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Bald Eagle Appreciation Days
2019-02-22 17:00 - 2019-02-23 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Hoffman Hall, 1600 S. Waucota Avenue, Prairie du Chien, WI, 53821, United States
Prairie du Chien hosts Bald Eagle Appreciation Days at Hoffman Hall in the city and at locales around town Friday and Saturday, February 22-23. You can view eagles along the beautiful Great River Road (Highway 35) and up and down the Mississippi River flyway around Prairie du Chien, check out live Bald Eagle and raptor programs, educational exhibits and displays, birding experts on hand, outdoor viewing of Bald Eagles through spotting scopes, life-size Bald Eagle nest, craft activities for children and more.
All programs and activities at Hoffman Hall in Prairie Du Chien on Saturday are free. Educational Birding programs will also be held Friday evening – at local hotels and are open to the public at no charge. The event is co-sponsored by Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Prairie du Chien Tourism Council. Effigy Mounds Winter Film Festival will also be going on that weekend and the Villa Louis will be open for tours. Stop and get some tasty fish and other morsels at Valley Fish & Cheese right where Highway 27 starts in the downtown area, too!
Get all the details on their website!
U.S. 18 and Highways 27, 35, and 60 all bring you to Prairie du Chien.
Bald Eagle Appreciation Days Address:
Along with being all over town, activities focus on Hoffman Hall
1600 S. Waucota Avenue
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-8555
Website

Viewing Area Tips for Eagle Watching In and Around Prairie du Chien (courtesy of their website)
A good spot for eagle viewing is between the Blackhawk Avenue and Washington Street bridges in Prairie du Chien. A large artesian well provides open water. Eagles will perch in trees along the slough. Check the trees along the Mississippi River shore near and across from Lawler Park on St. Feriole Island is another location of eagle activity. The park is west and north of the Blackhawk Avenue bridge. A mounted bird scope for viewing is available (located in back of building) at the Wisconsin Welcome Center/Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce building, 211 S. Main. Enroute to Prairie du Chien watch for eagles soaring or perching in trees in open field areas looking for food.
You can spend the day or several days viewing eagles. You will need appropriate clothing and binoculars. A spotting scope is nice too. Eagle watching begins in the morning about an hour after sunrise. The birds are most active from then until about 3:00PM, feeding in open water areas. Birds can be seen soaring, perching in riverside trees, and sitting on the ice. By late afternoon the birds will be heading for the roost and will not be active unless you are on a flight path to the roost.
The best places to see eagles in the area include the Gordon’s Bay boat landing and Lock and Dam #9, 10 miles north of Prairie du Chien. The boat landing is cleared of snow so eagle watchers can simply park near the ramp facing slightly upstream. Watch for eagles in the big cottonwoods along the Wisconsin shoreline, across the river in trees along the Iowa shoreline, and soaring overhead or over the open water caused by flowing water from the dam. Staying in your vehicle will provide you the best viewing as soaring eagles have been known to come very close to the boat landing with their feeding activity. Eagles will be seen flying and perched in trees along the river as you travel to and from this area from Prairie du Chien.
Other Eagle Viewing Sites
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Three miles north of Marquette, IA, via U.S. 18 across the river and Iowa Highway 76 northbound
563-873-3491
Pikes Peak State Park
2.5 miles south of McGregor, IA on Hwy 340, via U.S. 18 across the river
563-873-2341
Wyalusing State Park
10 miles south of Prairie du Chien, via U.S. 18/Highway 35 and County C (the Great River Road)
608-996-2261

Milwaukee Comic Con
2019-02-16 10:00 - 16:30 | Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Milwaukee Comic Con 2019 is an amazing comic convention. Saturday, February 16th, it takes over the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in West Allis. The Milwaukee Comic Con will feature over 300 artist tables, vendor booths, and special guests. That’s 300 tables of geeky goodness! But they’re also bringing cash prize cosplay contests, video and table top gaming tournaments, and a whole weekend of fun! Comic con is Milwaukee’s largest comic book and pop culture event!
Admission is $5 for adults; admission for kids is still FREE and everyone gets a FREE comic at the door. Get tickets HERE!
Milwaukee Comic Con Address:
Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center
640 S. 84th Street (Highway 181 at 59)
West Allis, WI 53214
Website

Guests include:
Deadgar
Trevor Mueller
Frank Fosco
Scott Beaderstadt
Jordan Gunderson
Balke Studios
TerresTrial TaroT
3 Keys Comics
Time Warp Collectibles
J&J Pops, Comics, and Collectibles
Gothcraeft
Art of tony “four” smith
SayWerd
MWM Art Studios
The Pad
d.a.d. Toys
MilRAWkee Alt. & Tarahble Creations
MilRAWkee Alt. x Mad Propz 3d
MilRAWkee Alt.
Stinky Goblin Emporium
Angry Parrot Forge
First Aid Comics
Diamond Danny – Classic Video Games & Toys
Alive Chiropractic
KC Wilson Art
Star Cross Comics
1MoreRound Entertainment
Camron Johnson Illustrations
Vinyl Vaults
AmarathiArts Studios
BROCK ROCKOW
Art of Archangelo
LooLooKazoo
SeWeird Galactic Accessories
Big Boy Studio
Skull Island Games
The Variant
MKE Muse
GeekOutNow
Luis Colindres Art
Tom Molloy
M. Ainihi
Crimson Cowl Comics and Collectibles, LLC
Midwest Game Hunters
NETHERVOID COLLECTIBLES
Terran Toys & Comics
JSJ Comics
Nate Jones Design
Artz
The Turning Page
Suzie’s Stitchables & Stuff
Pirate Stitchery
Holloway Comics
The Pad
Jewell Walton Art
Dragging Inks
Outer Space Comics
dkulikowski
Kelsey Rushing Art
Mystery Unincorporated
Mike and Paul Richlen Creature Creations
Jalapeno Ghost Illustrations
Dave’s Comic Vault
Jaime Coker Creations
Infernoworks art images
Mischief Projections
Mr Vo’s Collectible Comics
Plushzilla
ZombieOnCanvas
It’s ya boi Myuk
Top Mouse Comics
SteamThief
Kimberlee Ann Bastian
Geek Chic Designs By B
D. Lieber
Ramel Hill
Fantasy Articrafts
Gorfex Comics
Non Sport Card Queen
Time Travelers Toys and Collectibles
Zac’s Toys and Collectibles
Michele’s matts and more
Krystal Kowalczyk
MAZ Collectibles
Skull Girl Creations
Custom Processing Unlimited
The Toy Guys
Spencer’s Comics
Disko Pimp Solo-man 5000
Literary Alterations
Bernie Gonzalez
Garlen Dodge
The Game Changers
Matt Rybarczyk’s Comics
Rainarc Rhapsody, LLC
Formula 350
iCon Tournaments
Pulp Culture Comics
Vault 0
Geek Inc. Comics
3rd Time Comics

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Northwoods Blizzard Blast
2019-02-16 10:00 - 18:00 | Conover Community Park, 4697 Park Circle, Conover, WI, 54519, United States
The Northwoods Blizzard Blast is a “flurry of winter fun for everyone” in Conover, between Eagle River and Land O’Lakes along Highway 32 & U.S. 45 in the heart of the North Woods! Activities in Conover Community Park include ice bowling, the Dogsled Dash, recliner racing, sledding, face painting, fireworks, horse drawn sleigh rides, snow carving, snowshoe baseball, and an Artisan Bazaar in the adjacent Conover Community Center. Check out related events in Phelps and Land O’Lakes, too!
The Blizzard Blast Bazaar hosts numerous artisans and exhibitors with hand-crafted items, talents on display, food and beverages, and more. Admission is free for the Bazaar all day.
Recliner races. Not as relaxing as most recliner activities.
All of this activity is in Vilas County north of Eagle River. Follow U.S. 45 & Highway 32 north from Eagle River, past where Highway 17 veers off for its ride to Phelps. Conover is about 15 minutes north of Eagle River, and Land O’Lakes (plus the source of the Wisconsin River in Lac Vieax Desert) is just north of Conover.
Northwoods Blizzard Blast Addresses:
Conover Community Park
4697 Park Circle, just off U.S. 45/Hwy 32
Conover, WI 54519
(715) 891-6254
Website

Blizzard Blast Schedule of Events in Conover (subject to updates and changes):
Wed-Sat SNOW SCULPTING COMPETITION -$100 prize! $25 (team)
9am-4pm ARTISAN BAZAAR Free
9am-4pm FACE PAINTING Varies
10am-4pm HORSE DRAWN SCENIC RIDES $2-$5
10:15am X-COUNTRY FUN SKI & TRAIL TOUR $10
10am-4pm SLAP SHOT HOCKEY-Shot on goal, win a prize! $1
10am-4pm ICE BOWLING-Bowl at strike, win a prize! $1
10am-4pm WINTER CARNIVAL GAMES FOR KIDS $1 each
10am-4pm PONY RIDES $2
10am-4pm YOUTH ARCHERY DEMO Free
10am-4pm SNOW ART FUN FOR KIDS Free
10am-4pm SNOWBOARD DEMO & INSTRUCTION Free
10am-2pm SNOWSHOE BASEBALL GAMES Free
10pm-4pm SNOWSHOE DEMO BY HIKER BOX Free
12pm-3pm KID’S DOGSLED DASH-win a Musher’s Medal $2
10am-2:30 RECLINER RACE QUALIFYING LAPS $1
3pm RECLINER RACE FINALS-$100 prize! (register by 2:30pm) $20 (team of 3)
4 pm TROPHY PRESENTATION Free
Sandwiches, S’mores, snacks, soda & beer are available all day.
Toasty bonfires and heated restrooms are located throughout the park.

