Featuring 30-year resident ambassador Patrick Tracey as "The Tour Guide You Never Knew You Needed." With his high-energy and fun approach, Pat takes viewers on a journey to explore Oshkosh’s hidden gems and offers off-the-beaten-path recommendations, encouraging everyone to be a “tourist in their…
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Brews by the Waterside is an event in Oshkosh featuring live music, food trucks, yard games, and local craft beers. Bring the family on select Tuesday nights throughout the summer and enjoy local live entertainment from 5-9pm. Summer evenings full of fun for everyone -- at Rainbow Park and Menominee…
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Discover 15 can't-miss events happening in Oshkosh this summer—from festivals and concerts to markets, family fun, and more. Plan your perfect summer in Oshkosh! 1. Slow Roll Oshkosh – First ride Tuesday, May 19 A free, social community bike ride at a slow, fun pace. Slow Roll Rides happen once a…
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It is about three hours from downtown Chicago to downtown Oshkosh - straight up I-94 and US-41, past dairy farms and red barns and the slow pivot from city to lake country! By the time you cross into Wisconsin, your shoulders have already dropped an inch. By the time you reach the Fox River, you've…
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Oshkosh is well known for its rockin’ summer music events. Whether it’s live music at a bar or a weekend-long music festival, visitors can enjoy tunes from every genre! Check out some of the most popular music festivals that return to Oshkosh each year. Oshkosh Waterfest Waterfest is a music concert…
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Graduates – congratulations on your accomplishments! While your family is in town for UW Oshkosh Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and Fox Valley Technical College Spring Commencement on Sunday, May 17th, make sure to take advantage of all that Oshkosh has to offer and visit all of the…
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There’s no shortage of ways to treat the mother in your life on Mother’s Day. It can be a little hard to narrow down how you want to celebrate, whether you’re a mom yourself or want to celebrate a mom in your life. But don’t worry, Discover Oshkosh has you covered. To help you brainstorm some ideas…
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There are many ways to appreciate the fallen lives that have protected us in Oshkosh this Memorial Day weekend. With numerous events, things to do, things to see, and places to go—let us help guide you around the holiday weekend! Celebrate our country in Oshkosh, Wisconsin! MEMORIAL DAY…
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Free Admission at the Paine Art Center and Gardens on Mother's Day! Treat mom to a walk through the tulips - for free! In celebration of Mother's Day, admission to the Paine is free on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 9am - 4pm! Outside, enjoy a stroll among thousands of tulips and more blooms as the…
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Craft beer lovers, this one’s for you. 🍻 The Downtown Oshkosh Craft Beer Walk returns on Saturday, April 11, 2026, inviting visitors and residents to explore downtown one sip at a time. With local unique downtown businesses, and plenty of samples along the way, this event is the perfect way to…
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