The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (WI)

Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at the site of the world's largest aviation event (EAA AirVenture) the Museum is one of the most extensive aviation attractions in the world, a year-round destination for the entire family. Come and explore our world-class displays and galleries. Marvel at aviation innovations in our collection of more than 200 historic airplanes. Spend time in one of our four movie theaters. Take a ride in a vintage airplane at Pioneer Airport-a real working aerodrome right out of the "golden age" of aviation. Witness a piece of history in the Eagle Hangar, our tribute to World War II aviation and get "hands on" in the KidVenture Gallery, our exciting interactive gallery for kids of all ages!

Relaxing Paddlewheel Riverboat cruises along the Fox River and into scenic Lake Butte Des Morts accompanied by appetizers & beverages

We are a relaxing and fun paint your own pottery studio located in Downtown Oshkosh! We do offer wood sign painting, life casting, camps, and other scheduled events so check our schedule on our website for more information on these offerings. For paint your own pottery you can stop in at any time, no reservations required, and choose a piece to paint (we have over 400 to choose from). Our pricing includes the paint and the firing and ranges from $10-$75, the average child spends $16 and the average adult spends $25. We can show you a variety of techniques and ideas to make your piece a masterpiece. We fire your piece and it will be ready in approximately a week, if it is done early though we can send you a text and let you know it is finished! All dishes are food and drink safe and can be used for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert! These is no age requirements for pottery painting, you can be 1-101 and have fun and we are always capturing baby handprints on platters or mugs. Shipping is also available for out of town guests.

The Paine Art Center and Gardens is a historic estate with art galleries and display gardens, located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The historic Paine estate serves as a multi-faceted museum for learning and inspiration. The museum preserves the mansion, surrounding architectural structures, and many of the interiors as they were created by founders Nathan and Jessie Kimberly Paine. Selections from the museum's art collection, much of which was acquired by Nathan and Jessie, are featured in the many rooms and settings of the estate. Outdoors, the Paine maintains and enhances numerous display gardens as "galleries" of horticulture with varied designs and thousands of plant specimens. In addition, the museum presents a wide variety of changing art exhibitions, from historical to contemporary, within the estate's galleries and gardens. The Studio, located on the house's lower level, offers "hands on" activities about architecture, art, and gardens for people of all ages.

The Grand Oshkosh is a historic opera house located at the corner of High Avenue and Market Street in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It was built in 1883, and has since undergone two renovations. The first renovation took place during the 1980s and the second in 2009. The theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The Grand is owned by the City of Oshkosh and leased to and operated by the non-profit Oshkosh Opera House Foundation.

Approx. 130 vendors Saturday mornings at the Downtown/Summer Market bring you fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, syrups, cheeses, pasture-raised meats and poultry, fish, jams and preserves. A variety of handcrafted items are also available throughout the season. Local food artisans bring fresh baked goods, candy, prepared foods and other goodies. Many eady to eat foods. Enjoy live music from 9:00 until 12:00. Find a list of Who’s Doing What, a Market Layout (updated every Friday) and our Weekly Events for a list of our popular musicians. The OSFMI is located in the 40 & 50 blocks on N Main St & 100 block of Church Ave. Best of all, it’s free!