10 years, 100 events
In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are celebrating with an unprecedented event lineup in 2022 including Club Night concerts, new collaborative events, community-focused parties and a Green Lake variety show. There will be more than 100 different events and programs taking place throughout the year!
In addition to popular ongoing events like monthly bingo, cooking classes, art showcases and seasonal farm markets, Town Square has a whole lineup of exciting annual events, many being introduced for the first time this year.
“Year 10 is a big milestone for us,” said Fran Hill, Town Square executive director. “We wanted to celebrate where we’ve been and, most importantly, where we’re going with an event lineup that showcases our community and Town Square’s core program areas.”
Areas of program focus include health and wellness, food, families and the arts. The year begins with two new event series that will debut in January. The Cabin Fever Kids Series, a collaboration with The Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County Area, will kick off with an afternoon of fun on Friday, January 21. The Green Lake Show, which debuts on Saturday, January 15, is a free variety show hosted by Fran Hill.
Other event highlights include:
Club Night with Copper Box
February 5
Everyone's favorite Copper Box will take the Town Square stage on Saturday, February 5. The Oshkosh-based quartet delivers a punch in entertainment and musicality, playing familiar songs with a twist in a multi-genre accord (polka-rock-blues), as well as their own originals.
Mardi Gras Madness
March 1
Gather at Town Square on Fat Tuesday for a decadent feast of gumbo, king cake and hurricanes in celebration of Mardi Gras. The event will feature a gumbo cookoff with attendees voting for their favorites.
Supper Club Dinners
April 23 and October 1
Twice this year, Town Square will recreate a classic supper club experience with evenings of fun, dinner, music, dancing and nostalgia.
Paint the Town Red 5K Walk
May 28
Join with family and friends (and pets), and tour our charming community while visiting significant historical spots in honor of Green Lake’s 175th anniversary and Town Square’s 10th, both in 2022. Participants will gather pledges to benefit Town Square.
Dino Daze
June 11
A mammoth-sized day of family fun, learning and creating! The event includes dinosaur-themed games, arts and crafts, educational presenters, unique photo opportunities, and, best of all, artifacts and replica dinosaur bones from the Weis Earth Science Museum.
The White Hot Party
June 25
Traditionally held at different venues each year, Town Square’s biggest fundraiser is coming back to where it all started - Town Square. Our generous supporters will dress in all white and gather to see the historical building’s greatest transformation yet.
Party on the Pond
July 3
Town Square’s biggest free community party of the season will feature music by Chicago-based SEMPLE band, food, refreshments, dancing, games, raffles and fun for the entire family on the beautiful Mill Pond Terrace.
Tee Up for Town Square
August 1
The second annual golf outing at one of the nation’s top rated courses, Lawsonia Links, is a day of fun, prizes and friendship in the great outdoors.
Girls’ Night Out
September 21
The event, located in Town Square’s elegant ballroom, features an accessories marketplace with local vendors selling earrings, necklaces, bags and more. Raffle prizes will include goods and services from area businesses.
Fall Concert
October 8
Spend an evening in Town Square’s elegant ballroom enjoying live music from a regional band. The intimate concert features cozy club-style seating and a cash bar.
Holiday Faire & Hofbrauhaus
November 26
Bring the whole family together to kick off the 2022 season at the Town Square Holiday Faire & Hofbrauhaus — a fun-filled day all around the cozy confines of Town Square Community Center with a farm market, music, ornament making, cookie decorating, family bingo, and a German-style beer hall in the ballroom.