Good morning, Appleton.

More than 80 veterans returned from an Old Glory Honor Flight Tuesday night after a day touring Washington, D.C. memorials such as the Korean, Lincoln and Navy sites — friends and family greeted them with a large welcome home celebration at Appleton International Airport.

Local 5 News has compiled Trick or Treat times for many towns in northeast Wisconsin for Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1.

Officials advise that children travel in groups with an adult, use lighting to stay safe, and visit only well-lit homes.

A new star-studded fundraising event called ‘Just Dance 2026’ will be held at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on February 21, 2026 — 10 local dancers will perform live to raise funds for their chosen non-profits.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College was named one of the top 200 community colleges by the Aspen Institute.

The honor makes the school eligible to compete for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence—an award based on student retention, course completion, and transfer rates.

Brooke Steffanus, a 4K teacher at Clovis Grove Elementary in Menasha, shared that her class learns life skills such as zipping coats and sharing while also enjoying reading, singing, and playful activities; one of her first 4K students recently visited her classroom, marking a full circle moment. She also mentioned her love for puzzles and is set to join a speed puzzling event at Neenah Public Library this year (highlighting her creative side).

NICU babies at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton celebrated Halloween on Oct.

28 by wearing costumes like spaghetti and meatballs, a Taylor Swift outfit, a granny, and a hungry caterpillar—nurses designed the costumes and provided keepsake photos as part of a long-standing tradition.

On October 27, 2025, a Clubhouse Live broadcast at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute featured Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie — his appearance in the Fox Club gave local fans a chance to see him up close.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Weekend Jam Camp

5:30-8 p.m. — Heid Music — $225 tuition — Learn to jam in a hands-on bluegrass camp under expert instruction.

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.

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.

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.