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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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