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Discover what's happening in your community! Browse through our curated selection of local events and activities, from family-friendly festivals to live performances, workshops, and cultural gatherings. Use the filters below to sort by date, category, or location to find exactly what interests you. Whether you're looking for weekend entertainment, educational opportunities, or ways to get involved in your neighborhood, you'll find it here. Check back regularly as new events are added daily.

Upcoming Events and Activities in Oshkosh and the Fox Valley

National Black Bear Day

Wed, Jun 10 @ 10 AM-2 PM

National Black Bear Day

Celebrate National Black Bear Day with Menominee Park Zoo! Let's dive into education about black bears and support conservation. Activities and zoo entry are FREE!

2nd Annual Lemonade for Wishes

Wed, Jun 10 @ 11 AM-5:30 PM

2nd Annual Lemonade for Wishes

Swing by Sandy Slope Elementary (2625 E. Edgewood Dr., Appleton, WI-enter off Lightning Drive) to grab a refreshing cup of lemonade for a great cause. All proceeds will be donated to Make-a-Wish Wisconsin, helping make dreams come true for children across the state. 💫

Music on Main featuring Kid Boogie Down

Wed, Jun 10 @ 12 PM-1 PM

Music on Main featuring Kid Boogie Down

Free admission. All ages welcome - perfect for bringing the kids out for an afternoon of fun.  📍 Opera House Square, Downtown Oshkosh 🗓 Every Wednesday, June 3 – August 26, 2026 🕠 Shows at 5:30 p.m. | Family concerts at Noon

Pride in the Park

Thu, Jun 11 @ 4 PM-8 PM

Pride in the Park

Pride in the Park is a family-friendly LGBTQ+ celebration with free food, yard games, and friendly faces! Join the Northeast Wisconsin Rainbow Collective to celebrate Pride Month and the NEW-RC anniversary at Menominee Park!

2026 Campaign Kickoff

Thu, Jun 11 @ 5 PM-7 PM

2026 Campaign Kickoff

A free evening to connect about the future of our community. Join other community leaders who love the Fox Cities as we kick off a new campaign! We’ll share more about 2026-27 funding so you can see how you’re making a difference.

Oshkosh Toonfest

Fri, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 13 @ 6 PM-11 PM

Oshkosh Toonfest

This event is exclusively for pontoon boats of all makes and sizes — from leisure floaters to fully decked-out party toons. The fun kicks off with a Friday night dock party at Dockside featuring Ask Your Mother live on stage, plus food, drinks, giveaways, and featured pontoons on display.

Fox Valley Pride Festival 2026

Sat, Jun 13 @ 12 PM-8 PM

Fox Valley Pride Festival 2026

🎟️FREE to the public, all LGBTQIA2S+ and Ally community members are welcomed to this fun-filled event showcasing the queer community through LIVE entertainment, vendor market, resource fair, art installations, summer lawn games, and much, much, more!

75th Appleton Flag Day Parade

Sat, Jun 13 @ 2 PM-3:30 PM

75th Appleton Flag Day Parade

📣 Join Appleton in honoring Old Glory at the 75th Appleton Flag Day Parade! 📍Downtown Appleton, Wisconsin: Parade starts at the corner of College Avenue and State Street, heads east on College Avenue to Drew Street where the parade disbands.

Cow Pie Bingo

Sun, Jun 14 @ 11 AM-4 PM

Cow Pie Bingo

A free to attend family-friendly event featuring cow pie bingo, carnival-style games, and more! Funds raised will support the OKF mission of providing basic needs and shelter to children in need in Oshkosh.

Music on Main — Ants Marching

Wed, Jun 17 @ 5:30 PM-7 PM

Music on Main — Ants Marching

Head to Opera House Square for free live music as part of the Music on Main concert series. Grab a meal or drink from one of the nearby downtown restaurants and settle in for a great evening featuring Ants Marching.

Waterfest Opening Night

Thu, Jun 18 @ 5:45 PM-10:45 PM

Waterfest Opening Night

Waterfest is a Celebration of The Quality of Life we enjoy here in the Fox Valley Area. Hairball! American English! Gates Open ♫ 5:45 pm. Opening Night ♫ Teachers FREE with school ID. Veterans free for all Waterfest shows

Sing In | Singing Resistance Fox Cities at Tardigrade’s

Thu, Jun 18 @ 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Sing In | Singing Resistance Fox Cities at Tardigrade’s

Have you felt inspired to SING in solidarity with our friends in Minnesota and around the globe? If yes, then join us at the Tardigrade’s Book Shelf for our Thursday evening Singing Resistance Fox Cities Info and SING Meeting and MORE Singing!

The Brett Gelbach Annual Fun Run

Sat, Jun 20 @ 9 AM-3 PM

The Brett Gelbach Annual Fun Run

Gelbach Annual Fun Run was created to celebrate Brett Gelbach life through boating, storytelling, and camaraderie, while raising money for a scholarship fund established in his name supporting young adults entering the skilled trades.

16th Annual Fox Cities Butterfly Festival

Sat, Jun 20 @ 9 AM-12 PM

16th Annual Fox Cities Butterfly Festival

A free, annual family fun event held each June in Appleton. The event opens at 9:00 am with registration and light breakfast foods.Event proceeds will support Kiwanis-sponsored children's community service.

Make Music Day | Appleton

Sun, Jun 21 @ 12 PM-2:30 PM

Make Music Day | Appleton

Appleton joins over 1,000 cities worldwide for the annual Make Music Day, a global festival dedicated to the joy of performance and community. Celebrate music in all its diverse forms and encourages people to come together and play free public concerts.

Oshkosh Young Professionals Week

Mon, Jun 22 - Fri, Jun 26

Oshkosh Young Professionals Week

Throughout the week, you’ll have opportunities to volunteer, build professional skills, learn from community leaders, network with peers, and have fun along the way. we’d love to see the community come out and support Propel’s first-ever YPN Week!

Appleton STAT Community Blood Drive

Mon, Jun 22 @ 7 AM-6 PM

Appleton STAT Community Blood Drive

Come together to make a lifesaving difference for patients in need with The Community Blood Center! For every unit collected, CBC will make a monetary donation to American Legion Post 55 of Hortonville.

Propel YPN Week Volunteer at Evergreen Retirement

Mon, Jun 22 @ 11:30 AM-2:30 PM

Propel YPN Week Volunteer at Evergreen Retirement

Join Propel for a fun-filled afternoon of volunteering at Evergreen Retirement Community on Monday June 22nd! Enjoy a catered lunch while chatting with residents, then spend the afternoon playing interactive games together.

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