The long-awaited Wisconsin summers are short-lived, but they can get hot and muggy. The Fox Cities area has many solutions for those who need a cooling off as public pools, lakes, and beaches can be found throughout the area. You can stay refreshed while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors at any of these nearby facilities. READ MORE
Local city bands know a thing or two about dedication. The Appleton City Band and Neenah Community Band have entertained the Fox Cities for more than 150 years combined. During this time, the efforts of several individuals have organized the ensembles and maintained their success in the local community. Appleton City Band Organized during World READ MORE
The saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” has never been truer. In recent years, second-hand shops, antiquing and vintage or retro-inspired clothing has become something of a fad. Vinyl record sales have soared within a declining market for physical music. Shoppers embraced the nostalgia and rich history associated with antiques and vintage READ MORE
Independence Day is celebrated in many different ways across Wisconsin. From cookouts and family gatherings to local festivals and baseball games, Wisconsinites love to go all out when celebrating their patriotism and independence. One of the staples of any Fourth of July celebration is an elaborate, flashy fireworks display set to patriotic music complete with READ MORE
You don’t need to own a boat to spend the day on the lake. Nearby boat rental businesses offer great deals plus an opportunity for families to spend a fun-filled and relaxing day on the water. Appleton features one of the most convenient boat rental businesses in Wisconsin. With Lake Winnebago to the south, the READ MORE
As this late summer finally begins to show itself in the Fox Cities, a distinctly summer activity is beginning to infiltrate Saturday mornings—and this year, Wednesday evenings, too. The Downtown Farm Market has been an iconic weekend activity for the 12 years it has been running in Appleton. Each Saturday, more than 150 vendors and READ MORE
Clear skies, green fields and glistening red berries — this is the picturesque view visitors get when going strawberry picking at any of the nearby farms in the Fox Valley area. A staple of summer treats, there are few better ways to take a break from everyday life than to handpick your own strawberries right READ MORE
The Heid Summer Concert Series is back in full swing, as the sound of live music fills the air in downtown Appleton once again. Appleton Downtown, Inc. has worked extensively with local bands, businesses and restaurants in the last decade to bring the best free experience for fans and members of the local community alike. READ MORE
Submitted by foxcities on Wed, 2014-06-25 15:02 If you are an urban Fox Cities resident, and want to grow your own foliage and food on your condensed city yard, an urban gardening technique with roots in Germany and Eastern Europe will aid you. “Urban gardening is all about design,” says Oren Jakobson, director of READ MORE
It’s been 20 years since the Timber Rattlers became a part of Appleton’s baseball history. For two decades, the Timber Rattlers have given local baseball fans a chance to take in a game without having to travel far or empty their wallets. Families are buying much more than a ticket when they come to Fox READ MORE
