🎆 Hello, 2026!

🥂✨ Cheers to a New Year, Green Bay

New year. Same hometown heart.

Some of us are setting big goals. Some of us are just trying to survive winter. Both count.

However you’re ringing in the new year, we’re glad you’re here. Thanks for supporting local, showing up for community events, and keeping Green Bay feeling like home.

No pressure to reinvent yourself. Just good things, local happenings, and a fresh start together.

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📚 Big things are coming to Ashwaubenon.

New renderings were released for the Pamperin Family Branch Library, giving a first look at an updated community space designed for families, learning, and gathering. The plans highlight modern layouts, flexible spaces, and a strong focus on making the library more welcoming and helpful for all ages. A quiet but meaningful investment in the future of the area.

💚 Mental Health Support, Right When It’s Needed

Children’s Wisconsin has opened a mental health walk-in clinic in Green Bay for kids ages 5–18 experiencing urgent mental health concerns. No appointment needed. Families can walk in with a parent or guardian and speak with a licensed mental health therapist the same day.

Since similar clinics launched in Wisconsin, these services have already supported more than 3,400 kids, helping bridge a critical gap when children can’t wait days or weeks for care. The most common needs include anxiety, depression, trauma concerns, and school avoidance.

📰 💛 A De Pere teen is proving that small acts of kindness can make a big impact.

For the seventh year in a row, 19-year-old Grace Fuss of De Pere is delivering hope to people battling cancer through her nonprofit Fighting Cancer With Grace. This week, Grace and a group of volunteers packed 200 care packages filled with comforting essentials like blankets, puzzles, handwritten notes, and more, all headed to local hospitals.

What started when Grace was just 12 years old, inspired by her mom’s own cancer journey, has now grown into something truly special. Over the years, her nonprofit has donated 1,400 care packages valued at more than $225,000, all thanks to community support and donations.

📈 Big Moments, Lasting Impact

The 2025 NFL Draft marked one of the biggest moments Green Bay has ever hosted, bringing national attention, record attendance, and a major economic boost to the area. Behind the scenes, it also meant years of planning, large-scale construction, roadwork, and significant public and private investment around Lambeau Field and the Resch Expo.

While the draft itself was the headline, the real story is what it set in motion. The infrastructure, experience, and confidence gained from hosting an event of this scale position Green Bay for continued growth well beyond 2025.

Here’s to carrying that momentum into 2026 and beyond, with more opportunities, development, and good things taking shape across the community.

Fresh Bites on the Horizon 🌮➡️

Green Bay’s food scene isn’t slowing down in the new year. If anything, it’s just getting started.

Several new restaurants are lining up to open in early 2026, adding more variety, new concepts, and fresh energy to the local dining mix. From familiar names expanding to new spots, finding their footing, the area continues to grow into a place where trying something new doesn’t require leaving town.

A few to keep on your radar:

• District Pour House (Ashwaubenon)

• Bay House Landing (Scott, former Old English Inn location)

• Rocky’z (Scott)

Some openings have taken a little longer thanks to construction timelines, while others are actively hiring and gearing up behind the scenes. Either way, the takeaway is simple: more local places, more choices, more reasons to eat out in 2026.

😂🎤 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Special

Kick off the New Year with big laughs and live comedy energy. SugaShackk Entertainment is bringing a live comedy taping to Green Bay with two shows in one night, featuring comedians you’ll want to say you saw live.

📅 Thursday, January 1, 2026
⏰ Showtimes: 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
📍 400 Schoen St, Green Bay
🎟️ $20 tickets now | $30 at the door

Tickets are sold directly by the comedians performing, so grab them early and start 2026 laughing. 😂✨

More Info here.

🎄 ✨ Festival of Trees is still glowing!

The holiday magic continues at the National Railroad Museum, where dozens of beautifully decorated trees are spread throughout the historic train exhibits. Each tree is sponsored by local businesses and organizations, making it feel extra community-driven and cozy.

🎟️ Included with regular museum admission
📅 On display through January 4
📍 Ashwaubenon

💦 Parent & Tot Swim Lessons at YWCA

Got a little one ready to dip their toes in the water? 💙 The YWCA in Green Bay is offering Parent & Tot Swim Lessons designed for infants and toddlers to build comfort, confidence, and basic water skills, with a parent right by their side.

