Doty Island Event Calendar

2025 Schedule of Events

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WINTER GALA

Saturday, February 7th 2026

The Winter Gala is an annual event hosted by the Menasha Parks and Recreation team that takes place in Smith Park.

DICP supports the event by donating Manderfield's cookies and hot chocolate. Board members volunteer their time distributing the food and drinks. We look forward to seeing all of the great snow sculptures!

For more information, click here.

DOTY ISLAND PLANTERS

Sponsorships Begin April 1st, 2026

You have the opportunity to sponsor one of the planters along the Commercial Street corridor. 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 the support.

CLEAN UP DAY

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Clean up the island day! 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.

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

RUMMAGE SALES

Saturday, June 13th 2026

Have a rummage sale during our annual Doty Island Rummage Sales!

Registration costs nothing. We will just need to know your address and what items you are selling. We will add the sales to our map and advertise on social media, our website and multiple rummage sale websites.

We do the work of advertising; you reap the benefits!

Link to Rummage Sale Map!

HISTORIC WALK

JUNE - JULY 2026 TBD

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

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 2025 Historic Walk Tour Map

Link to 2025 History Walk Page

PORCHFEST

2026 DATE TBD

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!

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GRUNSKI RUNSKI

2026 DATE TBD

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.

HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN

2026 DATE TBD

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!