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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

Walk to End Alzheimer's Open House

Tue, Sep 22 @ 4 PM-7 PM

Walk to End Alzheimer's Open House

Join us during our Commitee/Volunteer Open House for a free drink while you connect with participants and community members, explore volunteer and committee roles, and register for the Walk at no cost. Everyone is welcome!

Be A Pajama Hero

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5

Be A Pajama Hero

Donate brand new pjs, pillows and pillowcases, and board books (English and Spanish) September 24th through October 5th and ensure individuals across the Fox Valley feel safe, cozy, and cared for this winter.

Oshkosh Volkfest

Thu, Sep 24 @ 3:30 PM-7:30 PM

Oshkosh Volkfest

Celebrate German Heritage at Volksfest! Discover stories, traditions, and flavors reflecting German culture. Free admission! As a special Volksfest bonus, the Oshkosh Public Museum will offer free admission from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Oktoberfest Weekend - Appleton

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26 @ 3 PM-5:30 PM

Oktoberfest Weekend - Appleton

Octoberfest weekend kicks off with License to Cruise, a classic car show on Friday. Then join Saturday where music starts as early as 9 a.m., along with Arts and Crafts, Family Fun Area and all the great food booths!

Appleton East Tackles Cancer 2026

Fri, Sep 25 @ 6 PM-9 PM

Appleton East Tackles Cancer 2026

Our DECA chapter and football team, along with the East community, will be raising money for Portia’s Purpose. They are dedicated to supporting families in Wisconsin who have been impacted by pediatric cancer.

Walk to End Alzheimer's - Oshkosh

Sat, Sep 26 @ 8:30 AM-11:30 AM

Walk to End Alzheimer's - Oshkosh

EVERY STEP MATTERS! WALK WITH US! Join us for a day filled with hope and unity. We look forward to coming together and celebrating a shared vision for a brighter future.

Culture in the Valley 2026 🎨🔥

Sat, Sep 26 @ 1 PM-5 PM

Culture in the Valley 2026 🎨🔥

Where culture, community, music, food, art, and healing all come together in one space. Culture in the Valley is about bringing people together so our youth, families, and neighbors know they matter, they can be themselves, and they are not alone.

Crafts and Critters

Sun, Sep 27 @ 9 AM-3 PM

Crafts and Critters

A "Zootastic" Fall Craft Fair! Join the Menominee Park Zoo to shop handmade crafts, art, and fall-themed decor from over 40 vendors. Plus, delicious goodies from local food trucks! No admission fee required to attend.

Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day

Sun, Sep 27 @ 12 PM-5 PM

Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day

Come down listen to music, purchase food from the food truck, play games, etc... Bring a neighbor to enjoy the afternoon with us. 10% of sales that day will come back to Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods to support Good Neighbor Grants and Community Building and Engagement events.

Oktoberfest at Poplar Creek Barn

Sun, Sep 27 @ 1 PM-5 PM

Oktoberfest at Poplar Creek Barn

Come, drink and celebrate! with lots of German beer, food by Bob's Backyard BBQ, and music by Dorf Kapelle! Band plays from 1-5pm.

Sawdust Nights

Wed, Sep 30 @ 5 PM-8 PM

Sawdust Nights

A new night market at the Oshkosh Arena! Stop by for a night of live entertainment, local food and diverse vendors, plus local beer and wine. 🧑‍🌾 Up to 40 vendors showcasing handmade wares, local produce and kid-friendly products and services.

💜 Dine Out Against Domestic Abuse: Dine Out for Good! 💜

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Nov 1

💜 Dine Out Against Domestic Abuse: Dine Out for Good! 💜

This October, you can Dine Out for Good while supporting survivors of domestic abuse right here in our community. Choose a participating restaurant, grab your friends or family, order your favorite meal, and know that a portion of your purchase is helping make a difference for survivors in our community.

4th Annual Remarkable Talent Takeover

Fri, Oct 2 @ 5 PM-8 PM

4th Annual Remarkable Talent Takeover

The evening will showcase the diverse and vibrant talents of our incredible participants—from inspiring musical performances to captivating comedy and art—all while bringing the Remarkable mission to life.

Fox Valley Tough Kid Challenge

Sat, Oct 3 @ 9 AM-1 PM

Fox Valley Tough Kid Challenge

An obstacle course event and fundraiser for Appleton Area School District's physical education departments featuring kid-friendly yet challenging obstacles. A portion of raised money benefits Appleton Area School District Elementaries.

4th Annual Main Street Mini Golf

Sat, Oct 3 @ 10 AM-5 PM

4th Annual Main Street Mini Golf

Turning downtown Oshkosh into a 8-hole mini golf course with all money raised benefiting the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry. Want to earn strokes off your score? Bring 16 cans of food per team or a $20 donation to registration @ Winners.

Downtown Oshkosh Book Crawl

Sat, Oct 3 @ 11 AM-6 PM

Downtown Oshkosh Book Crawl

Bring your friends or join strangers in a fun, social, low pressure outing! At each stop purchase a drink, snack, or bookish goodie. Then grab a seat and read for 30 minutes before heading to the next stop! local

Rally for the Valley

Sat, Oct 3 @ 2 PM-10 PM

Rally for the Valley

Rally for the Valley is more than a day of entertainment, it's a one-day community gathering created to raise funds, rally support and remind the people rebuilding from Tornado Damage across our region that they are not doing it alone.

Fox Valley Lager Fest VIII

Sat, Oct 3 @ 2 PM-6 PM

Fox Valley Lager Fest VIII

Now in its eighth year. Lager is one of McFleshman's flagship styles, and Lager Fest is our love letter to it. It was the first festival we ever created to celebrate a single style, and it's been a Fox Valley favorite ever since.

Town of Algoma Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

Sun, Oct 4 @ 7:30 AM-12 PM

Town of Algoma Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

All-you-care-to-eat pancakes and sausage made by your very own Town of Algoma Fire Department members! Coffee, orange juice, and milk provided to cleanse the palate before your second (or third!) round of pancakes ☺️

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