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Hey Green Bay 🍂

You know those weeks where Green Bay feels a little louder? This is one of them. Everywhere you look, something’s happening, and everyone is pretending we’re not already in winter jacket season.

So before the weekend fills up with too many plans (and not enough naps), here’s everything worth knowing, checking out, and bragging about this week in Green Bay.

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📰💫 Positively Green Bay

📌 🏙️ Green Bay Approves 2050 Comprehensive Plan, but Hits Pause on Zoning Overhaul

The Green Bay City Council just approved its long-term development vision, the Go Big Green Bay 2050 Comprehensive Plan, mapping out what the city could look like over the next 25 years.

The plan touches everything from housing and transportation to business growth, with ideas like:
🚆 A partnership with Amtrak for future rail service to Green Bay
🚶 Filling sidewalk gaps citywide and expanding the Baird Creek Trail
🚤 Introducing a water taxi service
🏗️ Creating a new marina district and commercial hub on Algoma Road

🗳️ The final decision on zoning changes is expected at the next City Council meeting.

📌🛒 Festival Foods Joins the Schnucks Family

Big grocery news in Wisconsin, the deal is official!
Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers are now part of 1939 Group, Inc., the parent company of Schnuck Markets. The acquisition unites 51 Wisconsin stores under one umbrella, expanding Schnuck’s reach to 164 stores across four states and adding 8,000 new employees.

Before you panic, yes, Festival Foods will keep its name, stores, and hometown feel. 🧡
Todd Schnuck (Chairman & CEO of 1939 Group) will now lead Festival Foods following the departure of longtime president Mark Skogen.

🗣️ “Our top priority remains clear- keeping Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers, and Schnucks teammates focused on serving and delighting our guests,” said Schnuck.

📌🎣 Street Fishing World Championship Kicks Off in Green Bay

The 2025 Street Fishing World Championship officially launched in Green Bay with an opening ceremony celebrating anglers from 10 different countries. And more are competing along the Fox River and Green Bay waterways, marking a first-of-its-kind event in the U.S.!

This international competition combines urban fishing skill with conservation awareness, as participants fish from shorelines, bridges, and docks throughout downtown.

📍 Spectators can visit the Fox River shoreline and CityDeck to watch daily weigh-ins and see anglers in action.

🚧 Main Avenue & Reid Street Reconstruction Coming to De Pere

🗓️ Construction Begins: 2027

About 30 residents joined a public meeting this week to learn more about the major Main Avenue and Reid Street reconstruction project in De Pere.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation plans to:

• Replace pavement and aging utilities

• Improve railroad crossing safety

• Make curb ramps pedestrian accessible

🔗 Follow project updates.

☕️ The Kompound Café Expands to Let’s Run Around!

The beloved Kompound Café has officially opened its second location inside Let’s Run Around Green Bay!
It’s a perfect blend of caffeine and community. Grab a coffee, a cake pop, or a sweet treat while the kids play.
The space is absolutely stunning, and it’s a local collab worth celebrating.
📍 Let’s Run Around, Green Bay
👉 Follow on Facebook

🥢 Golden Thai Restaurant on East Mason!

Thai in Green Bay. 👀
Golden Thai Restaurant is open at 1742 E Mason St, Suite 3, serving up wild combos like Cheeseburger Eggrolls, Philly Cheesesteak Eggrolls, and Golden Fried Ice Cream.
Sweet, savory, and a little over the top, how we like it. 🍔🍦
📞 Call (920) 371-8467 to order or swing by and try it for yourself.

🍻 The Iconic Baba Louie’s Building in De Pere

💰 $1,275,000 | 📍 419 Main Ave, De Pere | 🏢 12,000+ sq. ft. | 🪵 Built 1900s

It’s not just a bar, it’s a landmark.
Baba Louie’s, a De Pere staple since 1988, is officially for sale, and whoever buys it will be inheriting a piece of local history (and a few wild memories).

The property includes:

• Over 12,000 sq. ft. of open space with a refreshed brick façade and new roof (2019)

• A nearly finished kitchen with a commercial hood and equipment on site

• Vacant parcel included, right across the street.

• Public water/sewer, one private parking space, and unbeatable walkability on Main Ave

Whether you want to revive it as a nightlife spot or reinvent it completely, this property has all the bones (and buzz) to become De Pere’s next big thing.

