Thanksgiving 2025: Wisconsin restaurants open for the holiday

For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.

This year's top Thanksgiving travel destinations

This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.

Thanksgiving meal giveaway at Gee's Clippers helps hundreds

A number of Milwaukee organizations came together at Gee's Clippers on Saturday to distribute hundreds of Thanksgiving meals.

Tips for what could be the busiest travel season in 15 years

Nearly 82 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, either by plane, car or other forms of transit.

Golden Gals MKE performance
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The gals of Golden Gals MKE brought the holiday spirit to the FOX6 WakeUp studio!

What to do at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan
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Along two miles of Delavan Lake’s shoreline, the lake lawn resort is great for leisure getaways, family retreats, weddings, and group meetings. General Manager Lynn Ketterhagen joined FOX6 WakeUp to show some of the holiday fun at the resort.

Golden Gals getting ready for the holiday season
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We are getting into the holiday spirit here on Weekend WakeUp! The Golden Gals MKE are here to help us kick off the season.

Taylor Swift Experience at Lake Lawn Resort
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The Taylor Swift Experience Tribute Band with Traci mMarie, who was nominated for Tribute Artist of the Year, will be bringing the magic of Taylor Swift and her record-breaking Eras Tour to life at Lake Lawn Resort. Tracie Marie joined FOX6 WakeUp with a preview of the festivities.

Thanksgiving Feast at 1878 on the Lake
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1878 on the Lake is the signature dining experience at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan. The restaurant has breathtaking views and an array of gourmet dishes crafted from the freshest local ingredients. Chef Domenico Rossi joined FOX6 WakeUp with a preview of the specials the restaurant is having for the holidays.

Enjoying the holidays at Lake Lawn Resort
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Along two miles of Delavan Lake’s shoreline sits Lake Lawn Resort, great for leisure getaways, family retreats, weddings, and group meetings. Brandon McConnell joined FOX6 WakeUp to show us what's going on at the resort this holiday season.

Milwaukee Christmas tree lighting, 112th year celebrated

Deer District has transformed into “Cheer District," where the city of Milwaukee Christmas Tree will be on display for the fourth straight year.

McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it

McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.

Milwaukee church helps flood victims replace appliances ahead of holidays

Brentwood Church of Christ provided free washers, dryers and other appliances to Milwaukee families still recovering from August flooding, offering relief just ahead of the holidays.

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival returns Thursday with music, fireworks

The 27th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival begins Thursday, Nov. 20, with performances and fireworks, followed by six weeks of downtown light displays and Jingle Bus tours through Jan. 1, 2026.

2025 Holiday Train Wisconsin schedule; what you need to know

The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train tour across the U.S. starts on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Maine. The holiday train will make several stops in southeast Wisconsin in early December.

Here are the best stores to shop for Black Friday deals, based on sale data

Black Friday can bring big savings, but it can also bring big headaches. WalletHub analyzed more than 3,100 Black Friday deals to see which stores offer the best discounts.

Walgreens eliminates 6 paid holidays for hourly store employees

Walgreens will no longer offer many of its hourly store workers paid vacation time for major holidays amid ongoing changes with its business.