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A Fond du Lac Winter Tradition Returns: Sturgeon Spectacular 2026
by ShaneRich · 2/8/2026
Every February, winter in Fond du Lac comes alive in the best possible way with the return of Sturgeon Spectacular, a signature downtown festival that celebrates everything we love about the season. Always held the second weekend of February, this year’s event runs February 13–15, 2026, bringing loc
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Learning Through Play: Inspired Builders at the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac
by ShaneRich · 2/1/2026
Learning and play go hand in hand, especially for kids. Some of the best growth happens when children are building, exploring, pretending, and asking questions without even realizing they are learning. Fond du Lac has great spaces that encourage curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery in ways
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Born From Demand, Built for Women: Knockouts Gym
by Voltage Bloom · 1/22/2026
Knockouts Gym, owned by Molly Tynan, was born out of both passion and community demand. Molly began teaching women’s kickboxing in 2021 at Unified Martial Arts in Fond du Lac, where she had been training in MMA since 2017. At the time, Unified Martial Arts was no longer offering a women’s kickboxing
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Not Just “Another Pizza Place” The Stone Pizzeria & Pub
by Shawn Ness · 1/18/2026
Several years ago, when I was studying the world barbecue trail, I ran across the barbecue team Hot Grill On Grill Action and became Facebook friends with one of their team members. Around 2017 he started focusing on wood-fired pizza which intrigued me to the point I was learning along from Facebook
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Experience Blindness Firsthand at Fond du Lac’s Dinner in the Dark
by ShaneRich · 1/11/2026
A unique event is coming to Fond du Lac – the first-ever Dinner in the Dark, giving residents the chance to experience what life is like for someone who is blind or visually impaired. The event takes place April 10 at Avenue 795, and tickets have been reduced to just $40 each. Guests will choose bet
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Galentine’s Day Brings Shopping, Sipping, and Community Downtown
by ShaneRich · 1/4/2026
Galentine’s Day is coming to Fond du Lac on Friday, January 31st, and it’s shaping up to be the perfect excuse to grab your friends and spend the day downtown. The event runs from 9 AM to 3 PM and is all about celebrating friendships, supporting local businesses, and turning an ordinary winter day i
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The Magic of Lakeside Park Lights
by ShaneRich · 12/28/2025
Each winter, Lakeside Park transforms into one of Fond du Lac’s most beloved holiday traditions, glowing with Christmas decorations and festive lights that draw families back year after year. The park’s holiday displays have been a symbol of togetherness and seasonal joy for generations. While a dev
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A Downtown Staple Turns 20: The Coliseum’s Anniversary Celebration
by ShaneRich · 12/21/2025
Last night, The Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill celebrated a big one. Twenty years. What started as a downtown sports bar back in 2005 turned into one of those places everyone in Fond du Lac seems to have a story about. Games on the TVs, drinks flowing, music playing, and that familiar buzz you only
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Kooking With Kelly: Bringing Local to the Table
by ShaneRich · 12/14/2025
Kooking With Kelly is one of those ideas that just makes sense. Kelly and her family genuinely love to cook, and she’s always made an effort to buy local whenever possible. Supporting local farmers, makers, and producers has been part of her everyday life, so sharing what she’s cooking and where it
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Warm Up in Downtown Fondy: The Soup Walk Is Back!
by ShaneRich · 12/7/2025
There’s just something special about Downtown Fondy in the winter. The snow on Main Street, the lights in the shop windows, and that little buzz you feel when you know you’re supporting the community you love. And for me… there’s no better excuse to wander downtown than the Downtown Fond du Lac Soup
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18 Hands Ale Haus & Karaoke?
by Darren Goodpaster · 11/30/2025
If you like music and Food, 18 Hands Ale Haus is a great place to stop. Offering both Live Music and Karaoke throughout the month of December and some great Food while enjoying some awesome Music. Featuring Wylde Girl Karaoke every Friday at 8:00 PM, and Live Music the rest of the month. Check ou
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A Hidden Gem... Chef Santiago
by Shawn Ness · 11/23/2025
In September the kitchen inside of Ziggy’s started humming again. Wait… what… but Ziggy’s is long gone. You bet it is but if I referenced The Stone Pizzeria & Pub would you know where I was talking about? If not, then this series of articles is for you. Once a month I want to focus on new restau
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A Thanksgiving Morning Tradition: Fond du Lac’s Turkey Trot Brings Families Together 🦃 🏃 🏃♀️ 🍂
by SFW · 11/16/2025
Every Thanksgiving morning, the Festival Foods Turkey Trot brings Fond du Lac together for a tradition that’s as heartwarming as the holiday itself. From bundled-up families to familiar faces laughing through the cold, it’s a celebration of community, connection, and the simple joy of starting the day side by side before the feast begins.
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A Place Where Creativity Lives: The Fond du Lac Public Library
by ShaneRich · 11/9/2025
More than just a place to borrow books, the Fond du Lac Public Library is where creativity and community meet. From 3D printing in the Idea Studio to programs that connect families, teens, and lifelong learners, it’s a space that celebrates imagination, inclusion, and opportunity for everyone. Inside its walls, curiosity isn’t just encouraged, it’s brought to life.
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Dancing Through the Decades With Julie Wilson!
by SFW · 11/2/2025
This week in Creative Corner, I sat down with longtime friend and dance instructor Julie Wilson, a woman who’s been moving to the rhythm of life since she was three years old. From her early days training under Mary Wempner to competing across the country in Ballroom and Latin dance, Julie’s story is one of passion, community, and joy. Now teaching out of the same studio she grew up in, she contin
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