



Founded in 1900, the Charity Club of Fond du Lac has grown from a small group of women raising funds for local families into a long-standing organization providing milk and essential support for children in need continuing a long tradition of compassion and community care.

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.

The historic Octagon House is now home to Walton Recovery House for Men, offering support, community, and sober living for eight residents. Run entirely through donations, Walton House provides essential resources including free men’s clothing and continues to bring the community together through events and outreach.

Winter in Wisconsin can bring shifts in mood and energy, but simple holistic habits like getting morning light, moving your body, and nourishing yourself well can make the season feel more grounding than draining. With small daily practices, winter becomes a time for restoration, balance, and reconnecting with yourself.

This week is packed with great specials from some of Fond du Lac’s best small businesses. If you’ve been looking for a reason to shop local, this is it. Every deal you see below is a chance to support the people who make our city feel like home. Take a look, check out the offers, and show some love to the shops that keep Fondy going. ❤️

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Fond du Lac’s very own Donut Man has been spreading sweetness and smiles since 1994. Inspired by his grandmother and his love for Disney, he shares donuts, kindness, and joy across the community, proving that a little imagination and compassion can make the world a whole lot brighter.

After nearly a century of service, the old Promen Drive Bridge at Lakeside Park has been replaced with a modern structure designed for today’s walkers, runners, cyclists, and families. The city celebrated its reopening Monday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders and community members. With wider sidewalks, better access, and a smoother connection for kayakers heading out to Lake Winnebago, the new bridge marks a welcome improvement to one of Fond du Lac’s most loved parks.

This is Fond du Lacs weekly ads section, where businesses post their up coming sales or promotions.

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.