Staying around Madison in the month of May and looking for an excuse to get out of the house? Below we have compiled a list of activities happening near you! •Madison Craft Beer Week is running from May 4th – May 13th and is an annual celebration promoting Madison's thriving craft beer culture, enhancing beer knowledge and appreciation by sponsoring a ten-day (two weekend) countywide festival that attracts beer tourism, fosters knowledge of our regional brewing heritage, and serves as a showcase for the Madison area's breweries, restaurants, pubs, caterers, retailers, entertainers, and other businesses with ties to the craft beer community. Craft beer lovers will have the opportunity to attend events ranging from beer dinners and food pairing to beer walks, bar promotions, brewery parties and plenty more! For participating restaurants, event details and additional information please visit http://www.madbeerweek.com/ •Fitchburg Days Festival is being held May 18th-May 20th with great music, awesome food and fun for the whole family. All three days feature a carnival, great food and fun activities for the children. The Carnival will be open Friday from noon-11pm, Saturday from noon-11pm and Sunday is wristband day with unlimited rides for $20.00 from noon-5pm. On Friday at 9:30pm, join us for a rompin' good time with Wisconsin's own Pat McCurdy. He puts on a great show that's fun and entertaining. At 4:00pm (until 8:00pm), join us in the children's tent and enjoy arts, crafts and games with your little ones.The fun continues into Saturday. The Childrens' tent (for Saturday and Sunday, from noon-4pm) will continue with arts, crafts, and games. Lots of food vendors will be on hand to keep your energy going so you can stay all day! •World's Largest Brat Fest is happening again from May 25 - May 28 with hours on Fri-Sun 10am-9pm and Mon 10am-6pm. You’ve been freezing your buns all winter, so Cele-BRAT-e the official start of summer with Brat Fest, Memorial Day weekend at Willow Island! Putting the sizzle into summer for over 30 years, Brat Fest is one of the Midwest’s largest and best, family-friendly music festivals right in the heart of Madison. The diverse music lineup, featuring over 100 bands, has something for everyone and will feature headliners Aaron Lewis, Gin Blossoms, Black Stone Cherry, and Bobaflex! But, it’s not ALL about the music. There will be a kids zone with plenty of activities to keep the youngins busy. Enjoy ice cold beverages and tasty food, including BRATS, of course. In addition, this year will include a worship service, a Hot Dog Jog, Saturday BratteyBall (Brat Fest’s version of volleyball) tournament, Bun Run, sports zone, Human Foosball, Disk Golf Course and a log rolling exhibition. New to the party is the Island Stage, which will offer table service drinks and food while you enjoy your favorite music. Free shuttle buses will be running between the zoo and Brat Fest all weekend, giving families the chance to see the new Arctic Passage exhibit! Honoring our Veterans we will have a 50’ Memorial Billboard with photos of all our Wisconsin fallen soldiers from the Vietnam conflict, National Anthem and Honor Guard, as well as other activities. What would you expect to pay for four days of exceptional entertainment? How about the low, low, price of FREE?! It’s a little known fact that brats are even tastier when eaten for a good cause, so all of the Fest’s proceeds go to numerous local charities. So, join us on Willow Island and kick off the summer right with some of that Brat Fest sizzle! For additional information and details please visit https://www.bratfest.com/ • Don't miss one of Dane County's largest Memorial Day Parades in Monona on Monday May 28th. The annual Monona Memorial Day Parade will kick off on Monday at the 4400 block of Monona Drive, beginning at 10 a.m. The parade will travel south on Monona Drive and west on Owen Road, ending at Village Lanes.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers,grandmothers, great grandmothers, step-mothers, surrogate mothers and mothers-to-be!

