This weekend in Oshkosh, WI

Mark the last summer market appearance of the year at Oshkosh Farmers Markets with speedy, stylish, and budget-friendly face painting. Look for the booth marked by a rainbow umbrella. Demand is high, so arriving early is recommended. The artist works quickly while still making sure kids leave with designs they are proud to show off.

Discover the Future Neenah Farmers Market at Shattuck Park in Downtown Neenah. Nearly 60 vendors offer fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and eggs, breads and baked goods, specialty foods, and handcrafted items. Live music is featured each week, presented by Brehmer Law. The market is presented by Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Warner Commercial Roofing. Parking is free. Restaurants and shops in the downtown district are a short walk from the park. Supporters include Floors by Angie, ThedaCare, Compeer Financial, Everdry Roofing, Windows of Wisconsin, Floor Coverings International, Sustainable Neenah, Simplicity Credit Union, Downtown Neenah Business Improvement District, and Ridgetop Exteriors.

The September Rock and Mineral show features the Barlow Mobile Planetarium as a special attraction. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be one presentation in the morning and another in the afternoon, with limited seating. There is no additional cost for attendees, and donations are appreciated.

Grassroots Uprising brings mutual aid organizations from Fond du Lac to Green Bay to Opera House Square for a free, public market focused on sharing help, gathering support, and building connections next to the Oshkosh Farmer’s Market. Attendees can discover local resources available without restrictions or fees, offer support to groups that operate without government funding through donations, wishlist items, or volunteer time, and see organizations connect with one another to share resources and collaborate on projects. This market features a Craft Supplies and Small Artwork/Home Decor swap, with exchanges limited to items about the size of a paper grocery bag or smaller. Held monthly from May through October with rotating swap themes, the lineup of participating organizations and any special activities may vary each time.

Cousins Maine Lobster brings its food truck to Lion’s Tail Brewing in Neenah with cozy comfort classics given a coastal spin, a fitting match for cooler weather and relaxed brewery time. Guests can place orders ahead through the mobile app to shorten their wait. The app opens a couple of hours before each truck event, and you will need to wait until the current service has finished before placing an order for the next one. Mobile ordering may be paused or limited at times, and walk-up ordering at the truck is always available. Every purchase earns rewards points. If ordering at the window, ask the crew to scan your QR code so the points are added to your account.

Connect with other Lorcana players at a welcoming league meetup to play games and earn promotional rewards. There is no cost to participate.

This tribute performance is presented by National Premier Talent and channels the enduring energy of The Scorpions, from their hard-charging early sound to the sleek, arena-ready hits that lifted them to global fame. Blazing guitar leads, hard-driving rhythms, and soaring vocals power a set that ignites favorites like Rock You Like a Hurricane and No One Like You.

Laughable Productions brings its standup competition to a thrilling close as five comedians who advanced from earlier rounds take the stage with their strongest sets in pursuit of the Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian title. Headlining is 2025 champion Sonny Bhatt, a classically trained actor with training at Acting Studio Chicago and a regular performer at The Second City. His screen credits include Grey's Anatomy, Chicago Med and Comedy Central. Drawing on a first-generation Indian American background, he blends cultural perspective with sharp comedic timing. Audience votes help decide the 2026 champion, adding extra excitement to a showcase of rising talent from the area.

Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods partners with Sometimes at Pioneer Island for a Good Neighbor Day celebration focused on community connection. Enjoy music, try some games, and purchase food from a food truck. The Block Party Trailer will be part of the activities. Ten percent of sales supports Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods, funding Good Neighbor Grants and community building and engagement events.

This free Pokémon League offers epic battles with new friends. Participants can earn promo cards by completing fun bi-weekly tasks. Details about the current tasks are shared on the Adventure Games Discord.