Ice Cold Beer Fest
2019-02-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Minocqua Brewing Company, 238 Lakeshore Drive, Minocqua, WI, 54548, United States
Minocqua will again beat as the heart and soul of the Wisconsin craft beer industry once again at the 21st Annual Ice Cold Beer Fest will be held in downtown Minocqua, Saturday, February 9, 2019. Beer, food and live music all available under a heated big top tent on the Island of Minocqua. Last year, fest goers were able to sample more than 250 different craft beers that included breweries from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois. All proceeds from the Ice Cold Beer Fest benefit their local Dr. Kate Hospice.
PREMIER TASTING — Only 200 Premier Tasting Tickets will be sold. This event delegates those ticket holders to a prime sampling from noon to 1 p.m., to include beers not-to-be released to the general admission crowd. Private bathrooms are also available to these ticket holders ONLY. Included in the price is an individually number commemorative tasting glass along with prime tasting of food to include shrimp, steak and desserts. Cost for premier tasting is $80 and includes the full five-hour festival.
GENERAL ADMISSION — A total of 600 General Admission tickets will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Tickets are available for $50. There will be NO ADDITIONAL TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE.
INFORMATION — All persons must have a valid ID, and be 21-and-over to enter festival. This goes for designated drivers as well. No one under 21-years of age will be permitted on the grounds. The Ice Cold Beer Festival reserves the right to refuse entrance to anyone. No re-entry into tent without wristband.
You can get to Minocqua via U.S. 51 or Highways 47 or 70. Check out the beautiful downtown, the World’s Largest Penny in nearby Woodruff, and the North Woods surroundings on your way to or fro!
Check their website for the full list and all the details.
Ice Cold Beer Fest Address:
Minocqua Brewing Company
238 Lakeshore Drive (just off U.S. 51)
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-2600
Website

Milwaukee Kids Expo
2019-02-09 10:00 - 2019-02-10 16:00 | Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
The Milwaukee Kids Expo is the perfect opportunity for families to come out and learn, explore + play together!
This brand new event debuts February 9th & 10th, 2019 and is held at the Exposition Center inside Wisconsin State Fair Park. This two-day expo offers fun experiences for kids of all ages, plus plenty of shopping and information for parents.
Kids will love the various Play Zones set up throughout the hall, including bounce houses, a petting zoo, a rock climbing wall, pony rides, caricature paintings, a maze challenge and more. Stop by the Main Stage for interactive science shows, fairytale princess sing-a-longs, and ballet school demonstrations.
Parents will love our expo hall full of local child-related vendors & businesses (toys and games, sports and fitness classes, learning devices, safety products, day cares, schools, camps and more).
TONS of Event details are below!
Tickets
Adults: $7 in advance, $9 at the door
Kids: $5 in advance, $6 at the door
Kids 2 and under are FREE
Buy tickets here
Milwaukee Kids Expo Address:
Wisconsin State Park Expo Center
640 S. 84th Street (corner of Highway 59 & 181)
West Allis, WI 53214
(262) 729-4471 x102
Website

You’ll find Wisconsin State Fair Park’s Expo Center at the corner of Highway 59 (Greenfield Avenue) and Highway 181 (84th Street). The State Fair Park grounds run all the way up to I-94 (where you’ll also find the Pettit National Ice Center) and can easily be accessed via Exit 306 from I-94, as well as northbound and southbound I-41/I-894. U.S. 18/Bluemound Road is just to the north and also provides easy access.
Events include:
Caricature Expressive Portraits
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
$5 per portrait
Hand-drawn, expressive portraits completed on custom paper to commemorate your family fun at the Kids Expo!
Left Turn Only Maze
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
The LTO (or Left Turn Only) maze is constructed on a 30’x 40′ plastic tarp duct tape was used to replicate city streets. The object is to get from home base to the store without making any right hand turns and without moving in reverse. The maze and its construction is perfect for wheel chair bound participants as long as the indoor surface is wooden (gym floor) or concrete. Groups of up to 25 can fit on the same maze.
Animals of the World with the Racine Zoo
30-minute shows on Saturday + Sunday at the following times: 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
Presented by Racine Zoo Conservation Education Staff
Have you ever come face to face with an alligator, or touched the back of an endangered turtle? Join the Racine Zoo for our “Animals of the World,” program to learn about, see, and touch animals from around the globe.
Adventure Rock Climbing – Activity for All Ages
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
$5.00 per person (includes 2 climbs)
Presented by Adventure Rock Climbing and Fitness
Adventure Rock’s portable wall is a great way to wet your appetite for fun and excitement of climbing. Try all the different climbs and see if you can make it to the top!
Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Pony rides are $6 each; petting zoo is free.
Presented by Jo Don Farms
Come enjoy the animals of Jo Don Farms! Our Petting Zoo is free to enjoy for all ages. Cups of feed will be available for purchase outside the attraction. Children ages 1-10 years of age and or under 100 lbs can enjoy a pony ride at $6.00 each.
“Design 101” Valentine’s Day Project
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by “The Kohl’s Design It! Lab” at Discovery World
Children will be able to make cards with spiral graph shaped hearts, gems and etc. Find us at our Mobile set-up and make a personalized pop-up card to take home!
“We pride ourselves on hands-on educational programming focused around problem solving and creativity. We inspire students and families to explore how things are made and how things work in an educational experience encompassing science, technology innovation, and creativity.”
Face Painting
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
$5-$10, based on selected design
Presented by Life’s A Party Face Painting
Life’s a Party-Face Painting provides professional face painting, special effects makeup, glitter tattoos, hair tinsel, henna and air brush tattoos. Adding color and sparkle to any event.
Rainbow Play Systems Playground
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Rainbow Play Systems of southern Wisconsin
Climb, swing and slide your way around this fun indoor playground, courtesy of Rainbow Play Systems of southern Wisconsin. Rainbow Play Systems has been helping families make childhood memories for over 30 years.
Photo Booth
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Grant Images
Grant Images is bringing their super fun photo booth for all ages to enjoy. Be sure to stop by to have your picture taken!
Milwaukee Mile Race
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Timothy Shepherd with ARCA Midwest Tours
Come check out the race cars for the ARCA Midwest Tour race at the Milwaukee Mile. Feel free to take pictures with the cars and grab a flier about the upcoming event.
Craft-a-Cube
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Educators Credit Union
Saving made fun! Design your own money cube using markers, stickers and more. Once it looks perfect, bring it home and start saving.
West Allis Fire Department
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by West Allis Firefighters
Check out one of our fire apparatus, get a photo, and meet the firefighters. Give-a-ways will be available for those willing to learn about Hands Only CPR.
Alex McGreen and the Tale of the Mysterious Kale
Open Feb. 9 at 2:00 pm and Feb. 10 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Presented by Aurora Children’s Health and the Healthy Food Movement
Gather around to hear an explosive tale of how a ten-year-old girl saves her fifth grade science class with kale in the book Alex McGreen and the Tale of the Mysterious Kale. It mixes fiction with real world threats and shows that anyone at any age can cause a healthy food movement. This easy reader is all about food, innovation and community. Participants will learn how to make one of Alex McGreen’s mysterious kale smoothies. Select participants will receive a FREE copy of the book.
Tropical Palm Tree Slide
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Music on the Move Plus
The Inflatable Tropical Theme Slide features a green, yellow and blue color scheme reflecting the lush foliage and warm sands of an island paradise.
Crayon Bounce
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Music on the Move Plus
The Crayon Bouncy House features a bright pastel crayon theme: Green, Yellow, Blue and Red. The crayons convenient size makes it perfect for both boys and girls. This unique party bounce house features four crayons on the pillars to give it a school-themed look.
My Little Farm
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Music on the Move Plus
The My Little Farm educational inflatable structure is designed to educate and entertain toddlers in an adorable farm setting. This game offers a small climb and slide and several 3D animals and structures, such as a dog, horse, chickens, hay stock and a cactus.
Rainforest Fun Center
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Music on the Move Plus
The Rainforest Fun Center inflatable is packed with hours of fun for up to 8 patrons. With spacious bouncing areas, multiple obstacles, tunnels, colorful characters, and two slides, kids will have a blast in this conveniently sized inflatable combo!
Inflatable Brain Exhibit
Open all day Saturday + Sunday
Presented by Aurora Children’s Health
Enjoy a fun and interactive learning experience by walking through a 10 FOOT TALL inflatable brain! Aurora Children’s Health is bringing the AmeriBrain to the Milwaukee Kids Expo. Plus, test your breath support with cotton ball races or challenge your balance skills on equipment we use in therapy. Lots of activities the entire family will enjoy… you won’t want to miss this!

