There is always something going on in Appleton.  Happily, the Franklin Street Inn Bed and Breakfast nestles close to downtown and in the heart of the Fox Cities.  Our location provides easy access to what's happening, and gives our guests a comfortable place to stay when they're here for events! New events bring many visitors, and add to the community and culture of Appleton and the Fox Cities.

Light the Night Market

This May marks another brand new event in Downtown Appleton! You're invited to join us Friday, May 19th as Downtown Appleton transforms into an open air market. Food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, hands on activities, street performers, live music, cultural performances, glow lights and more will fill the downtown! Light the Night Market will be located on College Avenue between Superior Street and Morrison Street, including Houdini Plaza.

Activities and events planned for all ages take place from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.  Additional events and activities will be added soon. For more information, just click on Light the Night Market.  Join us for the event and stay for the evening or weekend.

Attend Other Events this summer

Maybe this event isn't of interest to you, or it is not a good weekend for you to travel to Appleton. Many other events take place this Spring and Summer as well. The links below can guide you to hopefully join us sometime soon.  Downtown events sponsored by Appleton Downtown Inc. can be found at https://appletondowntown.org/appleton-downtown-events/.  The Fox Cities Convention and Visitor' Bureau keeps the calendar for the abundance of events happening in the area. You can find area events at: https://www.foxcities.org/events/event-calendar/.

The Franklin Street Inn is booking fast for many event weekends, but the inn and area is also just a great place for a summer respite.  You can explore the many parks, hiking trails and nature spots found in and around the area. Or just hang out on our wrap-around porch or garden patio with a book and a cool beverage. Come and Relax with us this summer, we look forward to hosting you!