Discover Wisconsin

Christkindlmarkt
2024-12-06 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | West Allis Farmers Market, 6501 W. National Avenue, West Allis, WI, United States
Stop by the 7th annual Christkindlmarkt, a traditional European-style Christmas market featuring over 50 vendors on Friday, December 6 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, December 7 from 12-4 p.m. Shop Wisconsin Specialty food retailers and artisan craft vendors, enjoy live music, food trucks and craft beer from local breweries.

Christmas with Lorie Line
2024-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
Spend an intimate evening with Lorie around the piano as she shares heartwarming stories and celebrates the true meaning of Christmas.
“It’s so hard to believe! This is my 35th year of touring at Christmastime. And the fourth year of going solo. I’m coming by myself as I love the simplicity of being very up-close and personal with all of you. I plan to play all your favorites, tell stories off-the-cuff and share the ‘good news’ celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. I’ll be performing both new and traditional holiday music from my years and years of previous recordings.

Christmas in Hayward
2024-11-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Hayward, Downtown Hayward, WI, 54843, United States
Christmas in Hayward is an annual holiday season celebration put on by participating merchants and community members of Hayward, Wisconsin. Come and enjoy family-centered events that draw visitors to the area to experience the beauty of Hayward during the holiday season.

Winter Crafter and Farmers' Market
2024-11-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Winter Crafter & Farmers’ Market, 557 E. Grand Avenue, Beloit, WI, 53511, United States
The Beloit Farmers’ Market is year-round! Downtown Beloit Association is hosting the Beloit Winter Crafter & Farmers’ Market in their office/event space in Downtown Beloit. There will be local vendors selling their wares every Saturday, November through April. Look for produce, eggs, cheese, honey, baked goods, seafood, meat, poultry, soaps, and crafts.

New this year! Look for food trucks and free family-friendly activities each week.

Small Business Saturday
2024-11-30 08:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Beloit, 300 Block of State Street, Beloit, WI, 53511, United States
From handmade to homemade to locally sourced and more, visit Beloit’s local shopping and restaurant scene in support of Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 30th. Shop for all of those on your holiday list this season in celebration of businesses that represent the foundation of our community. Shop small not only on Small Business Saturday but throughout the holiday season and all year long.

32nd Annual Downtown Beloit Grand Lighted Holiday Parade
2024-11-29 17:00 - 20:00 | First National Bank Plaza, Corner of E Grand Avenue & State Street, Beloit, WI, United States
For over 30 years, the Downtown Beloit Association has hosted the popular Grand Lighted Holiday Parade. The festivities begin on Friday, November 29th at 5pm with live music at the First National Bank Plaza, followed by Santa’s arrival at 6pm to kick off the tree lighting. The parade starts at 6:15pm, featuring beautifully decorated floats. Attendees can enjoy free hot chocolate, photos with Santa, and a fireworks display, with the event ending at 8pm.

Kuniko Yamamoto: Japanese Storytelling with Magical Mask, Mime and Music
2024-11-05 12:30 - 13:20, 2024-11-05 09:30 - 22:20 | The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
Siegel Artist Management
Part of the 2024-2025 Amcor Student Discovery Series
November 5, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Recommended Grade Levels: K-6
NEW this year! The Amcor Student Discovery Series is open to the general public.
Charming Japanese folktales are combined with traditional musical instruments, magical masks, origami and mime to create a spellbinding story. Kuniko’s marvelous performance promotes cross-cultural communication and understanding in an entertaining way.

Bob Seger & John Mellencamp Tribute Shows
2024-11-02 18:30 - 22:00 | The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
TWO HIGH-DEMAND TRIBUTE ACTS TOGETHER FOR ONE SPECIAL NIGHT!
6:30 p.m.: Against The Wind- The Bob Seger Experience, draw from Bob Seger‘s vast catalogue of a decades-long career spanning from the late 60s into the 2000s they have crafted a handpicked show of hits such as “Old Time Rock & Roll”, “Night Moves”, Against The Wind”, “Turn The Page”, and many more iconic, chart hitting songs! The energy and emotion this music stirs among the group and audience as they perform each show has been quite inspiring.
8:15 p.m.: Ain’t That America is an explosive experience that leads fans into the musical world of John Mellencamp. Audiences have been singing and dancing to the hits they recognize like “Hurts So Good”, “Jack & Diane”, “Small Town”, and so many more! Composed of a seven-piece band, complete with a fiddle, Ain’t That America produces a full, all-encompassing sound that has to be seen live to be fully appreciated. The band is tight, powerful, and fun to watch! A show not to be missed.

WIAA State Cross Country Meet
2024-11-02 10:30 - 17:00 | The Ridges Golf Course, 2311 Griffith Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494, United States
Annual Wisconsin State High School Boys & Girls Cross Country Tournament.

Trick or Trivia
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
Every Tuesday in October
October 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
The Haunted Happenings Series is supported by Travel Wisconsin
It’s Trivia Tuesday– gone spooky! Join us every Tuesday for a night of TRICKY questions!
The Grand Lounge opens at 5:30 and trivia starts at 6:00.
First place team: $25 gift certificate to The Grand Oshkosh
Second place team: $10 gift card to The Grand Lounge
Each round’s winner: Free Drink Token
NEW this year– a trivia tournament with the winning teams competing to win a GRAND PRIZE on October 30.
No ticket required. First come, first serve.