🎉 Event of the Week: Trick-or-Treat in Downtown De Pere! 🍬

📅 Saturday, Oct. 25 | ⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Downtown De Pere

Grab your costumes, your candy buckets, and your crew; it’s time to take over the streets of De Pere! 👻🎃
Local businesses are opening their doors for a city-wide trick-or-treat afternoon packed with sweets, smiles, and small-town charm. 🍭

✨ Why it’s the Buzz Pick:
Because nothing says community like kids in costumes, candy from your favorite local shops, and fall leaves crunching underfoot. 🍂

🗺️ Plan your route & see who’s handing out treats: definitelydepere.org

🐴 Lil’ Farmer Fridays & Weekend Fun at Whistler’s Run & Rescue

📅 Friday, Oct. 24 | ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Whistler’s Run & Rescue – 5678 Morrison Rd, De Pere

It’s the LAST Lil’ Farmer Friday of October!
Bring the kids out for an evening on the farm, meet the animals, help tuck them in for the night, and share a bedtime story. Barn’s heated, there’s indoor parking, and everything’s wheelchair friendly.

Text Alissa at 414-426-4898 for info and to register.

💡 Bonus: Come back in November for “Weekend at Whistler’s,” Yoga at the Barn, or new volunteer training, all supporting rescued horses, donkeys, cows, pigs, goats, and more!

🌿 Make a Difference Day with the Green Bay Conservation Corps

📅 Saturday, Oct. 25 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 John Muir Park, Green Bay

Celebrate National Make a Difference Day by joining the Green Bay Conservation Corps for its 4th annual community cleanup! Volunteers will help remove invasive buckthorn, and the removed brush will be burned in a kiln to create Biochar, a nutrient-rich charcoal that boosts soil health.

All ages and abilities are welcome! 🪓 Tools, gloves, and refreshments are provided. Just bring water, long pants, and closed-toed shoes.

📋 Arrive by 9 AM for instructions or pre-register and sign the waiver here: Volunteer Info & Signup
📱 Follow @GBconservationcorps on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

🏒 Green Bay Gamblers – Costume Contest & Bud Night

📅 Sunday, Oct. 26 | ⏰ 6:05 PM
📍 Resch Complex, Green Bay

The Green Bay Gamblers face off against the Chicago Steel for a night packed with hockey, costumes, and cold beer!

🎭 Costume Contest: Over $1,000 in cash & prizes
🍺 Bud Night: Discounts on Bud, Bud Light, and Busch beverages

Grab your tickets and bring your best costume, you might skate away with a win!
🎟️ Get Tickets

🥞 Pumpkin Pancake Brunch at The Sand Box

📅 Sunday, Oct. 26 | ⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 2042 Manitowoc Rd, Green Bay

It’s the taste of fall you’ve been waiting for!
Enjoy warm, made-from-scratch pumpkin pancakes, topped with homemade cinnamon butter and real maple syrup, all served with cozy brunch vibes and community feels.

Hosted by The Sand Box, this brunch is pure autumn comfort on a plate. 🍁
🎟️ Event Details

🧩 This Week at The Children’s Museum of Green Bay

📍 1230 Bay Beach Rd

It’s a full week of play, creativity, and discovery for kids and families! 💚

Wed, Oct. 23: Wiggle & Giggle • Awesome Ag • Pint-Sized Picassos • Sensory Friendly Night
Thu, Oct. 24: Recycled Art Studio • Pint-Sized Picassos • Member Night 🎃
Sat, Oct. 25: STEAM Saturday 🔬

🎟️ Plan Your Visit

🎃👻 Halloween Member Night at The Children’s Museum of Green Bay 👻🎃

📅 Friday, Oct. 24 | ⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 The Children’s Museum of Green Bay – 1230 Bay Beach Rd

Celebrate the spooky season with a night of family fun! Enjoy pumpkin projects, creepy crafts, a kids’ costume contest, and pizza (while supplies last!) 🍕✨

Admission Details:
✅ Free for all members
✅ Members may bring a friend for $5
✅ Non-members must attend with a member
✅ No preregistration required

Not a member yet? Join today for free admission, exclusive events, and unlimited play all year long. 💚
👉 Become a Member
🌱 Support the Reaching New Heights Capital Campaign and help grow a bigger, better, and more playful museum: playgbcc.com

🛍️ Green Bay Vintage Market – Fall Edition

📅 Thursday, Oct. 23 | ⏰ 5:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Green Bay (see event details)
Browse vintage clothing, home goods, handcrafted treasures, jewelry, and more.

