Why I Love Oshkosh: Nutcracker in the Castle

A Magical Time in Oshkosh! Pat decided it was his year to become the newest Nutcracker, so he brought his best moves to the Paine! However, Drosselmyer and the dancers guided him back into the storyline. Nutcracker in the Castle is back at the Paine now through January 5 with self-guided tours…

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M&M Adventures: Enjoy the Holi-dates in Oshkosh

The holiday season is here, and Mark and I have started figuring out how to fit all of our must-do Oshkosh traditions into our schedule. Prior to being M+M, it is safe to say our favorite holiday was Christmas. The lights and magic of the season were something we both hoped to share with “someone”…

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Holiday Adventures with Grandma and Grandpa

Give your grandparents a gift to remember this holiday season by gathering the whole family together and taking them on a festive adventure! Nutcracker in the Castle | Nov 21 – Jan. 5, 2026 The Paine Art Center and Gardens presents a dazzling display of sights, sounds and surprises this holiday…

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M&M Adventures: Spirits of the Grand Tour

Of all the holidays, the one that M+M spend the least time celebrating together is Halloween. We aren’t sure why exactly, this year we are finding ways to enjoy the spooky season. Early in our dating adventures our favorite thing to do was trade off making dinner for one another, bonus points for…

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Halloween in Oshkosh

Besides the changing weather, Halloween is one of our favorite parts of October. Oshkosh knows how to celebrate Halloween, with plenty of creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky, and all together spooky events for all ages. Here’s a list of things to look forward to this Halloween in Oshkosh! P.s…

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M&M Adventures: The Nature of Light

Can you ever really go wrong with dinner at one of Oshkosh’s most unique dining spots and a limited time experience at one of Oshkosh’s most iconic and historical venues? Week night dates are a great break from routine. Since our early dating days, we’ve made it a point to make sure dates aren’t…

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M&M Adventures: XRoads41

It’s hard to believe that year two of the XRoads41 music festival is already in the books. This year was an extraordinary mix of a few different genres filling a three day main stage lineup. Both of us have always been fans of live music and since individually we have fairly diverse tastes in…

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Hudak & the City: 1890 Pub

Welcome to Hudak & the City! In a nutshell, I am a sub-par blogger with a true love for food and fun in Oshkosh. Follow along monthly for updates on some of my favorite things to do, eat, and drink in the greatest city in Wisconsin! Looking for your next neighborhood hang? The 1890 Pub & Bistro is…

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