Doty Island Event Calendar

2026 Schedule of Events

MENASHA WINTER GALA

Saturday, February 7th 2026

Noon - 3pm

The Winter Gala is an annual event hosted by the Menasha Parks and Recreation, that takes place in Smith Park. What a great day to enjoy snow sculptures and outdoor activities!

DICP supports the event by donating Manderfield's cookies, Lamers Dairy hot chocolate, and Shellattes coffee. Board members volunteer their time distributing the food and drinks.

We appreciate donations we share with our Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue team.

For more information, click here.

DOTY ISLAND PLANTERS

Sponsorships begin on February 1st

You have the opportunity to sponsor one of the 24 planters along the Commercial Street corridor, in Neenah.

Sponsors donate funds to help alleviate the cost of maintenance, plants and watering of the planters.

The planters are part of DICP's beautification program.

We appreciate your support!

2026

We plan to extend this program in Menasha and buy more planters.

Want to become a sponsor?

Dotyisland@gmail.com

DOTY ISLAND CLEAN UP DAY

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

A Doty Island Community event! Every year volunteers meet at the Community Building (181 E North Water Street, Neenah) at 9am and collect debris and garbage left over from winter.

Coffee, tea, and Donuts are offered to start the day!

Volunteers receive garbage bags, grabbers, and nitrile gloves. They are assigned an area of the Island to clean. Both Neenah and Menasha cities provide dumpsters for disposal of collected trash.

DOTY ISLAND RUMMAGE SALES

Saturday, June 13th 2026

Have a rummage sale during our annual

Doty Island Rummage Sales!

Enjoy this Community event!

Registration is FREE! We just need to know your address and what items you are selling. We will add the sales to our map and advertise for you on social media, our website, and multiple rummage sale websites.

We do the work of advertising...

You reap the benefits!

View the MAP

DOTY ISLAND HISTORIC WALK

JUNE 20th - JULY 5th 2026

DICP welcomes you to the 2026 Doty Island Historic Walking Tour.

Discover or rediscover our history!

7 NEW buildings this year!

NEW QR Codes on our signs!

We invite you to take a closer look at the vibrant Doty Island Community as we journey back into time and travel from the past to the present. Thank you to these property owners who preserve and take pride in our history to the present day.

Link to 2026 Historic Walk Tour Map

Link to 2026 History Walk Page

PORCHFEST

Thursday, August 27th 2026

Click for Map & Event Details

Join us as we take over Smith Park for an evening of family fun! There will be bands, food, kids activities and more.

This annual event is hosted by DICP and is FREE for all to attend. Please walk or bike if possible to cut down on traffic and parking issues. We look forward to seeing you there!

GRUNSKI RUNSKI

Saturday, September 26th 2026

Join DICP as we cheer on the runners participating in the Grunski Runski 5K on Doty Island! DICP members set up a cheer tent and signs on the corner of Nicolet and Park Street. Click here for more information from Parks & Rec.

MENASHA HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN

Thursday, October 22 2026

Join the city of Menasha downtown businesses for a night of spooky fun!

Bring the kid's to trick or treat at all of our great local stores and restaurants. Don't forget to stop in the Senior Center for balloon animals and cider passed out by DICP members. We look forward to seeing all of your great costumes!