by Josh Dukelow One of the most exciting urban planning trends of the moment is “placemaking,” and we are on the leading edge of that trend here in downtown Appleton. Placemaking builds on a community’s assets and makes public spaces more enjoyable. The goal is a more active, healthy, and prosperous community. We saw a … Making Downtown Appleton a Better Place
“Fulfilling the Dream of Opportunity” Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 6:30–7:45 p.m. Lawrence Memorial Chapel Keynote speaker: Gloria Ladson-Billings, Ph.D. Kellner Family Chair in Urban Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison Music by: Kimberly High School Choir, Lawrence University’s Brienne Colston Free and open to the public Sign language interpreter provided Join us for a special Legacy Award recognition … 24th Anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
by Josh Dukelow No matter what time of year it is, one thing that makes holidays so special are the traditions we observe. It might be the turkey dinner at Thanksgiving, or fireworks on the 4th of July, but each holiday brings with it warm memories from years of observing the same traditions. It gives … Downtown Even MORE Special Around the Holidays
Holiday Fun Fest is a brand new event in Downtown Appleton featuring Thrivent Financial’s Avenue of Ice. Enjoy ice carving demonstrations. live reindeer horse drawn wagon rides refreshments visits with Santa and more in Houdini Plaza 10:30am-2:30pm. Plus Live Window Displays noon-3pm and Ice sculptures along the Avenue!
This year, Appleton Downtown, Incorporated (ADI), joined with the Appleton Northside Business Association with support from the City of Appleton in presenting the first-ever “Shop Appleton First Small Business Passport” on Nov. 29 – Small Business Saturday – a national day founded by American Express that encourages people to shop at small businesses on the … Fox Cities Shoppers Showed Their Support of Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday by Participating in New Passport Promotion!
10. Visit the Farm Market inside City Center any Saturday, 9am-12:30pm. You may be surprised at the amount of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and treats in addition to the great gift items. 9. Take a little one to shop at the One Stop Elf Shop next to the Building For Kids Children’s Museum … Top 10 Things To Do Downtown Between Now and New Year's Eve