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1. Donut Squad2264 N. PROSPECT AVE. The southeast corner of North and Prospect has been home to many iconic east side eateries over the years. Since 2017, it’s housed Donut Squad, a dedicated doughnut shop that has expanded the classic donut flavor profile. Their menu is stocked with nostalgic   flavor profiles including Lucky Charms, M&Ms and even a Girl Scout caramel delight inspired donut. If you visit them on National Doughnut Day, make sure to tell them happy anniversary! 2. Honeydip Donuts805 S.

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READ MORE FROM OUR 2025 DAY TRIPS FEATUREDine TimeClink steins with your crew at Hofbrewzhaus & Campsite Beer Garden. The new restaurant flaunts a vast selection of German beer and fulfills your schnitzel-and-big-pretzel dreams.  Big Thrill The hills are alive with the sound of rolling. Wisconsin Dells Mountain Coasteris built into the naturally elevated landscape. Let gravity take over as you zoom down in a self-operated cart – you determine the speed.

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READ MORE FROM OUR 2025 DAY TRIPS FEATUREDine TimeChill out at Lola’s hi/Lo lounge, which keeps your fingers snapping over creative supper-club food and cocktails. DJs spin vinyl from a tricked-out booth, and every night has a different theme. Watering HoleNew east side bar Public Parking infuses its drinks with humor, as proven by Mary Berry’s Soggy Bottom, an Earl Grey tea, gin and rum concoction garnished with a photo of the former “Great British Bake Off” co-host.

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At the Br!nk New Play Festival, local theatergoers play the role of a good editor. The program, run by Renaissance Theaterworks, is an annual opportunity for Midwestern women playwrights to workshop their plays with insight from directors, actors and dramaturges, followed by a public reading with a talkback. But unlike a traditional talkback where the audience asks questions, this one is about having the playwright’s questions answered by the audience.

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On Saturday, April 26, dozens of people gathered at the Riverside Urban Ecology Center for a special event: a clothing swap specifically for clothing size 16+/XL+. Organized by the community group Fat Body Hotties, this swap offered more than just new-to-you clothing – it was a well-tailored celebration of accessibility, fat joy and community. Back in 2023, Sarah Chojnacki had some extra clothes in her apartment she wanted to give to a good home.