20+ Fun Things to Do in Oshkosh, WI by a Local, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Oshkosh is a charming city in Winnebago County that is close to where I live! There are many exciting things to do in Oshkosh, thanks to its abundance of lakes, rivers, and trails as well as the city’s many historic sites, art galleries, educational centers, and even a waterpark. 

From annual events such as the EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest aviation event, to exploring unique shops and gardens, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Oshkosh.

If I missed one of your favorite things to do in Oshkosh – let me know in the comments! I would love to check it out and add it to this post.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is an amazing annual air show in Oshkosh, WI that lasts an entire week (the last week in July). It features a wide variety of planes you can see on display as well as in action – from show planes to home-builds, vintage, aerobatic, warbirds, ultralights, lightplanes, rotorcraft, and seaplanes.

There are also more than 1 million square feet of commercial exhibits, displays, and information from 800+ exhibitors. It’s a huge deal for our area that even attracts celebrities such as George Lucas and Harrison Ford. Many folks camp right on the grounds, but you can also check out some cool home rentals for EAA too! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).