This month’s market will feature Ms. Ophelia’s Closet with plus-size clothing, tie-dye shirts, fall flower arrangements, and scented candles, perfect for the cozy season! 🍂🕯️

🦇 North Shore Bank Zoo Boo at the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park

📅 Fridays & Saturdays, Oct. 24–25 | ⏰ Fri 4–8 PM • Sat 2–7 PM
📍 NEW Zoo & Adventure Park – 4378 Reforestation Rd, Green Bay

💀 Highlights:

• The largest skeleton scene collection in the area

• Skeleton Safari Game featuring fan-favorites like “Terror Swift”

• Face Painting by Lori & Friends (weather permitting)

• Combo Ticket option for Zoo Boo + Canopy Tour fun

🎟️ Tickets: $15 (ages 3+), $20 for Combo Zoo Boo + Canopy Tour
🌐 Buy Tickets & Details

🌌 Family Stargazing at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

📅 Saturday, Oct. 25 | ⏰ 7–9 PM
📍 1660 East Shore Dr, Green Bay

Grab a blanket and look to the stars! ✨
Join the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society for a free telescope viewing night at Bay Beach.
🔭 Learn more: npmas.org

Bay Area Genealogical Society Turns 50!

📅 Saturday, Oct. 25 | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Family Search Center – 651 Pinehurst Ave, Green Bay

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Bay Area Genealogical Society (BAGS) with a full day of fascinating presentations:

• Katie Stilp – Finding Your Family in Online Repositories

• Deb Anderson – Hidden Gold: Finding Treasures in the Archives

• Sandy Orsted – Belgian Life on the Door Peninsula

• Dennis Jacobs – Grave Digging: Researching a Life Story

🆓 Free for members, $20 for non-members
👉 Learn more at www.bagswi.org

🎨 Call for Artists + Artisan Christmas Event

📅 Saturday, Dec. 6 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 KI Convention Center – 333 Main St, Green Bay

Artisan Christmas is returning for its 11th year, bringing together artists, makers, and creators from across the region for a festive show and sale at the KI Convention Center!

🖌️ Call for Artists: They’re looking for artists and makers in all mediums to join this year’s show.
If you’d like to participate, email [email protected] with a few photos of your work.

🎃 Green Bay Schools District Office Open House & Trail of Treats

📅 Monday, Oct. 27 | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM
📍 Green Bay Area Public Schools District Office Building

Families and community members are invited to a fun-filled Open House celebrating creativity, community, and connection!

👻 Trail Treats & Community Connections

The first 200 students to complete all stations will earn a McDonald’s Halloween Treat Pack (12 free food coupons).

🎟️ Guided Tours & Raffle for Adults

Adults who finish the guided tour (3–5 PM) will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes!

🏆 Raffle Drawing: 5:45 PM (you don't need to be present to win).

📱 Follow updates: Green Bay Schools Facebook

🐾 De Pere Police Department – K-9 Training Site Request

The De Pere Police Department is seeking community help to find suitable locations for ongoing K-9 unit training, including for K-9 Tony.

They’re looking for:
🏚️ Abandoned or vacant buildings
🏭 Warehouses or large indoor spaces
🚧 Construction sites (with permission)

All training is conducted under strict supervision, with safety as the top priority.

📩 If you own, manage, or know of a property that could be used temporarily or long-term, contact K-9 Officer Tyler Dawson at [email protected].
Your support directly helps strengthen local law enforcement preparedness. 💙🐕

💼 Now Hiring: Administrative Operations Supervisor – City of Green Bay

📍 Department: Community & Economic Development
💲 Pay: $36.19 – $39.39 / hour
🕐 Schedule: Mon–Thurs 7:30 AM–5 PM, Fri 7:30 AM–11:30 AM

The City of Green Bay is seeking a solutions-focused Administrative Operations Supervisor to lead a dynamic admin team supporting projects that shape the city’s future.

Highlights:

• Manage office operations, budgets, and administrative staff

• Oversee building-permit processes and community-development initiatives

• Great benefits + no residency requirement

Requirements:
Associate degree in Supervisory Management or Accounting (or related) and 5 years of office management experience.

🔗 Apply here: governmentjobs.com/careers/greenbaywi/jobs/5111772
📞 Info: (920) 448-3147

🧋 Now Hiring – Cheers Nutrition & Flex Fuel Factory (Suamico)

Join the fun, high-energy team behind Cheers Nutrition and Flex Fuel Factory! They’re looking for new team members who love good vibes, great shakes, and community connection.
📍 Location: Cheers Nutrition & Flex Fuel Factory, Suamico
📲 Apply: Scan the QR code in their post or stop in to apply in person.

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MH.