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Upcoming Events

Empty Bowls
Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt
Spring Park Clean-up Day
Movie Night
Music in the Park
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
Fall Park Clean-up Day


Empty Bowls
Saturday, February 17
3:00-6:00 p.m.

Sample delicious soups made by West Allis area restaurants and benefit those in need at the same time! Soup meal is $7.00, kids 7 and under are $3.00. Entertainment provided by West Allis area student musicians. Ceramic bowls available for sale. Event held in upper level of the park pavilion. In addition to financial proceeds, non-perishable food items will also be collected to benefit local food pantries. Participating restaurants include Camino, Double B's BBQ, Filippo's, Michael's Family Restaurant, Pallas Restaurant, Reunion, State Fair Inn, Steak House 100, Su Plus Two, West Allis Cheese & Sausage and Wild Roots. Support also by Festival Foods and Kwik Trip.

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Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30
Breakfast: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Egg Hunt: 11:00 a.m.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausage from 8:30-10:30 at the upper level of the park pavilion. Cost TBD. Stay for the free Easter egg hunt! Children 11 of years of age and younger are welcome. The hunt starts promptly at 11 a.m. so arrive early to make sure you're ready when the hunt begins!

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Spring Park Clean-up Day

Saturday, May 4
9:00-11:00 a.m.

Help us get the Park ready for the summer season! We'll clean up garbage, rake leaves, get the flower boxes ready for planting and take on small repair/restoration projects. Scout troops and other volunteer groups welcome to help! Meet at the lower level of the park pavilion. Supplies provided. Bring your own gloves.

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Movie Night in the Park
Friday, June 7
Movie begins at dusk


Celebrate the start of summer by joining us for a free outdoor movie! Snacks available for sale. Bring a chair and non-alcoholic beverages.

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Blues, Brews & BBQ
Saturday, September 14
Time: 3:30-8:00 p.m.


Come enjoy an early fall day at your neighborhood park and listen to music provided by talented artists! Food will be available for sale. We're restructuring this event to provide more fun for you!

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The Great Pumpkin Hunt
Saturday, October 12
8:00 a.m.


The Great Pumpkin is scheduled to stop at LaFollette Park and
bring a pumpkin to every girl and boy who chooses to come early to find one! Come for the hunt, stay for arts and crafts!

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Fall Park Clean-up Day
Saturday, October 26
9:00-11:00 a.m.


We'll gather to do a final clean-up of the park and minor repairs/restorations before winter comes. Scout troops and other volunteer groups are welcome to help!

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