Sorry Folks for the lack of updates. Will be back after Halloween!
Shane
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Open 7-11 pm Fridays-Saturdays, 9/25-10/31 (open until midnight 10/30-31), 755 Hwy 51, Stoughton, plus “kid friendly” haunted barn 1-4 pm, 10/17 & 24 ($5). $8. 873-5280
When: 09/25/09 @ 7:00pm
Call: 873-5280
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The Haunted Barn in Stoughton Wisconsin
Almost an hour of frights and fun at the Haunted Barn. Bigger and better than ever 2009 is sure to give you the scares. Several static and pneumatic props as well as 20-30 actors will put you to the test. 2 indoor haunts as well as outdoor trails a Haunted woods, and a Haunted Cemetery. We also have a cool little novelty shop with super low prices. Drinks and snacks are available on site, and you will love our cool little light show while you wait in line.
September 25-26, 7-11 pm
October 2-3, 7-11 pm
October 9-10, 7-11 pm
October 16-17, 7-11 pm
October 23-24, 7-11 pm
October 30-31 7 pm-midnight
Special “Kid Friendly” Haunted Barn for those who don’t like it too scary where the kids get a bag of goodies and can walk the trails or ride to the Witches house:
October 17th and 24th, 1-4 pm
We are located just one mile East of Stoughton on Hwy 51 ( 755 Hwy 51 ) and the cost is just $8.00 per admission for the night time events and only $5.00 for the “Kid Friendly ” Haunted Barn
(608) 873-5280
Free family activities & 2 miles of hiking trails, sunup to sundown daily, Aldo Leopold Nature Center. 221-0404
When: Daily until 12/31/69
Call: 221-0404
Web: www.naturenet.com/alnc
More Information:
The Leopold Interpretive Trail for Families – Two miles of interpretation and activities lead visitors throughout the 21 acres of conservation land at ALNC’s Monona campus from sun-up to sundown, 365 days a year. Trail signs explain the important native ecosystems and habitats found in Wisconsin.
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Storytime is for children under 5, accompanied by a parent/adult. Children will hear stories, sign songs and do crafts.
When: 09/10 - 12/17 @ 10am
Where: Fitchburg Room of the Fitchburg Community Center, 5520 Lacy Road, which is adjacent to the City Hall
Call: 256-6445
Web: www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Please contact Megan McGuire at library@city.fitchburg.wi.us for more information.
Time Trials 6:30 pm, Racing 8 pm
When: Weekly on Friday
Cost: $9
Call: 920-623-4393
Web: www.columbus151.com
More Information:
Weekly Friday Night Programs: Time Trials: 6:30 pm Racing: 8:00 pm
Admission: Adults: $9:00 Seniors & Students: $8:00 Ages 6 - 10 $4:00 5 & Under: Free
HIGHWAY 151 BETWEEN SUN PRAIRIE AND COLUMBUS - EXIT 111 (HWY V) WEST TO
KRAUS ROAD- RIGHT ON KRAUS TO COLUMBUS 151 SPEEDWAY
June
26 Brothers of the Third Wheel
$2.00 off General Admission for Jefferson & Helenville
July:
3 Cherry Bomb 50 - Extended Laps & Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Chapter V
Color Guard - Fireworks
10 Columbus/Fall River Relay for Life - 10% of Grand Stand Admissions Donated -
Also selling luminaries for cancer drive
$2.00 off General Admission for Columbus & Fall River
Beer Specials: All Beer $2.00
17 Columbus Challenge Round II
Extended Laps - Race for Trophy
$2.00 off General Admission for Cambridge & Deerfield
24 Justin Schade Memorial - MiniMods
$2.00 off General Admission for Dane - Windsor - Poynette
31 Kids Stock Car Rides
$2.00 off General Admission for Watertown & Lake Mills
August:
2 Lions Club Race
7 Kids Bike Give Away
$2.00 off General Admission for Rio - Reeseville - Lowell
14 Columbus Challenge Round III
Extended Laps - Race for Trophy
$2.00 off General Admission for Johnson Creek & Lake Mills
Beer Specials: All Beer $2.00
21 Dick Moore Memorial - Extended Laps
Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Chapter V Color Guard
$2.00 off General Admission for McFarland & Stoughton
28 MiniMods
$2.00 off General Admission for Randolph - Cambria
September:
4 Voights Concrete Bubble/Gauntlet Night
$2.00 off General Admission for Morrisville & Arlington
11 Columbus 151 Speedway Season Championship
10 am Fridays, Java Cat. $3 donation. 852-4524
When: Weekly on Friday @ 10:00am
Cost: $3 donation
Call: 852-4524
Web: www.myspace.com/reidmillershow
Email: pawpawpuppets@yahoo.com
More Information:
Puppet Shows at Java Cat
Fridays, 10 a.m., Java Cat Cafe, 3918 Monona Dr, Madison, Reid Miller’s Paw Paw Puppet Theater presents puppet shows of traditional and contemporary fables, and folk and faerie tales. The series runs through August.
