2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH EASTER EGG HUNT
MARCH 26 • Winnequah Park • 5301 Healy Ln., Monona (608) 278-8344 • mymonona.com 10am • Enjoy this free and fun egg hunt with candy, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The hunting grounds will be divided into separate areas for ages 1–2, 3-4, 5–6, and 7–10 years.
LIL’ BADGER CONSIGNMENT SALE
MARCH 31-APRIL 2 • Monona Community Center (608) 222-4167 • mymonona.com A huge children’s consignment sale to help benefit the Monona Parks & Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund.
APRIL EXPOTENTIAL
APRIL 7 • Harley-Davidson of Madison (608) 222-8565 • mononaeastside.com 4pm–7pm • Meet your Monona East Side business community at this unique trade show with free food and drink and some amazing door prizes like a 50” TV, yoga passes, tickets to Wisconsin Film Festival and a Nike Golf Bag! Free admission and open to all. Presented by Monona State Bank.
MAY ROLL OUT THE MARKET AT MONONA FARMERS’ MARKET
MAY 1 • Ahuska Park • 400 E. Broadway, Monona (608) 960-3788 • mononafarmersmarket.com 9am-1pm • The first market of the season. Free rolls provided by Stella’s Bakery! Live entertainment, yoga & chef demos are regular features at this Best of Madison fave. EBT accepted.
MARIGOLD’S FOR MOM AT MONONA FARMERS’ MARKET
MAY 8 • Ahuska Park • 400 E. Broadway, Monona (608) 960-3788 • mononafarmersmarket.com 9am-1pm • A wide array of vendors create a great local market. Mom’s will receive a free marigold! Live entertainment, yoga, chef demos and more are regular features at this Best of Madison fave. EBT accepted.
MONONA CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE
MAY 13 & 14 • locations throughout Monona All day • Monona’s city wide garage sale is always held the weekend after Mother’s Day. More information can be found in the Herald-Independent McFarland Thistle newspaper. To advertise your sale, contact the newspaper at 839-1544. 26
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MONONA MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
MAY 30 • 4400 Block of Monona Drive to Owen Road (608) 239-7888 • mononaeastside.com 10am • Honor your veterans with the largest parade in Wisconsin! Monona Drive closes at 9am. Be sure to watch for updates on the parade on Facebook at facebook.com/mononaparade.
JUNE SAWYER CROSSEN MEMORIAL TRIATHLON
JUNE 4 • Monona Community Pool • 1013 Nichols Road (608) 222-4167 • mymonona.com Kid’s triathlon for ages 4-17 dedicated to memory of Sawyer Crossen. Different age divisions and course levels. Cost is $30.
MULLIGAN’S FORE MONONA
JUNE 13 • University Ridge Golf Course (608) 222-4167 • mymonona.com 11:30am • Join the Monona Parks & Recreation Department for a fun day of golf! Proceeds help support the City of Monona Parks & Recreation Department.
‘POP’ IN FOR A TREAT AT MONONA FARMERS’ MARKET
JUNE 19 • Ahuska Park • 400 E. Broadway, Monona (608) 960-3788 • mononafarmersmarket.com 9am-1pm • Celebrate Father’s Day at the market! Dad’s will be gifted with a manly treat like fishing lures, tools or golf balls. Enjoy live music, yoga, chef demos and more. EBT accepted.
CONCERTS IN WINNEQUAH PARK
JUNE 20 • Winnequah Park - 5301 Healy Ln., Monona (608) 222-3415 • mymonona.com 6:30pm • Unwind at an outdoor concert in the serene setting of Winnequah Park while enjoying food carts and live entertainment.
SUNSET MUSIC SERIES
JUNE 23 • The East Side Club • 3735 Atwood Ave., Monona • (608) 222-9131 • lakesidemadison.com 6-9pm • Enjoy the beauty of the sunset across Lake Monona while watching live music. Family-friendly, food carts and tiki bar. $5 admission, 16 & under free.
SUNSET MUSIC SERIES
JUNE 30 • The East Side Club • 3735 Atwood Ave., Monona • (608) 222-9131 • lakesidemadison.com 6-9pm • Enjoy the beauty of the sunset across Lake Monona while watching live music. Family-friendly, food carts and tiki bar. $5 admission, 16 & under free.
JULY MONONA COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
JULY 3-4 • Winnequah Park - 5301 Healy Ln., Monona (608) 235-6726 • mononafestival.com Enjoy this two day festival complete with an Art Fair, the infamous Wife Carry Race, Taste of the 4th, Kids from Wisconsin will perform, a $5,000 Hole-in-One contest, a huge fireworks show and more!
BACK PORCH CONCERT-DEAN HOUSE
JULY 7 • Dean House • 4718 Monona Dr., Madison (608) 249-7920 • bloominggrovehistory.org 7-8pm • Enjoy an outdoor concert from the back porch of the historic Dean House! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music of the Madison Accordian Band. Refreshments available & donation requested.
CONCERTS IN WINNEQUAH PARK
JULY 11 • Winnequah Park - 5301 Healy Lane, Monona (608) 222-3415 • mymonona.com 6:30pm • Unwind at an outdoor concert in the serene setting of Winnequah Park while enjoying food carts and live entertainment.
SUNSET MUSIC SERIES
JULY 14 • The East Side Club • 3735 Atwood Ave., Monona • (608) 222-9131 • lakesidemadison.com 6-9pm • Enjoy the beauty of the sunset across Lake Monona while watching live music. Family-friendly, food carts and tiki bar. $5 admission, 16 & under free.
BACK PORCH CONCERT-DEAN HOUSE
JULY 14 • Dean House • 4718 Monona Dr., Madison (608) 249-7920 • bloominggrovehistory.org 7-8pm • Enjoy an outdoor concert from the back porch of the historic Dean House! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy music from the Middleton Jazz Band. Refreshments available and donation is requested.
BACK PORCH CONCERT-DEAN HOUSE
JULY 21 • Dean House • 4718 Monona Dr., Madison (608) 249-7920 • bloominggrovehistory.org 7-8pm • Enjoy an outdoor concert from the back porch of the historic Dean House! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy music from the Capitol Chordsmen. Refreshments available and donation is requested to help support the Dean House.
SUNSET MUSIC SERIES
JULY 28 • The East Side Club • 3735 Atwood Ave., Monona • (608) 222-9131 • lakesidemadison.com 6-9pm • Enjoy the beauty of the sunset across Lake Monona while watching live music. Family-friendly, food carts and tiki bar. $5 admission, 16 & under free.