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TGVG BLOG
Get ready for adventures, discoveries, and tons of fun!
Our blog is packed with exciting stories and helpful tips for kids and their families. From exploring cool local attractions and can't-miss events to diving into the wonders of science and the amazing world of animals, there’s something for everyone! Whether you're planning your next family outing or just looking for something awesome to read, we’re here to spark curiosity and make learning feel like an adventure. Let’s explore, learn, and laugh together!
Tracing the Sun’s Path: A Figure 8 in the Sky
Did you know that the Sun actually makes a figure 8 in the sky? This might seem strange, but it's true. It just takes longer and you have to be paying attention!
Art & Chalk Fest 2025: A Free Festival Packed with Family Fun
Art & Chalk Fest, presented by the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA), is one of the state’s largest live-arts festivals, and it is back for its eighth year – taking place August 16-17 in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Free Family Fun & Big Summer Prizes at the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac!
Looking for ways to keep the kids learning, laughing, and loving every minute of summer? Look no further than the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac, where FREE summer programs are in full swing from June 10 through August 29!
Total Lunar Eclipse March 2025: What’s That Red Moon in the Sky?
Coming up on March 14, 2025 if you stay up very late that night, you will have a chance to see the Moon turn red!
Saturn Without Rings?
Of all the planets in the solar system, Saturn is the most dramatic. With its beautiful, extensive ring system, it always stands out when looking at our planetary neighbors.
Showers WITHOUT RAIN? Spotting a Meteor Shower
Meteor showers have nothing to do with rain and nothing to do with weather. A meteor shower refers to comets!
The Sun's Activity 2024: Loops & Spots & Prominences, OH MY!
Last month, the northern lights were visible as far south as Florida. That’s not very northern, but it’s all because of our Sun. Right now, our Sun is in an active pattern, heading toward a solar maximum sometime this year or next.
Dirty Snowballs in Summer: Comets!
Comets normally live out in the far reaches of our solar system, mostly in two areas: the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud.
Orion the Hunter
One of the most prominent constellations in the winter months is Orion the Hunter. In Greek mythology, Orion was killed by a scorpion and then put up in the sky by the Moon goddess, Diana.
The Ring of Fire
On October 14, 2023, there will be an annular solar eclipse. But what does that mean? First, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes...
Barlow SkyWatch: Moons, Moons Everywhere
In July 2018 Dr. Scott Sheppard led a team of scientists that announced they discovered 12 new moons of Jupiter.
Barlow SkyWatch: Astrological signs are now incorrect – by an entire zodiac sign!
Astrologers determined for each of the astrological signs (the dates when the Sun is in each of those constellations) are now incorrect – by an entire zodiac sign!
Barlow SkyWatch: Jupiter has 79 Moons!
Since that fateful day in 1989, Jupiter has had 63 new moons added – the latest 12 were announced just last month making its grand total 79!
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