May Family Programs at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum

MINNESOTA MARINE ART MUSEUM Presents

Family storytelling:
Under the Sea

Saturday May 19, 9-10 am

As Sebastian would say, “Just look at the world around you, right here on the ocean floor. Such wonderful things surround you! What more is you lookin' for?” (Disney’s Little Mermaid) See why the clam likes to jam and the snail likes to wale as volunteers share sea stories in front of original artworks. Stories followed by a short art project. All ages welcome but stories are geared to ages eight and under. Sponsored by TARGET

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, May 22 10:30 am-Noon (come and go as you please)

Attention all Toddlers (not yet in kindergarten)! Grab your favorite grownup(s) and head over to the Museum for a kid-friendly discovery day the galleries! Expect to do some activities, projects, exploring and more! This busy morning will engage you in a variety of ways, and even give you and your grown up something fun to think about the next time you visit! Sponsored by

TARGET

May Family Events Calendar

Apple Blossom Drive • early May • Apple Blossom Drive, La Crescent
• A 17-mile loop off Hwy 61 featuring great views of apple orchards in full bloom; two miles outside La Crescent, a pull-off overlooks the Mississippi River. More info: La Crescent CVB, 800-926-9480 or www.lacrescent.com

Circus • Thu, May 3, 4:30 & 7:30pm • National Guard Armory, 1303 Homer Road, Winona
• Elephants, white tigers, camels, acrobatic dogs, liberty ponies, horses, plus aerial, juggling and clown acts. $12 per adult; 2 free kids (14 and under) tickets with a paying adult; $2 each additional child; More info: www.circuspages.com

Arabian Youth Show • Sat, May 12 & Sun May 13 • Minnesota Equestrian Center (off Hwy 43, take Hwy 21 west 1 mile)
• More info: (608) 435-6405 or www.minnesotaequestrian.com

Riverside Family Fun Day • Sat, May 12 • Riverside Park, La Crosse
• Celebrate See America Week by attendiing this fun event for the whole family. Games, activities, food and much more. Free. More info: La Crosse CVB, 800-658-9424 or www.explorelacrosse.com

Deke Slayton Airfest • Shows at noon Sat, May 19 & Sun, May 20 • La Crosse Municipal Airport, La Crosse, WI
• 10th Anniversary Air Show featuring the Blue Angels and other air performers. Many ground displays. Advance tickets: adults $11 ($15 at the gate); children (5-16) $9 ($10 at the gate); under 5 are free; Tickets available at La Crosse Area Kwik Trip Stores, Quillins IGA Stores, Festival Foods/Skogen's IGA Stores & Onalaska Tourism Office or online at www.airfest.com. More info: 608-779-9994

Whalan Stand-Still Parade • Sat, May 19 10am – 3pm • Whalan, Minn. (5 miles east of Lanesboro on Hwy 16)
• In the nationally famous Whalan Stand-Still parade, the parade doesn’t move—the spectators do! Stroll along the parade route to enjoy food, music, games and more. More info: (800) 944-2670

Pedal and Play Community Carnival • Sat, May 19, 10 am – 1 pm • Lake Park Lodge
• This fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Center includes music, food and games. Bring your bikes and trikes and celebrate family fun for all ages. Registration fee: $15 individual or $35 family; registration begins at 9:30. More info: Women’s Resource Center 452-4440.

Minnesota City Day • Sat, May 19, 9:30am – 5:15pm • City Park, Minnesota City
• Events includes a craft fair; an antique tractor and small steam engine display; day long musical entertainment; the Winona Steam Calliope; children's activities; llamas; food court; the "Oaks" open house; 8 am pancake breakfast; supper and evening entertainment at the school. Free. More info: 689-4103

Wiggles and Giggles Day • Sat, May 19, 10:00-5:00 • Children’s Museum of La Crosse
• Explore three floors of hands-on exhibits including the NEW Wiggles & Giggles exhibit for kids ages 0-4; 20 DVDs will be given as door prizes to Museum visitors on May 19 and 20 while more will be awarded by random drawing of all memberships purchased/renewed in May. Each visitor on May 19 will also receive a FREE Fox Kids coloring/sticker book (while supplies last). More info: www.childmuseumlax.org or call (608) 784-2652

Sunfish Days • 5 pm Thur, May 24 – 9pm Sun, May 27 • 201 Rider's Club Road, Onalaska
• Kids’ fishing tournament, carnival, music, petting zoo, pet contest, pony rides, food vendors, and more. Parade Sat. at 12 noon (from Quincy and Sandlake Road to City Hall). More info: www.onalaskasunfishdays.com

Go Bananas at Your Library:

Starting May 29th, you can sign your kids up for the Summer Reading Program at the Winona Public Library Children's Department!

You don't have to spend a lot of money on gas this summer so that your kids can meet new people and visit exciting destinations! Sign them up for the Summer Reading Program and let them travel with their minds!

Kick-Off Event: 6-7 pm, Thursday, June 7th:

The RadZoo: the Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo

Tuesday Mornings: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Storytimes

Free Wednesday Programming: magicians, music, storytelling and more..

Click on the link below, call the Children's Department @ 452-4592 or stop by the library to get details about the Summer Schedule!

http://www.cityofwinona-mn.com/se3bin/clientgenie.cgi?siteid=1000178&statusFlag=goGenie&geniesite=92&myButton=g5plugin&db=g92_b193

Join the Fun at the Pedal & Play Community Carnival!
Saturday, May 19th
10 am - 1 pm
Lake Park Lodge
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Ride your bikes and trike for adventures at the Big Lake. Face painting, music, food, Frisbee golf, clowns, bike rodeos, and more....Proceeds from this event benefit the Women's Resource Center of Winona. For more information call 452-4440 or email wrc@luminet.net

Thanks for a successful Sock Hop!

A few hundred people attended the ECFE PTA Sock Hop on April 21...thanks to everyone who made it such a success! Click on the video below for a three-minute music video/slideshow featuring some of the fancy dancing on display that evening.