upcoming events
look up + join in
Every event is a chance to bring our community together, unplug from our screens, and reconnect with real life. From our kickoff gatherings to monthly theme nights, each event is designed to spark conversation, build community, and create lasting memories without the distraction of technology.
Whether you are a parent, teen, educator, or neighbor, there is a place for you in this movement.
featured event
Campaign Kickoff:
Community Session with Dr. Megan Moreno
HELPING YOUTH THRIVE IN A DIGITAL WORLD Join Dr. Megan Moreno, professor and researcher at UW-Madison, for a keynote address on the challenges and opportunities facing youth in a screen saturated world.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
8:00 – 9:15am
Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Helping Youth Thrive in a Digital World
COMMUNITY SESSION
Join Dr. Megan Moreno, professor and researcher at UW-Madison, for a keynote address on the challenges and opportunities facing youth in a screen saturated world.
Making it Work: Resources for Healthy Media Use for Youth + Families
KNOWLEDGE SESSION
Join Dr. Megan Moreno, professor and researcher at UW-Madison, for a special community session focused on building healthy relationships with media. Learn about practical tools, resources, and strategies for professionals supporting community mental health.
Unplug + CREATE
ART PROJECTS @ FIRE ESCAPE
A variety of art projects and mediums offered to get your creative juices flowing! All classes include: instruction, materials + supplies needed.
Location: FIRE ESCAPE, 927 Oregon St. Oshkosh, WI 54902
Date: Tues. Feb. 3rd
Project: Small Fluid Art Canvas
Fluid art uses acrylic paint mixed with a pouring medium, layered in three to four colors, and poured onto a canvas to create flowing designs.
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Fee: $10pp
Capacity: 20
Date: Tues. Feb. 10th
Project: Small Pottery
Pottery is a fun, hands-on experience: pick a piece, paint it with glazes, and leave it with us to fire in the kiln.
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Fee: $10pp
Capacity: 20
Date: Tues. Feb. 17th
Project: Handbuild Poof
Hand-built projects, like puff dishes and ornaments, are made by shaping clay, painting with glaze, and leaving the piece with us to dry and be fired twice, with a final clear glaze for a finished look.
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Fee: $10pp
Capacity: 20
Date: Tues. Feb. 24th
Project: Small Geode
A geode project blends fluid art with added salt to create a crystal, gemstone-like look.
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Fee: $10pp
Capacity: 20
Unplug + SINGO!
SINGO @ the Gibson
A fun, musical spin on traditional Bingo. Instead of listening for a number, players are listening to their favorite/themed music! Cash bar will be available.
How it works: Each player receives a Singo card printed with the titles of popular songs. Singo randomly plays song clips of the “good parts”, players can sing along and mark matching song titles on their cards. First player to get five songs in a row filled on their card yells, SINGO! LOCATION: 537 N. MAIN ST. OSHKOSH WI 54901
Date: Tues. Feb. 3rd
Theme: Pop Favs
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Fee: $5pp
Date: Tues. Feb. 10th
Theme: 80s Classics
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Fee: $5pp
Date: Feb. 17th
Theme: Movie Favorites
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Fee: $5pp
Date: Feb. 24th
Theme: Pop Favs
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Fee: $5pp
Unplug + Line DANCE
LINE DANCING @ the LIBRARY
Gather for music and movement at the Oshkosh Public Library!
LOCATION: 106 Washington Ave. Oshkosh WI 54901
Date: Tues. Feb. 3rd
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Fee: FREE
Date: Tues. Feb. 10th
Theme: 80s Classics
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Fee: FREE
Date: Feb. 17th
Theme: Movie Favorites
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Fee: FREE
Date: Feb. 24th
Theme: Pop Favs
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Fee: FREE
Unplug + Pickleball
PICKLEBALL @ the YMCA
Come out to learn the fastest growing sport and global sensation, Pickleball! Fun for all ages, this mash-up of tennis, ping-ing + badminton is easy to learn with a lively yet relaxed pace. Each class includes a court for lessons and a court (or 2 for play). Please note the locations for each date.
Date: Tues. Feb. 3rd
Location: Oshkosh YMCA Tennis & Pickleball Center, 640 E County Road Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Fee: FREE
Capacity: 15
Date: Tues. Feb. 10th, Family Night
Location: Downtown YMCA, 324 Washington Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Fee: FREE
Capacity: 20
Date: Feb. 17th, Family Night
Location: 20th Ave YMCA, 3303 W 20th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54904
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Fee: FREE
Capacity: 20
Date: Feb. 24th
Location: Oshkosh YMCA Tennis & Pickleball Center, 640 E County Road Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Fee: FREE
Capacity: 15
Unplug + make ART
ART CLASSES @ Beckets
A variety of art projects and mediums offered to get your creative juices flowing! All classes include: instruction, materials + supplies needed.