Family Friendly Ghost Tours
2024-10-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-20 14:00 - 17:00 | The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
October belongs to the Ghosts of The Grand during all 31 days of the spooky season! Haunted Happenings: Ghost Tours feature a trip into the past highlighting the 140-year history of the oldest operating theatre in Wisconsin and the spirit stories within.
Family Friendly Tours run 30-45 minutes each covering the history of The Grand, seeing behind the scenes of the theatre, and hearing spirit stories. Rated PG. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Beckman Mill Guided Tours
2024-10-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Beckman Hill, 11600 S. County Road H, Beloit, WI, 53511, United States
The Beckman Mill is open for public tours on Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 pm, May-October. Corn Grinding and Blacksmithing Demonstrations take place on the first Saturday of each month. Beckman Mill is located at Beckman Mill County Park, 6 miles west of Beloit, Wisconsin. On the grounds of the 50-acre county park, you will see an authentically restored 1868 grist mill, a new dam, mill pond, fish ladder, footbridge, sawmill display, 1840s cooperage, visitor center, gift shop, creamery, blacksmith shop, picnic shelter, vintage garden, nature trail and more.

Trail of Terror
2024-10-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Foundation Trail, 120 N Water St, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, United States
The 3rd annual Trail of Terror is set for Saturday, October 26th, from 5 PM to 8 PM, beginning on the Foundation Trail behind the Chamber office. Participants will journey through the eerie Trail of Terror (Foundation Trail) and enjoy a frightfully fun experience! After the walk, a wagon or van will transport participants from 8th Street back to the Chamber office, where The Munsters movie will be shown on a big screen in the park. Food will be available for purchase, along with free activities for kids and more.

Downtown Beloit Halloween Parade & Party
2024-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Beloit, 300 Block of State Street, Beloit, WI, 53511, United States
Bring the kids in their favorite costumes for a parade and trick-or-treating with businesses and Farmers’ Market vendors.
Meet at Horace White Park (College & Grand) at 9:45 am and pick up your map of participating businesses.
Look for the orange flags along the way at the market and vendor booths to get some treats!
After the parade, stay for the party!
James the Magician at 10:45 am
Pumpkins from Brad and Cindi Paulson (while supplies last)
Stay tuned for a full map of locations and other surprises along the way!

Beloit Farmers' Market
2024-10-26 08:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Beloit, 300 Block of State Street, Beloit, WI, 53511, United States
Beloit Farmers’ Market has been drawing thousands of locals and visitors to the heart of Downtown Beloit since 1975! There will be more than 130 vendors this summer continuing to be the second largest farmers’ market in Wisconsin, second to Dane County. Shop the wonderful open-air market in the heart of historic Downtown Beloit. The Market is an award-winning community tradition, with vendors selling local produce, organics, baked goods, honey, jams & jellies, bedding plants, fish, meat, eggs & cheese, fresh flowers, and more. The market is open rain or shine, and pets are not permitted.

AnnaRose
2024-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
Hypnotist | Magician | Mentalist
Join us for an AfterGlow in The Grand Lounge!
The Haunted Happenings Series is supported by Travel Wisconsin
Las Vegas based AnnaRose wows audiences with magic and puts them to sleep with hypnosis. A true Renaissance performer, her dynamic approach allows her to adapt to a variety of settings and audiences. Her ability to connect to spectators is unmatched as she embellishes high-level skill with humor, spirit, and a quirky-fun flair.
Her performances have aired on CW’s “Masters of Illusion” and “Penn & Teller’s Fool Us” as well as the national coverage of Super Bowl LVIII on CBS. She has been featured on multiple national media platforms such as The Today Show, The New York Times, and The New Yorker as well as headlining the only all-ages hypnosis show on the Las Vegas strip at the Paris Hotel & Casino and being a resident magician in “Late Night Magic,” which won a “Best of Las Vegas” Award for Best Magic Show in 2022.

Haunted Happy Hour
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
Long day at work? Looking to enjoy the spooky season in a laid back fashion? Meet your friends at The Grand Lounge for some SPIRITED specialty drinks!
The Grand Lounge will open for Haunted Happy Hour at 6:00 p.m. on October 4 and 23.
No ticket required. First come, first serve. Cash Bar.

Taste of the Chamber
2024-10-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Eclipse Center, 3 Eclipse Ctr, Beloit, WI, 53511, United States
The Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce is back for its 8th appearance! Please join us for our yearly event that is 100% focused on bringing exposure to our food and beverage distributors. Guests will sample different tasty gourmet dishes including savory entrees, sweet treats, and even some delicious drinks including adult beverages. Also, guests can vote for the “best” in four different categories including taste, beverage, treat, and display while listening to live music. It’s a way to network with other business professionals in a fun and relaxed setting.

Glow Yoga on The Grand Stage
2024-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
Join us for Glow Yoga on The Grand’s stage! Light up the night under a black light with glow sticks while enjoying a mindful yoga session.
Session led by Inner Sun Yoga.
Space is limited to 40 participants. Admission includes water + glow stick(s).
Bring your own mat and towel!

Spirits of The Grand Tours
2024-10-19 19:00 - 22:00 | The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
Historic characters, both real and imagined, are center-stage in this interactive guided tour of one of the most haunted theaters in Wisconsin. Since 2010, SPIRITS OF THE GRAND tours have been a highlight of the “October Season” at the historic Grand Oshkosh. With over 140 years of history and experiences to draw on, there are certainly tales to tell!
Supported by Travel Wisconsin
