Haunted Barn

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

Fitchburg Storytime

September 13, 2009
3:30 pm

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.

Paw Paw Puppet Theater

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

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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

Wii Games

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

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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.

Play & Learn - Literacy Play Groups

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

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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

Play & Learn - Development & school readiness

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

Storytime & Snacks @ Bean Sprouts Cafe

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

Cantajuego

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

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Cantajuego Bilingual Toddler Time 10-10:30 am

Informal activities for children ages 18 months-3 years.

Tots in Motion

9:30 am Tuesdays, Madison Children’s Museum. 256-6445
When: Weekly on Tuesday @ 9:30am
Call: 256-6445
Web: www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com

Play & Learn

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