Bring a taste of Summerfest to your home virtually, but how?

We couldn't go to the Big Gig this year, but there is a way you can bring a little taste of Summerfest to your home, virtually of course. Sarah Smith Pancheri with the Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Bill Borkowicz with US Cellular joins FOX6 WakeUp with the scoop. 

A nature-inspired playground: Why the Fox River Park is a must-visit for families

A nature-inspired playground with a slide so big it'll blow you kids' minds. Calie Herbst, founder of Milwaukee With Kids, joins FOX6 WakeUp to share why Fox River Park is a must-visit for families. 

If you haven't hit up the near west side recently, this may inspire you to make the trip

If you haven't hit up the near west side recently, this may inspire you to make the trip. Molly Snyder, a writer for OnMilwaukee.com, joins FOX6 WakeUp with a look at some of the new and updated spots in the area. 

If you like macaroni and cheese then you’ll definitely want to check this out

If you like macaroni and cheese then you’ll definitely want to check this out. Brian is at a new restaurant in Bay View that has eleven different kinds of Mac and cheese.

College COVID-19 checklist: Calm nerves with a checklist for college students and their families

Sending kids off to college is stressful enough for parents, and this year there's the added layer of the ongoing pandemic. Local financial advisor Brad Allen with Drake and Associates, joins FOX6 WakeUp to help calm some of those nerves with a checklist for college students and their families. 

While the pandemic has changed the dating game -- bad behaviors among daters continue

While the pandemic has changed the dating game -- bad behaviors among daters continue. Local professional matchmaker Camille Kostin from It's Just Lunch Milwaukee joins FOX6 WakeUp to break down a not-so-nice trend that's popped up during quarantine. 

Fine lines and wrinkles: How you can erase imperfections

More people are now working from home -- and that means a lot of Zoom meetings are showing off all of our fine lines and wrinkles. Charlotte Fairburn, the owner of Aesthetics 360, joins FOX6 WakeUp with how you can erase imperfections. 

Saint Kate -- The Arts Hotel is welcoming back guests after closing due to COVID-19

Saint Kate -- The Arts Hotel is welcoming back guests after closing due to COVID-19. Christina Van Zelst joins FOX6 WakeUp with a look at how they are responding to the pandemic. 

Bubbles are a kid-favorite activity: There's some science behind how they work

Bubbles are a kid-favorite activity. And like most things in life, there's some science behind how they work. Dr. Koco with Mad Science joins FOX6 WakeUp to burst our bubble for science. 

Less than an hour north of the city you'll find a slice of untouched nature right along Lake Michigan

Less than an hour north of the city you'll find a slice of untouched nature right along Lake Michigan. Calie Herbst, founder of Milwaukee With Kids, to talk about a great place for families to explore in Sheboygan. 

Washington Heights has a new taco joint and customers are raving about their tacos

Washington Heights has a new taco joint and customers are raving about their tacos - Especially the Pork al Pastor. Brian is checking out they make this fan favorite at Paloma Taco and Tequila.

Back-to-school ABCs for working parents: Working parents are facing some tough financial decisions

Back-to-school this year is anything but normal and working parents are facing some tough financial decisions. Local financial advisor Brad Allen form Drake and Associates join FOX6 WakeUp with some simple ABCs that can help guide those decisions.

Many kids will be heading to class virtually this fall, some tips for creating a home school set up

With the school year almost here -- many kids will be heading to class virtually this fall. Lifestyle expert Jennifer Munoz joins FOX6 WakeUp with some tips for creating a home school set up. 

For years The Menomonee Valley was full of vacant buildings and abandoned land, but that’s no longer the case

For years The Menomonee Valley was full of vacant buildings and abandoned land, but that’s no longer the case. Brian is previewing this year’s Valley Week with details on how you can enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the Valley’s most recognizable buildings for free.

How kids can create their own anemometer at home to measure wind power

If you've ever wanted to be like Rob Haswell -- today's Mad Science moment can help you do just that. Dr. Koco shares how kids can create their own anemometer at home to measure wind power.