Looking for local events to fill your April calendar? Here are a few in your area! The Lil’ Badger Consignment Sale at the Monona Community Center, located at 1011 Nichols Road in Monona, WI. This event is held on Friday April 6, 2018 from 8:00am-8:00pm and Saturday April 7, 2018 from 10:00am-2:00pm, Free admission and no consignor fee. Buy and Sell gently-used children's clothing, toys, baby gear & more. Olbrich Botanical Gardens, located at 3330 Atwood Ave Madison, WI 53704, is hosting the Midwest Gourd Fest on Saturday April 14th, 2018 from 9:00am-4:00pm. This is a one day, family friendly event,with free admission and parking. Offering classes, lectures, gourd vendors, a Silent Auction, a raffle, Kid’s Corner, an art competition and live music. Something for everyone! Moon Over Monona Terrace At the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, located at 1 John Nolan Drive Madison WI 53703, on April 20th 7:30pm-9:30pm. There is a free ticket required for admission. This event is for the young and old alike to view the moon and other celestial objects through a multitude of different telescopes. The evening will begin with moon viewing only, and will progress to different objects as the sky darkens. Activities include short kid-friendly presentations on the moon and other celestial phenomena, and a kid’s fun zone with educational games and prizes! Fun for the whole family! On Saturday April 28th, 2018 the Crazylegs Classic Begins at 10:00am, the run/walk will start at the Capitol Square and run to Camp Randall Stadium. The Crazylegs Classic 8K run/2 Mile walk has become a must-do spring-time tradition in Madison. The 8K run features the ChronoTrack Timing System and a wave start. Both the run and walk follow a scenic course starting in downtown Madison at Capitol Square, through the UW campus and ends near the 50-yard line in Camp Randall Stadium. If you are interested in more information please call 608-261-5347.

We want to wish everyone a very Happy 2018 Easter weekend! If you are interested in local events happening in the Madison Area we have compiled a list just for you! Saturday April 31st: • The Annual Easter Hat Parade will be held Saturday, March 31. All children and their playful adults are welcome to march around the Capitol building, show off their hats and celebrate the arrival of spring. This is a fun, low key, kid- focused event where children are IN the parade. Participants can bring hats or make their own. Activities will take place at Capitol Kids. 8 S. Carroll Street, on the Capitol Square. 10:00-11:30: Hat making workshops at Capitol Kids and Madison Children’s Museum (at MCM until 11 am) 11:45: Assemble for the parade 12:00 Noon: The parade begins! All are welcome, no charge. Check capitolkids.com or call 280-0744 for more details. • The Cottontail Classic is a family fun, competitive and memorable Easter Tradition in Fitchburg. The run/walk is a timed event for those competitive runners with SUGAR STATIONS on course for those wanting a little more family fun on Easter Saturday. Following the event there is a FREE Kids Easter Egg Hunt and included Pancake Breakfast!! 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM Admission: $30.00 • Madison Easter Egg Hunt at Elver Park. Easter egg hunt, Bring a basket to collect the eggs! Located at 1250 McKenna Blvd, , Madison, WI 53719. Phone: (608) 712-9772. Starting at 11:00 AM we will have 5000 eggs with 10 golden eggs where you can win an Easter Basket. This is a FREE event put on by Give back Madison Foundation. Formerly the Madison Metro Jaycees. No one leaves without finding an Egg and meeting the Easter Bunny. See you soon • Monona Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch at Winnequah Dream Park, 1011 Nichols Rd, Monona, WI 53716. Phone: 608-222-4167. Email: mrcdirector@ci.monona.wi.us. Event date and time: Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 10am. Don’t be late or you’ll miss all the fun. There will be candy, prizes, lots of fun, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The hunting grounds will be divided into separate areas for ages 1-2, 3-4, 5-7, and 8-10 years. Please come and join us for this FREE community event. Breakfast before the Hunt: A breakfast buffet will be available at the Community Center before the Easter Egg Hunt with reserved seating available at 8:00 am and 9:00 am. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Come on over to fill up your belly and get a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny before hopping on over to the hunt! Breakfast Selections: scrambled eggs, hash-brown patties, French toast sticks, apple sauce, muffins, bacon, milk, orange juice and coffee Cost: $7/person, ages 1 and under FREE Call 222-4167 to purchase your tickets starting January 4th, 2016. • Elvehjem Neighborhood Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 31, 2018. The event starts at 9:30 am at SHARP at Droster Park, 1429 Droster Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53716. Children of all ages and their parents/guardians are welcome. A separate area will be designated for children age 4 and under. Treats will be provided for all participants. We look forward to seeing you there.

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