Amanda Chavez

As the owner and publisher of Wisco Fam, Go Valley Kids and Go Oshkosh Kids, Amanda is passionate about connecting families with resources and businesses in our community. Born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, Amanda Chavez has a love for her community. As a busy mom of 2 little girls, she and her husband are always on the lookout for fun things to do and share with others.

Don’t Miss Space Day at the EAA Aviation Museum on October 8!

The history and future possibilities of space travel will be on full display at the EAA Aviation Museum on Saturday, October 8, 2022, as Space Day returns to the museum! Space Day activities mark EAA’s participation in World Space Week, with activities from 10 am until 5 pm all included with regular museum admission that day. A …

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Fun for the Whole Family: Ardy & Ed’s Drive-in in Oshkosh

Did you know Oshkosh attracts more than half a million visitors for certain events? Many of those visitors flood in during the warmer months when there are plenty of fun, seasonal activities to enjoy.  When spring comes around and the Oshkosh drive-in opens up, it’s one of the highlights of the year. Locals flock to the shores of …

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Get messy and have fun at the Oshkosh YMCA Kids Mud Run & Free Family Fest, June 5, 2022!

The Oshkosh YMCA Kids Mud Run is a great event that lets kids be active, get dirty, tackle challenges and have FUN for a great cause! Rally your friends and family members and make a day of it! This event is unique to our area and a perfect opportunity to unplug, have some fun and …

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Finding a Preschool in Oshkosh for your Family

Looking for the right preschool for your child? This Preschool Directory is dedicated to organizations and schools that offer preschool programs for 2-5-year-olds in the Oshkosh area. The information in this guide serves as a starting point for your search in Preschools. We recommend that you, as parents or guardians, make your own inquiries regarding …

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New Podcast Episode: Let’s Talk About Family Wellness & Connection

On our second episode of Let’s Talk, Amanda Chavez and Karlene Grabner are joined by Siri Smits and Kate Salzsieder to talk about enjoying the outdoors and meals together, as well as how to encourage healthy movement and eating. What are some ways to enjoy the outdoors together? How do we manage everyone’s preferences around …

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Family Talks: Helping Kids Navigate Online Life

On our latest podcast episode, Let’s Talk About Helping Kids Navigate Life Online, Kate Mann of the Oshkosh Police Department and Lindsey Loewe from Collaborative Wellness joined us to discuss the ins and outs of screen time, social media, and how our kids can safely navigate our very online world.  Having discussions with your kids can …

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Podcast Episode – Let’s Talk About Helping Kids Navigate Life Online

How do we help our kids to have a healthy and safe relationship with all of the available technology at their fingertips? On the first episode of Let’s Talk, Amanda Chavez and Karlene Grabner are joined by Oshkosh locals, Kate Mann and Lindsay Loewe, to provide their expertise on everything from how brain development impacts …

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