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Get out: Culture, Art and Theater Shows; Resale; Market Days; Historical Viewings; Walk for a Cause

Seven things to do this weekend in Greendale.

There is plenty to do in Greendale this weekend and no need to leave the village, unless you want to.

1. Traditional and Digital Arts (TADA!) Festival

Where/When: / 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday

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Why Go: The festival embraces cultural diversity and mixes traditional art with digital and performing arts from students in the elementary schools to the high school. Cultural cuisine, group/family photo shoots, and ethnic dance workshops will be offered. Performances start around 6:15 p.m.

Pricing: Free admission

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2. The Greendale Community Theatre's Buffoonery Project: Fundraiser

Where/When: Muskego Country Lakes Club/ 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 

Why Go: The show will feature actors Robbie McGhee, Stephanie Staszak, Jordan Gwiazdowski and Laura McDonald. There will be three time-less musicals. Sound of Music, Annie and Oklahoma will all be done in under 75 minutes.

Pricing: Tickets are $10 and for a pre-show dinner option call the club at (414) 425-6500. For ticket information call Greendale Parks and Recreation at (414) 423-2790.

3.) Greendale Entertainment Association Children's Resale

Where/When: / 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday

Why go: Don’t miss this sale of over 180 sellers of quality name brand infant and children’s spring/summer  clothing, swim suits,  jackets, dresses,  toys, bikes, outdoor play equipment, strollers, high chairs,  car seats, baby equipment, furniture, books, videos , dvd’s, dance clothes, shoes, sports equipment and maternity.

Pricing: Free admission

4.) Grand Opening Celebration - "More Margo's"

Where/When: More Margo's in the downtown Greendale/ All day, Saturday

Why go: The day-long event will include refreshments and snacks as well as the chance to purchase the new sophisticated clothes and accessories available in the store.

Pricing: Free admission

5.) Historical Society Displays

Where/When: The Village Center/ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday

Why go: The society recently scored some awesome old photos of Greendale that were donated by Kohls. They currently have them on display at the Village Center.

There will also have art by Carl M. Ruppert who is known for his Elvis Presley images using the artistic style of letterism.

Miniature replica wooden original Greendale homes will be on sale as well.

Also, there will be cross-stitching designs by Ken Judy on display.

Pricing: Free admission

6.) Winter Market Day

Where/When: Village Education Center/ 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday

Why go: As an extension of its popular Summer Market, the Greendale Parks and Recreation Department has established the Winter Market.  Vendors at the first Winter Market in February offered items including, bakery, cheeses, apples, mushrooms, teas, soy candles and more. 

Pricing: Free admission

7.) Ava Walk: Advocating for Vehicle Awareness

Where/When: Downtown Greendale/ 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday

Why go: The family of Ava Marie Zimmerman, the 5-year-old child that was killed by a car last year in downtown Greendale, is organizing a walk to increase pedestrian safety awareness to motorists. Come out and support!

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