population 25,301) sits on the Fox River just south of Green Bay in Brown County, Wisconsin. The De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce has been part of community life here since 1895 — 131 years of local knowledge behind every recommendation in this guide.
Explore parks and trails, the Mulva Cultural Center, a thriving dining scene, a weekly farmers market downtown, and a community events calendar that runs all year.
With a median household income of $84,869 and a median age of 36.3, De Pere is a young, busy community — and the calendar shows it.
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What kind of day do you want?
Six ways to spend time in De Pere.
From riverside trails to a modern cultural center to a summer farmers market — here's where to start.
PHOTO — jogging in De Pere park, ASSET 389Outdoor Activities
Parks, trails & the Fox River
Voyageur Park — home of Art in the Park — anchors De Pere's riverfront, and the Fox River Trail runs right through town. Whether you run, bike, fish, or just walk the water's edge, the river is the reason people stay.
Arts & Culture
The Mulva Cultural Center
Rotating exhibitions and year-round programming in the heart of De Pere. If you're visiting — or you live here and haven't been yet — this is the stop that surprises people.
What's on in De Pere
De Pere's community calendar — always something happening.
Chamber networking, community festivals, St. Norbert events and more — here's what's coming up next.
After-Hours Community Mixer: Meet Your First Responders
Join us for our next Connecting Community Event - 2nd Annual Meet Your First Responders! On September 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., head to Donald J. Schneider Stadium on the St. Norbert College campus to meet the first responders who…
Art in the Park · Voyageur Park
One June Saturday. One riverfront park. All of De Pere.
About Art in the ParkWhat is there to do in De Pere this weekend?
De Pere, Wisconsin offers parks, arts, dining, and community events nearly every weekend of the year. On a given weekend you can walk or bike the Fox River Trail, spend an afternoon at Voyageur Park on the river, tour the Mulva Cultural Center's current exhibition, browse the downtown farmers market in season, and finish at a local restaurant or brewery. The chamber's calendar adds networking events and festivals all year — Art in the Park each June and the Holly Jolly Trolley each December are the two biggest. Check the chamber events calendar for what's on this specific weekend.
Where is Voyageur Park in De Pere?
Voyageur Park is on the west bank of the Fox River at 100 William St, De Pere, WI 54115. The park features the Nelson Family Pavilion — the open-air venue used for the De Pere City Band concert series — plus riverfront walking paths, picnic areas, and event grounds, and it is the home of Art in the Park, the chamber's outdoor art festival held each June. The historic Fox River lock is nearby on the riverbank. For the full list of De Pere parks and facilities, see the De Pere parks guide.
When is the De Pere farmers market?
The De Pere farmers market runs in downtown De Pere during the growing season. Dates, hours, and vendor lineups change from year to year, so check the market guide page for the current schedule before you go.
What is the Mulva Cultural Center?
The Mulva Cultural Center is a cultural destination in downtown De Pere offering rotating exhibitions and year-round programming for the De Pere and greater Green Bay community. For current exhibitions, hours, and admission, see the Mulva Cultural Center guide on this site.
What are the best outdoor activities in De Pere, WI?
The best outdoor activities in De Pere center on the Fox River and the city's park network: walking or biking the Fox River Trail, watching boats pass the historic Fox River lock, picnics and concerts at Voyageur Park, summer swimming at the community aquatic park, playgrounds across the neighborhood parks, and fishing along the riverbank. Full details — park addresses, facilities, and pool hours — are on the De Pere parks page.
Is De Pere, WI a good place to visit or move to?
De Pere, Wisconsin is a community of about 25,301 residents with a median household income of $84,869 and a median age of 36.3 — a young, busy city in Brown County directly south of Green Bay. It's home to St. Norbert College, local schools, a growing dining and arts scene, and a community calendar that runs all year. For relocation resources, start with the community hub.
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