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Hayward Lions Pre-Birkie
2019-02-09 08:00 - 17:00 | American Birkebeiner Trails, Downtown Hayward, Hayward, WI, 54843, United States
Before you can have the Birkie, you have to have a Pre-Birkie, right? Well, here it is, on Saturday, February 9, 2019, right in Hayward.
The Hayward Lions Club hosts this qualifying race for the Birkie and Kortelopet with proceeds going to local community projects of the Hayward Lions Club. This Lions Club Fundraiser and FUN race has no equal when it comes to preparing one mentally and physically for the American Birkebeiner. In other words, once you have completed the Pre-Birkie you will have the confidence to take on the mother of all XC marathon races, the American Birkebeiner.
And, if 16 miles/26 kilometers of those beautiful hills were not enough, back by popular demand are the 42K skate/classic races! There are four food stations on the 26K course and six on the 42K course, which are manned by local youth groups who are eager to serve you along your way to the finish at County Highway OO. There, you’ll find refreshments and their famous doughnuts.
Every skier will receive a special Pre-Birkie sweatshirt. Come and enjoy the day – whether participating or just observing – with the Hayward Lions at our Pre-Birkie the “Best Birkie prep race in the Midwest”!
Hayward Lions Pre-Birkie Address:
American Birkebeiner Trail
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-4994
Website
Hayward is reachable via U.S. 63 (about 25 minutes northeast of the junction with U.S. 53 at Trego), Highway 27, or Highway 77, smack dab in the midst of the beautiful North Woods in Sawyer County.
This Pre-Birkie is a great prelude to the Slumberland American Birkebeiner, which also begins in Hayward. That event runs February 21-23 this year, but Birkie-related events in skiing, biking, running, and more are held all year ’round for those who like to be healthy and vibrant regardless of the season. But let’s face it: this is needed most in winter when the weather can be its most trying!

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Burlington Jaycees Off the Hook Ice Fishing Derby
2019-02-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Fischer Park, 30326 Durand Avenue, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Get your ice fishing gear ready!! The Burlington Jaycees are hosting their 8th Annual Off the Hook Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Fischer Park in Burlington, WI. With over $5,000 in prizes and raffles up for grabs, you can take your chances on raffle prizes in our heated tent, or compete in the always exciting fishing derby and reel in the largest fish. Fishing competition opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 1 p.m. Registration, Beer, Food, Coffee, Restroom Facilities, Judging and Raffles are all located on the Boat Launch at Fischer Park located Hwy 11 in Burlington. Parking is free in Fischer Park.
Registration to the derby is $5.00, and there will be awards for first place and second place Bass, Northern and Walleye. All fish must meet legal requirements, and must be alive to register in the derby which runs from 8am – 1pm. All fishermen must practice good judgement regarding ice fishing and its associated risks.
This event is not weather dependent; they’ll be serving food, beer, meat raffles and music in the heated tent on the Fischer Park boat launch.
Raffle drawings begin at 2:30 p.m. and include,
– Gun raffles
– 50/50 drawings
– Jiffy ice auger
– Yeti coolers
– Vexilar products
– Beaver Dam products
– Meat raffles
– Gift Certificates to local businesses
Fischer Park is along Browns Lake, home of the Browns Lake Aquaduck Water Ski Team during the summer. The Jaycees’ Off the Hook Ice Fishing Derby is a great winter event on the lake when it’s in its solid form. You can reach the park along Durand Avenue (City Highway 11) east of downtown and just west of where the Burlington Bypass is now, which officially carries Highways 11, 36, and 83 now. Highway 142 is close by.
Off the Hook Ice Fishing Derby Address:
Fischer Park
30326 Durand Avenue (City Highway 11)
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 806-8057
Website

Browns Lake ice

Kohler Celebration of Chocolate
2019-02-08 16:00 - 2019-02-10 13:00 | The American Club, 419 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI, 53044, United States
The American Club hosts its Kohler Celebration of Chocolate from Friday, February 8 – Sunday, February 10, 2019. Come as friends or bring your sweetie and fall deeper in love with chocolate during their annual In Celebration of Chocolate. A winter getaway has never tasted so good with a weekend full of food pairings, demonstrations, evening dinners and events. From savory to sweet and everything in between, don’t miss this cocoa-themed celebration of the world’s favorite dessert. Topping things off is the opportunity for guests to taste the signature and newest creations from KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates.
You can buy tickets for specific events or enjoy the entire event, including overnight packages at The American Club for Celebration of Chocolate. Get ticket details here.
The American Club is easily accessible via Highways 23 or 28, just west of I-43 in Sheboygan County. Kohler itself is between Sheboygan and Sheboygan Falls, along the Sheboygan River. The Shops of Woodlake and the Kohler Design Center are right there, too!

Kohler Celebration of Chocolate Address:
The American Club Resort
419 Highland Drive
Kohler, WI 53044
(855) 444-2838
Website
The entire Celebration of Chocolate Schedule is below:

