September 4, 2010

Free or Almost Free Local Labor Day Events

Head out to some of these local events this weekend!


Oshkosh Gallery Walk: Sample creative arts of the city with an evening stroll through our downtown galleries. September 4.

Appleton RiverBeat Summer Music Series. FREE Concerts on the Riverfront. 12:30-2:30pm.

Fox Jazz Fest. Jefferson Park, Menasha. September 4 & 5, Noon- 8 p.m.

Fox Valley Farmers Markets:
Downtown Appleton: College Avenue from Appleton Street to Durkee Street plus Houdini Plaza! September 4, 8am-12:30pm.
Downtown Oshkosh at City Hall: September 4, 8 am- 12:30 pm.
Neenah: Shattuck Park. September 4, 8 am- Noon.


Kaytee Learning Center Open House. Open from 10AM-4PM - free admission. A family friendly place to visit where you may interact with live animals and also do educational projects. 585 Clay Street, Chilton. For more information call (800) 669-9580. September 4.

Kites Over Lake Michigan
The 5th Annual Kites Over Lake Michigan continues to grow in size and reputation. This is now one of the largest kite festivals in the Midwest and attracts kitefliers from all over. Come and marvel at the giant show kites, precision stunt kite teams flying dual- and quad-line kites, spectacular and colorful ground displays, running of the bols and games for kids. Learn how to fly two and quad line stunt kites from the experts representing kite manufacturers. There will be a night fly on Saturday night and a bonfire on the beach. New this year will be the fireworks finale after the release of Sky Lanterns on the beach. On Sunday, there will be free kite making for kids and another day of kite flying and performances. Free shuttle service available to and from the beach at designated downtown areas. Saturday, September 4, 2010 – Sunday, September 5, 2010. Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers.

Day on the Alpaca Farm
The 12th annual Day on the Alpaca Farm will be held Saturday, September 4, from 10 am-3 pm at KeLe Alpacas, Kewaunee, WI. The public is invited to tour the alpaca farm, enjoy live music, visit with a number of area alpaca breeders, and walk alpacas through the woods. Spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations, children’s games, face painting and more. Burgers and brats will be available. Day on the Alpaca Farm is a fundraiser for the Violence Intervention Project (VIP) which provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Kewaunee County. There is no charge for admission to the event, but people are encouraged to make a donation. The alpacas do their fundraising part by taking walks with visitors for $2.00, giving kisses and being a great photo opportunity. Attendees are welcome to pull up a lawn chair and watch the cria (baby alpacas) romp in the pasture. E1870 Pine Grove Road Kewaunee, WI 54216.

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