Wauwatosa annual Christmas tree fundraiser; baseball teams join forces

The Wauwatosa West and Wauwatosa East High School baseball teams are joining forces for their annual Christmas tree fundraiser.

West Allis Candy Cane Lane opens for 2024 holiday season

It is a holiday tradition that draws crowds from near and far – and it gets underway on Friday evening, Nov. 29. We're talking about the 2024 season for Candy Cane Lane in West Allis.

Wild Lights at the Milwaukee County Zoo
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Kimberly Graves, Communication Coordinator at the Milwaukee County Zoo, joined FOX6 WakeUp with all the info on Wild Lights 2024.

Unique Thanksgiving Day dishes and traditions

From pumpkin empanadas to giving out thank-you cards to mailmen, here are some unique Thanksgiving Day traditions in the U.S. and around the world.

Watch: Christmas train creates "magical" scene in England

A Christmas train lit up the night in England recently, creating a dazzlingly colorful scene that looked like something straight out of ‘The Polar Express.’

The 'turkey trot,' a tradition since 1896, is more popular than ever

A record number of runners (and walkers) were expected to hit the street this morning, burning off a few calories before tearing into their turkey. The annual ‘turkey trot’ tradition goes back longer than you might think.

Gary Sinise celebrates Thanksgiving with the Tennessee National Guard

The ‘Forrest Gump’ actor’s foundation provided a Thanksgiving lunch to guardsmen at the Tennessee National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. Sinise himself was on hand to serve up the barbeque.

Watch live: Thanksgiving Day parades from New York & around the U.S.

Watching New York’s Thanksgiving Day parade is as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey and pumpkin pie. Here’s how you can stream the parade, and others, this holiday.

Alone for the holidays? This can help

Discover practical strategies to overcome loneliness during the holidays, from mindfulness and gratitude to building new traditions and connecting with others.

Don't wash your turkey; other food safety tips

Avoid getting yourself (and your guests) sick this holiday season and take these food safety tips into consideration.

Waukesha Catholic Memorial annual Crusader Day of Service

Students at Waukesha's Catholic Memorial High School took part in the 11th annual Crusader Day of Service on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

These stores are closed on Thanksgiving this year

Thanksgiving is one day away and whether you are hosting or attending a gathering, now is the time to stock up on goods because multiple retail stores are closing for the holiday.

Budget-friendly gift ideas that won’t cause you financial stress this holiday season

The holidays can be a very expensive time of the year for families. Here are some budget-friendly gift ideas to help avoid starting the new year off in financial trouble.

World's fastest turkey carver shares his tips for Thanksgiving

Here are some tips, along with the most common mistakes people make when preparing their Thanksgiving centerpiece.