Appleton Downtown

06/23/2026

Appleton's Octoberfest 2026 Music Lineup is here! 🎸

BIG NEWS 📢 We've officially announced our music lineup for the 2026 Octoberfest event on Sept. 26!

NEW THIS YEAR 🤠 Thanks to popular demand, we've added a Country Stage! Check out the stage on Morrison St. to experience the best of country music.

Check out the full lineup here: https://octoberfestweekend.com/octoberfest/music/

Thank you to our radio sponsors - 95.9 KISSFM, 104.3 The Fuse, Razor Wisconsin, 1570 The Score, 105.7 WAPL, WHBY

What group/artist are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️

06/23/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for the Appleton Public Library! 📚 They offer reading challenges, events, activities, and opportunities for all ages!

In this episode of the Talk of the Town podcast we're joined by Karen Stern, Children's Library Assistant, and Peter Kotarba, Community Partnerships Supervisor, from the Appleton Public Library. Listen to this episode to learn about all the exciting programs and unique features of the Appleton Public Library!
Listen now:
Spotify - https://bit.ly/44IoDJ2
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/44d7qHH
YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Gp0IFe
Amazon Music / Audible - https://amzn.to/3ZUwjoX
iHeartRadio - https://bit.ly/4evl8sU
And right on our website - https://bit.ly/4ntLAqJ

06/21/2026

Join Heid Music at the History Museum at the Castle this afternoon for Make Music Day! 🎶

About Make Music Day Appleton  Make Music Day Appleton is an annual event celebrated worldwide as part of the Fête de la Musique. The Fête de la Musique is a festival that takes place in over 1,000 cities in more than 120 countries on the summer solstice, which falls on June 21st each year. This...

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

Downtown Appleton is the perfect place to spend the day with dad! Celebrate your dad, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, or anyone who has been a father figure to you by exploring Downtown Appleton today. Check out our directory to plan your day.
🔗 https://appletondowntown.org/downtown-directory/

06/18/2026

TONIGHT! 🎷🎺🎸 The Heid Music Summer Concert Series presented by U.S. Venture, Inc begins at 5:30 in Jones Park with FBI & The Untouchable Horns!
Here are a few important reminders for the evening:
• Concerts are FREE to attend
• Music starts at 5:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm
• Support local before heading to the show, grab a bite to eat, do some shopping, check out a museum and more!
• Food trucks will be available, check out the rotating schedule on our website: https://bit.ly/44IkoO8
• Alcoholic beverages, soda and water are available for purchase, we will ID for alcohol and a wristband is required to drink
• No outside alcohol is allowed
• New this season - we will have a few rotating craft vendors at the concerts selling handmade products!
• Concerts are rain or shine unless severe weather occurs, follow this page for any updates in the event of severe weather
• There is limited handicap and motorcycle parking at Jones Park, all other vehicles can find parking on College Avenue or in the parking ramps. Parking Downtown info: https://bit.ly/4ock2Hs
• Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome
• According to Sec. 10-47 of the City of Appleton municipal code, animals are NOT allowed at special events in the Downtown District. This includes occasions like the Heid Music Summer Concert Series, Farm Market, Flag Day Parade, License to Cruise, Octoberfest, Christmas Parade, and any day when a planned event closes off blocks within the Downtown District. The ONLY exceptions are dogs specially trained to assist individuals with disabilities or animals aiding emergency personnel. If you have any questions about this policy please contact the City of Appleton directly.
• Cash & credit cards accepted for alcoholic drinks. We ID!
• Find the full lineup and event details on our website: https://bit.ly/44IkoO8

TODAY IS THE DAY!

See you at the Heid Music Summer Concert Series at Jones park from 5:30pm to 8:30pm!

06/17/2026

Make Music Day Appleton is happening this Sunday, June 21! 🥁 🪇 🎺

Join in the fun on the lawn of The History Museum at the Castle, located at 330 E. College Avenue, beginning at 12:30 p.m. All ages, skill levels, and musical categories are welcome to participate in this exciting event. Check out the website for all the details and the schedule of events.
➡️ https://bit.ly/4eP7d2t

06/17/2026

The Heid Music Summer Concert Series presented by U.S. Venture, Inc is back this Thursday 5:30 - 8:30 pm in Jones Park! Join us this week for FBI & The Untouchable Horns!
• Food Trucks: AmberLuLu Bubble Tea, Big Axe Chops, Caribbean Taste, Crazy Sweet, Kickin Ash BBQ and Twist & Fry
• Non-Profit Partner: Lawrence University Community Music School - this week's beverage tips support their organization!
There’s a concert every Thursday, June 4 through August 27, in Jones Park. It’s always FREE to attend. Check out the full lineup and event details on our website: https://bit.ly/44IkoO8
Thank you to our sponsors!
- Presenting Sponsor: U.S. Venture, Inc
- Star Supporters: Fox Communities Credit Union, AZCO and J.Geiger Consulting Inc.
- Event Sponsors: Heid Music, Festival Foods, Amcor, General Beer, Crane Engineering, Brian Hodgkiss Injury Lawyers, Wisconsin Distributors, Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. , Capital Credit Union, Steve & Teri Winter, Hilton Appleton Paper Valley, Miron Construction Co., Inc. and Nicolet Bank

06/16/2026

Father’s Day is this weekend! Downtown Appleton is one great place to create lasting memories with your dad! Check out our website for some fun gift ideas.
🎁 https://bit.ly/4ortlmG

Or when in doubt, a Downtown Appleton gift certificate is always a good choice. Our gift certificates are redeemable at over 150 businesses, including the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, hotels, restaurants, bars, retail stores, salons, and more.
💲 https://bit.ly/3S6bPsk

06/16/2026

Enjoy a fun day of golf and networking on July 10 at Reid Municipal Golf Course! Golfers will enjoy a “Taste of Downtown” provided by Downtown Appleton and Northside businesses at each hole on the course! It’s a great day for golfers of all skill levels, so gather up your team and register today!

Check out all he details here:🏌️ https://bit.ly/4eqATl4