Congratulations to Gabriel Lofts on being this year's President's Award Winner! The President's Award is presented to an individual, group or business who within their working relationship with ADI and the downtown went above and beyond that usual relationship to contribute to the success of downtown. There's no denying that the outstanding Gabriel Lofts project [...Read More]

Congratulations to Squire Stylists on being this year's Walter Kalata Landmark Award Winner!  The ADI Board of Directors would like to honor Walter Kalata for the passion and commitment in which he served the 1st District as Alderperson since 1966. The Walter Kalata Landmark Award is presented to a business that has become a landmark in [...Read More]

The holidays are a magical time of year and Downtown Appleton will be filled with holiday cheer and spirit this year with window and light displays up and down College Avenue.  As a new addition this holiday season, Appleton Downtown Inc., Creative Downtown Appleton Inc. and partner, The Boldt Company, will be delivering a message [...Read More]

Looking for that perfect gift to give this holiday season? Look no further than Downtown Appleton! With over 200 businesses within the district, you are bound to find something for everyone on your list! From apparel & accessories, gift cards & food, and interactive experiences, you will find that perfect gift to give! Be sure [...Read More]

Ahhh… fall. It is a wonderful time of year. The leaves are changing from a vibrant green to bright oranges and reds. There are caramel apples at almost every corner. And you can finally change out your summer t-shirts for your fall cardigans. Fall is a great time of year and here is a list [...Read More]

Due to the current rise in COVID numbers and the safety of our community as a top priority, our annual Soup Walk event is getting a new flavor this year – instead of enjoying soup samples on one day, what if we told you this year you get to celebrate soup season all October by [...Read More]

Over the summer months, Appleton Downtown Inc., Appleton Public Library, and Friends of the Appleton Public Library partnered together to have story book pages displayed in windows of businesses along College Avenue. Families are able to stroll the district and read a story page while they do it. Each page has a QR code that [...Read More]

Downtown Appleton brings in thousands of tourists every year to see shows, festivals, live music, and delicious food. With all of us being busy local residents of Appleton, we may not take the time to see the beauty that Downtown Appleton has to offer. Well now is your time! Plan a trip so YOU can [...Read More]

Ahh yes, the school year has begun. Your children are back to school which means life got a whole lot busier and sometimes that means you miss out on family time. As things get busier, do not miss out a chance to do something with your family. There are a bunch of creative activities that [...Read More]

Murals have been around for well over 3,000 years. Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics to paint on tombs and the Minoans used art all throughout their palaces. As the years passed, art just was not for the elitist groups in society but became freely accessible to the public. Now art is everywhere- especially in Downtown Appleton. [...Read More]