I grew up in the Madison area and am now raising my three daughters in “Fitch-Rona”, so I’m very passionate about helping families navigate the community and all it has to offer. Have a question about family fun? Send me an email with questions and suggestions for having family fun in Madison and the surrounding area!
- Kelly

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Junior Miniature Golf + Free Kids Meal	What: Save on family fun at Vitense Golfland and the Green Tree Grill! Enjoy time playing with your kids and eating, too! Monday is always a good day to avoid kitchen duty! Each Monday through the winter season, kids 12 & under can get a free kids meal (from the Little Putters Menu) for each paid round of junior mini golf. – Kelly When: Monday, February 20 Where: 5501 Schroeder Rd, Madison –Directions– Cost: Mini golf, and other activities vary, see website for complete details. $6.25 mini golf ages 4-12; additional activities & food options are extra.
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Day with Dad at Keva Sports	What: “Our entire facility will be available for multi-sport play, crafts, the bouncy castles and more. In case dad can’t go, the whole family is invited so we hope to see you! Please bring a non-perishable food or cash donation for Second Harvest Food Bank.” KEVA invites dads each year to take off of work, leave the smart phones off, lace up their sneakers and have fun with their kids. The whole family can come, so don’t hesitate to show up without a dad. Concessions and snack areas are available. – Kelly When: Noon to 4:00pm, Friday, February 24 Where: 8312 Forsythia St, Middleton -Map- Cost: Free
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Mother/Son Luau	What: “Come enjoy a tropical themed event full of games and dancing complete with refreshments and music provided by a live DJ. Make sure not to leave before getting a Mother/Son photograph in your Luau apparel as a keepsake of a fun-filled night. Mothers (or other adult loved ones), don’t miss out on a chance to spend some quality time with your son. This event is great for sons 6-12 years old. See website for ticket information.” When: 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, February 24 Where: Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive, Madison -Map- Cost: $15 mother/son couple + $5 each additional son.
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Meet a Polar Explorer	What: “Visit the Rooftop Ramble to explore polar science in action and meet Juan Botella, Arctic explorer. Try on Extreme Cold Weather gear from Antarctica and play the ”Polar Opposites” game. All ages welcome; free with museum admission.” When: 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Saturday, February 25 Where: Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison -Map- Cost: $7.95 adult/child non-member museum admission (see website for senior or Family Access admission).
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UW Badgers Women’s Basketball & Winter Children’s Extravaganza	What: “Show your Badger pride at challenge stations around the concourse. Tattoos, a sign making station, and coloring books are just a few of the fun activities planned. Then join UW students to learn cheers in the kids’ section located in the south seating sections. Hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Association.” For information, click on the title to the right, then click on the Feb 26th game on the schedule. – Kelly When: Activity stations open at 1:00pm, game begins at 2:00pm, Sunday, February 26 Where: Kohl Center, 601 W Dayton St, Madison -Map- Cost: General admission tickets = $3 youth/$7 adult.
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So here I am
What’s left of me
Where glory meets my suffering

I’m alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I’ve fallen into Your arms open wide
When the hurt and the healer collide

Breathe
Sometimes I feel it’s all that I can do
Pain so deep that I can hardly move
Just keep my eyes completely fixed on You
Lord take hold and pull me through

So here I am
What’s left of me
Where glory meets my suffering

I’m alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I’ve fallen into your arms open wide
When the hurt and the healer collide

It’s the moment when humanity
Is overcome by majesty
When grace is ushered in for good
And all the scars are understood
When mercy takes its rightful place
And all these questions fade away
When out of the weakness we must bow
And hear You say “It’s over now”

I’m alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I’ve fallen into your arms open wide
When The hurt and the healer collide

Jesus come and break my fear
Awake my heart and take my tears
Find Your glory even here
When the hurt and the healer collide [x2]

Jesus come and break my fear
Awake my heart and take my tears
Find Your glory even here

But I had no way of knowing
Just how hard this journey could be
Cause the mountians are steeper
And the valleys are deeper than I ever would had dreamed

But I know were gonna make it
And I know were gonna get there soon
And I know sometimes it seems like, were going the wrong way
But its just the long way home

Some rocks on my shoes
Fears I wish I could lose
That make the mountians so hard to climb
And my heart gets so heavy with the weight of the world sometimes