2019 Kohler Celebration of Chocolate Schedule
Friday, February 8, 2019
An Unexpected Pairing: Chocolate & Spirits
4-5pm – Craverie Chocolatier Café
Presenters:
KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates
Dan Dufek–Beverage Development Specialist, Breakthru Beverage Wisconsin
Chocolate is the world’s favorite treat and many chefs as well as chocolatiers love enhancing the flavors and rich notes of chocolate by creating pairings with a variety of beverages. In this seminar we introduce you to an oh-so-tasty but unconventional pairing. Experience the worlds of chocolate and spirits melt into one as we create wonderful taste sensations with a selection of spirits including Correlejo Tequila, Zaya Rum, Brancamenta, and Templeton Rye 6 year old whiskey.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
In Celebration of Chocolate Wine Dinner
Reception: 6:30pm, Dinner: 7-approximately 9pm – The Great Lakes Ballroom at The American Club
Presenters:
Lucas Oppeneer–Executive Banquet & Special Event Chef, Destination Kohler
Nicolas Blouin–Executive Pastry Chef, Destination Kohler
Sean Moran – Vice President of Sales, BelGioioso Cheese
Ron Breitstein–Group Manager, Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits
Join us for a dining experience that will leave the chocolate-loving foodie inspired for days. This elegant, sweet-and-savory five-course dinner will treat guests to a one-of-a-kind chocolate-inspired menu. Courses featured by Emmi Roth Cheese; The American Club Executive Banquet Chef, Lucas Oppeneer; Chef Jerome Ducrocq, Executive Sous Chef at The Venetian Hotel Las Vegas; as well as The American Club Pastry Chef, Nicolas Blouin, will send your taste buds on an unforgettable culinary journey. Carefully selected wine pairings picked by Ron Breitstein, Certified Specialist of Wine of Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits, will complement each course for this distinctive dinner.
$145 – includes gratuity, taxes and fees.
Note: The format of the dinner is assigned seating with 8-10 guests per table. Seating requests will be taken into consideration if noted with the purchase of the ticket.
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Create with a Chocolatier: Truffles & Trade Secrets
10–11am – The Kitchens of Kohler in The Shops at Woodlake
Presenter: Crystal Thomas – Head Chocolatier, KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates
Ever wonder what happens when a chocolatier is inspired to create a new chocolate? Have some great ideas for a new flavor? Join Kohler’s chocolatier Crystal Thomas and explore the process of creating and launching a new chocolate. In this interactive seminar, Crystal will teach you some great chocolate skills and demonstrate how to make delectable chocolate truffles. You’ll have the opportunity to share ideas with Crystal, and she may even create a new flavor based on your suggestions.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Guittard Chocolate Presents: Sweet Additions to Brunch with Scott Green
10:30–11:30am – The Appley Theatre
Presenter: Scott Green – Chef/Owner, Devil’s Food Kitchen
Sometimes the sweet items are overlooked for savory when planning for a brunch. Executive Pastry Chef Scott Green makes your brunch menu planning easier & will prepare two of his favorite chocolate inspired brunch treats for you. Learn from Scott how to make a decadent milk-chocolate orange pound cake, as well as a rich and creamy dark chocolate custard. Of course you will get a taste of the chocolatey creations while you sip on a brunch inspired beverage.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
The Queen’s Tea Takes a Chocolaty Turn
11am–12pm – Thunder Bay at The American Club
Presenter: Hannah Hunt – Head Baker, Destination Kohler
Afternoon tea is an English tradition that dates back centuries. In this interactive demonstration, The American Club’s head baker, Hannah Hunt, will give this tradition a fun, chocolaty twist. Hannah will teach you how to make two flavors of chocolate scones and a delicious hazelnut spread while you sip on a chocolate chai. You’ll also have a chance to make your own tea blend to take home.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Two Wisconsin Originals: KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates & BelGioioso Cheese
12:30–1:30pm – The Appley Theatre
Presenters:
Crystal Thomas – Head Chocolatier, KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates
Sean Moran – Vice President of Sales, BelGioioso Cheese
Ask Wisconsinites about their favorite foods, and cheese is sure to top the list of many. We’re confident chocolate is up there, too. When you pair the best cheese with the best chocolate, you’re in for a fun, educational seminar. Sean Moran from BelGioioso Cheese and Kohler Chocolatier Crystal Thomas will show you how this clever pair can make a delightful match at your next dinner party.
$39.99– includes taxes and fees.
A Chocolate–Inspired Lunch
12:30–2pm – The Wisconsin Room
Presenter: Zeke Fitzgerald – Chef, The Wisconsin Room
If you adore chocolate and wine (and who doesn’t?), you know both cover a wide range of the taste spectrum. That’s why they go so well together. In this luncheon created for the wine and chocolate lover, Wisconsin Room Chef Zeke Fitzgerald will prepare three chocolate-inspired courses and pair with selected wines to play up the chocolate flavors in each courses. Seating is limited for this event, so sign up early.
View the Menu
$60 – includes gratuity, taxes and fees.
Finishing Flavors: Brandy and Dessert
1:30–2:30pm – Thunder Bay at The American Club
Presenters:
Peter Kalleward – Mixologist, The American Club
Travis Jeske – Pastry Sous Chef, The American Club
Like any dinner course, you can enhance dessert with the right cocktail combination. Peter Kalleward and Travis Jeske of The American Club will pair sweet treats with cocktails created from our own KOHLER Chocolate Brandy. Peter and Travis will discuss which flavor profiles pair well and how to balance them, so when you host your next cocktail party you’ll have dessert covered.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Guittard Chocolate: Choosing the Best Chocolate for Your Desserts
2–3pm – The Kitchens of Kohler in The Shops at Woodlake
Presenters:
Josh Johnson – Head Pastry Chef, Guittard Chocolate
Heather Houston – Territory Sales Manager, Guittard Chocolate
Get inspired to elevate your next dinner party with Guittard chocolate. Head Pastry Chef Josh Johnson and Heather Houston of Guittard team up to take you through the nuances of flavor for chocolate and how to choose the best one for your desserts. Along with tasting various chocolates, Josh will share & treat you to a great chocolate dessert you can make at your next dinner party.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Smooth Creations: Caramels Handcrafted in Kohler
2:30–3:30pm – Council Room
Presenter: Crystal Thomas – Head Chocolatier, KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates
While KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates showcase a variety of delicious flavors, one ingredient featured in many of our favorites is the hand-made caramel. Kohler’s own chocolatier, Crystal Thomas, will offer you a glimpse inside her world and demonstrate how she creates the rich, smooth caramel. She’ll share her secrets, so you can add this treasured treat to your own recipe book.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Move over Cupcakes – It’s the Return of the Mac
4–5pm – The Kitchens of Kohler at The Shops at Woodlake
Presenter: Travis Jeske – Pastry Sous Chef, Destination Kohler
In a world filled with changing dessert trends, one has withstood the test of time: the classic French macaron. This is your opportunity to learn the proper technique involved in creating this colorful and delectable treat. Destination Kohler’s pastry sous chef, Travis Jeske, will be your guide as you actively partake in preparing two types of macaron fillings. Apply your knowledge beyond the seminar and experiment with endless flavors for your next get together.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Raise a Glass to Chocolate
4:30–5:30pm – The Appley Theatre
Presenters:
Crystal Thomas – Head Chocolatier, KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates
Ron Breitstein–Group Manager, Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits
Don’t fret, chocolate and wine lovers. We would not let the weekend go by without the most loved and sought-out chocolate pairing. Chocolatier Crystal Thomas and Ron Breitstein, certified specialist of wine of Kobrand Fine Wine, will explore how KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates are complemented by a variety of wines. Treat yourself to a tour of chocolates and wines that you will want to repeat over and over.
$39.99 – includes taxes and fees.
Sugar High
8–10pm – Kohler Design Center
Presenters: The Special Events Culinary Team of Destination Kohler
Revel in the final moments of the weekend with an unforgettable evening of delectable food. Weave your way through the Kohler Design Center while tasting, savoring, and discussing a variety of dishes created by our featured chefs and the culinary team from Destination Kohler. Live music by Wait for Morning will add to the festive mood while you indulge in an assortment of KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates and sample a selection of wines and wonderfully crafted cocktails.
$92 – includes taxes and fees.
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Chocolate Lovers’ Brunch
8am-1pm – The Wisconsin Room
The traditional Sunday brunch gets a chocolaty makeover during the In Celebration of Chocolate weekend. Reservations are required. Please call 855-444-2838 to make your reservation.
$45 per person plus tax and gratuity.

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Fox Cities Golf Expo
2019-02-08 13:00 - 2019-02-10 14:00 | Players Choice of the Fox Cities, W3035 Edgewood Trail, Appleton, WI, 54913, United States
The Fox Cities Golf Expo runs the weekend of Friday, February 8th through Sunday, February 10th because – let’s face it – golfing conditions outside aren’t the greatest this time of year. So it’s the perfect time to check out exhibitors from local golf shops, golf equipment companies and golf courses, demonstrations and door prizes. All attendees of the expo will receive a free copy of the latest issue of The Golf News.
Prizes and giveaways include hourly door prizes, a putting contest, and more. The Grand Prize in a 4-day, 3-night Stay-and-Play Package with unlimited golf from Tuscumbia Golf Course in Green Lake!
Friday Promotions:
1pm – First 500 attendees receive a free 18 hole round of golf courtesy of Reid Municipal Golf Course.
Saturday Promotions:
10am – First 500 attendees receive a free 18 hole round of golf at both Shamrock Heights Golf Course and High Cliff Golf Course.
1pm – First 500 attendees receive a free 18 hole round of golf courtesy of Branch River Golf Course.
Sunday Promotions:
10am – First 500 attendees receive a free 18 hole round of golf courtesy of Irish Waters Golf Course.
12:30pm – First 500 attendees receive a free 18 hole round of golf courtesy of Thornberry Creek Golf Course.
Interactive Demo Area
Buy tickets online for $5, which we recommend because admission at the gate is $7. Ages 16 and under are free with paid adult. The first 500 to buy online for each daily session will get a FREE 18-hole round of golf.
Buy tickets HERE
Fox Cities Golf Expo Address:
Players Choice of the Fox Cities
W3035 Edgewood Trail (Hwy JJ)
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 540-0462
Website

Appleton is a fun city with a lot to see and do. I-41 and U.S. 10 bring you there via freeway, and Highways 15, 47, 96, and 125 bring you into the heart of town. While there, check out the Houdini Museum, the Hearthstone Historic House Museum, Fox River Brewing, Stone Arch Brewpub, the bustling strip on College Avenue downtown, and so much more!

La Crosse Area Boat, Sports, Travel, and RV Show
2019-02-07 17:00 - 2019-02-10 16:00 | La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Spreading across all of the La Crosse Center, the 42nd annual La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV and Hunting Show takes place February 7th – 10th, 2019. Bigger and better than ever, there’s more to see and more to do for the entire family.
This event showcases the widest variety of outdoor recreation equipment and activities all assembled in one place. Virtually every make and model of the newest 2019 boats will be on display along with motors, trailers, docks and lifts from a variety of manufacturers. All displays will be manned by well-informed representatives eager to show you the advantages of their product and often offering discounts available only at the show.

Each year there are new attractions and this year is no different. Don’t miss your chance to meet Time Bandit Captain Johnathan Hillstrand as seen on Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch. Johnathan will be appearing for the first time ever in La Crosse at the show on Friday and Saturday. Watch the Extreme Raptor Show or stroll through a Predators & Prey Exhibit. Attend one of Mad Dog & Merrill’s grilling presentations. Have your rack scored free of charge by Boone & Crockett Pope & Young. Back by popular demand is the colorful Parakeet Landing. Fish at the Rainbow Trout Pond. Don’t forget to bring the kids for free face painting and balloon animals with Cherri Merri Muffin. It’s all at the show along with hunting & fishing seminars from top professionals in their fields.
Again this year at the La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV & Hunting Show, nearly every make and model of RV’s, Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers will be represented with friendly, knowledgeable personnel available to be sure you choose the unit that best fits your needs. If you are looking to plan your summer getaway many Resorts and Lodges will be on hand representing everything from bare-bones shelter to luxury vacationing with all the amenities. Guide services will also be at the show. These experienced professionals can show you where the best fishing spots are and give you information on what bait, lures and fishing techniques to help you get the most from your fishing excursion.
If hunting catches your fancy, you won’t be disappointed. Hunting destinations from Canada and as far away as Africa will be at the show. Also, be sure to check out the hunting equipment and accessories on display and consult with the staff to find the items that are just right for you. Boone and Crockett, Pope and Young will also be on hand and will measure your trophy racks for free while explaining the methods used to determine each measurement.
Hunting and Fishing seminars will be conducted throughout the entire run of the show. These interesting and informative seminars are given by top professionals in their fields. Consult the “Seminars” page on this website for dates, times and locations. You are sure to find at least one that will interest you.
Entertainment has always been a major part of the La Crosse Area Boat, Sports, Travel, RV and Hunting Show and this year will be no exception. Be sure and check out the entertainment page for further details!