Location: Becket's, 2 Jackson St. Oshkosh, WI 54901
Date: Tues. Feb. 3rd
Project: Family Printmaking Night: Create Your Own Notecards
Gather the family for a relaxed and creative night out! In this hands-on printmaking workshop, families will design and carve their own printing plates, then use them to create a set of custom notecards to take home and share. No experience needed—this class is designed to be fun, approachable, and pressure-free for all ages.
We’ll guide you step-by-step through the process, making it easy for kids and adults to create something unique together. Expect a cozy atmosphere, lots of creativity, and plenty of chances to experiment and play with ink and texture.
🎨 Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike
Come make memories, get a little inky, and leave with handmade notecards you’ll be proud to use or gift!
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Fee: $10pp
Capacity: 20
Date: Tues. Feb. 10th
Project: Family Mosaic Night: Create with Pattern & Texture
Enjoy a calm and creative family night centered on pattern, texture, and design. In this workshop, families will sketch out their own mosaic-inspired designs, then spend the evening bringing them to life using a warm, earthy color palette. The focus is on creativity and process—not perfection—making this a welcoming experience for all ages.
Participants will explore how small pieces come together to form a bigger picture, experimenting with layout, spacing, and visual rhythm along the way. With guided support and plenty of freedom to play, this class encourages collaboration, conversation, and imaginative thinking. No experience needed—just come ready to create
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly ⏱️ 90-minute guided workshop 🎨 All materials included
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Fee: $10pp
Capacity: 20
Date: Tues. Feb. 17th
Project: The Mighty Monoprint: Layers, Texture & Play
Get ready to experiment, play, and embrace a little creative mess! This family-friendly workshop introduces monoprinting using gel plates—an easy, rewarding process that produces one-of-a-kind prints every time. Families will explore layering, texture, and color using a variety of everyday objects and found materials.
This class is all about curiosity and discovery, with big visual rewards and no pressure to “get it right.” Acrylic paint will be used, so art shirts for kids (or adults) are encouraged—don’t be afraid to dress for fun. Beginner-friendly with impressive results
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly 🎨 All materials included 👕 Wear clothes that can get a little messy
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Fee: $10pp
Capacity: 20
Date: Tues. Feb. 24th
Project: Fun with Paint: Experiment, Explore & Create
Wrap up the month with a relaxed night of painting and creative exploration! In this family-friendly workshop, families will experiment with different types of paint and simple techniques to create a finished artwork that’s uniquely their own. The focus is on play, discovery, and enjoying the process together—no rules, no pressure. Perfect for beginners and curious creatives alike
Participants will have the freedom to test, layer, and mix, learning how different paints behave and interact along the way. This open-ended approach makes the class accessible for all ages and experience levels, encouraging confidence and creativity in every artist.
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly 🎨 All materials included 👕 Art shirts encouraged
Come unwind, get a little messy, and celebrate creativity as a family. Every masterpiece will be different—and that’s the fun of it!
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Fee: $10pp
Capacity: 20
Unplug + CREATE
Floral Project @ HOUSE OF FLOWERS
A variety of art projects and mediums offered to get your creative juices flowing! All classes include: instruction, materials + supplies needed.
Location: House of Flowers, 1920 Algoma Blvd Oshkosh, WI 54902
Date: Tues. Feb. 10th
Project: Valentine’s-inspired floral arrangement
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Fee: $20pp
Capacity: 20
Date: Tues. Feb. 24th
Project: Spring-inspired floral arrangement
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Fee: $20pp
Capacity: 20
Unplug + Bounce Around
Indoor Inflatable Obstacle Course @ OSHKOSH ARENA
Run out the winter wiggles on two giant indoor, inflatable obstacle course that will be set up inside the Oshkosh Arena. The course will be open for all ages, please be considerate of others on the course of different abilities and ages.
Location: 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI 54902
Date: Tues. Feb. 17th
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Fee: $5 pp
Date: Tues. Feb. 24th
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Fee: $5 pp
Capacity: 20
Truth Quest
MISINFORMATION CHALLENGE
How sharp are your sleuth skills? Stay tuned for the March online Misinformation Challenge that will test your skills in spotting reality from AI generated content and facts from fake news.
PJ Powerdown
NATIONAL PAJAMA DAY
Join us in the movement to win back zzzzzs from our screens. On April 16, show your support by wearing your SMART pajamas, or pjs of your choice, to school, work, grocery store or anywhere else your day takes you!
Don’t have gear? We have you covered! Order your swag from our online store and have it delivered to your door!
More to the Story
ART INSTALLATION
Join us to experience the "Power of the Purse" luncheon to learn more about The SMART Social Project in action and experience the interactive installation: Polaroids to Profile Pics: Social Comparison.
The installation visualizes the journey from digital free life to digital native generations and the impact of both on sense of self and identity formation.
No Trolls
MOVIE NIGHT
Ready to take on the Trolls and shut down their actions by being informed and savvy with digital behavior? Kick off your troll hunting skills by joining us at the Oshkosh Farmer's Market where you can hunt down and collect troll stickers from our SMARTverse case of characters.
Join us for our final celebration and silent protest against trolls with our community movie screening. Details coming soon!