Archive for the ‘Fun Stuff’ Category

Move Those Drumsticks! The Best Turkey Trot Races for this Thanksgiving

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016
Turkey Trot race day

As we continue our march toward the holiday season at EVS Auto Group, we can’t help but feel like we’re already getting out of shape. All the candy we’ll eat this weekend, followed by all of the fattening foods in the coming weeks, might take their toll. Fortunately, the season also features a large number of Turkey Trot races, which is a nice way to stave off the effects of Thanksgiving. But where and when are they? (more…)

Your List of Trick-or-Treating Times near Milwaukee for 2016

Thursday, October 20th, 2016
Trick or treat

Just last week, we took a quick tour of some of the area’s more exciting Haunted Houses, which we’ll link to below. But with Halloween only a little over a week away, we thought we’d get some information about the trick-or-treating times for some of communities we serve at EVS Auto Group, as well as some of the main suburbs near Milwaukee. Write them down, forward this to your friends, etc. Do whatever you need to do to get this information out there! (more…)

Off-Roading in the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

Thursday, October 13th, 2016
2017 Ford F-150 Side View

In late 2009, a high-performance pickup began appearing in Ford dealerships nationwide, thoroughly changing the game for off-roaders for years to come. Fast-forward seven years, and we at EVS Auto Group — and our Ford locations in Random Lake and Lomira, WI in particular — are bracing for impact for the all-new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, set to arrive in fall of this year. So what’s new on this model, and what can we expect when its release date arrives? (more…)

Finding the Best Haunted Houses near Milwaukee for 2016

Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
Haunted House

Hey, everyone, can you feel that? The feeling that there are spooky spirits and spectres in our midst, and that everything is just a little bit scarier than usual? That’s because Halloween is coming soon to the Milwaukee, and the haunted houses are popping up to prove it. So, before you plan your Halloween parties for 2016, here are the best haunted houses in our area. (more…)

Four Fun Uses for your Leftover Pumpkins

Thursday, September 22nd, 2016
Pumpkin Patch

Just a few days ago, we discussed all of the awesome pumpkin patches in the Milwaukee area, and it got us thinking: what should we do with all of the pumpkins that we find? It’s a problem that many of us face after a trip to a pumpkin patch, and your friends here at EVS Auto Group have looked into some clever solutions. Here are four fun uses for pumpkins that you might not have considered. (more…)

Finding the Best Pumpkin Patches in the Milwaukee Area

Wednesday, September 21st, 2016
Pumpkin patch

Now that fall is upon us in Wisconsin, many of us are looking for the best places to find the produce that is best associated with the season at hand: pumpkins. But where are you to go to find them? Here’s a short list of some of the best pumpkin patches in the Milwaukee area, many of which are great for family and church outings. (more…)

Finding the Best Oktoberfest Celebrations in Wisconsin for 2016

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016
Oktoberfest

Wisconsin obviously has a terrific and vibrant German population, as evidenced by its beer-and-brat national identity. This is never more on display than during the fall, when Oktoberfest celebrations can be found across the state. But which are the best to be found near Milwaukee and Fond du Lac? Let’s look at some of Wisconsin’s best Oktoberfest celebrations, shall we? (more…)

The 5 Best Films for Fans of Racing

Wednesday, August 31st, 2016
Racing

While Wisconsin is certainly known as a football-loving state, it’s impossible to separate our area from its love of auto racing. Whether we’re talking about the famed Road America track in nearby Elkhart Lake or Wisconsin’s homegrown racers such as Matt Kenseth and the late Dick Trickle, there’s a certain amount or racing in our DNA. This got us thinking during a recent conversation, which films are the best for fans of racing? We’ve consulted our staff at EVS Auto Group, and come up with this list. (more…)

The End of Summer, Really? Check Out These Labor Day Events near Milwaukee, WI

Thursday, August 11th, 2016
Labor Day

As summer slowly draws to a close in southeast Wisconsin, many of us are taking solace in the fact that the Badgers and Packers are kicking off before we know it. But not so fast, Cheeseheads; there’s still a full weekend of summer fun to be had, seeing as Labor Day is falling on the first weekend of September. So put away your back-to-school lists for just a moment, and let’s look at some fun Labor Day events in the Milwaukee area for 2016. (more…)

Finding the Best Motor Vehicle Museums in Wisconsin

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016
Car Museum

For longtime residents of Wisconsin, our illustrious automotive and motorsports history is not a surprise by any means. However, if you’re visiting from far-off lands, you might be a little shocked to know all the history right at your fingertips. For that reason, we’ve put together a short list of some of our favorite motor vehicle museums to be found near Milwaukee, WI, covering planes, trains, automobiles, and everything in between. (more…)