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La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV & Hunting Show Address:
La Crosse Center
300 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7400
Website
La Crosse is a beautiful city, and the largest along the Mississippi River in Wisconsin. I-90, U.S. 14/61, U.S. 53, and Highways 16, 33, and 35 all bring you there!

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Fire & Ice Festival, Racine
2019-02-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Monument Square, 524 Main Street, Racine, WI, 53403, United States
The 2019 Fire & Ice Festival is a family-friendly fun event that warms up downtown on Groundhog Day, Saturday, February 2, 2019!
Centering on Racine’s Monument Square, the Fire & Ice Festival is a free community event designed to break you out of that winter cabin fever.
Ice carvers will be on hand to wow you with their icy creations. They’ll start their work at noon and shape huge blocks of ice right before your very eyes. If you grab a selfie with the finished sculptures, feel free to post use #fireandicefest to humble-brag.
You can carve a little yourself by taking advantage of the FREE ice skating rink on the square. Free ice skate rentals will be available from noon – 5:00 pm.
Enjoy a stroll through their vendor area to check out fabulous handmade crafts and get to know local small business owners. Get something to eat at one of the yummy food trucks on site. Or, grab a hot cup of cocoa and warm up by a fire. Yes, you read that right! What’s a Fire and Ice Festival without the fire? It’s a bonfire, actually. After the event, shake the chill off by heading over to McAuliffe’s on the Square for some warming drinks and some live music! You can also enjoy local, craft brews at Racine Brewing Company or an old-school diner burger at the Kewpee, just two blocks away.
Downtown Racine is an easy drive via Highways 11, 20, or 32 from I-41/94; Highway 38 also bring you in from the northwest. The “Belle City” offers up great kringle, great restaurants, the fantastic Racine Art Museum (aka the “RAM)”), and Monument Square will host First Fridays in Racine from April through December this year.
Racine Fire & Ice Festival Address:
Monument Square, Downtown
524 Main Street (Highways 20/32, just south of where Highway 38 ends)
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 834-8155
Website

Bloomer Rope Jump Contest - World Championship
2019-01-26 | Bloomer High School, 1310 17th Avenue, Bloomer, WI, 54724, United States
Bloomer’s rope jumping boom began in 1960 when a former coach named Wally Mohrman became the physical education teacher in the schools. Knowing the value of the exercise, he decided to stir some interest with a contest. The emphasis was on speed jumping: how many times a student could whip a rope under his feet in a given period.
Each year interest grew. Champion jumpers emerged, and records were established to shoot at. The finals are held each year on the last Saturday in January. Each year, students from Grades 1 through 8 train hard and come to Bloomer to compete.
To add to the contest, Mohrman formed a group called the “Swinging Safari”. Its girls do precision rope jumping routines to various types types of music. Their appearances highlight the rope jump event.
Bloomer has made itself into America’s swingingest town. Bumper stickers, t-shirts, and signs at the city limits all proclaim their fame. Many other schools are sponsoring speed jumping contests and sending their winners to the big world championship in Bloomer. Each year the Bloomer contest is bigger and better with records constantly being challenged.

2019 Bloomer Speed Rope Jump Contest Schedule:
Saturday January 26, 2018
Registration will begin for each division at 8 a.m. at Bloomer Senior High School. All entrants must be registered by 9:30 am.
Preliminaries will begin promptly at 10 am. We will take a break
between each division. Preliminaries should be completed by approximately 2 pm.
The Hospitality Room will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 pm. Coffee, pop, chips and sandwiches will be served at very reasonable prices.
Finals will start at 3 pm with the finals competition lasting an estimate of 2 hours.
All finalists are asked to be back by 2:30pm for the Finals Competition.
Bloomer is along Highway 40, right by Highway 64 and the U.S. 53 freeway just a short distance north of Chippewa Falls. It’s a jumpin’ good time – and definitely a unique one!

Samson Stomp & Romp at Milwaukee County Zoo
2019-01-20 08:00 - 14:00 | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens, 10001 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53213, United States
STOMP your way into 2019 with the 39th Running of the Samson Stomp & Romp at the Milwaukee County Zoo! Happening Sunday, January 20, 2019, this popular race honors one of the most famous Zoo residents, Samson, the silverback gorilla (1950-1981). Money raised from the event supports all of the animals in the Zoo’s collection. There’s a 5K Competitive Run, a 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and 1-Mile Romp & 1/4-Mile “Mini Romp” designed for children.
Fees/Times:
5K Competitive Run: $25 in advance, $30 day of. Start time: 9:30am. Map2-Mile Fun Run/Walk: $25 in advance, $30 day of. Start time: 10:15am. Map
1-Mile Romp for Children: $10 in advance, $30 day of. Start time: 10:45am. Map
1/4-Mile Mini-Romp for Children: $10 in advance, $30 day of. Start time: 11:00am. Map
Get ALL of the details here at the Zoo’s website. Entry fees include a 100% cotton long-sleeved T-shirt, Zoo admission, beverage and parking for runner only. Race will be held rain or shine, snow or cold, however the Milwaukee County Zoo reserves the right to cancel due to severe weather or dangerous, unforeseen race conditions. No refunds will be given.
The 5K race is officially timed and limited to 1,500 runners; all races take place on public walkways throughout the Zoo. Due to safety concerns, no strollers, in-line skates or similar devices permitted.
During the event, take part in the mission of conservation by donating your old cell phones to the Zoo for recycling. The drop-off area is located in the Zoo’s U.S. Bank Gathering Place. Recycling cell phones reduces the need for additional coltan, a mineral extracted from the forests of Congo – home to endangered lowland gorillas (the coltan mining business has led to a dramatic reduction of the gorillas’ habitat.)
Samson Stomp & Romp Address:
Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens
10001 W. Bluemound Road (U.S. 18)
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-5412
Website
The Milwaukee County Zoo is in Milwaukee’s west side, surrounded by Wauwatosa, West Allis, and Elm Grove/Brookfield. U.S. 18/Bluemound Road offers the main entrance, while I-41/U.S. 45, I-94, and Highway 100 all surround the 200-acre grounds.

Monster Jam, Milwaukee
2019-01-18 19:00 - 2019-01-19 19:00 | Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum (that’s the newest arena downtown) hosts the Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series™ Friday and Saturday January 18-19, 2019. Check adrenaline-charged family entertainment with world-class Monster Jam vehicles and athletes racing, going freestyle, doing donuts, popping wheelies… it’s a ton of wild action!
Each event tests the versatility of the athletes as they go head-to-head in seven different competitions driving three different vehicles — Monster Jam trucks, Monster Jam Speedsters and Monster Jam ATVs. These athletes battle for points in challenging Racing and Freestyle events that push themselves and their machines to the limit. The point leader will receive an automatic bid to the prestigious Monster Jam World Finals® to compete for the title of World Champion.
There is a limit 8 tickets that may be purchased by a single individual. Tickets range from $15 – $37, and prices may fluctuate based on demand. There are also special offers you can take advantage of, particularly for kids.
GET TICKETS HERE!
Monster Jam Address in Milwaukee:
Fiserv Forum
1111 Vel Phillips Avenue (4th Street)
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 227-0504
Website

You’ll find Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee, right off Highway 145 on the ride in from I-43. I-94, I-794, U.S. 18, and Highways 32, 38, and 59 all bring you within blocks to easy access to the city’s new (and gorgeous) arena! Right nearby you’ll find a host of bars and restaurants on Old World Third Street, the classic German restaurant called Mader’s that dates back to 1903, the Usinger’s sausage plant and store that opened in 1880, the Uber Tap Room and Wisconsin Cheese Mart, offering a terrific variety of cheeses you can try and buy, even a great arcade bar called 1983! Just to the northwest in the Pabst complex, check out the newest Milwaukee Brewing Company facility or the Museum of Beer & Brewing. There’s plenty to do in the area as the Arena District is developing quickly.
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Blue Mound Candlelight Ski, Hike & Snowshoe
2019-01-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Blue Mound State Park, 4350 Mounds Park Road, Blue Mounds, WI, 53517, United States
On Saturday, January 5th and/or February 2nd, 2019, spend a night with family and friends at Blue Mound, the highest point in southern Wisconsin. From high atop, they welcome 2019 with the Blue Mound Candlelight Ski, Hike, and Snowshoe event hosted by the Friends of Blue Mound State Park.
A 1 and 2-mile candlelit, wooded loop will be available to ski and a separate 0.75-mile candlelit wooded trail will be available for hikers, snowshoers and leashed pets. Warm up with free hot drinks inside the heated shelter. Hot refreshments, baked goods and shirts will be available for sale. Enjoy the bonfire and free marshmallows for roasting. Guided hikes through the illuminated woods with the park Naturalist will be held at 6 and 7 p.m. The only cost for this fun-filled family event is a daily or annual park sticker, which may be purchased upon entry to the park. For more information or trail conditions, contact the park at 608-437-5711.
Blue Mound Candlelight skis, snowshoe, and hike events are very popular; some attract thousands of visitors on a given night. Given the recent publicity of these events through social media outlets and cool sites like StateTrunkTour.com, and the department’s responsibility to provide a safe recreational experience, access to these events may be restricted at times when parking capacity has been reached.
To reach Blue Mound State Park – which is amazing any time of the year – follow U.S. 18/151 either west from Madison or east from Dodgeville and follow the signs. In the daytime, Blue Mound is easily seen! The park is great to visit throughout the winter, with over 20 miles of trails and breathtaking views across several counties from the lookout towers.

