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Scan what's happening today, this weekend, coming up, and ongoing around Southern Wisconsin.
Happening Today
Freshest rows first
Various locations · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Book Buddies Reading Program
Madison / City Dog Veterinary Clinic
The Book Buddies Reading Program offers children opportunities to practice reading aloud to the Book Buddies therapy teams, each team consisting of a trained and registered therapy dog and their owner (also trained and registered) holding onto the end of a leash. Our Book Buddies are all ears!
July 10 · 8 PM
As You Like It
Spring Green / American Players Theatre
Day TripOutdoor TheaterShakespeare
American Players Theatre is staging 'As You Like It' in repertory, and the Isthmus Picks listing shows a July 10 performance at 8:00 p.m. in Spring Green, making it a strong day-trip theater option from Madison.
July 10 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WPCRC Madison Pro-Am Basketball League
Madison / Warner Park Community Recreation Center
Indoor SportsCommunity
The Madison Pro-Am Basketball League is scheduled at Warner Park Community Recreation Center on Friday evening. The City of Madison events listing shows it running from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This Weekend
Friday through SundayTomorrow · Saturday, July 11
Juyl 11–12
Art Fair Off the Square
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard & Monona Terrace
Discover and connect with local Wisconsin artists. This two day, fine art fair is a showcase for 110+ Wisconsin based artists and craftspeople. The show features ceramics, art glass, painting, fiber, sculpture, jewelry, graphics, paper-making, photography, wood, and more. Show is Saturday, July 11th, 9am-6pm and Sunday, July 12th, 10am-5pm.
Jul 11 · 7:30 PM – 10 PM
Community Firefly Hike
Cross Plains / Indian Lake County Park
Experience the magic of fireflies on a hot summer night at Indian Lake County Park.
Experience the magic of fireflies on a hot summer night at Indian Lake County Park. We'll learn what makes fireflies light up and enjoy cooking marshmallows over a fire. There will also be exhibits about the insects and bats at the park and kids can make a walking stick. Then we'll take a short walk to see the fireflies and catch a few so you can see them up close. We will have bug spray. Bring your own jar with a lid with holes if you have one.
Sunday, July 12
Later
Upcoming dated events
Jul 15 · 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Concerts on the Square
Madison / Capitol Square
Step into a night of Parisian sparkle with the orchestra and guest violinist Tim Kliphuis. Blending Gypsy jazz, swing, folk, and classical elegance, Kliphuis and his band bring music by Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, and Kliphuis himself to life in vibrant orchestral color. Lyrical, playful, and full of energy, this evening captures the rhythm and charm of the swinging thirties in Paris.
Jul 22 · 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Concerts on the Square: Hollywod Hits
Madison / Capitol Square
Summer is blockbuster season! Join us for Hollywood Hits, where the silver screen comes to life on Capitol Square and we shine the light on emerging talent with the winner of our Young Artist Concerto Competition. From classics such as Ben-Hur and Casablanca to modern-day favorites like Jordan Peele’s Nope, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars—this cinematic concert delivers nonstop thrills. It’s a night for film fans, music lovers, and anyone who gets chills when the music swells.
July 23 · 7 PM – 9 PM
Concerts on the Rooftop: Gold Dust Women (Fleetwood Mac/Heart Tribute)
Madison / Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
FreeOutdoorRooftop Concert
This free rooftop concert features Gold Dust Women performing Fleetwood Mac and Heart favorites, with gates and café opening early for a lakefront evening.
Saturdays 1pm-4pm · 1 PM – 4 PM
Bike & Bites Food Tour
Madison / Various East-side locations
Explore the tastes and sights of Madison’s beautiful and bikeable east-side neighborhoods! Join us on a BCycle as we explore the Willy Street, Atwood, and Olbrich neighborhoods. Enjoy 8 food tastings and 3 drink samples!
Every Wednesday thru Nov. 4 · 8:30 AM – 1:45 PM
Dane County Farmers' Market Wednesday Market
Madison / 200 block of MLK Jr. Blvd.
FreeOutdoor
Weekly Wednesday farmers market between the Madison Municipal Building and the City County Building featuring fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheeses, bakery items, flowers and specialty goods.
Ongoing Fun
Always worth checking
Ongoing · 5 PM – 8 PM
Terrace Art Cart
Madison / Memorial Union Terrace
Family FriendlyFree
Head to the Terrace Thursday through Saturday for free art projects all summer long. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and supplies and instructions are provided.
