Fort Club Board Meeting
2025-09-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Hispanic Culinary Traditions
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, come taste and learn about traditional recipes from three Hispanic cultures. Discover how these dishes are made and the traditions behind them. Come learn how to make — and enjoy a taste of — delicious dishes from Venezuela, Belice, and Nicaragua, all prepared by local home cooks! This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome!

Rhythms on the Rock: Latin Night
2025-09-19 18:00 - 21:00 | WI
Join us for our final patio concert of the season! Admission and all activities are FREE — food will be available for purchase. Everyone is welcome!

Last year’s Latin Night was incredible — and this year promises to be even more amazing. Get ready for an evening full of dancing, live music, and delicious food as we celebrate the vibrant cultures of the Latino community!

Starting at 6 PM on the river level inside, we’ll kick things off with a Latin dance lesson where you’ll learn the moves for the night. Get ready to learn from Luis Armacanqui of Capitol Social in Madison! He’ll be teaching Latin dance classics like Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa, along with a bit of background on each style. After this fun and engaging lesson, you’ll be all set to dance the night away!

Experience the unique sounds of Clave y Afinque, featuring some of the greatest Latin musicians in Wisconsin. Founded by Jesus “Joey” Burgos, hailed as the best Latin vocalist in Milwaukee and surrounding areas, this musical group promises an unforgettable performance!

But that’s not all! Hosted by First United Methodist Church Hispanic Ministry (FUMC), we will be serving up mouthwatering dishes, with proceeds benefiting youth activities. Support a good cause while indulging in a range of Latin foods! Menu coming soon! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Latin culture!

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Acompáñenos a nuestro último concierto de la temporada. ¡La entrada y todas las actividades son GRATUITAS y todos son bienvenidos! La Noche Latina del año pasado fue increíble, y este año promete ser aún mejor. ¡Prepárate para una noche llena de baile, música en vivo y deliciosa comida mientras celebramos las vibrantes culturas de la comunidad latina!

A las 6 p.m. comenzaremos con una clase de baile latino donde aprenderás los pasos de la noche. ¡Prepárate para aprender con Luis Armacanqui de Capitol Social en Madison! Enseñará clásicos del baile latino como merengue, bachata y salsa, junto con un poco de historia sobre cada estilo. Después de esta divertida clase, ¡estarás listo para bailar toda la noche!

Experimenta los sonidos únicos de Clave y Afinque, con algunos de los mejores músicos latinos de Wisconsin. Fundado por Jesús “Joey” Burgos, aclamado como el mejor vocalista latino de Milwaukee y sus alrededores, ¡este grupo musical promete música inolvidable!

¡Pero eso no es todo! Organizado por el Ministerio Hispano de la Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida (FUMC), serviremos platillos deliciosos, y las ganancias se destinarán a actividades juveniles. ¡Apoya una buena causa y disfruta de una variedad de platillos latinos. ¡Menú disponible próximamente! ¡No te pierdas esta inolvidable celebración de la cultura latina!

FREE Community Art Classes
2025-09-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-14 17:30 - 19:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
UW-Whitewater’s Art Education graduating students are offering free art classes to the Fort Atkinson community! These classes will be led by talented students who will share their skills with participants of all ages. Everyone is welcome to join and explore their creativity. Classes will resume in the Fall.

Fort Atkinson Writing Festival
2025-10-11 13:00 - 17:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

A Roaring Good Time Fundraising Gala
2025-10-18 18:00 - 22:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
No need to knock three times – the password is “FAC”. Behind these doors, the gin will be flowing, the jazz will be jumpin’, and the joint will be full of flappers and gents cutting a rug. Heavy appetizers, sweet treats, a silent auction, and a paddle raise make it the bee’s knees.
Dust off your glad rags – 1920s attire encouraged!

The Fort Atkinson Club Community Center is a beautifully restored building in downtown For Atkinson along the banks of the Rock River. This historic building was lovingly restored by Joan Jones and a host of other remarkable volunteers and donors to become the vital community gathering space it is today. The FAC offers a range of impactful FREE programs for the community including chamber concerts, FacTalks, wellness classes, art programs and exhibitions, summer patio concerts and much more.
In order to keep our programming free and open to everyone in the community we have a few fundraisers annually to support our community vision of “A vibrant Fort Atkinson area, alive with cultural and learning experiences – music, visual arts, lectures, drama, wellness and celebrations – where our diverse population is actively engaged.”

Blood Drive sponsored by Fort HealthCare
2025-10-20 14:00 - 19:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Don’t ghost us this Halloween season —book your blood donation appointment today and save lives.
One donation can help save up to three lives!
Help those in need by donating blood. Schedule your donation today! Schedule

Crafted Spirits: Solo Art Show by Ceci Tejeda
2025-10-24 - 2025-11-24 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
This solo exhibition by papier-mâché artist Ceci Tejeda showcases vibrant, handcrafted works inspired by rich Mexican traditions, including Día de los Muertos. Through the art of cartonería (papier-mâché), Ceci brings to life symbolic figures, folkloric elements, and cultural expressions that honor memory, celebrate ancestry, and explore the beauty of life and death in Mexican folk art.

Mini Alebrije Art Workshop and Reception
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us for a fun and creative hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make your very own alebrije with papier-mâché artist, Ceci Tejeda. Alebrijes are a colorful, fantastical creature that blends elements of various animals. Originating from Mexican folk art, alebrijes are traditionally crafted from papier-mâché and painted in vibrant patterns and bold colors. Each one is a unique expression of imagination!

In this 2-hour session, participants will choose one of two sample alebrije designs to recreate by following a step-by-step process. You’ll learn how to build the base using aluminum foil and papier-mâché, then bring your creature to life through painting and decoration inspired by traditional Mexican styles.