Address for Blue Mound Candlelight Ski, Hike, and Snowshoe Event:
Blue Mound State Park
4350 Mounds Park Road (off U.S. 18/151)
Blue Mounds, WI 53517
(608) 437-5711
Website

Foot of the Lake Synchronized Skating Classic
2019-01-05 | Blue Line Family Ice Center, 550 Fond du Lac Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Fond du Lac literally means “Bottom of the Lake” or “Foot of the Lake” in French, so it’s fitting that this synchronized skating classic takes place here. The city’s Blue Line Family Ice Center hosts nationally competing synchronized skating teams performing all day in both exhibition shows and competition for awards and prizes. Come and enjoy this exciting and beautiful team sport on Saturday, January 5th! This competition will host approximately 85 synchronized skating teams from the East Coast to the West Coast, and of course our favorite places in between, like, you know, Wisconsin. During the rest of the year, the Blue Line Family Ice Center offers other events, hockey, and plenty of opportunities for public skating.
More details on Foot of the Lake are below, including teams and the schedule. You can get to the Blue Line Family Ice Center via Fond du Lac Avenue, the original U.S. 45 through southeastern Fond du Lac. It’s between downtown and the U.S. 151 bypass, not far from the county fairgrounds. I-41 and Highway 23 also bring you close!

Foot of the Lake Synchronized Skating Competition Address:
Blue Line Family Ice Center
550 Fond du Lac Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 923-0717
Website
Facebook Page
SYNCHRO SKILLS 1 “A”
Glenview Blades 1 8:40 AM 8:55 AM 9:00 AM 9:06 AM 9:16 AM
Fond du Lac Blades 2 8:46 AM 9:01 AM 9:06 AM 9:10 AM 9:20 AM
Starfire 3 8:50 AM 9:05 AM 9:10 AM 9:14 AM 9:24 AM
SYNCHRO SKILLS 2
Dazzlers 4 8:59 AM 9:14 AM 9:19 AM 9:24 AM 9:34 AM
SwanSyncsation 5 9:04 AM 9:19 AM 9:24 AM 9:29 AM 9:39 AM
Chicago Jazz 6 9:09 AM 9:24 AM 9:29 AM 9:34 AM 9:44 AM
St.Louis Synergy
Teams Elite
Starr Blades
PRELIMINARY
Arctic Edge Unity
Starfire
INTERMEDIATE
Dazzlers
SwanSyncSation
Kansas City Illusion
Northern Lights
Capital Ice Chips
Chicago Skates
Fond du Lac Blades
Team Velocity
OPEN JUVENILE
Precicettes Elite
Dazzlers Silver
Arctic Edge Unity
Northern Lights
Starfire
Glenview Blades
Chicago Skates
Sheboygan Lakers
Dazzlers Blue
JUNIOR SHORT PROGRAM EXHIBITION
Fond du Lac Blades
JUVENILE
St.Louis Synergy
Chicago Jazz
Capital Ice Connection
Starfire
NOVICE
Dazzlers

Burlington Ice Festival
2018-12-15 - 2018-12-16 | Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine Street, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
The Burlington Ice Festival offers art, fun, and plenty of ice Saturday, December 8th, 2018! Admire at least 15 ice sculptures carved on-site before your very eyes.
Each sculpture is carved from a 300-pound block of ice that has been frozen in a special process to ensure that the blocks are crystal clear. Live sculpture carving, a favorite viewing attraction, showcases ice carvers using hand tools transforming massive blocks of ice into an array of giant masterpieces. Ice carving begins around 10am Saturday, with judging for prizes around 4:30pm. That gives you much of the day to watch them construct these masterpieces, and you can continue to admire them until – well – Mother Nature says you can’t! When you’re not viewing the artists in action, take a ride in a horse-drawn wagon, see a reindeer, or visit Santa Claus! There’s no cost to attend.
While in Burlington, check out the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, the Burlington Farmers’ Market, the Burlington Historical Museum, the Malt House Theatre & the Haylofters, the Chocolate Experience Museum, or grab a burger at the legendary Fred’s, right on the downtown corner.
Burlington Ice Festival Address:
355 N. Pine Street
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 342-1161
Website

Burlington Ice Festival Schedule of Events:
Saturday, December 15
• Ice carving competition: 10 am – 4 pm (Judge at 4 pm)
• Horse and wagon rides: 11 am – 3 pm
• Reindeer in the park: 11 am – 2 pm
• Cookie walk downtown: 12 pm – 4 pm
• Bonfires in the park & s’mores: 12 pm – 4 pm
• Carolers: 12 pm – 4 pm
• Santa in the Chalet: 2 pm – 4 pm
• Crafts for kids at the Library
• Carvings lit up at night!
Sunday, December 16
• State carving competition awards: 10:30 am
• Horse and wagon rides: 11 am – 2 pm
• Santa in the Chalet: 2 pm – 4 pm
• Hug a Husky at Mercantile Hall: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
• Bloody Marys & mimosas at Bubba’s Brickyard
• Carvings lit up at night!
Be sure to check out the Burlington Cookie Walk on Saturday, running at the same time!

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East Troy Christmas Train
2018-12-08 09:00 - 2018-12-09 17:00 | East Troy RR Depot, 2002 Church Street, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States
East Troy’s classic electric railroad runs between East Troy and Mukwonago, once part of a much longer interurban line. You can enjoy train rides much of the year, but during the holidays the East Troy Christmas Train makes it extra festive.
The East Troy Christmas Train takes you from the East Troy Depot – which also holds a cool little train museum – to Santa’s workshop located at the Elegant Farmer just outside Mukwonago, pretty much on the Walworth-Waukesha County border along County ES… once the main road (as Highway 15) between Beloit and Milwaukee before I-43 was built. You’ll recognize the “smiley face” on the barn!
At the Elegant Farmer, long known for their great pie and bakery, children can visit Santa and get a photo, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, and more. The total experience lasts about two hours, including the rides back and forth and an hour at The Elegant Farmer. Boarding is only done at the East Troy Depot and they do recommend advance reservations. Find out more on reserving a space here.
Adult tickets run $18.50. Tickets for Children (3-14) are $16.00, Toddlers (2 and under) are $8.00. Children ages 3 and up receive a gift. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you bring a non-perishable food item with each member of your party, you’ll receive a 10% discount on tickets at the Depot. All donated items will benefit the East Troy Food Pantry. You can buy the tickets in advance at regular price and receive your discount when you arrive at the East Troy Depot with your donated items.
Tickets may be purchased online in advance, or at the Depot starting Saturday, November 24th on Saturdays and Sundays through December 16th. The Depot opens at 8:30am, last ride departs at 3pm.
East Troy Christmas Train rides depart at 9:00am, 1030am, Noon, 1:30pm, and 3pm. If you would prefer to purchase tickets over the phone, call (262) 642-3263; if no one answers, you can leave a message and they’ll return your call.
All of the details and advance ticket purchases can be made on their website.
You can get to the East Troy Depot via Highway 20 or Highway 120, just north I-43. It’s called Church Street just north of the historic town square.
Christmas Train rides run Saturday and Sunday, November 24-25, December 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16.
East Troy Christmas Train Address:
2002 Church Street
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-3263
Website

Downtown Reedsburg Living Windows
2018-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Reedsburg, Main Street, Reedsburg, WI, 53959, United States
Reedsburg’s downtown strip comes extra-alive Friday night, December 7th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm with Downtown Reedsburg Living Windows. Transforming the city into a center of Christmas spirit, the 9th annual Living Windows evening features store windows coming to life. This year’s theme: “All I Want for Christmas Is…”
As in years past, the evening’s festivities will include caroling by some of the local churches, refreshments, fire barrels to warm you, and horse-driven wagon rides. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Cornerstone Building to greet the children from 6:30pm-8pm. Say hi, get photos, and bring your Christmas wish list – hey, you never know!
Follow the luminaries to each participating business and enjoy a free family fun night celebrating the sights and sounds of Christmas. Make sure to pick up a brochure guide at the Cornerstone Building or other stops along the way so you don’t miss any of the activities.
Hit Highway 23 or 33 to find Reedsburg, cross the 90th Meridian, and enjoy Downtown Reedsburg Living Windows!
Downtown Reedsburg Living Windows Address:
Main Street (Highways 23/33)
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-0000
Website

Very Merry Holiday Fair, Baraboo
2018-12-07 12:00 - 2018-12-08 16:00 | Downtown Baraboo, 323 Water Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Baraboo’s Very Merry Holiday Fair brings together over sixty artisans, authors and purveyors of good things to eat. This festive holiday show celebrates it’s 10th year in the historic Baraboo Arts Banquet and Convention Center. The Artisan’s making the goods will tell you how each piece is created. Consider joining them for this Very Merry Event and other holiday happenings in downtown Baraboo, the seat of Sauk County.

