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From Capital City Tent Rental, this bouncy obstacle course
is for people of all ages and sizes and it’s one of the most
popular inflatable games of all! Lots of people get to take the
challenge because the long lines move quickly. Get ready for some
fun! And check out www.cctr.biz
for more bouncy excitement.
Kids will love navigating through the twists and turns of this obstacle
Course, presented by Badger Gymnastics Academy. And people of all
ages are encouraged to stop by Badger Gymnastics’ expo area
to learn more about their programs that emphasize participation
over performance and are designed to promote self-esteem and create
self-confidence through the discipline of gymnastics. At Badger
Gymnastics (www.badgergymnastics.com),
they teach more than a sport; they teach lessons that last a lifetime.
Hiii-Ya! Black Belt America is providing a one-two punch to this
year’s Kids Expo by hosting an interactive learning zone.
Discover the exciting world of martial arts where the entire family
will have fun while learning important life, leadership and defense
skills. Black Belt America is dedicated to providing the highest
quality programs with maximum benefits for children, teens, and
adults. Visit www.blackbeltamerica.com
for more!
The climbing wall is back! This extremely popular Kids Expo attraction
has three different sides to the wall with four different routes
that can be climbed. Each side has routes set at different levels
of difficulty. Accordingly, it can service both beginners and expert
climbers. Please note that there is an additional fee to scale this
fun and adventurous attraction. Visit www.bouldersgym.com
to learn more.
Kids have the opportunity to meet and greet members of the Dane
County Sheriff's Department and to inspect a squad car. There will
also be a number of handouts for children and parents on several
safety topics. McGruff the crime dog will also be on hand both days
of the Kids Expo. Meet Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney Saturday
and Sunday between the hours of 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kids can also meet
a real K-9 between the hours of 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. both days,
too!
Saturday, all day
John-Brian Paprock of Facing Art will offer cool face-painting again
at the Kids Expo. Pick one of the designs from his display, or invent
a new one of your own. Small designs and full faces available. More
information is available at http://www.facingart.blogspot.com/.
Fired Up Pottery is a kid-friendly paint-your-own pottery store
in Cottage Grove. There is paint-your-own pottery, clay, wheels
and classes and summer camps. The business is open to the public
and walk-ins Tuesday through Saturday. On Sundays, they host children’s
birthday parties, and on Mondays corporate events. They also host
Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and do field trips with daycare centers.
Come to the Art Zone at the expo for a free project for children!
More information can be found at www.fireduppottery.com.
All aboard T.J. Howell’s Great Circus Train! This colorful
and enchanting miniature choo-choo accommodates 22 kids per ride.
Powered by electricity, it zooms along at between 3 and 5 miles
per hour - and it’s FREE! Enjoy sitting in the engine or any
of the three cars. Everyone loves the Circus Train, so be sure to
bring your camera when the kids take a ride at Kids Expo!
Watch the pilot episode of the brand new, locally produced children’s
television program “Kids Under Construction” featuring
fun animated and puppet characters. Meet feisty “Polly,”
“Mission Man,” “Cookie Dumpster” and “Francis,”
a steam shovel that is afraid of dirt and tries to learn about becoming
a best friend. The cast of the show includes over 40 children from
Asbury Church who attend Middleton and Verona elementary and middle
schools. At the "Kids Under Construction" booth will also
be puppet shows, story reading sessions, craft sessions, interactive
games for children and a full-screen TV showing the pilot episode
of the show which will air for the first time at 11 a.m. on March
1 on Fox 47.
Ready, set, go! Come find out if your baby is a champion! Babies
who are still crawling - not walking - can participate in the Kids
Expo Diaper Derby, sponsored by Meriter Hospital. Races will start
at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 15 and at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday,
March 16 and will be held every 30 minutes. Feel free to coach your
little one with rattles, bottles, or a favorite stuffed toy. Best
of all, it’s free. All winners will receive certificates of
participation, with a special prize for each winner. www.meriter.com
With all the hustle and bustle at Kids Expo, moms - in particular
moms with babies - may find that they need some much deserved down
time. That’s why Babies R Us (www.babiesrus.com)
is sponsoring a Mommy’s Time Out Zone designed with the special
needs of moms-on-the-go in mind. It’s a private, quiet and
secluded place outside the hectic goings-on of the Kids Expo, making
it a welcome diversion for mommies with babies and toddlers.
From Baraboo comes Micah Williams’ petting zoo, an opportunity
for people of all ages to view, pet and learn about domestic and
exotic animals. You can even purchase some animal chow and feed
the fauna. MW’s menagerie includes critters like Nigerian
dwarf goats, Vietnamese potbelly pigs, four-horned sheep, and a
baby camel. Stop by and meet them!
