r/Oshkosh

Hey everyone. Apologies if this is not allowed. I've been in the area for 5 years and miss the sense of community interaction and involvement I had at my previous city. A large chunk of what I think is missing is connection to other people in my neighborhood (let alone the city at large): community gardens, food drives, self defense classes, book clubs, labor/skill swapping, and other forms of mutual aid. I was wondering if there are any progressive or leftist community centered organizations in the area that one can join or volunteer for? Does not have to be in Oshkosh exclusively, as I'd be willing to travel to other cities in the Fox Valley.

For ethical concerns, I'm hoping to steer clear of some of the larger nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Boys and Girls Club, and the Democratic Party.

It looks like there used to be a DSA chapter in the area and every once in awhile I'll see a Vets for Peace poster up, but I'm not sure if those are active.

I understand that this is a fairly conservative town (more so in some of the surrounding communities), but I'm hanging on to hope that there's something like this in the area.

Anyone know what’s going on at Fleet Farm? There’s over a dozen cops in the parking lot closed off and you can’t get in.

High speed Police chase in oncoming lane ~10:30pm (May 8th) anyone have any info?

Hi I’m writing a story for one of my classes about how wheel tax is used in Oshkosh and I’m in need of a source to talk to me about their feelings on wheel tax. Whether you may be annoyed by it, or appreciate it. Please comment or dm me your thoughts.

Ive been talking to this guy from Milwaukee, he wants to visit and spend time with me for his upcoming birthday, and I want ideas for fun things to do or show him around the Oshkosh/ Appleton area that is either free/ affordable.

Hes a really kind person and I really want to make this birthday a special one for him!

Thursday Events
 
 
⭐  Food Trucks Rally for Fremont  —  Appleton  🎉 |  Thu May 7 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm  |  Area509  ·  Facebook event →
⭐  Preacher Lawson  —  Appleton  😂 |  Thu May 7 | 7:30pm  |  Skyline Comedy Club  ·  details →
 
 
Friday Events
 
 
⭐2nd Annual Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian — Preliminary Round 1  —  Oshkosh  😂 |  Fri May 8 | 7:00pm  |  Oshkosh Arena  ·  details →
Jourdain Fisher  —  Appleton  😂 |  Fri May 8 | 7:30pm  |  Skyline Comedy Club  ·  details →
French Connection: A Tribute to Daft Punk, Justice & Air feat. Steez and Shrimpvision  —  Appleton  🎉 |  Fri May 8 | 8:00pm  |  Appleton Music Factory  ·  tickets →
The Queers  —  Oshkosh  🎤 |  Fri May 8 | 6:30pm  |  The Annex  ·  details →
Can Can DJ Night  —  Oshkosh  🎤 |  Fri May 8 | (eve)  |  Can Can Wine Bar  ·  details →
Naughty Monkey @ Mabel Murphy's  —  Oshkosh  🎤 |  Fri May 8 | 7:00pm  |  Mabel Murphy's  ·  Facebook event →
 
 
Saturday Events
 
 
⭐  Apple Blossom Festival  —  Appleton  🎉 |  Sat May 9 | 11:00am – 9:00pm  |  USA Youth Sports Complex  ·  details →
Verdi Requiem with NEWVoices — Fox Valley Symphony Grand Finale  —  Appleton  🎭 |  Sat May 9 | 7:30pm  |  Fox Cities Performing Arts Center  ·  details →
Downtown Oshkosh Spring Wine Walk 2026 (Pajama Party theme)  —  Oshkosh  🍴 |  Sat May 9 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm  |  Downtown Oshkosh  ·  details →
Mother's Day Plant & Take: Flower Pots for Mom  —  Neenah  👨‍👩‍👧 |  Sat May 9 | 10:00am  |  999 Winneconne Ave  ·  details →
World Migratory Bird Day: Oriole Bird Feeder Building Clinic  —  Kaukauna  👨‍👩‍👧 |  Sat May 9 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm  |  1000 Islands Environmental Center  ·  details →
The Lowdown Drifters with Wire & Nail  —  Appleton  🎉 |  Sat May 9 | 8:00pm  |  Appleton Music Factory  ·  tickets →
Jourdain Fisher  —  Appleton  😂 |  Sat May 9 | 7:30pm & 9:30pm  |  Skyline Comedy Club  ·  details →
Boogie at May Festival  —  New London  🎉 |  Sat May 9 | 2:00pm – 5:30pm  |  New London Fish & Game Club  ·  Facebook event →
Jet Pack Stereo @ The Passenger Lounge  —  Fond du Lac  🎤 |  Sat May 9 | 8:00pm – 11:00pm  |  The Passenger Lounge  ·  Facebook event →
 
 
Sundays are for the Boyz Mothers!
 
 
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet  —  Neenah  🍴 |  Sun May 10 | 9:30am – 1:00pm  |  Best Western Bridgewood Resort  ·  details →
Mother's Day Brunch at Waverly Beach  —  Menasha  🍴 |  Sun May 10 | 9:00am – 2:00pm  |  Waverly Beach Bar & Grille  ·  details →
Mother's Day Brunch at the Ballpark  —  Appleton  🍴 |  Sun May 10 | 10:30am  |  Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club  ·  details →
Mother's Day Baby Goat Yoga  —  Freedom  👨‍👩‍👧 |  Sun May 10 | 2:00pm – 2:45pm  |  Kerrigan Brothers Winery  ·  Facebook event →
 
 
Upcoming Weekday Events
 
 
MON MAY 11
Magic Show ft. Mischief & Magic  —  Appleton  👨‍👩‍👧 |  Mon May 11 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm  |  Tommy's Mini Golf & Arcade  ·  Facebook event →
Short Story Night feat. Naomi Kanakia  —  Neenah  🎭 |  Mon May 11 | 7:00pm  |  Lion's Tail Brewing Co.  ·  details →
THU MAY 14
Cheese, Please!  —  Neenah  🍴 |  Thu May 14 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm  |  Neenah Public Library  ·  details →
Don McMillan  —  Appleton  😂 |  Thu May 14 | 7:30pm  |  Skyline Comedy Club  ·  details →
Uncle Lucius: 20th Anniversary Tour with The Point  —  Appleton  🎉 |  Thu May 14 | 8:00pm  |  Appleton Music Factory  ·  tickets →
Mac 'n Brew  —  Oshkosh  🍴 |  Thu May 14 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm  |  Oshkosh Arena  |  Mac 'n cheese throwdown · Live band Doozey · $35 advance  ·  details →
 
 
🌅 On the Horizon
 
 
Light the Night Market  —  Appleton  🎉 |  Fri May 15 | 5:00pm – 10:00pm  |  Houdini Plaza  ·  details →
Neenah Street Party  —  Neenah  🎉 |  Sat May 16 | 2:00pm – 10:00pm  |  Greene's Pour House  ·  details →

I'm hopefully going to move in with my partner from a different state next yearish- but we are planning on moving back to Oshkosh together the following year or so. I only have my small bedroom worth of stuff.

People with experience, what is the best place to look at in the area with an affordable price? I was looking at U-haul but $80 and up a month seems like a lot- though I have zero experience, so that's why I'm asking for help

Any recommendations is welcome, as well as thoughts, opinions, and warnings on the options in the area. Thanks in advance!