Ongoing
American Players Theatre
Spring Green / American Players Theatre
TheaterOutdoor
Classical and contemporary theater performed at an outdoor amphitheater in the woods near Spring Green.
Ongoing
Badger Sports
Madison / Various venues
Schedules
Schedules and tickets for all University of Wisconsin Badgers athletics.
Ongoing
Badger Talks Live
Virtual / UW-Madison
Virtual
Free virtual talks featuring UW-Madison experts on a rotating range of topics.
Ongoing
Dream Bank
Madison / Downtown
Free
Free workshops and events on goals, creativity, and well-being at American Family's downtown DreamBank.
Ongoing
Forward Madison FC
Madison / Breese Stevens Field
Soccer
Madison's USL League One men's professional soccer club.
Ongoing
Goodman Pool
Madison / 325 W. Olin Ave.
Swimming
Madison's large outdoor public swimming pool, open for the summer season.
Ongoing
History Maker Space
Madison / 1 S. Pinckney St.
History
Hands-on history exhibits and activities at the Wisconsin Historical Museum on the Square.
Ongoing
History Sandwiched In
Madison / Wisconsin Historical Museum
History
Lunchtime history lecture series at the Wisconsin Historical Museum.
Ongoing
Kids in the Rotunda
Madison / Overture Center
Family FriendlyFree
Free weekend family performances in the Overture Center rotunda.
Ongoing
LOVB Madison
Madison / UW Field House / Alliant Energy Center
Pro SportsVolleyball
Madison's professional women's volleyball team in the League One Volleyball pro league.
Ongoing
Mad City Ski Team
Madison / Law Park
Water SkiFree
Free water-ski shows on Lake Monona throughout the summer.
Ongoing
Madison Capitols
Middleton / Bob Suter's Legacy20 Ice Arena
Hockey
Madison's USHL junior hockey team.
Ongoing
Madison Children's Museum
Madison / Capitol Square
Family Friendly
Hands-on, play-based museum for kids on the Capitol Square.
Ongoing
Madison Circus Space
Madison / 2082 Winnebago St.
Family Friendly
Classes, open gyms, and shows for circus and aerial arts.
Ongoing
Madison Mallards
Madison / The Duck Pond
Baseball
Ongoing
Madison Mallards
Madison / Duck Pond (Warner Park)
Baseball
Northwoods League collegiate summer-league baseball at Warner Park's Duck Pond.
Ongoing
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Madison / MMoCA
Free
Free contemporary art galleries and rooftop events downtown.
Ongoing
Madison Night Mares
Madison / Duck Pond (Warner Park)
Softball
Northwoods League women's pro-style summer softball at Warner Park.
Ongoing
Madison Parks Bird & Nature Adventures
Madison / Various locations
OutdoorFree
Free guided nature outings in Madison parks throughout the season.
Ongoing
Madison Public Art Project
Madison / Various locations
Public Art
Murals and public art installations around the city to discover on your own.
Ongoing
Madison Public Library Events
Madison / Various branches
FreeFamily Friendly
Ongoing
Madison Public Library Events & Classes
Madison / Various branches
FreeFamily Friendly
Free programs, classes, and events at Madison's library branches.
Ongoing
Madison Splash Parks
Madison / Elver, Reindahl & Cypress Parks
Family FriendlyFree
Free splash parks to cool off across Madison.
Ongoing
MMSD Planetarium
Madison / Memorial High School
Free
Free public planetarium shows at Madison Memorial High School.
Ongoing
Monona Terrace Current Exhibits
Madison / Monona Terrace
Free
Rotating free exhibits at the lakeside Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace.
Ongoing
Monona Terrace Health & Wellness Programs
Madison / Monona Terrace
Wellness
Yoga, fitness, and wellness programs at Monona Terrace.
Ongoing
MSCR Art Cart
Madison / Various locations
FreeFamily Friendly
Free drop-in art activities for kids at parks and pools around Madison.
Ongoing
MSCR Events
Madison / Various locations
Recreation
Madison School & Community Recreation programs, classes, and events for all ages.
Ongoing
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Madison / Olbrich Gardens
Ongoing
Olbrich Gardens
Madison / Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Gardens
Outdoor display gardens (free) and the tropical Bolz Conservatory on Madison's east side.
Ongoing
Overture Center
Madison / Overture Center
Theater
Touring Broadway, concerts, and resident arts companies in downtown Madison.
Ongoing
Overture Center Events
Madison / Overture Center
Ongoing
Saturday Science
Madison / Discovery Bldg. (330 N. Orchard)
Family FriendlyFree
Free hands-on science activities for families at the Discovery Building.
