The Nature of Light

August 1 - October 26, 2025

See the historic Paine estate transformed into a spectacular showcase of illuminated sculptures and environments with the second incarnation of The Nature of Light, an immersive, nighttime experience harmonizing light, art, and nature. This mystical adventure brings visitors on a journey both inside the mansion and outdoors throughout four acres of gardens, wandering among numerous lighted vistas and sculptural displays where they can view, touch, explore, and play with the nature of light itself.

More than 50,000 people viewed the phenomenal first presentation in 2022. With even more lights and dimensions, The Nature of Light has been recreated with new designs by Lightswitch and, once again, features the mesmerizing sculptures of HYBYCOZO.

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Nature of Light Specials

Visit The Nature of Light at the Paine Art Center, and receive special discounts and offers at participating Oshkosh hotels, restaurants and shops!

Hotel Specials

Bar & Restaurant Offers

  • Becket's - $1 off first drink & 1/2 price apps
  • Cozumel - 10% off total receipt
  • Chalice - One Free Drink
  • Flights Wine & Cocktail Club - Buy one glass of wine, get one half off & 1.00 off draft beer
  • Fox River Brewing Company - $2 off a pint of the Amber Reflections - Nature of Light Featured Beer
  • Karmali's Bar & Grill - One Free Drink (rail, call or beer)
  • Oshkosh Public Library - Free Be the Spark Sticker
  • Takiza - BOGO Medium Margarita

Shopping & Activities Offers

  • The Artful Gift - 15% off total purchase (local artist items are excluded)
  • Can Can - Free drink or 20% off total purchase
  • Glow in the Park - Free Glow in the Park novelty ball with the purchase of mini golf
  • Market Boutique on Main - Free Oshkosh sticker with a $20 purchase
  • OshPop - BOGO (up to $6.99 value)
  • Periwinkle Poppy - 20% off if they spend $50 or more
  • Yetti Yums - $2 off a purchse of $10 or more
  • Your Boat Club - 10% off a boat rental

 

Tag @DiscoverOshkosh in your Nature of Light Adventures!