May 27-June 2
This is my first week posting these online so I had better make it good!  This is Memorial Day weekend and many places are starting up their summer seasons.  It looks like it may be a bit cool and possibly wet this weekend, so pack a jacket just in case...

Blues Music at Capital Brewery
7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton
Friday, May 27 6:00-9:00pm
http://www.capital-brewery.com/events/music.html
It's the first evening of live music at Capital Brewery!  Pack a picnic for the family, picnic blanket, and toys for the kids (the outdoor type that don't fly) and enjoy some great live music.  For those of you who are not familiar with the venue, Capital Brewery is completely fenced in and family friendly.  It's great to get out and dance with the kids and enjoy some great music.

Madison Children's Museum
101 State Street
Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
It doesn't look like the Children's Museum is doing anything out of the ordinary for the holiday weekend.  Here's what they have planned: Saturday 10:30-11:30 - Bubble Science, 2:00-3:00 - Dry Ice Experiments, Sunday 2:00-3:00 - Face painting.

Mad City Ski Team Performance
Law Park (just east of Monona Terrace)
Sunday, May 29 6:00pm
http://www.velocitycomputing.com/madcity/index.html
The Mad City Ski Team performs free ski shows every Sunday evening at Law Park, located just in front of Monona Terrace on scenic Lake Monona. The 2004 State and National Show Ski Champions kick off their season on May 29.

Monona Memorial Day Parade
Monona Drive to Owen Road
Monday, May 30 10:00am
http://www.monona.com/
Monday marks the 50th anniversary for the Madison area's largest and longest running Memorial Day Parade.  Parade entrants include military color guards, clowns, marching bands, live animals, fire trucks, scouts, floats, antique autos, local elected officials, dance groups and much more. The 1.5 mile parade route will start just past Monona Grove High School and travel south on Monona Drive ending at Owen Road.

New Glarus Community Fest
New Glarus Village Park
Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30
http://www.swisstown.com/festivals.shtml
Join New Glarus in celebrating Memorial Day weekend with a traditional, family-oriented gathering. Children's activities include entertainers and games with lots of prizes. A varied lineup of bands play Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Food concessions (beer, brats, cheese curds) are available all weekend.

Brat Fest
Alliant Energy Center - Willow Island
Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30
http://www.bratfest.com/liveatthefest.asp
Brat Fest has moved to the Alliant Energy Center.  Looks like they have some live bands performing throughout Brat Fest.  I have no idea how kid-friendly this will be.