Community Events

The Grand Re-Opening of the Grignon Mansion will be held on Saturday June 8, 2013 from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
There will be a dedication ceremony at 10:00 am followed by self guided tours. The Mansion will be open every Saturday and Sunday until September 14, 2013 Noon - 4:00pm. Also by appointment.
Special reduced admission prices during the Grand Re-Opening. Blacksmith demonstration on the grounds. Refreshments available.

The Fall-Fest is the Downtown Kaukauna Farmer's Market with a lot of extra family fun! There is a wonderful variety of vendors selling fresh local produce, meat, art, fresh flowers, honey, maple syrup and much more! Musical entertainment, bounce houses and magic show for children. Fire trucks and police cars will be there. There is also a city-wide rummage sale. Coffee, baked goods, mini pizzas and egg rolls available.

Join us for an exciting, elegant evening featuring silent, live and services auctions. Watch for more details in the upcoming months.

Witness “The World’s Largest Hamburger Parade.”

Get your fill at the Hardee’s® ThickBurger® Eating Contest.

Watch local contestants go head-to-head in the “Hamburger Meat” weightlifting competition.

Take the plunge on the ketchup slide.

Plus, don’t miss the car show, motorcycle charity ride, bun run, kid’s activities, live music and much more.

Food and burgers aplenty will be available all day.

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Explore the fantastical world of Steampunk at the Museum! Design and create your own wearable fascinator, monocle, or cuff in a style that combines the fashion of the Victorian Era with futuristic advanced machinery. Use feathers, mesh, and mini hats to create a fascinator for your hair, or choose from an array of chains, eyeglass pieces, and gears to create a monocle for your eye. Or make a cuff for your arm with fabric, leather, and other metal pieces to complete any Steampunk outfit.
Second Saturdays is a series of drop-in programs designed for kids ages 5-12 and their grown-ups. You’ll find fun, hands-on activities designed for families to do together. Participation is included with your paid Museum admission. No registration is required. Just stop in anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Continue on a Steampunk adventure this month at the Museum by constructing a one-of-a-kind Clockwork Mystery Box. Start with a simple metal box with a clear lid and use clock gears, hands, and other small machine parts to make a secret place to keep all of your Steampunk treasures!
Second Saturdays is a series of drop-in programs designed for kids ages 5-12 and their grown-ups. You’ll find fun, hands-on activities designed for families to do together. Participation is included with your paid Museum admission. No registration is required. Just stop in anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Explore the Air at the Museum! Steampunk Airships are inspired by a place and time where steam is the dominant form of high technology. An Airship is a "lighter-than-air" craft that can fly using designs from the Victorian Era. Design and build your very own Airship by choosing from a selection of supplies, like balloons, mesh, gears, and much more. You can even base your design off other airships as seen in the Museum's Steampunk exhibit.
Second Saturdays is a series of drop-in programs designed for kids ages 5-12 and their grown-ups. You’ll find fun, hands-on activities designed for families to do together. Participation is included with your paid Museum admission. No registration is required. Just stop in anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

This hour long clinic will give you and your child a chance to experience Swimtastic's amazing infant lessons that begin at 6 months to 2 years, and independent toddler swim lessons for 2 year olds. You'll get a chance to swim in our 90-degree pool, go down our waterslide, and receive a lesson by our professionally trained swim instructors. You will also receive a Free Family Swim Pass for attending! This clinic is FREE so bring a friend and see what Swimtastic is all about!

The Oshkosh Public Museum and The Grand are teaming up to bring a panel of experts in the field of Paranormal Investigation to Oshkosh. Brian Cano of the TV series Haunted Collector, Scotty Rorek of Z Talk Radio, and Tim Maile of Fox Cities Paranormal Team will give an informative and fun presentation on their recent investigation at the Museum. Join us on Friday, June 14, from 5-7 PM for an informal Meet & Greet open house with the presenters at the Museum. Then on Saturday, June 15, join us at 6:30 PM for their Paranormal Presentations.

The Oshkosh Public Museum and The Grand are teaming up to bring a panel of experts in the field of Paranormal Investigation to Oshkosh. Brian Cano of the TV series Haunted Collector, Scotty Rorek of Z Talk Radio, and Tim Maile of Fox Cities Paranormal Team will give an informative and fun presentation on their recent investigation at the Museum. Join us on Friday, June 14, from 5-7 PM for an informal Meet & Greet open house with the presenters at the Museum. Then on Saturday, June 15, join us at 6:30 PM for their Paranormal Presentations.