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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

Chalk Walk: Where Art Meets Magic

Fri, Jul 24 @ 3:30 PM-4:30 PM

Chalk Walk: Where Art Meets Magic

This is your chance to create stunning chalk art right on College Ave. Best of all, participation is completely free! Just bring your own chalk and any other materials you need. Will you create your chalk masterpiece “Just for Fun” or are you “In It to Win It”?

Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Under the Stars

Fri, Jul 24 @ 7:30 PM-9:30 PM

Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Under the Stars

A free family friendly event. All seating for the event is based on first-come, first-serve availability. There will be food and beverages available for purchase from the concessions stands with fireworks scheduled at the end of the night.

21st Annual AirVenture Runway 5K

Sat, Jul 25 @ 6:30 AM-9:30 AM

21st Annual AirVenture Runway 5K

This charitable fun run/walk, benefitting the Oshkosh Firefighters Charitable Trust, is a great way to kick-start your day. Experience this one-of-a-kind route past historic aircraft while being cheered on by the AirVenture community.

Art at the Park 2026

Sat, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 26 @ 9 AM-4 PM

Art at the Park 2026

This annual art festival draws tens of thousands of visitors to City Park each summer with fine art vendors, food, music, art activities, and fun! Hosted by the Trout Museum of Art. Admission is Free

Grand Opening and 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sat, Jul 25 @ 9 AM-4 PM

Grand Opening and 50th Anniversary Celebration

Fifty years ago, a dream was born in the Fox Valley. Join us for our 50th Anniversary Celebration & Grand Opening of our brand-new facility. It's a FREE, all-day party and everyone is welcome — riders and non-riders alike. #images: https://civicmedia.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NEWisco-4-1-1s-43.jpg

🌿 Butterfly Release Memorial & Fundraiser

Sun, Jul 26 @ 2:30 PM-5 PM

🌿 Butterfly Release Memorial & Fundraiser

A heartfelt day of remembrance, healing, and hope for families touched by miscarriage and infant/child loss. Together, we will release butterflies into the summer sky — a symbol of love, transformation, and everlasting memory.

Menominee Park Train Free Community Day

Tue, Jul 28 @ 11 AM-6 PM

Menominee Park Train Free Community Day

Free train rides at Menominee Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Winnebago County Fair

Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 3

Winnebago County Fair

The Fair provides education, entertainment and affordable family fun, while showcasing local agriculture, industry, artisans and youth organizations like 4-H, FFA, Scouts and more!

Music on Main ft Pocket Kings

Wed, Jul 29 @ 5:30 PM-7 PM

Music on Main ft Pocket Kings

Opera House Square comes alive with 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 Pocket Kings!

Mile of Music 2026

Thu, Jul 30 - Mon, Aug 3

Mile of Music 2026

Four days. One (ish) mile. Hundreds of artists. Thousands of fans. Music is everywhere: inside concert venues and outdoor stages, in coffee shops, bars and restaurants, through workshops, interactive sessions, and music-making experiences

 13th Annual DT Oshkosh Chalk Walk

Sat, Aug 1 @ 9 AM-4 PM

13th Annual DT Oshkosh Chalk Walk

Throughout the day, artists will transform the sidewalks surrounding Opera House Square into vibrant works of chalk art. Visitors are encouraged to stroll through the event, watch the artwork come to life! There will be food, music, and family-friendly activities.

🎉 Children’s Day Parade & Community Celebration 2026 🎉

Sat, Aug 1 @ 10 AM-3 PM

🎉 Children’s Day Parade & Community Celebration 2026 🎉

The Children’s Day Parade returns and is followed by a community celebration at South Park packed with activities for all ages. Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate with the community. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎈

Fourth Annual Children's Author Book Fair

Sat, Aug 1 @ 10 AM-2 PM

Fourth Annual Children's Author Book Fair

Great books and kids are a magical combination! Caramel Crisp Bookstore will welcome writers of books for children and young readers. There will be a chalk related craft for kiddos of all ages at the Book Fair! Prizes too!

National Night Out - Neenah

Tue, Aug 4 @ 5 PM-8 PM

National Night Out - Neenah

National Night Out is a gathering held by law enforcement agencies all across the country to foster strong positive relationships with its residents and area community members. Make sure to stop by and meet your local & galactic hero's alike!

National Night Out - Oshkosh

Tue, Aug 4 @ 5:30 PM-7 PM

National Night Out - Oshkosh

Join a night of fun with the Oshkosh Police Department, Oshkosh Fire Department, specialty units (SWAT, K9) and community partners! Enjoy delicious food, a DJ, bounce house, yard games, snow cones, and more!

National Night Out - Menasha

Wed, Aug 5 @ 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

National Night Out - Menasha

Hosted by the Menasha Police Department at Barker Farms Park! FREE ADMISSION! This free, family-friendly event features emergency vehicle displays, K9 demonstrations, food trucks, and community safety booths.

XRoads41 2026

Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 9 @ 5 PM-2 AM

XRoads41 2026

Experience the heartland's premier 3-day country music and camping festival featuring today's hottest country stars across every subgenre. Artists include: Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Zac Brown Band and more!

Music on Main | Brewester Street Brass Band

Wed, Aug 5 @ 5:30 PM-7 PM

Music on Main | Brewester Street Brass Band

Opera House Square comes alive with free live music. Grab a meal or drink from one of the nearby downtown restaurants and settle in for a great evening featuring Appleton-based Brewster Street Brass Band playing Funk, NOLA jazz, popular covers.

Packers Family Night 2026

Fri, Aug 7 @ 5:30 PM-10 PM

Packers Family Night 2026

Family Night serves as annual highlight of Packers Training Camp. The evening remains family-focused and will feature a game-like atmosphere, featuring giveaways, watching the team practice, raffles and more!

Glass Arts Festival

Sat, Aug 8 @ 10 AM-5 PM

Glass Arts Festival

An exciting admission-free experience celebrating everything glass! Popular activities will remain, such as the Kids’ Tent, musical performances, food, beverages, and activities, such as glass blowing demos, along with local and regional artists selling their work.

End of Summer Party

Sat, Aug 8 @ 11 AM-1 PM

End of Summer Party

Join Oshkosh Public Library for snacks, games, musical performances and crafts. Don’t miss your final chance to enter our summer reading raffles! Cool off with Dilly Bars generously donated by Oshkosh Dairy Queen.

XRoads41 Rock Detour

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 10 @ 1 PM-12:30 PM

XRoads41 Rock Detour

A one-day only music festival delivering a high-impact concert experience from the first note to the last. Featuring: Breaking Benjamin, Saving Abel, Daughtry, Memphis May Fire, Dorothy, Atreyu, and more!

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