🛍️🍓🎶 The Long Weekend Lowdown

Hey you. Yeah, you—the one who’s already mentally on the patio.
This is your sign to cancel the "maybe next weekend" excuses and jump headfirst into Green Bay’s main character energy season. 🌞

We rounded up everything worth knowing—from where to sip, stroll, laugh, shop, and soak it all in.
Let’s make it a weekend that screams “I love it here.”

Ready? Let’s Buzz. 🐝

Now, here’s your all-in-one cheat sheet to what’s happening around the Bay this week 👇

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🧭 Moving right along...

📰New Stories of the Week in Green Bay

📌Eagles Nest Boat Launch Nearly Complete 

Crews are pouring the final concrete and setting docks on Nicolet Drive, converting the long-vacant Eagles Nest supper-club shoreline into a four-lane public boat ramp with a separate kayak drop, 100-stall parking lot, shoreline picnic lawn, and fishing piers. The county expects the $3 million project to open in mid-June, giving Green Bay boaters a quicker Lake Michigan gateway just minutes from downtown.

📌Memorial Day 2025: Gas Prices Expected to Be Among the Lowest in Decades

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, drivers across the U.S. can look forward to some of the most affordable gas prices in recent memory. According to GasBuddy, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is projected to be around $3.08, marking the second-lowest rate for this holiday weekend since 2003 when adjusted for inflation.

📌 Green Bay West Alumni Pay It Forward with Life-Changing Scholarships🎓 

This week, Green Bay West High School saw

a heartwarming reminder of what community can do.

Thanks to the generosity of alumni Jim and Tracy Ryan, the Do Great Things Initiative awarded three full-ride scholarships and a $5,000 award to graduating seniors—helping ease the financial burden of college for four deserving students.

Two of the students will attend Marquette University, one is headed to UW–Green Bay, and all are now on a path made possible by local support.

The ripple effect didn’t stop there—fellow Green Bay West alum Gary Wiessinger contributed an incredible $500,000 to expand scholarships for students pursuing technical education.

As Jim Ryan put it:
"Everybody deserves a shot at going on to some level of education above and beyond high school. Everybody."

These contributions are more than generous—they’re a reminder that big things happen when locals invest in locals. 💜

📌 Mark Murphy: “Best. Draft. Ever.”🏈 

Packers President Mark Murphy says Green Bay’s 2025 NFL Draft was the best one yet—and the numbers back him up:
• 600,000+ fans
• Record TV ratings (13.5M viewers Thursday night)
• 90% of the crowd? Packers faithful.

Smallest city in the league, biggest energy on the map.
Green Bay, you showed up.

📌Edison Middle Unveils Outdoor Learning Center

Edison Middle School just opened its brand-new Outdoor Learning Center, transforming education with fresh air and hands-on exploration.

The space includes:
• Outdoor seating + a greenhouse for growing native plants
• Tree plantings integrated into the curriculum
• A plant-identification kiosk for interactive science lessons

Thanks to support from the Wisconsin DNR, New Leaf, and the American Transmission Company, students now have a space that blends learning with nature—and boosts physical and mental well-being.

🎢 Hank’s Specialties Expands in Green Bay 

Family-owned Hank’s has purchased 1260 Parkview Rd. to open its 20th Midwest branch. The large warehouse and state-of-the-art showroom will stock flooring adhesives, underlayment, and sundries for dealers, installers, and DIYers across eastern Wisconsin, adding to new Madison (2023) and Davenport (2024) locations in the company’s 49-year growth streak.

🚧$8.6M Project Could Reshape Broadway District

A major redevelopment is on deck for Green Bay’s Broadway District—an $8.6M proposal that would bring 93 affordable housing units, a new Fire Station One, commercial space, and a community green corridor to the former Badger Sheet Metal site.

The City Council votes Tuesday on funding the next step.

This could be a big win for the Shipyard District. What do you think needs to happen to get it approved?

👉 We’ll keep you posted.

🏗️ Green Bay Greenlights Two Big Community Projects

This week, the Green Bay Common Council approved funding for two major developments aimed at tackling housing needs and boosting neighborhood livability.

1. New Community Shelter Expansion
A $14M, 41-unit apartment building is set to rise at Mather & Alma Streets. The goal? Provide transitional housing for people completing shelter programs—complete with case manager support for budgeting, employment, and independence.

2. JBS Urban Farm & Community Park
JBS Foods donated 26 acres + $500K to develop an urban farm, mixed-income housing, gardens, and a destination park. Think community garden meets gathering space—with improved infrastructure to connect the whole area.

These projects signal serious momentum in Green Bay’s push for affordable housing and community-first growth.

🍴 – Crepe Bistro & Cafe —

📍 520 N Broadway, STE 120, Green Bay
🕖 Open daily | 7 AM – 3 PM

Crepe Bistro & Cafe is your new cozy go-to for made-from-scratch European-style eats in the heart of Broadway. Expect gourmet flavors, a relaxed vibe, and serious photo-worthy dishes.

