Top indoor activities & entertainment in Oshkosh for winter fun<\/p>\n Looking for indoor fun in the Oshkosh area? This video offers some wintertime suggestions. Created using the Wochit AI tool.<\/p>\n Wochit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/media-video><\/div>\n <\/story-highlights> OSHKOSH \u2013 Three words: New. Year’s. Eve.<\/p>\n Yup, it’s about that time where we ring in another year, and what better way to celebrate the dawn of 2026 than in Wisconsin\u2019s “Event City.”<\/p>\n From drinks to dunks and every other type of shots, here\u2019s a look at what Oshkosh has on offer for New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n What’s open Christmas Eve? <\/strong>From Aldi to Walmart, see which Oshkosh stores are open on Christmas<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Ring in the New Year 12 hours early with a special balloon drop at noon at the Oshkosh Public Library’s Noon Year’s Eve event.<\/p>\n The program runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 31 with food, beverages, crafts and lots of family fun at OPL’s 106 Washington Ave. location.<\/p>\n The world’s greatest basketball show returns to Oshkosh when the Harlem Globetrotters bring their 100 Year Tour to Oshkosh Arena at 2 p.m. Dec. 31.<\/p>\n As part of the celebration recognizing the world’s most famous exhibition team, the Globetrotters will debut their new 100-year jerseys against age old rivals Washington Generals in a showcase that will also feature Spalding\u2019s Golden Basketball, pre-game Magic Pass experiences and a free fifth-quarter autograph session.<\/p>\n Lucky patrons will be allowed to join the team on the court for warmups as part of a Celebrity Court Pass. Tickets are on sale at harlemglobetrotters.com<\/a> and Ticketmaster.<\/p>\n The 20th Avenue YMCA is hosting a New Year’s Eve Family Night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 with a host of family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n Swimming, soccer, ice skating and basketball will be featured before the night culminates with a massive balloon drop.<\/p>\n Admission is free for Y members and $10 for other community patrons.<\/p>\n Indoor fun: <\/strong>These Oshkosh venues have indoor fun and entertainment during winter<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Close out 2025 with the closing night of the Celebration of Lights at 1858 Nuentefufel Ave.<\/p>\n A tradition in the Oshkosh community, this year’s spectacle features more than 1 million lights in dozens of dazzling displays with Christmas trees and visits from Santa Claus for the kids.<\/p>\n Celebration of Lights goes from 5:30 to 9 p.m., with a $20 charge per carload. There is a $5 discount for patrons making donations.<\/p>\n Enjoy $35 all-you-can-drink starting at 6 p.m. at Dublin’s Irish Pub, 2070 W. Ninth Ave.<\/p>\n Patrons will be treated to appetizers and a champagne toast at midnight.<\/p>\n Get your fill of country and classic rock with Fork In The Road band from 6 p.m. Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1 at Winkler’s Westward Ho, 4905 County Highway S.<\/p>\n The band will be playing classics from Johnny Cash, Fleetwood Mac, Old Dominion, LeeAnn Rimes, Lainey Wilson, Brooks and Dunn, and Billy Joel.<\/p>\n Enjoy two separate toasts for a New Year’s Eve party at Anjie’s Bar, 413 Ohio St.<\/p>\n Champagne, snacks and party hats will be served at 6 p.m. and then again at midnight.<\/p>\n Game Time Sports Bar at 2836 Fond du Lac Road will stage a 40-question “Best of 2025 Trivia” starting at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n The top three teams will win gift cards and special New Year’s prizes while drinks and food are offered all night.<\/p>\n Enjoy a private bar room event with Star Six Nine when Revs Bowl Bar & Grill hosts its New Year’s Eve party at 275 N. Washburn St.<\/p>\n
\nYou can enjoy live bands at Winkler’s Westward Ho, Revs Bowl Bar & Grill, and Oshkosh Country Club.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Noon Year’s Eve at Oshkosh Public Library<\/h2>\n
Harlem Globetrotters at Oshkosh Arena<\/h2>\n
New Year’s Eve Family Night at the Y<\/h2>\n
Celebration of Lights at EAA<\/h2>\n
Dublin’s Irish Pub<\/h2>\n
Fork In the Road at Winkler’s Westward Ho<\/h2>\n
New Year’s Eve at Anjie’s Bar<\/h2>\n
Trivia night at Game Time<\/h2>\n
Star Six Nine at Revs Bowl Bar & Grill<\/h2>\n