WISCONSIN — Here's what's happening in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and beyond this weekend:
Milwaukee
Midwest Gaming Classic
Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
The Baird Center will transform into a trade show spanning more than 350,000 square feet. Attendees can try out more than 10,000 games on free play, meet more than 100 guests from the gaming industry and check out hundreds of vendors. Games will include retro vide games, modern video games, pinball machines, arcade games, tabletop role playing games, computer games, tabletop board games, card games, air hockey, crane games and more.
Donot Stop Half Marathon
Saturday, April 5 at 8 a.m.
Estabrook Park, 4400 N. Estabrook Parkway
This donut-themed race includes courses for a kids dash, 1 mile run, 5k, 10k and half marathon. Every runner, and walker, who crosses the finish line can enjoy a donut at the end ofthe race. Of course, race swag, including a finisher medal and shirt, are all themed around the sweet treat as well.
Madison
Little Pop Color Shop Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Little Pop Color Shop, 1833 Parmenter St., Middleton
Join Little Pop Color Shop for its 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, with eggs hidden through the store for families to discover. Golden eggs contain exclusive discounts and offers while colorful eggs are filled with candy for kids. No registration is required and baskets are available for collecting eggs.
6th Annual Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Show
Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, 4402 E. Washington Ave., Madison
This free craft show includes 45 vendors and swag bags for the first 50 adults in the door. There will also be a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny for free. Children can participate in a scavenger hunt for prizes and raffle baskets will help support the Dane County Humane Society.
Green Bay & Fox Cities
Princess Day at the Ballpark
Saturday, April 5 from 1:10 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 2400 N Casaloma Dr., Appleton
Enjoy an exchanting time at the ballpark with princess royalty and a VIP Tea Party. The $33 VIP Tea Party ticket will take place before the 1:10 p.m. game from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and includes a box seat game ticket, guaranteed meet and greet with princesses and themed beverages and snacks. Regular admission starts at $10.
Mutts Gone Nuts! UNLEASHED
Saturday, April 5 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave., Oshkosh
Dozens of the world’s most talented dogs with perform in a comedy do spectacular. The lineup includes a Guinness World Record-holder, an American’s Got Talent favorite and rescue dogs who will dance, flip, skip and more. Tickets are $32.
Around the Badger State
Viennese Ball
Friday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m.
UW Eau Claire W.R. Davies Student Center, 77 Roosevelt Ave, Eau Claire
In its 50th year as a music department fundraiser, the UW-Eau Claire Viennese ball is the largest outside of Vienna itself. It takes over three floors of the Davies Center and hosts a variety of performances from big band jazz to piano bars and faculty peformances. There will also be food and drink, with many authentic Austrian specialties. Get your tickets, here.
Baraboo Mystery Weekend
Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Downtown Baraboo, 512 Oak Street
This fun interactive event is a combination of the game Clue, a scavenger hunt and mystery theater. This is the 5th annual event hosted by Baraboo. Guests start the adventure on Saturday with a clue map and an accusation sheet and will get the chance to interview suspects and witnesses, investigate the crime scene and more. The mystery will be revealed on Sunday.
