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Specialty Shopping In Fitchburg: Health, Home & Hobbies
Specialty Shopping In Fitchburg: Health, Home & Hobbies Fitchburg is home to a unique shopping scene you won’t find anywhere else. Discover locally owned small businesses offering all the things you’re looking for: home goods, health stores and hobby hotspots, just minutes from Madison. Health & Wellness For the best in eye health and beauty,…
Read MoreCelebrate Culinary Arts Month
Celebrate Culinary Arts Month July is Culinary Arts Month, and what better way to celebrate than supporting your local chefs and restaurants? Fitchburg has a rich culinary scene, from its agricultural history to its diverse local food movement. Discover the amazing talents of chefs in the area that have hand-crafted some amazing signature dishes. Liliana’s…
Read MoreCelebrate The Summer Solstice
Celebrate The Summer Solstice Celebrate the longest day of the year and the start of summer! The Summer Solstice in 2020 will occur on Saturday, June 20th at 5:44pm. It’s often called the “longest day of the year” because it is the date when the northern hemisphere receives the most sunlight in one day. In…
Read MoreMake Music Day 2020
Make Music Day 2020 Take part in the worldwide celebration of music – Make Music Day – on June 21st! Make Music Day began as Fete de la Musique in 1982 in France and has grown all over the world as a day to celebrate and participate in making music that is free for everyone…
Read MoreSummer Fun At The Fitchburg Library
Summer Fun At The Fitchburg Library Many summer camp and recreation programs have been canceled this summer, but the Fitchburg Public Library has tons of programs to help keep the little ones entertained! They Fitchburg Library’s Facebook page is a great resource with amazing arts & crafts tutorials. You can find how-to videos on making…
Read MoreGuide To Grilling Season
Guide To Grilling Season Fitchburg has everything you need to kick-off your summer grilling season! Specialty brats, fresh baked hamburger and brat buns, local craft beer, and ice cream treats are all here to help you create an amazing backyard barbecue. Burgers & Brats Wondering where to get your grilling favorites? Fitchburg has a ton…
Read MoreVirtual Visit To Henry Vilas Zoo
Virtual Visit To Henry Vilas Zoo Henry Vilas Zoo is temporarily closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but you can enjoy the full zoo experience online! Go on zoo adventures with Thelma The Turtle, chat with the zoo keepers and create your own outdoor zoo-ventures! Zoo Keeper Chats Keep in touch with Henry Vilas Zoo Keeper…
Read MoreCreate Your Garden Oasis
Create Your Garden Oasis Spring is the perfect time of year for home improvement projects, and Fitchburg has everything you’ll need to create your outdoor oasis! From high quality products to expert advice, our home and garden businesses are ready to help with home makeovers, large and small. Need some ideas and inspiration? Visit these…
Read MoreMay Is Bike Month
May Is Bike Month May is National Bike Month and there is no better place to celebrate than on Fitchburg’s many bike trails! Fitchburg has been designated a Bicycle Friendly Community since 2012 and is a great biking hub in Dane County, with easy access to five bike trails. Paoli Loop Bike Ride A great…
Read MoreBucky + Sports
Bucky + Sports Badger fans, you can still celebrate your favorite team while Safe at Home! From dance videos to coloring sheets, big game rewatches to Jumping Around at home, online resources are available for you to keep singing “Varsity!” Badger Brain Breaks Take a Badger Brain Break with Bucky! UW Athletics has dance videos,…
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