Since it actually takes the Earth 365.2422 days—not the rounded off 365 days—to complete a full trip around the Sun, calendars play catch up every four years with a 29th day added to February.

This year, Leap Day (Feb. 29) falls on a Saturday. We think that offers the perfect opportunity for University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students to try something new on our campuses or explore the greater community.

The Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) staff agree.

“Locals and visitors of all ages can actually find great attractions, shopping, restaurants and events all year round in Oshkosh,” said CVB marketing manager Justin DeJager. “No matter what the season, Oshkosh is always welcoming and ready to entertain.”

Here are 24 cool ideas about how to spend your extra 24 hours on Leap Day:

Catch an awesome show!

1. Explore the wonders of the universe at the Barlow Planetarium on the Fox Cities Campus at 1478 Midway Road, Menasha. Catch afternoon shows at 1:15 p.m. for Orion, 2:30 p.m. for Laser Beatles and 3:45 p.m. for More than Meets the Eye; and evening laser shows at 7 p.m. for LaserX, 8:15 p.m. for Rush 2112 and 9:30 p.m. for Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon.
2. Take your seat as the curtain rises on the 7:30 p.m. performance of resident playwright Richard Kalinoski’s Beast on the Moon, as play comes home to UW Oshkosh after being produced in more than 25 countries and translated into 20 languages. The show, which runs through March 8, takes place in the Experimental Theatre, 1001 Elmwood Ave.
3. See the Fox Cities campus production of Shrek the Musical at 7 p.m., as part of the Communications Arts Center’s 10th anniversary. Head to 1478 Midway Road, Menasha.
4. Laugh until your side aches at the 9 p.m. improve comedy show at the Backlot Comedy House, 424 N. Main St. Let owner-alumna Kyla Morris know we sent you!

Explore Oshkosh

5. Start your day off right with a latte or mocha at UWO alumni-owned Planet Perk at City Center, 100-C City Center.
6. Pick up some late-season fruits and veggies or some locally sourced honey or syrup from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Oshkosh Winter Farmers Market held in the Menominee Nation Arena, 1212 Main St.
7. Soak in some culture as you examine the rare vintage lithographs and original drawings on display as part of the Alphonse Mucha: Master Art Nouveau exhibit at the Paine Art Center and Gardens, 1410 Algoma Boulevard.
8. Lace up your skates and practice your double axels at Riverside Park Ice Rink, located next to the Oshkosh Convention Center. The rink is open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting.
9. Get crafty by painting a pottery mug, plate or coaster in downtown Oshkosh at Fire Escape, 423 N. Main St.
10. Enjoy a sweet treat at Oaks Candy Store, 9 Waugoo Ave., which is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can’t go wrong with their signature meltaways.
11. Shop until you drop at stores like Gap, Nike, Maurices, Old Navy, Under Armour and Bath & Body Works at the Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh, which are open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
12. Fill up on authentic street tacos at Oshkosh’s newest Mexican restaurant—Takiza—located close to campus at 242 Wisconsin St.
13. Catch a safe ride with UWO Go between 4 p.m. and 2:30 a.m., to do some errands on or near campus.
14. Watch a clash of cultures in the 1986 comedy Crocodile Dundee at the Time Community Theatre, 445 N. Main St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show begins at 7 p.m. You can’t beat the $4 admission.

Head south to Fond du Lac

15. Go sledding on the steep hill located alongside the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum on our Fond du Lac campus at 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac.
16. Ready for lunch? Try some poffertjes (POH-fur-tjes)—a traditional Dutch treat—at Fanna’s Market and Eatery at 1211 Rickmeyer Drive in Fond du Lac.

Take a campus staycation

17. Cheer on your fellow Titans beginning at 10 a.m. at Kolf Sports Center as they compete in the WIAC men’s and women’s indoor track and field championships.
18. Invite your friends and family for a visit and share your Titan pride on a winter tour of campus.
19. Take a walk with friends on the Wiowash State Recreation Trail on the edge of campus along the Fox River.
20. Spend a few hours studying with your friends or roommates at Polk Library on the Oshkosh campus, which is open 7 a.m. to midnight.
21. Find some fresh Titan gear at University Books & More in Reeve Union, which is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
22. Get your work out in at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, which is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays.
23. Give back to the community with one of UW Oshkosh’s student service organizations like Titan Volunteers or Circle K.
24. Swim some laps in the Albee Pool, 776 Algoma Blvd., open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays. Just show your Titan card at the pool check-in desk.

Got other fun plans? Share how you plan to spend Leap Day on Saturday.