Good Day
Appleton
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Barks & Recreation dog park opened in Grand Chute on May 27 near Fox Valley Technical College. The 15-acre, $1.4 million park features large and small dog areas, agility equipment, over 70 parking stalls, and planned memorials, and it is free to enter daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. WTAQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The June 5 Listen to the Loop music festival will feature live music, food, and drinks at three parks along the Loop the Lake recreational trail in Neenah, Menasha, and Fox Crossing. Post-Crescent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Building for Kids Children's Museum expanded by 1,000 sqft with a new Power Up exhibit on energy and sustainability. A ribbon cutting ceremony is held today (Friday, May 29) with members previewing before the exhibit opens to the public tomorrow, Saturday, May 30. FOX 11
- ➤ Lawrence University announced that 23-year-old graduate Alexander Stanger died while hiking in the Italian Alps earlier in May. The Vermont native — who had worked in Hamburg and completed a practicum at Appleton Bilingual School — taught as an English assistant on a Fulbright fellowship. Post-Crescent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ WPS at the Weston Power Plant will band four peregrine falcon chicks on Monday using tiny transmitters to track their flight after leaving the nest, marking a new step in local falcon research + conservation. FOX 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Scot Meisenheimer, who helped clean the Fox River of toxic PCBs in 2013, now battles recurring cancer after being exposed to hazardous chemicals from lax safety practices at Tetra Tech. An investigation found that these lower standards put workers at increased risk. Post-Crescent
- ➤ Tri-County Dental’s rebuilt mobile clinic is back on the road, bringing free (dental care) to students at northeast Wisconsin schools after nearly two years offline from an accident. The unit serves qualifying children by offering cleanings, exams, and fluoride treatments and served 200 kids last month. WBAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eighty pinball wizards from 20 countries will compete in the 21st annual IFPA World Pinball Championship in De Pere from June 5 to 7 at District 82 Pinball Arcade. A Team USA & Team Europe battle for the Epstein Cup will take place Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m. WBAY
- ➤ At Chico’s Landing on May 28, local anglers enjoyed the white bass spawning run along Wolf River, with veteran guide Alex Simion noting that catches may continue for another week or two (a sign of the vibrant fishing season) for visitors planning their next fishing trip. FOX 11
-
Full Moon Sound Alchemy Experience
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Being Collective — $30 — Immerse yourself in a guided journey of sound healing under the full moon's energy.
-
& Juliet
& Juliet — 7:30 – 10:30 PM — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Discover a hilarious twist on the classic love story as Juliet embarks on a new romantic adventure with iconic pop anthems.
-
Cody Smith's Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices will be higher at the door — Experience a night filled with laughter during Cody 'Comedic Cody' Smith's tour.
-
& Juliet
& Juliet — 1-4 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Recommended for ages 8+ — Experience a fresh take on a classic love story with a vibrant pop anthem soundtrack.
-
Emo Philips Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club, 1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic genius of Emo Philips, praised by legends and loved by fans.
-
Emo Philips Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the brilliance of Emo Philips, hailed as one of the best joke writers in comedy.
-
Emo Philips Live Comedy Show
8:45 – 10:15 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Check for ticket prices — Experience the wit of one of the best joke writers in America.
-
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Parking Event
1:10 – 2:10 PM — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — $25 each — Secure your parking for the Timber Rattlers vs. Great Lakes Loons game.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Appleton
Welcome to the Good Day Appleton, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Appleton, Wisconsin community. If you like the Good Day Appleton, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Appleton.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Appleton and across Wisconsin. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Appleton
A free Appleton community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayappleton.com/sitemap