'Tis the season for fresh-picked apples: Places you can go near Milwaukee

'Tis the season for fresh-picked apples. Calie Herbst of Milwaukee With Kids joins FOX6 WakeUp to share her family's favorite orchard. 

Energy-efficient lesson plans to help families manage energy costs

Amy Jahns with We Energies joins FOX6 WakeUp with some energy-efficient lesson plans to help families with stay-at-home students manger energy costs. 

Packers game essentials available at Meijer

From Packers gear to at-home tailgate essentials, Meijer in Oak Creek has a ton to offer ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Vikings!

National Video Game Day with Code Ninjas in Brookfield

Video games have become a primary way for parents to keep kids entertained, especially during quarantine, but there is a way to combine children’s love for video games with education.

Like bugs? The Wehr Nature Center has a lot of bugs that they want to introduce you to

This year, Bug Day at The Wehr Nature Center is going virtual and you can join in on the annual celebration of the multi-legged creatures and all the buggy fun from your own home. Brian is in Franklin with a few stars of this weekend’s event.

Zoological Society of Milwaukee hosting virtual fundraising event

It's a wild time for a good cause and you can take part from the comfort of your home. Katie Krecklow with the Zoological Society of Milwaukee joins FOX6 WakeUp to tell us more about an upcoming virtual event. 

Vibrant neighborhoods: The best ways to see them is to walk around

Molly Snyder, write for OnMilwaukee.com, wrote a book about it -- it's called "Walking Milwaukee" and it's now available. 

Apple picking season: Check out different varieties at Basse’s Taste of Country

Corn mazes are quite popular in Wisconsin, but have you ever been through a sunflower maze? Brian is at Basse’s Taste of Country with a preview of this weekend’s Apple and Sunflower Fest.

Sculpture Milwaukee is a great way to get out and explore the city

Calie Herbst, founder of Milwaukee With Kids, joins FOX6 WakeUp to share some stops along Sculpture Milwaukee route families shouldn't miss. 

TMZ: More details about why 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' is ending

We are learning more details about why "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" is ending. And disgraced actor Kevin Spacey is being sued over alleged sexual assault. Michael Babcock with TMZ joins FOX6 WakeUp with more details. 

The Brown Deer Farmers Market has something for everyone

Brisket and Pulled Pork are two specialties that Junior’s Smoked BBQ makes every Wednesday at the Brown Deer Farmers Market.

Teaching teens financial literacy -- that's the goal of a local nonprofit Secure Futures

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they've had to make some adjustments to their big fundraiser this year. On the upside, that means you can get in on an event that's usually only open to a select few. Brenda Campbell and Joe Schlidt of Secure Futures joins FOX6 WakeUp with more. 

Thompson Strawberry Farm offers more than just strawberries

FOX6's Brian Kramp got the lowdown on all the possibilities: Raspberries, sunflower fields and pumpkin picking — all to get you into the fall spirit!

Jet ski rentals at Wake Zone at Bender Park in Oak Creek

It might be the unofficial end of summer Monday, but the water's still nice at Bender Park where you can rent jet skis to hold on to summer. 

Annual Motorcycle Poker Run for Fisher House of Wisconsin

Fisher House Wisconsin is located on the grounds of the VA hospital and is a no-cost, home-away-from-home for Veterans’ and military families who need temporary housing while their loved ones are receiving care.