March 15 - June 29, 2025
On view in the Gothic Gallery, this exhibition features more than four dozen baskets by Native makers from the remarkable collection of Kirsten Buckstaff, a local resident. Her extensive collection primarily includes Black Ash works by Ho-Chunk makers, but it also holds pieces by Menominee, Ojibwe, and other Indigenous people.
March 15 - June 29, 2025
"Weaving a Legacy: Ho-Chunk Black Ash Basketry" presents the historically important and visually compelling tradition of Native basketmaking in Wisconsin, featuring more than 100 works by Ho-Chunk makers from the early 1900s to the present.
May 1 - May 18, 2025
In early May, enjoy thousands of tulips blooming throughout the Paine's four acres of gardens.
May 7, 2025
Paine Members at the Patron Bronze level and higher are invited to an evening in the gardens with cocktails and music set amidst thousands of tulips.
May 11, 2025
In celebration of Mother's Day, enjoy free admission to the Paine estate on Sunday, May 11.
May 17, 2025
Celebrate the arrival of spring with Festival of Spring. The festival features the Paine's annual plant sale, numerous vendors of original art, fine crafts, plants, and garden supplies, as well as food and entertainment throughout the day. Plus, enjoy free admission to the Paine!
May 28, 2025
On the last Wednesday of each month, the Paine hosts a free program for people with memory loss and their care partners – SPARK! Together we enjoy activities related to art, gardens, and current events or exhibitions at the Paine.
July 12, 2025
The Paine's largest fundraiser of the year is a summer party with dinner and dancing inspired by the eclectic New Wave and Pop hits of the 1980’s.
July 13, 2025
The largest art and craft fair of the summer in Oshkosh is the Paine's Faire on the Green! Explore the creations of more than 100 artists and craftspeople, from photography to jewelry, watercolor, textiles, and more.
August 1 - October 26, 2025
See the historic Paine estate transformed into a spectacular showcase of illuminated sculptures and environments with the second incarnation of The Nature of Light.
November 21, 2025 - January 5, 2026
The beloved Nutcracker fairytale returns to the Paine “castle” with a mesmerizing array of sights, sounds, and surprises!
