Activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Volunteers at the EAA Activities Center have a variety of fun and interesting activities planned for you and your family. The Activities Center staff will also help you find answers to a variety of AirVenture questions. You can also view a film at the Flying Cinema, use the Family Message Center, learn a new skill at the Craft Tent, attend a Flying Companion seminar, review the Forum schedules or sit and talk with the friendly people in the EAA Hospitality Pavilion.

The Activities Center is also a place to sign up to volunteer at AirVenture. Volunteers see AirVenture from “behind the scenes”. 

The Activities Center has expanded over the years to serve women, men, children, pilots and non-pilots. Drop by this year, get acquainted and add even more memorable activities to your AirVenture visit. The Activities Center is located to the east of the Forum Buildings.

EAA ACTIVITIES CENTER

Craft Tent
You can register for classes to learn new crafts or just enjoy the fellowship of other crafty people. There are many activities for children.

Hospitality Pavilion
If you are looking for a place just to relax for a few minutes and "cool it", stop in and visit with the friendly volunteers at the Hospitality Pavilion. It's a wonderful place to meet new people and old friends. You are welcome to sit in the shade and enjoy a cool drink before you head out to experience more AirVenture.

Flying Cinema
Located in the Activities Center area. Special aviation videos shown each day. Different theme days feature such topics as early flight, pioneering women pilots and World War II. 

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Youth Activity Pavilion
(Must be at least age 5 for Pavilion Activities)
Volleyball, zel ball, knok hockey, crafts, games and a story hour at 10:15 daily.

Day at the YMCA - Ages 6 and Older (Ages 6-10 must be accompanied by a parent)
Sponsored by the Oshkosh Community YMCA. Swimming, gym and game room activities.

Day Care Service - (Ages 6 weeks old through 5 years old)
Parents must accompany their child on the bus, to and from the day care center. Sponsored by Oshkosh Recreation Department and the YMCA.

Paul's Park (EAA Camp Scholler)
This area for kids five years old and up is based at the Youth Activity Pavilion and playground inside the snow fence.  PARENTS MUST REGISTER EACH CHILD WITH PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR BEFORE PARTICIPATING.

Teen Dance
DJ in Camp Scholler.

Map of Youth Activity Center location

KIDVENTURE

KidVenture is a unique area for young people interested in airplanes and the world of flight. Located immediately behind the EAA AirVenture Museum, KidVenture features hands on flying activities, aviation personalities, educational materials and much more of special interest to young aviation enthusiasts. Free admission for all AirVenture participants.