Upcoming Events
Meet Author Chris Micklos, The Author of Tick Town, at Caramel Crisp Bookstore!
Meet Oshkosh Author Chris Micklos, the Author of Tick Town at Caramel Crisp Bookstore!
“Tick Town” is a fun throwback to the days of pulp horror and has a distinctly Wisconsin feel! Chris is an alumnus of UW Oshkosh and has won awards for both for his film making and his writing.
Meet the Author and snag a signed copy of his book at Caramel Crisp Corner on Thursday, September 18th!
Meet Author D.J. Slater
Usher in Spooky Season with “Legend Has It”, a haunted house thriller and debut novel by Wisconsin Author D.J. Slater!
D.J. will be visiting the Caramel Crisp Bookstore on Saturday, September 27th from 11 am to 2 pm. Meet the author, talk with him about his craft and score a signed copy of “Legend Has It”!
The book’s main character, Seth McCartney, is a devoted haunted house fan, and sets out to explore the most legendary of them all before he gives up his hobby for more serious pursuits. Little does he know that he and his friend Peyton are about to set out on an adventure that will test their courage, their wits and their will to survive!
Fans of “Hide” by Kiersten White, “The September House” by Carissa Orlando, and “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson will enjoy “Legend Has It”. Don’t miss this chance to experience the thrills and chills of this exciting novel – and meet its author – at the Caramel Crisp Bookstore, Oshkosh’s very own independent bookstore!
The Little Bookshop of Horrors
Spooky Season is almost here and the Caramel Crisp Bookstore is so ready to celebrate all things curious and creepy! Join us on Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th, for a gathering of writers and artists of the spooky sort!
Both days of the event will feature authors who write the stories that make your pulse race and your skin crawl. See the Event Discussion for details about all the amazing local artists and writers that will be joining us as the event approaches.
We will also be featuring a very special Blind Date with a Book, Bookshop of Horrors Edition, on both Saturday and Sunday. Bookshop of Horrors Curiosity Boxes will also be available while supplies last. And there will be Tarot readers on hand to help you plumb the mysteries of the spirit world!
On Saturday, one of our very own Caramel Crisp Caramelistas will be bringing her tarantulas, lizards and snakes to the Bookstore for everyone to meet! And, from 1 pm to 5 pm, Caramel Crisp will be a stop on the Downtown Oshkosh Boos and Brews Seltzer and Cider Stroll (tickets available on the Downtown Oshkosh Website).
Sunday, October 12th, The Little Bookshop of Horrors will be especially exciting for aspiring authors! We will have a developmental editor on hand to talk about the process of self publishing and you can sign up to win free developmental editing services for your book! These special Author-centric features are available on Sunday only.
It’s that wonderful, scary, spooky time of the year and The Little Bookshop of Horrors is here to kick off the season right! Watch the Caramel Crisp Facebook page for more details as they unfold!
Downtown Oshkosh Boos & Brews - Seltzer & Cider Stroll
Calling all Halloween lovers- Get spooky with us at the 2nd Annual Boos + Brews! Formerly called "Spooky Stroll", this fun Halloween-themed event allows you to enjoy a selection of alcoholic seltzer & cider samples at particpating downtown businesses. Tickets are $35 and go on sale September 1st!
Date/Time: Saturday, October 11th, 2025, 1pm-5pm
Dress Code: Halloween costumes are encouraged and there will be plenty of fun photo ops! Dressing up is optional.
Tickets: When you purchase tickets, you will be asked to select a specific check-in time.
Starting Location: Check-in at Elsewhere Market, 531 N Main St. prior to starting the walk. *Please note Boos + Brews begins at 1pm and businesses will not serve prior to this time.
Tickets include:
- 18 cider/seltzer samples
- Souvenir beverage glass
- Map of participating wine locations and their wine offerings for the day… and more!
IMPORTANT
ALL attendees will have to check-in & be present to obtain their wristband. EVERY attendee will need to bring a valid form of identification to confirm legal drinking age – no exceptions! The check-in location closes at 2:00pm.