Mystik Toyz will have their "Spin Zone" going strong non
stop throughout the expo. Allow Mr Fun to teach you how to play
with juggling sticks, diabolos, poi swings, and more... Hypnotic
Heather The Faerie will tell wonderous faerie-tales and share some
of her skill toy talents. Both Mr. Fun and Hypnotic Heather will
lead one parade throughout the expo each day and get everyone in
on the fun! Visit them at www.mystiktoyz.com.
Alternating with the Diaper Derby, the Pee Wee Olympics is an opportunity
for little ones age 2 and up. There’s plenty of old-fashioned
fun, like potato sack races and crab crawls! Races are held every
30 minutes, starting at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 15 and at 11:45
a.m. on Sunday, March 16.
Rainbow Play Systems knows that kids don't just swing ... they soar
to another kingdom. Slides are not a way to get from the top to
the bottom - they launch you into time warps. Rainbow Play Systems
are more than play sets; they’re castles, pirate ships, forts,
clubhouses, stores, jungles and mountains. That’s why they
make sure the fun and flight of imagination is firmly grounded with
quality construction and safety, building memories for your kids.
Have a climb, slide and swing for yourself! Or find out more at
www.rainbowplay.com.
Don’t miss your chance to meet the one and only Ronald McDonald
at Kids Expo. One study says that 98 percent of American school
children can identify Ronald McDonald. Keep your eye out on Sunday,
March 16 for everyone’s favorite clown! He’ll be on
hand again to meet and greet his fans near the Ronald McDonald House
booth in the McDonald’s Family Zone.
American Family Children's Hospital is committed to the welfare
of every child in the state, and believes each child deserves the
best possible health care service. That’s why they’ve
teamed with Ronald McDonald House Charities in offering the Ronald
McDonald Care Mobile, dedicated to helping children obtain expert
dental care. For several years, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
has provided dental care for more than 2,000 children. At Kids Expo,
you can take a look at one of these Care Mobiles, a 40-foot, 26,000
pound, state-of-the-art vehicle built specifically for delivering
dental healthcare services to qualifying kids in southern Wisconsin
and northern Illinois counties. www.uwhealth.org.
Sometimes, moms and dads need a Time Out, too! The Time Out Zone
is a place for parents (and kids) to take a break from the hustle
and bustle of Kids Expo. You’ll find comfy furniture and a
TV so you can get caught up on all the latest basketball scores.
Come, put your feet up, and enjoy a few moments of relaxation!
The first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was built in 1936. This
hot- dog shaped vehicle travels around the United States promoting
one of America’s favorite foods. The Wienermobile has also
traveled in Canada, Japan, Puerto Rico, Spain, Mexico and Germany.
The first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was 13 feet long. Today's vehicle
has grown to 27 feet and weighs the same amount as one million hot
dogs. Over the years, the Wienermobile has been re-designed; the
current model features a hot dog shaped instrument panel, seating
for six in mustard and ketchup colored seats, and a removable bun
roof. Each Wienermobile cruises an average 500 miles a week. The
Wienermobile has appeared in two movies: “Ladybugs,”
starring Rodney Dangerfield, and “Another You,” starring
Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder. It has also appeared on “The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Late Show with David
Letterman,” and CNN Headline News. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
is a reminder of how much American families love the hot dog. During
the Fourth of July weekend, Americans will enjoy 150 million hot
dogs; between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans will eat enough
hot dogs to circle the globe more than 15 times! The Wienermobile
has grown to 27 feet long, and weighs the same amount as one million
hot dogs. See the Wienermobile and pick up your free Oscar Mayer
Wiener Whistle at Kids Expo!
GOOD FUN, IN GOOD HANDS! Stop by the YMCA of Dane County's activity
area to shoot a few hoops, take part in a "Dance, Dance Revolution"
and talk to them about their fun and exciting programs that keep
families fit, happy and healthy. Each summer over 2000 parents have
peace of mind while they are at work because of the YMCA. For over
120 years, the YMCA has encouraged Dane County kids to explore,
grow, and have fun. Just another reason to love the Y! Camps, programs
and clinics are offered throughout Dane County. www.ymcadanecounty.org.
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Badger
Gymnastics Academy Obstacle Course
Black
Belt America Zone
Boulder’s
Climbing Wall
Dane
County Sheriff's Department 
Facing
Art
Fired
Up Pottery 
The
Great Circus Train
Kids
Under Construction
Meriter
Diaper Derby
MW
Animal Attractions
Mystik
Toyz Spin Zone
Pee
Wee Olympics
Ronald
McDonald
Ronald
McDonald Care Mobile 
Oscar
Mayer Wienermobile 
YMCA
of Dane County