Good morning, Green Bay.

Green Bay's 2025 was busy as it hosted the NFL Draft, began several key construction projects, and saw the Packers organization appoint a new leader, signaling a year of local milestones.

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office hosts a 'Fill the Cruiser' food drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Bellevue Pick-N-Save, Main Street, and Metro Market on Lombardi.

Donors purchase $5 food bags (each feeds up to five meals) for the New Community Shelter, with donations accepted through Christmas.

The Green Bay Botanical Garden hosts its nearly 30-year-old Garden of Lights display through the end of December, featuring a new Laser Lights Show that casts lasers off fog and snow to music and energizes families in a cherished holiday tradition powered by 600+ volunteers.

AAA forecasts that 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home between today and Jan.

1, with most trips by car and best travel times after 9:00 p.m. Domestic flights are 7-percent pricier than last year, and local law enforcement will ramp up sobriety checks.

De Pere High School has introduced Big Red — an $89,000 AI cleaning robot that runs six hours and frees custodians from routine cleaning as it maps high-traffic areas.

Students named the system, and officials plan to add more over the next few years.

Registration is open for 2026 babysitting classes for kids ages 10 and older at the Center for Childhood Safety in town.

The hands-on program that includes first aid training and emergency response begins on February 21 and runs through October from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (cost $70).

Lombardi Middle School’s CO₂ dragster program got a boost as teacher Bradley Hotchkiss received a ($3,000) grant from the Education Foundation to upgrade the timing and starter equipment; 8th grade student Emmitt said the new tools support STEM learning.

The U.S. Navy announced a plan for a new class of combat ships based on HII’s Legend-Class cutter — with the first hull scheduled for 2028 — as Senator Baldwin urged that Wisconsin shipyards benefit after the cancellation of the Constellation frigate program.

At Arien's Nordic Center in Brillion, over 300 athletes from around the world are competing in the three day Snowshoe World Championships that began Friday and will conclude Sunday (featuring a Santa ski race, open snowshoe championships and Santa run).

The event is expected to boost the local economy.

NFL Films is set to release a new documentary this week that honors former Packers running back Elijah Pitts and his family’s football legacy — a milestone noted by his grandson Shea Pitts, who said Green Bay gave him his big break.

Football fans are excited for the Packers-Bears rivalry game on Saturday at Lambeau Field, where visitors will also view historic photos in the Packers Hall of Fame.

The game matters for playoff chances and keeps a long-standing series record alive (109 wins for Green Bay, 96 for Chicago).

A Frank's Christmas

7:30-9 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets start at $87 — Enjoy a festive Christmas performance that promises holiday cheer and entertainment.

A Frank's Christmas

7:30 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets from $87 — Enjoy a festive performance of A Frank's Christmas in this holiday-themed show.

A Frank's Christmas

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets starting at $63 — Enjoy an unforgettable holiday performance in Green Bay.

Garden of Lights

4:30-9 p.m. — Green Bay Botanical Garden — $5-$17 depending on age and night — Experience the magic of over 350,000 lights across enchanting displays in a stunning winter garden setting.

ComedyCity: After Dark

8:35-10:05 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of immersive improv comedy with daring humor and audience interaction.