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Downtown Appleton Farm Market Recognized as a Destination Builder

Posted on Feb 15, 2017 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The Downtown Appleton Farm Market was presented with the Destination Builder award on February 10, 2017, at the annual Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau Tourism Breakfast. For those of you who regularly attend the year-round market, this will come as no surprise. The Farm Market, which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, is [...Read More]

Great Community Participation at Downtown Plan Review Open House

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The City of Appleton is in the process of exploring ideas to enhance our downtown and entire city. You can learn more about the entire project at www.envisionappleton.og This week the city and ADI held an exciting three day design workshop (or charrette) to explore ideas for enhancing our wonderful City. The purpose of the design workshop [...Read More]

Downtown Appleton One Great Place for the Holidays

Posted on Nov 9, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Downtown Appleton merchants, in partnership with Appleton Downtown, Incorporated (ADI), will usher in the gift-giving season with special “Downtown for the Holidays” activities, beginning Nov. 13 and continuing through Dec. 31. Highlights include the following themed events: Downtown Window Walk, Fri., Nov. 13, 6 to 9 p.m. – Kick off the season by enjoying merchant [...Read More]

Thrivent Cans Hunger at 2015 Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade

Posted on Nov 6, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Help us make the Thrivent Financial Outagamie County Chapter canned food drive the largest canned food drive of 2015! Bring your donations to the Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade on November 24th! "Thrivent Cans Hunger" was developed by our local Thrivent Chapter to help ensure every man, woman and child in the Fox Valley has three decent [...Read More]

One Great Place for Holidays! Holiday Window Walk November 13th

Posted on Nov 5, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Join us for fun in downtown at the Holiday Window Walk event on November 13th from 6 to 9 pm all over our great downtown! Check the list below for special offers at our downtown businesses during the Window Walk! Window Walk Special Offers* Nov. 13, 6-9pm Fresh Expressions, 1011 W. College Ave. - Refreshments [...Read More]

Houdini Tower Showcases One Great Place Local Artistic Talents

Posted on Aug 12, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

2015-2016 Installation One Great Place Houdini Tower in Houdini Plaza Artisanship is a valued asset in our community and conducting our very first Houdini Tower photo contest for the centerpiece of our downtown is a great way to showcase this local talent! This year’s photo contest, sponsored by Creative Downtown Appleton Inc. and Sculpture [...Read More]

Legislature Declares Mile of Music Weekend in State August 6-9

Posted on Aug 3, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Through the efforts of Wisconsin State Representative Amanda Stuck and Senator Roger Roth, it’s official. The state’s Legislature has declared August 6-9, 2015 as the Mile of Music Weekend in Wisconsin and declares all residents of the state as honorary Appletonians for the weekend. “I am glad to see that the full Assembly has joined [...Read More]

10 Great Reasons Downtown is One Great Place

Posted on Jul 30, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhzQK7T14ss] Downtown Appleton is One Great Place. Here are 10 great reasons why! 1. Houdini Plaza: Appleton's front yard 2. Farm Market: Year round, fresh and local 3. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center: 25 Wisconsin premieres 4. Free Summer Concert Series: Thursday Lunchtime Live and evenings! 5. Mile of Music: Handcrafted, artisan festival. 6. [...Read More]

Willis of Wisconsin committed to growing the creative economy in Appleton!

Posted on Jul 10, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Companies understand that creative placemaking contributes to a happier, more engaged workforce. That's why they support the work of the Creative Downtown Committee. We are thrilled to recognize Willis of Wisconsin as our first Corporate Placemaker for 2015! Their grant of $1,000 will bring new public art to downtown for the entire community to enjoy. [...Read More]

Summer Outdoor Film Series in Houdini Plaza

Posted on Jul 8, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The summer outdoor film series begins July 22nd in Houdini Plaza with the movie Planes. The show starts at 8:30 pm. Appleton Public Library along with the YMCA, Building for Kids, Trout Museum of Art, P.A.C. are hosting these great family films in Houdini Plaza. Put these Summer movie family outings on your calendar. All [...Read More]

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