Guide to summer events in Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Oshkosh & Sheboygan<\/p>\n A month-by-month short-list guide to festivals, fairs and community events in Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Oshkosh and Sheboygan for summer 2026.<\/p>\n Wochit, Brandon Reid<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/media-video><\/div>\n <\/story-highlights> FOND DU LAC \u2013 Destination Lake Winnebago Region announced a new event to engage downtown Fond du Lac visitors on four summer nights.<\/p>\n Third Thursdays on Main<\/a> kicks off June 18 across the downtown area, with more events scheduled for July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17.<\/p>\n Stores set to open: <\/strong>Opening dates emerge for new stores in Fond du Lac’s Forest Plaza<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n During the events, several downtown stores will stay open until 7 p.m. and offer specials for the occasion, and local restaurants will join in on the festivities with their own specials under a backdrop of live music.<\/p>\n Here’s what to know for the first night.<\/p>\n Summer music guide: <\/strong>8 Fond du Lac-area summer concerts and music series to catch<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n As June 18 gets closer, Destination Lake Winnebago Region has been listing some of the night’s specials on the Facebook event listing.<\/p>\n So far, activities include an Amazing Race Activity at La Belle FDL, make-your-own flame-painted leaf earrings at Argentum et Aurum, Game Night and Open Knitting\/Crocheting starting at 4 p.m. at Knitty Gritty Shop, a game of Plinko for deals with any $5 purchase at Main Street Fashion, build-your-own Char-pooch-erie or Char-cat-erie boards starting at 4 p.m. at Victoria’s Pet Nutrition, and $5 wine tasting and a $35.71 Paint & Sip Class at Cujak’s Wine & Spirits.<\/p>\n Giveaways include Americana Swag Bags starting at 4 p.m. at Bird’s Eye View Optical Inc., a free gift with $50 purchase at Lunar & Lake Book Market, and a free goodie bag with a $25 purchase while supplies last at Dreamcatcher’s Corner.<\/p>\n Additionally, Blue Marble Botanicals will offer 25% off Michael Michaud designer charms, Sumerc\u00e9 Artisans will offer 20% off hand-stitched World Cup keychains, and other deals are announced at Shea Avenue Boutique, THE Dispensary, Limitless Finds, Wellness 360 Spa, Aurora’s Apothecary, Edith’s Formal Wear, VendiCards, and Focus Hobby.<\/p>\n
\nThe new Fond du Lac event features late shopping, restaurant deals, a THELMA Thursdays concert, biergarten activities and family fun.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Local stores announce sales and other specials<\/h2>\n