Hello Oshkosh! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Museum renovation reveal, free outdoor family movie night, and paint with cats + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Museum gets a fresh look: Wisconsin’s only glass museum in Neenah will celebrate its $785,000 renovation June 27 with free art activities, food trucks, a $20 glass project, and upgrades for lighting, accessibility, and kiosks -- see what’s new inside.
Civic leadership in action: UW Oshkosh is hosting nearly 500 Wisconsin seniors for Badger Girls State, the 81st session of a weeklong mock government featuring bill writing, hearings and visits from officials this week -- see how the week unfolds.
Protecting homes and health: Winnebago County’s Lead Safe Homes Program helps Oshkosh families remove lead from homes, serving households with young children or pregnant residents, and has improved over 55 homes in three years -- learn more about the program.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Rain-or-shine fun: When cabin fever strikes, Glow In The Park Indoor Mini Golf & Pinball Arcade delivers a trippy blacklight course plus a deep lineup of pinball machines. Solid for date night, kid energy burn, or a low-stakes friend hang that mixes goofy putts with satisfying flipper saves.
Fresh stems, zero fuss: When the grocery-store bouquet just isn't cutting it, House of Flowers comes through with beautifully arranged blooms, lush plants and seasonal home décor that actually makes your place feel pulled together. Fox Valley weddings, birthdays, or just-because Mondays... they handle it with style.
Playtime, you chill: When cabin fever hits, The Homie Hub Indoor Playground & Cafe lets littles roam age-appropriate play zones while you sink into the café lounge with something warm. There’s even a separate infant area and low-key events, making it clutch for playdates, parties, or just a quick reset.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦡 Wildlife Wednesday @ Menominee Park Zoo | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Wildlife Wednesday is serving up scales, smiles, and a little bravery practice as Badgerland Reptile Rescue pops into Menominee Park Zoo. It’s free, on the lawn behind the aviary, which is perfect for a low-stress outing and some quality reptile side-eye.
🍦 Ice Crem Express Summer Tour @ Festival Foods (Neenah) | Wednesday (6/24) at 3:30 PM – Neenah gets a sweet visit from an ice cream tour, free scoops included. Enjoy a cone, then toss your name in for an ATW airfare voucher, a Festival Foods gift card, and Visa gift cards from Fox Communities Credit Union. Because you earned dessert.
🎬 Free Outdoor Family Movie Night @ Leach Amphitheater | Friday (6/26) at 6:30 PM – Looking for a low-effort parenting win that still feels wholesome? Free outdoor movie night screens Trolls at dusk, with Whimbubble face painting, The Wandering Table on dinner duty, and that sweet small-town perk of free fun, wiggly kids, and neighborly chatter.
🐰 Read to Rabbits & Guinea Pigs @ Oshkosh Public Library | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Craving some quiet? The Oshkosh Area Humane Society brings adoptable rabbits and guinea pigs who make patient, judgment free listeners while kids 6 and up practice reading. You supervise, they nibble lettuce, everyone leaves a little softer, maybe with a new family member.
📚 Meet M.K. Weber, Author of The Book (Monster)Enthusiast @ Caramel Crisp Bookstore | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Storytime at Caramel Crisp means cookies, local charm, and a monster you actually want in the house. Oshkosh author Mariah Weber is reading The Book Monster Enthusiast, with coloring, meet-the-author moments, and signed copies. Perfect excuse to spoil the grandkids, then caffeinate yourself.
🏛 Oshkosh Kids Museum Fundraiser @ Jockey Club | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Whether you’re fueling the grandkid babysitting arsenal or just love a good raffle, this fundraiser keeps the Oshkosh kids museum humming. Score 50/50 chances, eyeball those basket prizes, and let Vice Versa close it out, because philanthropy pairs nicely with a hometown soundtrack.
🎨 Paint with Cats @ Fire Escape | Sunday (6/28) at 3:30 PM – Paint pottery with actual kittens at Fire Escape, and your $8 entry goes straight to Frosty’s Foster, seats are limited. Pick any project, prices vary, pieces ready in two weeks, and cats stop in for snuggles, many adoptable, consider the black sweater a dare.
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07 — The Oshkosh report Weather forecastToday — High: 74°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 78%
Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 70°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis inviting home pairs easy everyday living with standout outdoor fun, thanks to a fenced backyard, above-ground pool, and stamped concrete patio. Inside, the spacious lower-level family room features exposed windows that brighten the space with natural light. An attached 2-car garage adds convenience, while schools, parks, shopping, and amenities are close by.
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