Family Weekend Roundup: May 15-17, 2009

Enjoy this mid-May weekend by taking the fam to Pug Fest, Hartfest, "Willy Wonka" the play or any of these other fun events happening in Brew City. Giddy up, Milwaukee parents, and explore the city!

FRIDAY

MARROWTHON OF SOCCER
Here's a marathon that doesn't solely involve running. The Great American Marrowthon is a 24-hour Milwaukee Kickers fundraiser and awareness event benefiting the National Marrow Donor Program. Youth and adult soccer teams can sign up for an hour indoor game and collect pledges in support of the event and its mission.
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SATURDAY

SARAH'S STRIDE
Get into the motion with "Sarah's Stride" this Saturday in Wauwatosa. Sarah's family stayed at a nearby Ronald McDonald House while she was receiving an organ donation and transplant. Unfortunately, she lost her fight, so in her memory, the Run/Walk began. The Run/Walk will start at Hart Park and benefit the Ronald McDonald House.
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SUNDAY


PUG FEST

The Milwaukee Pug Fest is a fundraiser for Pug Rescue. The event includes various Pug Rescue groups from around the Midwest, contests, silent auctions, vendors, service providers, food and drinks. More here.

ALL WEEKEND LONG

HARTFEST

Kick off the outdoor festival season with a weekend of great music, food and beer in the Village of Wauwatosa. All weekend long, enjoy live music or join in softball, whiffle ball, kickball and baggo tournaments. A kids' area will include 4-square, jump rope, hopscotch, and arts and crafts.

http://www.onmilwaukee.com/events/event-95766.html

WORLD OF CHOCOLATE AND CANDY

The world's greatest candy factory springs to life when the Modjeska Youth Theater Company presents Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka." In the famous tale, "Wonka" spins a fanciful fable of poor, good-hearted Charlie Bucket and his quest to find the Golden Ticket.

http://www.onmilwaukee.com/events/event-94883.html

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

The Fireside Dinner Theatre stages the award winning "High School Musical" in a production designed for young and old alike. The show runs through June featuring a cast of talented and energetic young Broadway and Regional performers.

DISCOVER DISCOVERY WORLD
In Gokey's honor, this Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, Discovery World will donate $1 for every general admission ticket sold to Sophia's Heart Foundation. Gokey set up the foundation for his late wife, Sophia, who passed away during routine heart surgery just weeks before he auditioned for "American Idol."

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Really, who doesn't want to be a pirate? When young Jeremy Jacobs and his exceptional digging skills are recruited by Captain Braid Beard for treasure burying purposes, Jeremy thinks the pirate life is for him. Most appreciated by adults, teens and children ages three and up. Check out First Stage's "How I Become a Pirate" this weekend. Call (414) 273-7206.

SMOKEY THE BEAR

"Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home" is a new green-built exhibit developed by the Betty Brinn Children's Museum in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service. The exhibit includes a variety of educational activities, costumes, puppets and props that will be especially appealing for children ages 2-8.
 More:
http://www.onmilwaukee.com/ent/business/bettybrinn.html