A Very Merry Holiday Fair Hours:
Friday , December 7, 2018, Noon to 6:00 pm
Saturday, December 8, 2018, 9 am to 4 pm
FREE ADMISSION both days!
Friday, December 7, 2018
• Shop All Three Rooms
• 60 Artisans
• Holiday Shopping Bags for first 500 patrons
• Special gift drawing for first 100 patrons
• Wine and Dine in the Artisan Cafe
• Wine tasting
• Drawing for Gift Certificates
• Purchase “Mini Picassos” from Boys and Girls Club
Saturday, December 8, 2018
• Shop All Three Rooms
• 60 Artisans
• Shopping Bags for first 500 patrons and more
• Drawing for Gift Certificates
• Purchase “Mini Picasso’s” from Boys and Girls Club
• Wine tasting
• Wine and Dine in the Artisan Cafe
• Enjoy many Holiday events throughout Baraboo
Baraboo is right along U.S. 12 and Highway 33, where Highway 113 comes in. You can check out the Circus World Museum, the Al Ringling Theater, the Ochsner Park Zoo, and more. Of course, the beautiful Baraboo Hills are nearby, and Wisconsin Dells isn’t too far away!
A Very Merry Holiday Fair Address:
Baraboo Arts, Banquet & Convention Center
323 Water Street (Highway 113)
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 356-9048
Website

Oshkosh Gallery Walk
2018-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Oshkosh, 445 N. Main Street, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
Downtown Oshkosh comes alive the first Saturday of each month when art galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres. Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be.
The next Oshkosh Gallery Walk is December 1st. Then they continue into 2019 on the first Saturday of each month. Officially, it runs 6-9pm but the fun doesn’t stop at 9.
Oshkosh hugs the western shore of Lake Winnebago and is directly reached by U.S. 45 and Highways 21, 44, and 76. Highway 91 gets you close (via 44) and several exits off I-41 bring you downtown, including 9th Street and Highway 44.
Oshkosh Gallery Walk Address:
Downtown Oshkosh
Website

Midwest Cream Cheese Competition
2018-12-01 | St. Katherine Drexel Parish Center, 511 S. Spring Street, Beaver Dam, WI, 53916, United States
Beaver Dam is home to one of the premiere Kraft Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese processing plants in the nation. Fittingly, the city annually plays host to the Midwest Cream Cheese Competition with Kraft products as preferred ingredients in any cream cheese recipe. This is one creamy, delicious competition!
Cream cheese is used in a huge variety of concoctions at this delicious competition!
This is the 14th annual festival and offers plenty of great dishes for sampling – although the judges get first dibs. It will take place Saturday, December 1st at the St. Katherine Drexel Parish Center on the south side of downtown Beaver Dam. Get the rest of the details (and mouth-watering photos) on their website!
Beaver Dam is easily reached via the U.S. 151 freeway or Highway 33. Highway 26 is also close by.
Midwest Cream Cheese Competition Address:
St. Katherine Drexel Parish Center
511 S. Spring Street
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 887-8879 (Beaver Dam Chamber office)
Website

Wizard World Comic Con Madison
2018-11-30 04:00 - 2018-12-02 16:00 | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
Wizard World Comic Con is back at Madison’s Alliant Energy Center November 30 – December 2, 2018! This is part of the national tour of Wizard World Comic Con events, and it’s Wisconsin’s turn to have fun with all of these activities all weekend long.
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge on the Alliant Energy Center at Wizard World Madison to celebrate the best in pop-fi, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Madison is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday night.
Meet creators, performers, and leaders in anime, gaming, voices, and wrestling. Attend workshops, play games, learn to play Pokemon, and MUCH more!

You can also meet a whole host of celebrities, including William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols, Matthew Lewis, Ruth Connell and Lisa Berry, Jon Heder (yes, Napoleon Dynamite will be there!), Dean Cain, Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Barry Williams of “Brady Bunch” fame, who talked with State Trunk Tour founder Eric Paulsen about Wizard World, “The Brady Bunch,” a new HGTV show, and more in this podcast on iHeartRadio or iTunes.
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Wizard World Comic Con Hours:
Friday, Nov 30, 2018 – 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, Dec 1, 2018 – 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec 2, 2018 – 10:00am – 4:00pm
Admission Details:
Tickets range from $39.99 and up for single day admission to $99.99+ for 3-day admission including priority and early entry. Workshops, selfies and autographs are extra and range from $5 to $15. Get all the pricing details here.
• All Admissions Gain Entry to Wizard World Madison Comic Con & Gaming
• Important: Bring your printed e-Admissions to the event to gain admittance.
• Up to 2 Children 10 and under get in FREE when accompanied by a paid adult
• Admission are non-refundable.
• Admissions that are purchased from unauthorized websites (sites such as craigslist, eBay, StubHub, etc.) will not be honored for entry
• Each admission is valid for the same person and may not be transferred. Removing or tampering with a wristband invalidates your entry and will not be replaced
• Credit card will be charged at time of purchase.
• Autograph fees may be required for some guests.
• Talent subject to change.

You’ll find Wizard World Comic Con in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center
Wizard World Comic Con Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
Website

Menomonie Fine Arts and Crafts Fair
2018-11-16 11:00 - 2018-11-17 17:00 | Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
The Menomonie Fine Arts & Crafts Fair lets you enjoy the finest in arts and crafts shopping when original work takes center stage on all three floors of the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts downtown. Treat yourself to Victorian holiday decorations, jubilant music, and the magic of the season!
The Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts annual Fine Arts and Crafts Fair features the work of more than 30 local and regional artists and fine craftspersons. Their work includes jewelry, painting, pottery, photography, sculpture, woodwork and more.
The Menomonie Market Food Coop will provide victuals for your dining pleasure! (“Victuals”, huh? Somebody used a thesaurus!)
You can easily get to Menomonie via I-94, U.S. 12, or Highways 25 & 29. Check out UW-Stout, Red Cedar Lake and the trails, and everything Menomonie has to offer while you’re there!
Menomonie Fine Arts & Crafts Fair Address:
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
205 Main Street East
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 235-0001
Website

La Crosse Holiday Fair
2018-11-15 - 2018-11-18 | La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
The La Crosse Center hosts the 55th Annual La Crosse Holiday Fair Thursday, November 15th – Sunday, November 18th, South Hall will be filled with over 130 arts and crafts exhibitors hailing from all over the Midwest.
The Holiday Fair is designed to be an enjoyable time for everyone. South Hall is decked out with a Christmas/Winter Theme and Holiday music will be playing throughout the hall. Santa and Rudolph will be there, and door prizes for lucky winners every hour.
Show Hours:
Thursday, Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Santa Hours:
Thursday, Friday: 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m
Admission is $2.00 per adult; kids ages 12 and under are admitted free with an adult!
You can get to La Crosse and the La Crosse Holiday Fair via I-90, U.S. 14/61, U.S. 53, or Highways 16, 33, or 35.
La Crosse Holiday Fair Address:
La Crosse Center
300 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7400
Website

Racine Downtown Holiday Parade & Community Tree Lighting
2018-11-10 16:30 - 21:00 | Monument Square, 500 Main Street, Racine, WI, 53403, United States
Join Downtown Racine and Real Racine as the Belle City kicks off the holiday season Saturday, November 10th for the 17th annual Racine Downtown Holiday Parade and Community Tree Lighting Ceremony.
New pre-parade festivities kick off at 4:30 p.m. on Monument Square. Racine-based vocal group Bounding Main will perform a unique blend of maritime and holiday themed songs. Local 12-year-old singing sensation and winner of 2018 Racine’s Got Talent, Alahna Rae, will then lead up to the parade with a few songs of her own! There will also be balloon twisting for the kids plus hot chocolate and cookies for sale.
At 5:30 p.m. the Racine Downtown Holiday Parade officially begins as dancers, carolers, characters and Santa Claus himself will be in attendance. Other exciting entries include a Norwegian Viking boat by Sons of Norway, decorated tractors by CNH Industrial and the crowd favorite, “Big Cart” by Festival Foods. Make sure the kids bring their letters to Santa. The United States Postal Service mail carriers will be walking the parade route collecting these letters making sure they arrive at the North Pole in time for Christmas.

