608 Day

media release: Hilldale is celebrating everything great about the (608) with a daylong celebration this June 8!

Here’s a look at what’s happening on (608) Day:

• 10:00am-8:00pm – Sidewalk and in-store sales, special deals at select retailers\

• 11:00am-6:00pm – Music with a Mission will feature live music on The Green by three different local performers, each raising money for a community organization, including non-profits like the Dane County Humane Society, Second Harvest Foodbank and Art Lit Lab.  Here’s the lineup:

• Kevin Schneider, 11 AM – 1 PM | Performing for Dane County Humane Society
• Max Neal Handpan Music, 1:30 -3:30 PM | Performing for Second Harvest Foodbank
• Toco Beach Steelpan Trio, 4 – 6 PM | Performing for Art Lit Lab

• 12:00pm-2:00pm – Complimentary Madison-themed glitter tattoos on The Green

• 12:00pm-2:00pm – Grab a photo with our Flamingo character (or at our larger-than-life balloon creations anytime)

• 2:00pm-4:00pm – Pride Family Portraits presented by OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center (in front of the Rainbow Wall between Shake Shack and Gigi’s Cupcakes) in exchange for a donation to OutReach Madison (advance sign up recommended here).

Plus, make a statement with our giant Madison-themed magnetic poetry wall, and play outdoor lawn games on The Green along with mini-golf set-up near Café Hollander.