Whether you're brunching with friends or grabbing a sweet treat with the kids, this spot is made for moments you’ll want to savor.

🥐 Try this: Nutella-banana crepe + an espresso = happiness

​🏡 741 Yorkshire Rd, Neenah

📍 South Commercial Street – Green Bay Road Neighborhood
💰 $424,900 | 🛏 3 Bed | 🛁 2.5 Bath | 📐 2,411 sq ft

Step into comfort with this spacious single-family home featuring:
• Bright, open layout
• Updated kitchen
• 2-car garage
• Large backyard on a 9,583 sq ft lot

Located in a quiet neighborhood with nearby access to Coolidge Elementary and Neenah High. Bonus: there's an open house this Saturday, May 25!

🔗 View full listing

🏡 2500 Marathon Ave, Neenah

📍 South Commercial Street – Green Bay Road Neighborhood
💰 $339,900 | 🛏 3 Bed | 🛁 2 Bath | 📐 1,943 sq ft

Move-in ready and full of modern charm, this 2013-built home features:
• An open-concept kitchen
• Spacious living areas
• 2-car garage
• Low-maintenance yard on a 7,841 sq ft lot

Great schools nearby and minutes from parks and shopping—perfect for a family or anyone looking to settle in Neenah.

🔗 View the listing 

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2025: Honoring Our Heroes in Greater Green Bay 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, communities across the Green Bay area come together to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Here are some local events where you can pay your respects:

🕊️ Nicolet Memorial Gardens Ceremony
📍 2770 Bay Settlement Rd, Green Bay, WI
🕚 Monday, May 26 | 11:00 AM
Join us for a solemn ceremony featuring music, guest speakers, military honors, and a rifle salute. Rain or shine.
Event Details

Let us come together to honor and remember those who have given their lives in service to our nation.

📍 Local Buzz: What’s Happening This Weekend

🟢 Farmers Market on Broadway- Opened 21st May.
📍 Broadway District
🗓 Wednesdays | 3–8 PM (until 7 PM after Labor Day)
🎶 Music, beer garden, 120+ vendors
🎵 This week: Hale & Hall

🥕 Saturday Farmers Market Returns with New Vendors & Fresh Features

The Downtown Green Bay Saturday Farmers Market kicks off this weekend on May 24, and it's shaping up to be the biggest season yet.

📍 Location: South Washington & Doty Streets
🕖 Time: Saturdays | 7 AM – 12 PM | Through October 25
🎶 Live Music Opening Day: Dani Maus (9–11:30 AM)

🎶 Heartstrings @ The Walk
📍 Captain’s Walk Winery | 🕓 Saturday, May 24 | 4–7 PM

Live acoustic covers, original tunes, wine in hand—and maybe a little dancing in the street. This local duo is a crowd favorite and the perfect soundtrack to your Saturday sunset.

📚 Story Time @ Daily Buzz

Saturday, May 24 | 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Daily Buzz Espresso Bar, 130 E Walnut St

Grab a coffee, pull up a seat, and let the kids settle in for a cozy morning of stories and snacks. It’s a laid-back weekend vibe perfect for families downtown.

🎆 Celebrate De Pere
📍 Voyageur Park | 🗓 May 24–26
Live music, fishing tournament, car show, parade, fireworks (Saturday 9:30 PM), and a veterans ceremony (Monday 12:30 PM).
🎟 $5 before 6 PM, $10 after

🎻 Candlelight Concerts by Fever
📍 Birder Hall, St. Norbert College – De Pere
🗓 Friday, May 23
• Adele Tribute – 6:30 PM
• Coldplay + Imagine Dragons Tribute – 8:30 PM
🎟 Tickets: $46.50–$55.50

🌊 Duck Creek Quarry Beach Opens
📍 Howard | 🗓 Opens May 23 | 🕙 10 AM – 8 PM daily
Free swimming for residents (wristband required).

Non-residents: 2 wristbands for $25 or 5 for $50.

🎤 Foreign Exchange Comedy Show – May 30

Stage 1, Green Bay | Doors: 7 PM | Show: 8 PM
$15 entry | Afterparty music by Jordyn Marlys

Get ready for big laughs as three Milwaukee-based comedians—Bryan Leconte, Connor O’Hara, and headliner Cody Heck—bring the heat to Green Bay! This one-night comedy lineup promises a night full of drinks, jokes, and local flavor.

Bonus: Stick around for the afterparty!

🎤 New Weekly: Comedy Open Mic Night

📍 1678 E Mason St, Green Bay
🗓 Every Wednesday | Starting May 29
🕢 Sign-up: 7:15 PM | Show: 8:15 PM
🎟 Free Entry

Calling all comics, class clowns, and brave souls—MADWORLD Artist Collective is kicking off a brand-new Comedy Open Mic Night starting next week!

Whether you want to test your set or just laugh from the back row, this is your midweek reset. Hosted in collaboration with Maness Productions, The Cannabis Co., and The Uncanny Bazaar.

That’s the latest from the hive.

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

MH.