Immediately after the parade, head back to Monument Square for a few more holiday performances by Park High School Choir and an encore by Alahna Rae. Wrapping up the night will be the lighting of our Community Holiday Tree with Mayor Cory Mason.
With the Holiday Parade falling on the weekend of Veteran’s Day, to honor our Veterans American Flags will be handed out on Monument Square during the pre-parade and the parade will be led off with a Veteran’s Salute by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
Also new to this year’s Racine Downtown Holiday Parade and Community Tree Lighting Ceremony is the Warm Accessories Drive, which provides essential winter items like scarves, gloves, mittens and hats for area charities. Items can be dropped off at Monument Square anytime from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!
Make sure you get downtown early (via Highways 11, 20, 32, or 38) to find parking, reserve your parade viewing location and get started on your holiday shopping list at a variety of unique downtown merchants. Parking can be found at the Lake Avenue Ramp (300 Lake Avenue), Civic Centre Ramp (501 Lake Avenue) and the McMynn Ramp (120 7th Street) all day for only $2. All parking is just off Highways 20 and 32.
Racine Downtown Holiday Parade Address:
Downtown Racine, Main & 6th Streets (Highways 20 & 32)
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 634-6002
Website

Winter Art Fair Off the Square
2018-11-10 09:00 - 2018-11-11 16:00 | Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Madison hosts its annual Winter Art Fair off the Square on Saturday, November 10th and Sunday, November 11th at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. This 29th annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square will feature 135 Wisconsin artists and craftspeople as well as thousands of their works.
Visitors will see paintings, sculptures, jewelry, handbags, mosaics, ceramics, clothing, musical instruments, photography, mixed media, woodwork, graphics, fiber arts, and glasswork –all for sale. Every work has been created by the juried artists and craftspeople who will be present in their booths. The Fair is produced by the Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople, Inc., a group of artists dedicated to producing art fairs to benefit fellow artists.The Winter Fair Off the Square also offers live music, a silent auction, a young collectors corner, a booth which benefits Badger Childhood Cancer, and good food. Admission is $5.
There is a Young Collectors’ Corner where only children under twelve are admitted to purchase artwork of their choosing. Much of the art is the same as in exhibitors’ booths but at a much reduced price. See our WAAC Winter Art Fair Off the Square Gallery for photos of the fair.
Musical entertainment ranges from Johnny Chimes to Bluegrass, classical to the Madison Area Ukelele Initiative, with special performances by Madison Suzuki Strings students and advanced piano students of area piano teachers.
The Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople will be hosting another fundraiser for Badger Childhood Cancer Network during the Winter Art Fair Off the Square. The event gives patrons the opportunity to choose gift beads for kids and teens with cancer or blood disorders. These “WOW” beads – handmade by local artists – are part of the BCCN Hero Beads program.
Hero Beads let patients commemorate their personal treatment journey in the form of a simple, visible medical record. They initially receive a cord with letter beads that spell out their first name, plus a Diagnosis bead. Every time a young person has a procedure or passes a particular milestone, a member of the medical team can give him or her a special bead to add to the cord(s) of beads. Over time, Hero Beads provide a symbol of each patient’s personal journey, a touchable testament to strength and endurance.
For a donation of $5 patrons will be able to choose a gift for the children from over a thousand beautiful, handmade glass beads. The beads will be distributed among the patients, and the monetary proceeds go to the children’s families in the form of gas cards and other sundry items they require. BCCN relies solely on the community for financial support. We encourage everyone to attend and show their support for Wisconsin artists and the Badger Children’s Cancer Network this November.
You can reach Monona Terrace via US 151, using John Nolen Drive from the south, including the Beltline (US 12/18) and nearby main routes like US 14 and US 51, or from the north via East Washington Avenue off I-39/90/94, Highway 30, or Highway 113.
Art Fair off the Square Address:
Monona Terrace and Community Center
1 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-9129
Website

Shopko Sweet Street
2018-10-26 11:00 - 2018-10-27 16:00 | Shopko Hall, 1901 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Shopko Sweet Street, not surprisingly presented by Shopko (at Shopko Hall, no less) is a Halloween delight for the whole family. It takes place indoors so weather isn’t a factor – and nobody will freeze in their costumes. Parents and kids can enjoy a safe, fun, and occasionally spooky experience. Plenty of refreshments and entertainment will be available during Shopko Sweet Street, which runs Friday, October 26th from 11am – 8pm and Saturday, October 27th from 9am – 4pm.
Parking is FREE and here are just some of the activities you can do:

Capture your trick-or-treat memories with Ambrosius Studios our Photo Sponsor. Please expect a small fee for production
Games and Fitness Fun by Courage Martial Arts
For the extra tiny ones, Brown County Birth to 3 program will have an area set-up along with ideas for different activities you can do at home depending on the age of your child
School House is bringing back the Little Ones Play area! These so much fun in this booth – we can’t even list it all!
The Brown County Dairy Promotion group will be bringing some good dairy treats along with their blender bike where kids can spin up their own smoothie (Saturday only)
Mischief & Magic returns with Blaster Battles, face painting, and balloon figures, as well as on-stage entertainment
Patrick’s Funny Farm will have lots of animals for you to see as part of their Petting Zoo
Young Scientist experiments and fun – St. Norbert Chemistry
Release some of that energy in the bounce houses!
Skeleton Dig- Foundation Chiropractic
APS will have vehicles there
Green Bay Gamblers
Create Lollipop Ghosts with Biolife Plasma
Decorate some cookies with Let’s Go Mommy
Meet and learn about snakes and other reptiles with Fox Vally Herp Club

Shopko Sweet Street Entertainment Schedule:
Friday 10/26/18
11:30 am: Mischief & Magic
12:30 pm: Big & Tall
1:30 pm: Mischief & Magic
2:30 pm: Big & Tall
3:30 pm: Mischief & Magic
4:30 pm: Courage Martial Arts
5:30 pm: Brown County Dairy Promotion
6:30 pm: Courage Martial Arts
Saturday 10/27/18
9 am: Mischief & Magic
10 am: Kids on the Move
11 am: Costume Contest Winners Announced
11:30 am: Kids on the Move
12:30 pm: Mischief & Magic
1: 30 pm: Big & Tall
2:30 pm: Mischief & Magic
Shopko Hall is right by Lambeau Field and the Resch Center in Green Bay, where Oneida Street and Lombardi Avenue meet. I-41 is just to the west and Highway 32/Ashland Avenue is just to the east. U.S. 141 and Highways 29, 54, and 57 also bring you to Green Bay!
Shopko Sweet Street Address:
Shopko Hall
1901 S. Oneida Street
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 494-3401
Website

World Clydesdale Show
2018-10-25 - 2018-10-28 | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
Madison’s Alliant Energy Center hosts the World Clydesdale Show Thursday, October 25th through Sunday, October 28th, 2018! For all ages, the World Clydesdale Show offers edge-of-the seat entertainment with wall-to-wall Clydesdale action. Over 600 Clydesdales are set to converge in Madison, and you can see this magnificent breed up close and personal in the barns and experience the thunderous roar of an eight-horse Clydesdale hitch coming down the runway and into the arena.
Seminars, vendors, and other exciting entertainment & exhibitions will also be part of what plans to be the biggest event the Clydesdale breed has ever seen!
You can find the Alliant Energy Center near Madison’s Beltline (US 12 & US 18), just east of US 14 and US 151 along Rimrock Road and John Nolen Drive. I-39/90/94 and Highways 30 and 113 also bring you into Madison!

World Clydesdale Show Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 267-3976
Website

Fall Wine Walk, Wisconsin Dells
2018-10-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Wisconsin Dells, 701 Superior Street, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
Head to downtown Wisconsin Dells for their very first Fall Wine Walk from 3pm – 7pm on Saturday, October 20th, 2018. Not to be confused with the Spring Wine Walk, which has been going strong for 7 years, the Fall Wine Walk will only be a complement to the already successful Spring version.
The Fall Wine Walk transforms downtown retail establishments and restaurants into wine tasting destinations. Nearly 20 businesses are participating, pairing red and white wine samples with delicious hors d’oeuvres.
Your Fall Wine Walk ticket gets you a commemorative wine glass and sample tastings at all the participating stops. All attendees will also receive a booklet listing each wine, so it is easy to remember your favorites! Tickets are $40.
This is on top of all the things there are to throughout the Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delton areas, from water parks to fun shops, museums, and even the World’s Largest Wooden Trojan Horse along Wisconsin Dells Parkway. Hit I-90/94, U.S. 12, or Highways 13, 16, or 23 to get to the Dells, Lake Delton, and the surrounding area.
Purchase Fall Wine Walk Tickets HERE
Wisconsin Dells Fall Wine Walk Address:
701 Superior Street
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-8088
Event Website
