Good morning, Oshkosh.

The Salvation Army is ringing red kettle bells — a Christmas in July fundraiser — at local sites in Oshkosh, inviting donations or volunteer help.

The event runs this week during the EAA AirVenture.

Volare Hangars has released concept images of its 80-acre Oshkosh Aviation Park project at Wittman Regional Airport ahead of AirVenture.

Construction may begin in 2028 pending approvals + the development is expected to attract new business and boost the local economy.

Smithsonian experts are hosting a special exhibit at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh where visitors can handle space shuttle gloves and flight helmets while joining daily talks at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in booth 328; the interactive display runs until July 26 (at the EAA Fly-In Convention Grounds).

Storms swept through the AirVenture grounds on Monday but cleared in time for a military air show celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary, drawing visitors to view former U.S. Air Force and vintage aircraft exhibits.

A WalletHub report from July 20 at 9:31 a.m. CT ranks Wisconsin among the top five best school systems nationally — using metrics like performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials.

EAA broke ground (July 20) on Discovery Park, a youth aviation education hub at the AirVenture grounds in Oshkosh that will expand KidVenture and add a TeenVenture area for families; construction will begin mid-August with completion expected by AirVenture 2027.

Multiple road projects are affecting traffic as contractors work on roadway, sewer, and sidewalk upgrades on Fernau, West 16th, Ohio, and other streets in Oshkosh through July 24.

Crews from firms like PTS Contractors Inc. and Carl Bowers + Sons are updating sections to improve travel.

Developers are unveiling plans for new aviation facilities at Oshkosh Aviation Park — the project includes 200 ft by 200 ft business space, corporate, midsize and personal hangars, a fuel farm, gated long-term parking and an aircraft wash bay, with construction scheduled to begin in 2028.

Craft Swap

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Oshkosh Public Library — Free entry — Swap your unwanted craft supplies for new treasures or browse library materials.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

8 a.m. – 10 p.m. — EAA Aviation Museum — Free for youths 18 and younger — Experience the world's greatest aviation celebration with thrilling air shows and engaging workshops.

Richard's School of the Dance 78th Open House

4:30-7 p.m. — Richard's School of the Dance — Free entry — Celebrate the start of the 78th dance season with a community open house event.

Scenes from Shrek

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. — Oshkosh Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a special preview of musical highlights from Shrek the Musical presented by the Jolly Jesters.

Custom Notebook Crafting Workshop

1-4 p.m. — Oshkosh Public Library — Free — Learn bookbinding techniques and create your own custom notebook to take home.

Drowning Pool Concert

Evening performance — Oshkosh Festivals Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a powerful rock show with Drowning Pool's energetic hits.