Kiwanis Spring Fling

Kiwanis Spring Fling

Formerly Midwinter Conference

March 13-15, 2026
The Publick House Inn
Sturbridge, Massachusetts


Conference Registration

Deadline: February 20, 2026

Late Registration Deadline: March 1, 2026 (plus $25)

Cost: $125 (includes conference, Saturday lunch, and Saturday dinner).
Add-ons: Saturday Breakfast, Sunday Breakfast

Hotel Reservations

We have secured a block of hotel rooms for $159/night plus tax ($177.60/night total).

Reserve Online at www.publickhouse.com using Group Code 0326KI. Note: you must use the “Groups and Weddings” booking menu on their homepage. The regular booking menu will not work.

Reserve by Phone at (508) 347-3313 using the group name “Kiwanis.”

Please note: The main historic Publick House building is not ADA-compliant. The Chamberlain and Tillyer buildings are newer and ADA-compliant. If you need a wheelchair-accessible room, please make sure you reserve a room in the Chamberlain or Tillyer buildings. We recommend calling the hotel to book a room and specifically asking for wheelchair accessibility.

**Reservation Deadline: February 12, 2026**

Discounted double rooms are available at the Country Lodge for $129/night plus tax. The Country Lodge is located on the far end of the property from the main Inn where the function rooms are located.


Kiwanis Spring Fling Agenda

First time attending? Here is what to expect:

  • Each meal will include a program/speaker. More details on each will be coming soon.
  • Workshop topics include marketing/social media, technology, leadership, youth protection, district operations, service, club development, club operations, SLP, membership and fundraising. 
  • In addition to meals and educational workshops, there will be a silent auction and a service project on Saturday.
  • Social time is planned for both Friday and Saturday evenings, including a social hour with cash bar before dinner on Saturday.

Friday, March 13, 2026

TimeEvent
4:00 pm – 6:00pmConference Registration Opens
7:00 pm – 9:00pmMeet and Greet

Saturday, March 14, 2026

TimeEvent
7:00 am – 4:00 pmConference Registration, Exhibitors, and Silent Auction are open
8:00 am – 9:00 amBreakfast ($25 add-on)
9:00 am – 9:30 amOpening Session
9:30 am – 11:30 amService Project Drop-Off
10:00 am – 10:50 amEducational Workshops
10:00 am – 10:50 amPast Governors Committee Meeting
11:00 am – 11:50 amEducational Workshops
11:00 – 11:50 amKFNE Board Meeting
12:00 pm – 1:30 pmLuncheon: Hosted by KFNE
2:00 pm – 2:50 pmEducational Workshops
2:00 pm – 3:30 pmPast Lieutenant Governors Committee Meeting
2:00 pm – 5:00 pmService Project
3:00 pm – 3:50 pmEducational Workshops
4:00 pm – 4:50 pmEducational Workshops
6:00 pm – 7:00 pmSocial Hour
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmGovernor’s Banquet

Sunday, March 15, 2026

TimeEvent
8:00 am – 9:00 amBreakfast ($25 add-on)
9:00 am – 12:00 pmDistrict Board Meeting

Service Project

This year, we will be helping our Key Club District collect items to assemble Jared Boxes at their District Educational Conference two weeks after our Spring Fling. Please consider bringing some items to Spring Fling to help our students in this amazing service project!

Specific items are listed on their Amazon Wish List here.

Silent Auction

Text