Northside Festival 2026
Saturday, September 12th 11AM - 3PM Mallards | Night Mares Stadium

A Free Community Newspaper Published Bimonthly by the Northside Planning Council

Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny is back

By Becca Bolton
The River Food Pantry

“Everybunny” is invited to Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny on Saturday, April 12, from 8–10:30 am at The River Food Pantry, 2201 Darwin Road.

This drive-thru event will offer to-go breakfasts for the whole family, including French toast sticks, fruit, milk and juice. Meals will also feature breakfast sandwiches prepared by Melly Mell’s Soul Food, which has won The River’s Sips & Slices competition fundraiser for best brunch and pizza slices the past two years.

The Easter Bunny will be taking photos with cars and giving children free goodie bags filled with treats and fun activities. Children must be present to receive a goodie bag.

Once again, this will be a pay-what-you-can event. Proceeds will benefit The River — Dane County’s busiest food pantry.

“Last year, this popular Northside celebration brought ‘hoppy-ness’ to our community and raised $6,000 for our pantry!” said Rhonda Adams, executive director of The River. “We can’t wait for another morning filled with smiles, hugs and high fives with our favorite bunny.”

Northside News

For 30 years, the Northside News has been a free, trusted source of local news for more than 13,000 Northside households and businesses. Published by the Northside Planning Council, it supports local businesses, community voices, and dozens of local writers while connecting neighbors to what matters most. We’ve already raised over $25,500 from 135+ supporters. With just $4,500 left to raise by December 31, 2025, your donation today helps keep this community resource thriving in print and online.