Free events in Oshkosh, WI

Yoga instructor Sarah Broda leads a 60-minute session on the second floor with a beautiful view of the water. The library will be closed during the session, and a staff member will be at the doors briefly beforehand. Bring a yoga mat or a towel. The class is free, open to the public, and requires no registration.

Meet at the Kwik Trip next to Family Dollar for a glowing nighttime bike cruise. Light up your bicycle with glow sticks, underbody lights, or bright wearable lights, and ride together on an in-town route with no highways or backroads. A limited supply of glow sticks will be given to the first riders who arrive, available while they last. The exact route is still being finalized and may not be in Oshkosh.

A limited six day appearance is planned at the Oshkosh Farmers Market downtown, featuring fizzy refreshments. This short run provides an opportunity to pick up something bubbly during the market.

Bring the kids to this free fishing contest at Menominee Park, open to children ages 3 to 12. Pre-registered children get free entry into the contest, a free lunch, worms to fish, and a door prize. Sponsors also often provide fishing-related gear like a rod or tackle box, and there’s plenty of community energy from the volunteers running the event.

This festive wrap-up at Oshkosh Public Library celebrates a season of reading, learning and connection. Enjoy snacks, games, musical entertainment and crafts. It is the last opportunity to enter raffles connected to the summer reading program. Stay cool with Dilly Bars donated by Oshkosh Dairy Queen. Everyone is welcome as the library brings the summer to a close.

A free Lorcana League session offers a relaxed space to meet fellow players, play, and earn promos. Expect a casual, friendly atmosphere focused on gaming and community.

NOW That’s Wrestling brings Headbangers Brawl to the XRoads41 Rock Detour for a live wrestling showcase. Camping attendees of the festival receive free admission. The lineup already includes The Baker Boys taking on the Ninja Dragons, with more to come.

Take part in a free Pokémon League session with friendly battles and a chance to meet new friends. Earn promo cards by completing fun tasks that rotate every other week. Details on the current tasks are shared on the Adventure Games Discord.

All are welcome at this casual trading session for card enthusiasts. Bring the cards you are ready to trade or sell, take a seat, and connect with fellow collectors. Share conversations about recent sports news and the card collecting hobby while meeting new friends.

At Planet Perk, this community living room offers a warm, judgment-free place to talk, vent, or simply spend time with others. It is free and does not require an appointment. Drop in, connect, and feel supported in a space where everyone is welcome and valued.

Enjoy a free, weekly board game night with a welcoming crowd of players. Bring your own favorites or borrow a title from the board game library, then settle in for tabletop fun and friendly matches.

Families can explore nature at Menominee Park Zoo during the Wildlife Wednesday series. This session features Monarchs by Randy Peterson and offers educational activities for all ages. Admission is free and no registration is required. Look for the program on the lawn behind the aviary. The series is supported by the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation.

Opera House Square in Downtown Oshkosh hosts a free, family friendly daytime performance as part of the Music on Main concert series. Enjoy live music from local and regional artists in a relaxed setting. Nearby restaurants make it easy to pick up a meal or drink to savor with the show. The series spans a wide range of sounds, including blues, jazz, country, brass band, and rock. Presented by Alexander & Bishop, with additional support from The Grand, Megan & Peter Lang, Olson Legal, and Generac. Free admission for everyone.

Shattuck Park hosts the finale of the Future Neenah Evening Concert Series with hometown act Murphy’s Law, featuring Neenah’s Murphy boys performing familiar hits. The series is presented by Richard and Amy Jo Aylward, and admission is free courtesy of Menasha Corporation. Alcohol is not permitted in the park under City of Neenah ordinance. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Luigis On the Go, Caribbean Taste, Grazing a Go Go, and Beverly Ann’s Cookies. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for comfortable seating. Free parking is available. If weather becomes a concern, the concert will move indoors to the DoubleTree Neenah Hotel. Stage support comes from the Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, with additional support from Anderson Sod Farm, Portside Builders, Badger Labs, and the Neenah Boat & Dock Club. The park is a short walk from a lively downtown with restaurants and shops.

Support the largest fundraiser for the Friends of the Neenah Public Library with a multiday book sale featuring a broad selection. Prices include $2 for hardcover and trade paperback books, $1 for paperbacks, 50 cents for children’s books, and $1 for AV items, with some specialty items marked higher. Saturday offers a bagful of books for $7, and on Sunday and Monday all items are free during library hours. Donations are currently being accepted.

A community block party brings neighbors together for family friendly fun with appearances from the Fire and Police Departments, Drums Alive, outdoor games, face painting, bubbles, and inflatables. Food is available for purchase from the Bistro Bites food truck, and the ATW Ice Cream Truck serves sweet treats. No registration is required. Supported by ThedaCare®.

Make music with others at a weekly ukulele open jam hosted at the library. Musicians of every experience level are welcome to bring songs they are working on, share a solo or duet, or strum along with fellow players. This free program is open to everyone and does not require registration. Each session runs up to 90 minutes and meets in the Storytime Room on the first floor. For questions, contact the Adult Reference Desk at library@neenahlibrary.org. If accommodations are needed, contact the library administrative office at 920-886-6315 or library@neenahlibrary.org at least 24 hours in advance. Support comes from the Friends of the Neenah Library and the Neenah Public Library Trust Fund, and donations to these groups are welcome.