Classes are playful, supportive, and held in warm water, making it a great first intro to swimming for your tiniest humans. 🐣💦
The 11-week session begins January 5, and spots tend to fill fast.

Perfect for parents looking to start water safety early while making it a fun weekly outing together.

🎨 Kid-Friendly Creative Fun

JAG Creations & Propagations is now offering kid-friendly epoxy classes designed for hands-on creativity without the mess or chemicals. No epoxy mixing during kids’ classes, just fun, safe projects kids can enjoy alongside an adult.

🖐️ Small group classes (1–4 people)
👨‍👩‍👧 One child per adult
🎨 Projects are pre-selected and prepared
📅 Flexible scheduling throughout the week

Perfect for a cozy winter activity, creative bonding time, or a unique experience gift. Message them directly to set up a class!

🦒 Wild Encounters at the NEW Zoo

📍 NEW Zoo & Adventure Park
🗓️ Happening now through winter break

Go behind the scenes with private Wild Encounters. Feed giraffes, meet a penguin up close, paint with an armadillo, and interact with animals you can touch and photograph. Programs available for kids and adults.

👉 Advance scheduling required.

🧵 Crafter’s Corner in De Pere

Calling all knitters, crocheters, scrapbookers, embroiderers, and creative minds. De Pere Parks, Rec & Forestry is hosting a weekly Crafter’s Corner, a relaxed space to work on your own projects and connect with other creatives.

🧶 Thursdays | 12–3 PM
📍 Community Center, Maple Room
👵 Designed for seniors ages 55+
💲 $33 yearly fee
🗓 Program begins January 8

Winter Break Camps at the Children’s Museum

Looking for something to keep kids busy during winter break? The Children’s Museum of Green Bay is hosting Winter Break Camps for kids ages 5–10, with hands-on activities designed to keep them learning, moving, and having fun.

❄️ Snow-lympics – December 30
🎮 Level Up – January 2

Families can choose half-day or full-day options, with wraparound care available. Spots are limited, and preregistration is required.

🛷 Sledding Season Is Here

Fresh snow and winter temps mean it’s officially sledding season in De Pere. From smaller neighborhood hills to the big community sledding hill, there are plenty of spots to get outside and burn off some energy.

Grab the sleds, bundle up, and take advantage of the snow while it’s here. Just a reminder to sled safely, watch for posted rules, and be mindful of lighting and park hours.

⬇️ Here are the current sledding hills open in De Pere:

1. Community Center

2. Lions Trailside Park

3. Kiwanis Park

🧀 Big Cheddar Bounce – Grand Opening Day

📅 January 1
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 De Pere
🎈 New family-friendly bounce spot opens its doors

Green Bay’s generosity didn’t end with Christmas. ❤️

Local food pantries across the area are reminding us that while the holidays may be over, the community’s heart is still very much in season. Post-Christmas is one of the toughest times of year for families facing food insecurity, but Green Bay continues to show up in a big way.

Organizations like Paul’s Pantry and Rooted In are serving thousands of pounds of food daily, powered by donations, volunteers, and neighbors helping neighbors. Financial donations are especially impactful right now, helping pantries stretch supplies through the winter months.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to start the new year, this is a simple one: donate if you can, spread the word, or support local food programs when you’re able. Every little bit helps keep plates full across our community.

💼 Now Hiring

Green Bay Conservation Corps is now accepting applications for Spring & Summer Crew Members.

Perfect for anyone who wants meaningful outdoor work while building fundamental skills and experience.

What you’ll do:
🌱 Restore native habitats
🌿 Remove invasive species & plant natives
🤝 Lead community outreach events

Perks include:
💵 Biweekly living allowance
🎓 Education award
🛠️ Hands-on training that boosts your resume

📌 Apply here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/…/conservation-corps…

📣 Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry is now hiring seasonal positions across parks, pools, forestry, wildlife, summer camps, and more.

✔️ Gain hands-on experience
✔️ Make friends
✔️ Create memories
✔️ Get paid while working outdoors

A great option for students, seasonal workers, or anyone looking for a fresh start in the new year. 🌱✨

👉 Apply here: https://bit.ly/45wPQhR

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Stay local. Stay buzzing. Stay warm, and maybe see you at one of the events. Don’t forget to say Hiiiii!

MH.