Happy weekend, Oshkosh! In today’s happening-today edition: Electric aircraft symposium, a 56-foot whale walk-through, and silent book club + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Next-generation aviation forum: The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium will return to Oshkosh July 18–19, spotlighting electric aviation and advanced air mobility the weekend before EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest aviation gathering -- see the symposium details.
Aviation park takes shape: Winnebago County approved a 50-year land lease for Oshkosh Aviation Park improvements, clearing the way for large hangars. A developer is expected to buy 30 city acres for complementary development -- see what the plan includes.
Invasive fish fight: A DNR emergency rule took effect June 19 on the Winnebago System, allowing anglers to keep round gobies if eviscerated, decapitated or gills removed to protect fish through Nov. 16 -- check the fish rule update.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Camp like an insider: Lock in your AirVenture game plan this week with EAA Camp Scholler. Tents or bus-sized RVs welcome, with some electric and water hookups, showers, free Wi‑Fi hotspots, food services, and two grocery stores, plus easy walks to evening programming and the option to pre-purchase basic camping.
Swing indoors this week: Fairways on Main brings high-tech golf simulators and chill sports bar vibes to downtown, so you can chase birdies, not the weather. Round up a couple friends, reserve a bay, and turn an ordinary weeknight into friendly competition, cold drinks, and zero lost balls.
Garden stroll, gallery glow: Need a little mind-clearing beauty this week? Slip into the storybook vibe at Paine Art Center & Gardens, a historic English-country-style estate with lush display gardens and ever-changing art exhibits. Ideal for a quiet hour or two, and a reminder why we love Oshkosh.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏃 The Brett Gelbach Annual Fun Run @ Sometimes Tiki Bar at Pioneer Island | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – If your idea of a fun run involves wakes, not sneakers, this Lake Winnebago float honors Brett Gelbach with boats, camaraderie, and a skilled-trades scholarship. Meet at Pioneer Island Tiki Bar, idle out together, raft at Streiches, then wrap with dinner and Star Six Nine.
🐋 Whale of a Day @ Oshkosh Public Library | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Skip the lake and take the kids or grandkids to the library to walk through a 56-foot gray whale named Clara under the Dome. Hands-on science, fossil specimens, and real whale bones keep little minds buzzing while you enjoy AC, nostalgia, and zero seasickness.
🥛 June Dairy Day @ Leach Amphitheater | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Bring the kids, the grandparents, and your best cow puns for a free, family day celebrating our dairy roots. Learn how milk actually gets to your cereal bowl, explore hands-on activities with local organizations, and enjoy wholesome small-town vibes, zero farm chores required.
✍ Meet Author Julian Greystoke @ The Caramel Crisp Bookstore | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Think your bookshelf is full? Caramel Crisp hosts Julian Greystoke, the cozy fantasy mind behind Adventurer Mage, for book chat, craft talk, and local resources for aspiring writers, all wrapped in character-first stories with strong LGBTQIA+ representation, plus the smug glow of a signed copy.
🧘 Soul Flow: Yoga & Live Music by the Lake @ Sometimes at Pioneer Island | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Roll out your mat by the lake at Sometimes for yoga with live music, then toast your newfound zen with the included drink. Just $10, all levels, and the views do most of the work, so think fresh air, mellow grooves, and no pretzel poses.
🍷 Peekaboo Wine Glasses @ Bowenstreet Market | Saturday (6/20) at 12:30 PM – Trade doomscrolling for glitter therapy and make a stemless wine glass with a peekaboo design, personalized with your own sassy, classy, or seasonal phrase. No experience, all supplies, and just enough sparkle to justify a refill. Dog moms, sports dads, and holiday nuts welcome.
🛍 Oshkosh June Flea Market @ Originals Mall of Antiques | Sunday (6/21) at 8:00 AM – Kick off summer with Oshkosh’s June flea market, an outdoor treasure hunt of antiques, vintage décor, tools, and oddities, plus free entry and parking. Come for one perfect thing, leave with three, then cool off wandering the antique mall for some climate-controlled nostalgia. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Oshkosh report Weather forecastToday — High: 71°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 4%
Sunny, with a high near 71. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 2 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 69°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 23%
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