Fun run, parade and extra at Appleton Children’s Week

APPLETON (WLUK) — The Fox Valley will quickly rejoice the little ones in the neighborhood.

Appleton Children’s Week kicks off on Sunday, July 19.

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The annual occasion is a extremely anticipated group celebration that includes free and reduced-cost household actions.

FOX 11 made a cease in Appleton to see what’s in retailer for this yr’s occasion.

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Appleton Children’s Week is July 19-25.

Signature Events

1. Sunday, July 19, 2026: Children’s Week Kick-Off Event At Appleton Memorial Park: Join us for our kick-off celebration going down through the Kids Fun Run (which might be a colour run) at Memorial Park. Ages 2-12 are invited to come back out and take part within the runs. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Register here.
2. Tuesday, July 21, 2026: YMCA Rock the Block on the Downtown YMCA: Grab your mates and neighbors and go to the downtown YMCA for an pleasing and unforgettable evening of FREE household enjoyable from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Food might be out there for buy to learn LiveStrong on the YMCA. Enjoy quite a lot of actions for the entire household together with: crafts, face portray, music, outside actions, raffle, video games for the entire household and many enjoyable! No registration required.
3. Wednesday, July 22, 2026: FREE Annual BFK Children’s Parade: Start a brand new household custom with the BFK Children’s Parade offered by ThedaCare on July 22! Kids and their households are invited to walk by the streets of Downtown Appleton in themed costumes and non-motorized floats in a free parade all about them! Families are inspired to brainstorm their theme along with costumes typically starting from previous Halloween costumes to hand-made floats to easy group themes (like a day on the seashore)! The parade will kick off in Houdini Plaza at 6 p.m. After the parade, households are welcome to remain for actions, leisure, meals vans, and an award ceremony in City Park. Register here!
4. July 23-24, 2026: Annual Parks & Recreation Department’s Playground Fair: This is the BIGGEST Parks and Recreation Department particular occasion of the yr!! Our energetic Playground Leaders and native companies/organizations sponsor two fun-filled days of carnival video games, the trackless practice, new and thrilling inflatables, nice meals and leisure. Visit the prize redemption middle and money in your tickets for enjoyable prizes to take house with you

• LOCATION: Pierce Park
• DATES: Thursday & Friday, July 23 and 24, from 2-8 p.m.
• SPECIAL DATES: **Friday solely from 12:30-2 p.m., the Fair might be open for households with kids with particular wants**