Good morning, Appleton.

A vacant building in Grand Chute will be renovated into a childcare facility with a $250,000 grant and county funds to ease the wait for over 1,200 kids (capacity 100) through a partnership with the YMCA.

Renovation will begin soon with an opening in fall.

On Thursday morning, hundreds of magicians gathered at Houdini Plaza to perform death-defying escapes and honor Houdini’s 100th anniversary.

Over 200 Society of American Magicians members took part in the Siberian Chain Escape (attempting to set a new world record).

The Society of American Magicians is hosting its 2026 convention in Appleton this week, including a record-breaking handcuff escape at Houdini Plaza on Thursday and a straitjacket act aimed at uniting spectators; festivities honoring Harry Houdini will continue through Saturday across the Fox-Valley.

On Thursday, hundreds gathered in Appleton to mark the 100th anniversary of Houdini’s death, with the Society of American Magicians hosting rare artifacts, lectures, and live magic acts that set a world record for a chain escape.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

July 7-9 — Community First Champion Center — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity training and expert coaching.

Family Friendly Make & Take Workshop

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — $20 walk-in fee — Create a personalized piece for your home using provided materials in a fun, family-friendly environment.

Brewers Baseball Camp – Appleton

9 AM - 3 PM — Fox Valley Lutheran High School — Early registration recommended — Experience top-level baseball and softball instruction from Brewers personnel.

Brewers Baseball Camp – Appleton

9 a.m. — Fox Valley Lutheran High School — Register early — Enjoy top-level baseball and softball instruction from Brewers personnel.

Brewers Baseball Camp – Appleton

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Fox Valley Lutheran High School — Registration required — Experience top-level baseball instruction from Brewers personnel in a fun camp setting.

Brewers Baseball Camp - Appleton

9 AM - 3 PM — Fox Valley Lutheran High School — Registration required — Experience top-level baseball and softball instruction from Brewers personnel.

Brewers Baseball Camp – Appleton

9 a.m. — Fox Valley Lutheran High School — Registration required — Enjoy top-level baseball and softball instruction from Brewers personnel for young athletes.

Camp KA with Karate America

7 a.m. — Karate America — Registration open — Dive into martial arts with Camp KA sessions throughout July and August.

Camp KA Registration

7 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Karate America — Registration open — Join the fun with exciting karate sessions this summer in Appleton.

Stand-Up Comedy with Josh Blue

7-10 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — 2-item minimum required — Enjoy a night of laughs with acclaimed comedian Josh Blue, known for his unique humor and improvisational style.