Good Day
Appleton
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Appleton resident Kim Jones has turned her home at 1007 E. Marquette St. into Disturbia of Appleton to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research and the Dravet Syndrome Foundation. Her spooky display— which drew about 200 trick-or-treaters last year— remains up until Nov. 7 and has already raised $1,470 for St. Jude. Post-Crescent
- ➤ Appleton Downtown Inc. is reopening its Indoor Fox Den Mini Market at Fox Commons starting Nov. 1st through March. The market — held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — will feature 15 local vendors offering handcrafted goods, artisan foods, and locally made products. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A long-standing cultural gifts store in Appleton — Angels Forever Windows of Light — will close after Dec. 7 as its owners retire by the end of 2025. It has operated for 38 years at 310 W. College Ave and is holding major sales on merchandise. WOSH-AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials said FoodShare recipients in Wisconsin can use any remaining funds on their benefit cards to buy food throughout November—this update contradicts an earlier memo urging them to spend their balance by the end of October. Post-Crescent
- ➤ Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the USDA said no SNAP benefits will be sent in November - leaving many families worried about food supplies. Some states will use emergency funds or advise residents to seek help from food banks, and unused funds on EBT cards will roll over. WOSH-AM
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Twelfth Night Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's classic comedy brought to life by The Lord Chamberlain's Men.
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Houdini 10k Race
9:00-11:30 AM — Jones Park — For a registration fee — Celebrate the life of Harry Houdini while enjoying a scenic 10k run through Appleton's beautiful fall landscape.
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2025 Geriatric Conference
8 AM-5 PM — Hilton Appleton Paper Valley — $449.99 — Enhance your expertise with cutting-edge strategies in geriatric care over two impactful days.
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Fox Valley Symphony Concert
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket information required — Experience an afternoon of musical collaboration and expressive arts.
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Ronan Donovan: A Journey Through Exploration
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Explore unique perspectives through the stories of modern-day adventurers.
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Weekend Jam Camp
5:30-8 p.m. — Heid Music — $225 tuition — Learn to jam in a hands-on bluegrass camp under expert instruction.
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Grateful Groove Holiday Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket required — Celebrate the season with a festive holiday concert featuring local performers.
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Foxy Writer's Club
5-7 p.m. — The Tardigrade's Bookshelf — Free entry — A lively writing group for local authors to share ideas and gain feedback across all genres.
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The Unteachables Comedy Show
4:00–5:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience the uproarious antics of a unique group of educators turned comedians.
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