
Mama Rosa is here! Celebrate Wisconsin’s first Thomas Dambo troll sculpture with our #villagetrollstroll
Danish artist Thomas Dambo has created another spectacular troll—this one in Wauwatosa’s own Firefly Grove Park. Whether you’re a visitor who came to Tosa to see the troll, or you’re a local who wants to celebrate our newest resident, we’ve got something special for you.
The Village Troll Stroll begins June 1. Find the (much smaller) trolls hidden around the Village and win prizes!
In honor of Mama Rosa, we’ve hidden 20 little trolls throughout the Village. Each day from June 1 through June 20, we’ll reveal a new clue here on our website and on the Village Facebook and Instagram feeds about where one of the trolls is hidden. Find a troll and post a photo of it on Instagram with the hashtag #villagetrollstroll, plus follow @tosavillage. You’ll be in the running for weekly prize giveaways from Village businesses!
You’ll have all summer to find the trolls and win prizes, but don’t take too long, because they will be scampering away on August 31!
TROLL STROLL CLUES
Please note: Your Instagram account must be public in order for us to see your #villagetrollstroll hashtagged post and for it to count as an entry. Please make sure your post is viewable by the public for the duration of the contest period.
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Troll Stroll Clue #1
Where Menomonee’s waters glide,
A grand café stands bold and wide.
With Belgian bites and open air,
The patio’s charm is beyond compare.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #2
Across from the tracks where the whistles blow,
And tennis balls bounce to and fro,
A pet store waits with tails that wag,
Where kindness lives in every tag.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #3
Snuggled between fine French fare and gifts galore,
This cozy den sells fashionable clothing and more.
With northwoods charm and a sly little name,
A clever critter brings style to the game.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stoll Clue #4
In a studio where brushes glide with grace,
Sip a glass while colors interlace.
Create your masterpiece, sit and unwind,
A canvas and wine are perfectly combined.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #5
In a cozy shop where flavors swirl,
Named for a mom, a loving pearl,
Sweet treats served with a gentle smile,
A place that feels like home for a while.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #6
I renovate your stride and pace,
Restore the spark to win the race.
From aching joints to goals in sight,
I guide you back to strength and flight.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #7
Where tiny clothes and treasures lie,
And geese fly low, not in the sky.
We share, we play, we laugh, we grow—
This is a cozy place for the littles to go.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #8
Where North Woods charm wraps ‘round the night,
And the brandy old fashioneds taste just right.
With deviled eggs and laughter deep,
This supper club’s a rustic keep.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #9
On State Street flows both care and loan,
Like water shaped by steadfast stone.
I guard your goals, both old and new—
A bank that stands and grows with you.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #10
At this institute, your path grows clear,
With guided hearts and voices near.
In therapy, groups, and mindful grace,
You’ll find your strength, your healing place.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #11
Not forging steel, but warmth instead,
This smith crafts muffins, rolls, and bread.
With golden crusts and ovens bright,
I shape your mornings, soft and light.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #12
A vessel of cheer where the draft flows free,
On Harwood, it's the place to be.
With sunshine and shade on a patio wide,
Good times and cold pours always collide.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #13
With healing hands and purpose true,
Therapeutic service is what they do.
A tranquil space where stress unwinds,
And peace is found through body and mind.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #14
Just steps from where the chocolates lie,
A world of style will catch your eye.
The privy know this chic enclave,
Where fashion dares and trends behave.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #15
Across from Hart where cheers resound,
A lucky bar lights up the town.
With bites and games and spirits high,
It's where the wins and wings both fly.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #16
At the top of Harwood, where the light is true,
Soft moments bloom in every view.
New life, new love in frames so still—
This studio captures every thrill.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #17
In this little red store from days gone by,
Wooden walls hold tales that never die.
Though small in size, it's rich in lore—
History lives behind its door.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #18
Seek where the Celtic rhythms play,
With art and stories on display.
A haven where old spirits dwell,
And Irish roots run deep as well.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #19
A fragrant breeze of cocoa sweet,
Where fair-sourced beans and handcraft meet.
Each bite is made with thoughtful hand,
A chocolate shop both fine and grand.#villagetrollstroll
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Troll Stroll Clue #20
For 130 years and more,
These halls have opened wide their door.
A clubhouse where strong women lead,
In service, friendship, and thoughtful deed.#villagetrollstroll