Included in the ever-increasing list of titles are Lion and Mouse, Monkey and Crocodile, Mootown Musicians, Stone Soup, Chicken and Alligator, and more.
In addition to puppet shows, Java Cat serves up fresh gelato, bakery, candy, coffee, soda, soup or sandwich; and free wi-fi.
A $3 donation is appreciated. Infants are free. Prize drawings follow each show. For details contact: Java Cat, 608-223-5553; or Reid Miller, 808-852-4524, pawpawpuppets@yahoo.com
For ages 8 to adult, 3:30-5:30 pm Fridays, Monona Library. Free. 222-6127
When: Weekly on Friday @ 3:30pm
Call: 222-6127
Web: www.mononalibrary.org
More Information:
Wii Afternoon for ALL AGES!
Fridays 3:30-5:30 pm
Children of all ages, 8 to 108, are welcome to drop in and play the Monona Public Library’s Nintendo Wii every Friday. We encourage families to stay and get in on the fun. Play a round of Golf, a set of Tennis, or race a few laps in MarioKart. Board games will also be available in case there is a wait time. We now have Rock Band and Super Smash Bros! Stop in and check it out!
Monona Public Library, 1000 Nichols Road, 222-6127.
Free math & literacy play groups for preschoolers: 10 am-1 pm Thursdays, Salvation Army-Darbo Drive; 2-5 pm Thursdays, GHC-Fitchburg; 10 am-1 pm Tuesdays, Ho-Chunk Youth Center & Lussier Community Education Center; 3-6 pm Tuesdays, Falk Elementary; 10 am-1 pm Wednesdays, Fairways Apartments, Fitchburg. 235-4055
When: Weekly on Wednesday
Call: 235-4055
More Information:
Caregivers and preschoolers! Come join us for a play group where we will build math and literacy skills together through play! Totally Free!
Locations, Times and Days (does not meet when school is not in session)
Tuesdays 10 am to 1 pm
Ho-Chunk Youth Center
2040 Sherman Ave
Tuesdays 10 am to 1 pm
Lussier Community Education Center,
55 S. Gammon Rd
Tuesdays 3 pm to 6 pm
Falk Elementary, Early Childhood Room
6323 Woodington Way
Wednesdays 10 am to 1 pm
Fairways Apartments Party Room
2301 Traceway Drive, Fitchburg
Thursdays 10 am to 1 pm
Darbo Salvation Army, Annex Room
3030 Darbo Way
Thursdays 2 pm to 5 pm
GHC Hatchery Hill Clinic, Basement
3051 Cahill Main, Fitchburg
For more information contact Play and Learn Group Leaders, Nicole and Rissel, 235-4055 or 235.4950. More Play and Learn coming soon
Free development & school readiness activities for preschoolers, 9:30 am Thursdays, St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Cross Plains; 9:30 am Tuesdays, Living Water Lutheran Church, Sun Prairie; or 9:30 am Wednesdays, Covenant Presbyterian Church. RSVP: 241-5150
When: Weekly on Wednesday @ 9:30am
Call: 241-5150
More Information:
Play and Learn-PALZone: free, drop-in play group for parents and preschoolers with a focus on age appropriate activities that promote development and school readiness. Contact Family Enhancement at 241-5150 for more information about these locations:
PalZone-Sun Prairie, Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:30am, @Living Water Lutheran Church, 3075 Prospect Drive, Sun Prairie.
PalZone-West, Wednesdays, 9:30am-11:30am, @Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 S. Segoe Rd, Madison.
PalZone-Cross Plains, Thursdays, 9:30am-11:30am, @St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 2427 Church St., Cross Plains
Also:
Play and Learn-FUNZone: free, drop-in play group for parents and preschoolers with a focus on age appropriate activities that promote development and school readiness. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9am-noon, @Family Enhancement, 2120 Fordem Ave., 241-5150
Spanish Play and Learn – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-noon, @Family Enhancement, 2120 Fordem Ave. 241-5150
10:30 am Fridays, Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Free. 467-8360
When: Weekly on Friday @ 10:30am
Call: 467-8360
Web: www.mscr.org
More Information:
MSCR Classes at the New Meadowood Neighborhood Center
The Meadowood Neighborhood Center is located at 5734 Raymond Rd. Many programs are free and drop-in. Most are for ages 18 and up. Please call 467-8360 for more information or go to www.mscr.org for a complete class listing.
