Holidays

FOX 5 is partnering with The King Center to livestream the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service

Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 19, 2026, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy.

The Milwaukee DPW will be modifying certain operations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's a list of changes that residents need to know.

Pleasant Prairie marked Twelfth Night on Tuesday evening, Jan. 6, with its annual holiday tree bonfire, burning discarded Christmas trees at the Donald Wruck Beach Pavilion.

Candy Cane Lane marked its 40th year in West Allis by raising more than $200,000 for the MACC Fund, making the 2025 season one of the most successful in the event’s history.

WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.

A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.

Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.

Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.

Plymouth welcomed in the new year on Wednesday, Dec. 31, with its 19th annual Big Cheese Drop, an event presented by the Plymouth Arts Center and Sartori Cheese, that drew families downtown with a festive countdown.

As New Year’s Eve celebrations begin, Milwaukee agencies are urging safe rides, offering free AAA tows, rideshare options and fare-free bus service to prevent impaired driving.

Clocks have not struck midnight, but that doesn't mean southeast Wisconsin is waiting to celebrate the end of 2025 and the start of 2026.

As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.

A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.

The Waukesha Department of Public Works will collect Christmas trees curbside and at its drop-off center throughout the month of January.

The DNR encourages Wisconsinites to join the DNR at one of several First Day Hikes at state parks, forests, and recreation areas on New Year's Day.

For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.