Health & Fitness
RAM: Where Marshmallows are Art!
PEEPs aren't just a seasonal marshmallow candy - they're art in Racine County! Come along with Real Racine for an unusual art exhibition and Easter weekend activities.
You might think of PEEPS as a gooey, marshmallow candy, but in Racine County, they're art! Come along with Real Racine for these Easter weekend activities.
Making art fun! PEEPS—those sweet, baby chick-shaped marshmallow candies—are creative works of art at the Racine Art Museum, 441 Main St. The Fourth Annual International PEEPs Competition opens Friday, March 29 and runs through April 14. Stop by and see dozens of artistic creations made from PEEPs candy. While you're there, be sure to vote for the PEEPles Choice Award. RAM is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 12-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Easter Sunday. Visit www.ramart.org
Find out what's happening in Mount Pleasant-Sturtevantfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Breakfast with a bunny. The Sturtevant Fire Station and Village Hall, 2801 89th St., is the place to be for breakfast and family fun Saturday morning. A pancake breakfast, with a guest appearance by the Easter Bunny, is 8 a.m. to noon. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for kids; free for kids age 3 and younger. Proceeds benefit the Sturtevant Family Fireworks Festival. At 10 a.m., kids ages 10 and younger are invited to an Easter egg hunt presented by the Greater Mount Pleasant Kiwanis Club. Visit www.sturtevantfireworks.com
Find out what's happening in Mount Pleasant-Sturtevantfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Eggs and fun at the zoo. The Racine Zoo's annual Eggs-Stravaganza party is 10 a.m. to 1 pm. Saturday at 2131 N. Main St. The fun for kids ages 3 through 10 includes Easter baskets, a raffle, crafts, candy and special guests. Regular zoo admission applies. Visit www.racinezoo.org
Time is running out. The ol' Easter Bunny is at Regency Mall, 5538 Durand Ave. through Saturday. You can find him near Boston Store from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. It's free to visit. Photo packages are available for purchase. Visit www.shopregency-mall.com
Spring in the air? Start the countdown. First Friday returns in just one week. Head to Downtown Racine from 4-9 p.m. next Friday, April 5 for shopping, art exhibits and live music. More details to come. Visit www.firstfridaysracine.com
That's it for this week. Visit our website (www.realracine.com) for a complete events calendar. Daily updates on Facebook HERE or follow us on Twitter HERE.