Preschool Crafts - Fridays, 10:30-11:15 am, Free
Ages 16-35 months, 9:30 & 10:30 am Tuesdays and 10:30 am Wednesdays, 4/14-5/13. RSVP: 824-1780
When: Weekly on Tuesday
Call: RSVP: 824-1780
Web: www.madisonpubliclibrary.org
More Information:
EVENT: Toddler Time
DATE: Tuesdays, April 14 - May 12
TIME: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
TIME: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
LOCATION: Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N. High Point Rd., 824-1780
DESCRIPTION: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 16-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. Register online or call 824-1780 beginning 3/31.
For more information, see http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth
10:30 am Mondays & Wednesdays. Free. 826-6986
When: Weekly on Wednesday @ 10:30am
Cost: Free
Call: 826-6986
Web: www.beansproutscafe.com
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Story & Snacks
Story time with book-themed snacks! Free!
Ongoing - Mon, Wed 10:30-11
Bean Sprouts Cafe
6719 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue, Middleton
FREE!
826-6YUM
10:30 am Saturdays. 827-0472
When: Weekly on Saturday @ 10:30am
Call: 827-0472
More Information:
Every Saturday at 10:30 am
Saturday Story Time
Children and parents are invited to enjoy great books with our Barnes & Noble, staff in the Children’s department.
10 am Tuesdays. 873-6281
When: Weekly on Tuesday @ 10:00am
Call: 873-6281
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On Tuesday mornings there are drop-in storytimes at 10:00 am in the Carnegie Room at the library. These are prepared for pre-school and early elementary age children. Time spent at these programs can be used as part of the reading time that children record to receive rewards, so come and enjoy!
If you need special accommodations to attend these programs, please call the Library at 873-6281 as soon as possible.
Bilingual playgroup for ages 3 & under, 10 am Mondays, 9/14-12/14 (no group 11/23), Madison Children’s Museum. 256-6445
When: Weekly on Monday @ 10:00am
Call: 256-6445
More Information:
Cantajuego Bilingual Toddler Time 10-10:30 am
Informal activities for children ages 18 months-3 years.
9:30 am Tuesdays, Madison Children’s Museum. 256-6445
When: Weekly on Tuesday @ 9:30am
Call: 256-6445
Web: www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Free development & school readiness activities for preschoolers, 9 am-noon Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays; en Espanol, 10 am-noon, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Family Enhancement. 241-5150
When: Weekly on Monday @ 9:00am
Call: 241-5150
Web: www.familyenhancement.org
Email: bbanks@familyenhancement.org
More Information:
Play and Learn-FUNZone: free, drop-in play group for parents and preschoolers with a focus on age appropriate activities that promote development and school readiness. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9am-noon, @Family Enhancement, 2120 Fordem Ave., 241-5150
Spanish Play and Learn – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-noon, @Family Enhancement, 2120 Fordem Ave. 241-5150
Play and Learn-PALZone: free, drop-in play group for parents and preschoolers with a focus on age appropriate activities that promote development and school readiness. Contact Family Enhancement at 
608-241-5150
for more information about these locations:
PalZone-Sun Prairie, Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:30am, @Living Water Lutheran Church, 3075 Prospect Drive, Sun Prairie.
PalZone-West, Wednesdays, 9:30am-11:30am, @Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 S. Segoe Rd, Madison.
PalZone-Cross Plains, Thursdays, 9:30am-11:30am, @St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 2427 Church St., Cross Plains
Tools to explore prairies, wetlands, woodlands & meadows, available 8:30 am-4 pm Monday-Friday, Aldo Leopold Nature Center. $5/family rental. RSVP: 221-0404
When: Daily until 12/31/09
Call: 221-0404
Web: www.naturenet.com/alnc
More Information:
Family Trailside Backpack Program
Enhance your exploration of nature with our Family Trailside Backpack Program. This self-guided program is designed for families to learn together, at their leisure, as they wander the trails at the Nature Center. To help you explore we provide a Backpack with an easy-to-understand Exploration Guide and tool-kit. Activities may be used with children of all ages. Seasonal backpacks allow your group to explore nature as it changes with the seasons. Backpack themes are Spring is in the Air, Crawling Critters, Amazing Adaptations and Snug in the Snow. We also have a Fabulous Forests theme that is loaded with facts and fun.
Program Fee:
Members: FREE
Non-members: $5/ family
$10 for Daycare and Scout groups
Drop-in hours are Monday through Friday, typically 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To ensure availability, please call in advance to reserve the backpacks. Backpacks were generously donated by REI.
Hi All,
I am very happy to continue what Selwyn started. His emails were very helpful to us when our children were just paperweights on to toddlers and now beyond. If you are new to the area or to parenting or to finding cool and fun things to do in the Madison area, you’ve found your spot. I hope you enjoy and utilize the links we are providing.
-Shane@kidstuffmadison.com