Ages 12 and up: Participants will build their entire piece from start to finish.
Ages 5 to 11: We’ll provide a pre-made aluminum base so younger artists can focus on shaping, decorating, and painting their alebrije.

Following the workshop, at 1:00 PM, all are invited to a Community Reception celebrating the opening of Crafted Spirits: Día de los Muertos, a solo exhibition by Ceci Tejeda on view at the FAC from October 24 to November 24. The reception will feature light refreshments and offer an opportunity to engage with the artist, explore her vibrant papier-mâché pieces, and reflect on cultural expressions of memory, life, and death.

Artist Reception - Crafted Spirits
2025-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
All are invited to a Community Reception celebrating the opening of Crafted Spirits a solo exhibition by Ceci Tejeda on view at the FAC from October 24 to November 24. The reception will feature light refreshments and offer an opportunity to engage with the artist, explore her vibrant papier-mâché pieces, and reflect on cultural expressions of memory, life, and death.

Chamber Concert Series: The Fulton Chamber Players
2025-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
The Fulton Chambers Players are presenting a violin-viola duo. This classical music ensemble unites world-class artists to present exceptional programs. Our members are passionate about bringing the highest quality performances to all audiences as well as inspiring the next generation of musicians
Recent seasons have taken the members of FCP to audiences both in the US and abroad. The ensemble debuted in 2022 in a collaborative pop-up with Michelin-starred chefs in Chicago, and they continue to cultivate partnerships across the globe. Recent seasons have featured tours to Taiwan, Japan, Portland, Miami, Hawai’i, Canada, and across the Midwest, and have included their debut at Newport Classical in Rhode Island.
This is a FREE concert and is open to the public.

FREE Community Art Class - Printmaking Techniques: Foam Stamping
2025-11-11 17:30 - 19:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Explore the fun printing method of stamping with foam prints. Supported by friendly instruction by UW-Whitewater preservice Art teachers and ongoing encouragement, attendees will learn how to experiment with colors, space, and textures while building confidence and creative skills. Join us for an inspiring session where imagination meets water soluble tempera paints.

Pop-Up Food Pantry
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-17 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
We have a small pop-up food pantry available daily at FAC. Take what you need. Leave what you can. We’re accepting food donations, weekdays, from 10-2 in the FAC office. And donate anytime here: https://www.fortatkinsonclub.org/ways-to-give/
Interested in volunteering? Text us at 920.397.9129

Build Local: The Power of Purposeful Business
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us for the next Build Local community event where we explore how entrepreneurship can create real, positive impact. Hear from the Enactus team at UW–Whitewater as they share their purpose-driven projects and their journey to represent the USA in Thailand. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or simply curious about social innovation, this is a great space to connect, learn, and ask questions about building business with purpose.

FREE Community Meals
2025-11-19 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-11-26 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-03 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-10 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-17 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-24 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-31 16:30 - 18:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us for Free Community Meals, Wednesdays from 4:30-6, at the FAC. Text 920-397-9129 to reserve your meal! Neighbors helping neighbors. During this time of uncertainty with food benefits, our hearts are full from seeing so many members of the community coming together to share what we have with each other. We hope you’ll make yourself at home here at the FAC for a warm meal.
Interested in volunteering? Text us at 920.397.9129

Holiday Market
2025-12-06 09:00 - 15:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Celebrate the season by supporting local talent and exploring a variety of unique gifts and handmade treasures from vendors across the community.

Blood Drive
2025-12-15 09:00 - 14:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
This holiday season, when you give blood, you give an invitation to your Crowded Table – to your gathering, your celebration, your joy. You save the lives of others – and you save them a seat. You extend a helping hand – and you hold hands in grace and gratitude. Together, we gather. Give the greatest gift of all.
Schedule Your Donation

Kids Community Night: Build a Fort Night
2026-01-09 17:00 - 20:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Grab your friends and let your imagination take over! Kids and families are invited to transform the Fort Atkinson Club Community Center into a landscape of cozy blanket forts, pillow hideaways, and creative structures built from everyday materials. Working together, participants will design and build their own forts, then enjoy time inside them reading, drawing, watching a movie, or just hanging out.
Build a Fort Night is a low-pressure, collaborative evening that celebrates creativity, teamwork, and play. There’s no right way to build and no expectation to finish anything — just come ready to imagine, experiment, and have fun.
All materials provided. Families are welcome to build together.

Winter Wellness Warm-Up
2026-01-12 - 2026-02-23 | WI
Winter is here—and it’s the perfect time to warm up your wellness routine!
From January 12 through February 23, Fort HealthCare and the Jefferson County Health Department invite YOU (and your friends, family, neighbors—everyone!) to join this FREE Winter Community Health Challenge, called “Winter Wellness Warm-Up”.
Here’s how it works:
• Print your wellness calendar (English, Spanish)
• Each day, complete the small, doable wellness task listed
• Check off your progress—more boxes = more prize entries!
• Turn in your completed calendar between February 23–March 1
• Prize winners announced the week of March 2nd
Why join?
• It’s completely FREE
• Fun + flexible = fits your winter schedule
• Simple daily actions → BIG wellness wins
• Chance to win prizes just for taking care of yourself
How to get started:

Download and print your calendar
Begin checking off daily wellness tasks starting January 12
Drop off your finished calendar (Feb. 23–Mar. 1) at:

Fort Memorial Hospital front desk
Jefferson County Health Department
Or scan/photo & email to wellness.advisor@forthc.com

Sit tight for prize drawings the week of March 2!

Let’s make this winter about staying active, boosting energy, and taking care of ourselves—one small step at a time. Who’s ready to warm things up?
