May 2, 11AM, Downtown Fond du Lac, 131 S. Main St., Fond du Lac, WI, An all-day celebration of the 152nd Kentucky Derby featuring watch parties and local shopping specials.
May 2, 1PM, Downtown Fond du Lac, 131 S. Main St., Fond du Lac, WI, A tasting event where downtown businesses serve samples of craft beer, bourbon, and unique mocktails.
May 2, 8AM, Downtown Manitowoc, Quay St., Manitowoc, WI, The season opening of the weekly market featuring over 60 vendors with produce, artisan crafts, and prepared foods.
May 6, 5:30PM, Mulva Cultural Center, 221 S. Broadway, De Pere, WI, An official community address hosted by the City of De Pere detailing municipal updates and future developments.
May 6, 7PM, Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S. Main St., Oshkosh, WI, Multi-platinum rock band Bush performs live with special guests Mammoth WVH and James and the Cold Gun.
May 8, 7PM, Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S. Main St., Oshkosh, WI, The first round of a local comedy competition showcasing regional stand-up talent.
May 16, 1:10PM, Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium, 2400 N. Casaloma Dr., Grand Chute, WI, A professional minor league baseball game featuring a special “Yooper” theme and post-game base running for kids.
May 23 – 25, 11AM (Sat/Sun), Voyageur Park, 100 Cass St., De Pere, WI, A massive Memorial Day weekend festival featuring a marketplace, live music, food, and family entertainment.
May 25, 9AM, College Avenue and Appleton Street, Appleton, WI, A patriotic parade honoring fallen service members, followed by a ceremony at Riverside Cemetery.
May 25, 9AM, Downtown Manitowoc (Quay St), Manitowoc, WI, The annual parade travels through downtown and concludes with a memorial ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial on N. 18th Street.
May 25, 6PM, Village Windmill Plaza, 108 W. Main St., Little Chute, WI, A community ceremony featuring patriotic music by the Little Chute Community Band and a formal flag-raising tribute.
May 27, 6:30PM, Heritage Senior Living, 2600 S. Heritage Woods Dr., Appleton, WI, A free public performance by the local community band as part of their 2026 summer tour schedule.
May 30, 7PM, Resch Center, 820 Armed Forces Dr., Green Bay, WI, Progressive rock band Coheed & Cambria headlines a high-energy concert with special guests Black Stone Cherry.
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