City of Oshkosh - Parks Services & Events

Residents and visitors alike will join the Oshkosh Parks in celebrating our local breweries and enjoying live music, a beer garden, and various food trucks in Menominee Park.

Residents and visitors alike will join the Oshkosh Parks in celebrating our local breweries and enjoying live music, a beer garden and various food trucks in Rainbow Memorial Park (1650 Rainbow Dr.).

A night out for the adults to dress up in their favorite Halloween costume and enjoy local craft beers, a costume contest, food trucks, raffles, and live music in the Menominee Park Zoo (520 Pratt Trail). Volunteers must be 21 as they will be serving beverages.

Faire on the Fox is an art and craft faire hosted on the shores of the Fox River. The Leach Amphitheater and Riverside Park will provide a fantastic backdrop of this historical event previously held on the grounds of the Paine Art Center & Gardens.

Volunteers will assist in a variety of ways, from assisting vendors with setup to greeting guests at the gates.

Food Truck Friday is a food truck rally hosted at South Park with live music. Oshkosh Park Services & Events will sell beverages.

Kids and their families will learn about the dairy industry here in Wisconsin. There will be games, activities, and even samples!

Kids sign up for a fun week filled with scavenger hunts, sand castle building, pool time, games, crafts, and more at the Pollock Community Water Park (1550 Taft Ave.)

Volunteers will assist with various landscaping tasks (mulching, weeding, painting, shore or park cleanup, etc.).

Residents and visitors alike join the Oshkosh Parks for an evening of music and family fun at the Leach Amphitheater (303 Ceape Avenue).

Celebrate Mardi Gras, waterpark-style, at our Mardi Gras Splash Party, where vibrant colors, festive music, and nonstop fun take over the park. Dive into the excitement with high-energy slides, lively polls, and a party atmosphere inspired by the spirit of New Orleans.

Assist the Zoo Education Coordinator with various programs and projects.

Everyone is welcome for our FREE outdoor movie night at the Leach Amphitheater (303 Ceape Avenue). Enjoy a movie under the stars, games, food trucks, and other family-friendly activities.

Pollock Community Water Park seasonal pass holders will enjoy an exclusive evening at the pool with games, prizes, and more (1550 Taft Avenue).

Kids will grab the microphone, make a splash, and sing their hearts out at our Poolside Karaoke Party! Whether they are shower singers, aspiring pop stars, or just there to cheer on their friends, this high-energy event is all about fun, music, and summer vibes. They will take the spotlight poolside and belt out their favorite songs while friends relax in the water, float along, or dance on the deck. With upbeat tunes, crowd favorites, and plenty of opportunities for group sing-alongs, the atmosphere will remain lively throughout the event. There’s no pressure—just good vibes, great music, and unforgettable moments!

2026 will make the 250th Anniversary of American Independence and the 250th Fourth of July, a milestone being celebrated across the entire nation! Come celebrate summer and patriotism with a star-spangled day of fun at our Red, White, and Blue Splash! The waterpark will come alive with festive colors, upbeat music, and all-American excitement for guests of every age.

Kids and their families can camp out under the stars with their favorite animals in the Menominee Park Zoo (520 Pratt Trail). Volunteers will assist with serving dinner, tending the campfire, and making s'mores!

Families can enjoy hands-on activities, games, building projects, and more, all while exploring vehicles of all shapes and sizes at the Leach Amphitheater (303 Ceape Avenue). Volunteers will assist as runners, gate attendants, game attendants, and truck monitors.

Kids and their families can enjoy trick-or-treat stations, food trucks, games, crafts, prizes, and more at the Menominee Park Zoo (520 Pratt Trail) in celebration of Halloween.