Lou’s Brew Cafe With its historic origins, trendy decorations and unique business model, Lou’s Brew Cafe is as ambitious as it gets when it comes to our downtown coffee shops in Appleton. Tasked with the challenge of filling the space where local-favorite Harmony Coffee once resided, Lou’s Brew Café located at 233 E. College Avenue [...Read More]
Fall fun seekers with a hankering for the flavors of artisan beers won’t want to miss Saturday, October 14. This is the day Appleton Downtown, Inc. (ADI) and a full lineup of Downtown establishments will serve up the second annual Downtown Appleton Craft Beer Walk from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to register [...Read More]
Each year on the third Friday of September, PARK(ing) Day is celebrated around the world. On this day, artists, activists and citizens independently (but simultaneously) turn metered parking spots into temporary public parks and other spaces for all to enjoy! This project originated in San Francisco in 2005, when a single artist took the initiative [...Read More]
If you like to golf, we have an event for you! If you want to network with 140 other business people, we have an event for you! If you like tasting specialties from different restaurants, we have an event for you! If you’d like the opportunity to win a patio prize package, we have an [...Read More]
Yes, it is summer and that means that it is time for a cool treat! The good news is that we have several great options to treat yourself while you are out enjoying Downtown Appleton and the Riverfront. You’ve known Crazy Sweet for three years as the candy store on College Avenue, now they have [...Read More]
The following blog is written by writer Albert Cuddy, who recently moved to Appleton, WI. Thank you for your kind words, Albert! In October of 2016, we came to Appleton to visit some friends. They took us to Door County, Chilton, and around Appleton. The big eye opener was driving on the country roads. The [...Read More]
School is officially out for summer – which means you are now trying to fill your time with fun activities to keep the kids busy! Luckily for you, Downtown Appleton is full of great events geared towards family-fun to spark creative energy. Starting this Friday, June 16, head out to Houdini Plaza for Creative Kids! [...Read More]
Nothing goes better with sunshine and warm weather than filling the summer air with live outdoor music! Lucky for you, Downtown Appleton is doing just that! Starting this week, be prepared to move and groove to some of the best. Back again this year is the beloved Heid Music Summer Concert Series every Thursday night! [...Read More]
The following blog is written by Lynn Schemm, Creative Coordinator for Appleton Downtown Inc. Don't miss the kick off to Art on the Town as a multi-cultural celebration of life takes over Downtown Appleton, May 19th, 5:00pm to 8:00pm! Culture. The single word can define us. Give us a sense of belonging. The dictionary definition [...Read More]
The following blog is presented by Deb and Nate Weyenberg, owners of Angels Forever – Windows of Light, who specialize in fulfilling all of your mind, body and spirit needs. “Cancer is that awful word we all fear when we go to the doctor for a physical exam, but in that brief dark moment we hear [...Read More]