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Check out these great Downtown Events!

Memorial Day Parade:  May 27, 9am
Flag Day Parade:  June 8, 2pm
Appleton Street Music:  June 10-14, noon-1pm
Downtown Appleton Farm Market:  Saturdays beginning June 15
Heid Music Summer Concert Series: Thursdays all summer long!
Lunchtime Live! at Houdini Plaza:  Thursdays all summer long!
Art On The Town: June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20
Mile of Music:  August 8-11
Taste of Downtown Golf Outing:  Sept. 6, 11am

By Ciity Of Appleton ordinance, no pets are allowed during Special Events.

Don't forget many Downtown Appleton businesses are open on Sunday too! 
Start with coffee or breakfast and then enjoy a little retail therapy or visit one of our museums!

Fun. Funky. Friendly -- What's Not to Like!

There's so much to like about Downtown Appleton. Thanks to its 60+ distinctive shops ... 50+ casual, fine dining and ethnic restaurants... nearly 30 pubs, clubs and live music hot spots ... a leading performing arts center and world-class visual arts gallery ... family-friendly activities and attractions ... a variety of coffee shops and gathering places ... PLUS Northeast Wisconsin's best events, Downtown Appleton is a favorite destination for many -- and it just keeps getting better and better!

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  • Downtown Appleton Farm Market
    Saturdays, June 15-Oct. 26, 2013 8am-12:30pm

    Experience the area's largest Farm Market with more than 100 vendors selling fresh produce and flowers, exotic meats and cheeses, breads and baked goods, specialty foods and handcrafted items along with live music ! 
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  • Heid Music Summer Concerts
    Thursdays June 13-Sept. 5, 5-8:45pm:

    Move, groove and relax to the rhythm of the region's hottest live bands during free concerts right Downtown. Before or after you are Downtown enjoying the live music, visit one of our 70+ local restaurants or bars and clubs for a bite to eat or something cool to drink. Read more

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  • Flag Day Parade
    College Avenue, June 8, 2013 at 2 pm:

    Come enjoy the United States' largest Flag Day Parade as we celebrate America with bands, floats and other displays. The Appleton parade route starts at Oneida Street on Wisconsin Avenue and heads west to State Street then south to College Avenue. It continues east down College Avenue and turns north on Drew Street to the City Park.  Read More

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  • Art On The Town
    Third Friday June-Sept., 6-9pm:

    Downtown Appleton's art museum, galleries, studios and stores open their doors to allow the public to experience their favorite or brand-new form of art! Take this art walk and enjoy numerous venues featuring a variety of artist displays, demonstrations, live music and refreshments. Read more

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  • Lunchtime Live Concerts
    Thursdays June 20-Aug. 29, 6-9pm:

    Enjoy live music during your lunch break! Just the right amount of music for the middle of the day. Read more
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