There’s a bag of regrets,
Should’ve beens, and not yets
That keep on dragging around
And I can hardly wait till the day I get to lay them all down

I know that day is coming
I know its gonna be here soon
I won’t turn back even if the whole world says I’m going the wrong way
Cause its just the long way home

When we cant take another step
The Father will pick us up and carry us in His arms
And even on the best days, He says to remember were not home yet
So don’t get too comfortable
Cause we are just pilgrams passing through

I know that day is coming
I know were gonna be there soon
I keep on singing and believing
What all of my songs say

Cause our God has made a promise
And I know everything He says is true
He promised He would never ever leave us
He’s gonna lead us
He’ll lead us home

Every single step of the long way home
So keep on, were gonna make it
Were just taking the long way home
So keep on, were gonna make it
I know, were gonna make it
Its just the long way home

CHORUS:
Jesus You are stronger
More than any other
Hallelujah what a savior
Jesus You are higher
My soul´s deepest desire
Hallelujah what a savior
You are the shepherd king
You lead us by still waters
Hallelujah You are savior

You are my only hope
Your kindness is my friend
In Your presence You restore us

You are the way the truth and the life
You are my joy and salvation
Stood in my place taking my shame

I grew up in the Madison area and am now raising my three daughters in “Fitch-Rona”, so I’m very passionate about helping families navigate the community and all it has to offer. Have a question about family fun? Send me an email with questions and suggestions for having family fun in Madison and the surrounding area!
- Kelly

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Library LEGO Club	What: “We’ll provide a different theme each month, along with some stories and pictures to inspire the imagination. Join other LEGO fans and build your own unique creation! No registration required.” When: 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Monday, February 13 Where: Alicia Ashman Branch, 733 N High Point Rd, Madison –Directions– Cost: Free
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Pop-In Playtime at Pump It Up	What: “You and your child are invited to come and play on our giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables during Pop-In Playtime. Promote social development and physical fitness while bouncing, sliding, climbing and jumping at Pump It Up!” When: 10:00am – 11:30am, Tuesday, February 14 Where: Pump It Up, 2911 Marketplace Dr, Fitchburg -Map- Cost: $8 per child.
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Zor Shrine Circus	What: “Kids of all ages will enjoy this annual Circus performance! There will be animals, clowns and aerial acts for everyone’s enjoyment.” When: Fri – 7:00pm; Sat – 10:00am, 3:00pm & 7:00pm; Sun – 1:00pm & 5:00pm Where: Alliant Energy Center Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison -Map- Cost: Ticket prices are $16 for General Admission, or $20 for Reserved Seating. Tickets available at PDQ stores and at the Circus office on Seybold Road. Visit the website or please call 800-243-7469 or 608-274-9884 for more information.
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Mad City Railroad Show	What: “Come and see these amazing miniature trains and even add to your own collection. Four train sets will be given away daily.” When: 9:00am – 5:00pm Sat/Sun, February 18 & 19 Where: Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison -Map- Cost: See website for ticket prices (vary by age, kids under 5 are free).
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Madison Winter Fest	What: “Over ninety truckloads of snow will transform the inside lanes of the Capitol Square into a race and recreational venue. The cross country ski race courses will go the entire way around the square as they did during the festival’s inaugural year in 2005. Meanwhile, the streets adjacent to the Square will be closed off for the family oriented activities such as snow and ice sculpting, sled hill rides, winter theme museum tours, snowshoeing, disabled sit ski programming, and many other events that winter lovers can participate in.” When: Events begin 9:00am Saturday, Feb 18th & commence 4:00pm Sunday, Feb 19th, see website for complete schedule of activities. Where: Capitol Square, Madison -Map- Cost: Plenty of free activities; race event registration ranges $10-$35 (Frosty Kids’ Fun Run is free).
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Camping and great music!
July 11-15

Ticket prices increase closer to the start of the event, and there are full event, single day, and even special tickets add-ons. See more details at: http://www.itickets.com/events/266988/Oshkosh_WI/Lifest_2012_.html

Featuring Aaron Shust, Downhere and Jason Gray
Doors open: 6:15pm
Concert starts: 7:00pm

VIP Add-On Pass
VIP add-on pass gives you early entry at 5:30 PM with artist Q&A. You must have a concert ticket AND a VIP pass for early access to participate in the Q&A. The VIP Add-On Pass is $10 more.