Ongoing
Saturday Science at Discovery Building
Madison / Discovery Bldg., 330 N. Orchard
Family FriendlyFree
Ongoing
Union Terrace Summer Events
Madison / Memorial Union Terrace
FreeOutdoor
Ongoing
Union Terrace Summer Events
Madison / Memorial Union
FreeOutdoor
Free live music and lakeside fun at the iconic Memorial Union Terrace.
Ongoing
UW Space Place
Madison / 2300 S. Park St.
Family Friendly
UW astronomy outreach center with talks, exhibits, and stargazing programs.
Ongoing
Walking & Bike Tours
Madison / Various locations
History
Historic architecture walking and bike tours from the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation.
Ongoing
WIAA Sports
Statewide / Various locations
Schedules
Wisconsin high school sports schedules and state tournament information.
Useful Local Links
Guides, calendars & resources
Link
Alliant Energy Power Outage Map
Wisconsin / Alliant Energy
Live power outage map for Alliant Energy customers.
Ongoing
Bartell Theatre Events
Madison / Bartell Theatre
Theater
Community theater productions at the downtown Bartell Theatre.
Ongoing
Children's Theater of Madison
Madison / Various venues
Theater
Professional theater for young audiences and families.
Link
City of Madison Beaches, Pools & Splash Pads
Madison / City of Madison
Swimming
Hours and locations for city beaches, pools, and splash pads.
Ongoing
City of Madison Parks Events
Madison / Madison Parks
Event Calendar
Official calendar of Madison Parks programs and events.
Link
Dane County Beach Water Quality Report
Dane County / Public Health Madison & Dane County
Current beach water-quality and advisory status for area lakes.
Ongoing
Guide: Beaches, Pools & Splash Pads
Madison Area / Magic 98
Guide
Magic 98's roundup of area beaches, pools, and splash pads to keep cool all summer.
Ongoing
Guide: City Wide & Neighborhood Garage Sales
Southern Wisconsin / Magic 98
Guide
Citywide and neighborhood garage sale guide from Magic 98.
Ongoing
Guide: Farmers' Markets
Southern Wisconsin / Magic 98
Guide
Day-by-day guide to Madison-area farmers' markets.
Ongoing
Guide: Local Farmers' Markets
Southern Wisconsin / Magic 98
Guide
Day-by-day guide to Madison-area farmers markets.
Link
Madison Area Ski, Snowmobile & Sledding Info
Madison Area / Magic 98
Magic 98's guide to winter recreation around the Madison area.
Ongoing
Madison Mom Events & Family Resources
Madison Area / Madison Mom
Family
Family-focused event listings and local parenting resources.
Ongoing
Madison Night Mares Schedule
Madison / Warner Park / Duck Pond
Schedule
Full home and away schedule for the Madison Night Mares.
Link
MG&E Power Outage Map
Madison / Madison Gas & Electric
Live power outage map for MG&E customers.
Ongoing
MSCR Pontoon Boat Rides
Madison / MSCR
Outdoor
MSCR public pontoon boat rides on Madison lakes.
Ongoing
Olbrich Botanical Gardens Events
Madison / Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Event Calendar
Concerts, classes, and seasonal events at Olbrich Gardens.
Ongoing
Rally Madison FC 2026 Schedule
Madison / Breese Stevens Field
Schedule
Full 2026 match schedule for Rally Madison FC.
Link
Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report
Wisconsin / Travel Wisconsin
Statewide fall foliage tracker for planning autumn outings.
Ongoing
Visit Madison Events Calendar
Madison Area / Destination Madison
Event Calendar
Comprehensive area event calendar from the regional tourism bureau.
Ongoing
Volunteer: Ride the Drive
Madison / City of Madison
Volunteer
Sign up to volunteer at the City of Madison's Ride the Drive open-streets events.
Link
Wisconsin 511 Traffic Info
Wisconsin / 511wi.gov
Real-time Wisconsin road conditions, closures, and traffic info.
Link
Wisconsin Air Quality Monitoring Data
Wisconsin / Wisconsin DNR
Live air-quality index and monitoring data across Wisconsin.
Link
Wisconsin DNR Fishing Finder
Wisconsin / Wisconsin DNR
Find lakes, species, and access points with the DNR fishing tool.
Ongoing
Wisconsin Festivals Guide
Wisconsin / Festival Guides and Reviews
Festival Guide
Statewide guide to Wisconsin festivals and fairs.
Ongoing
Wisconsin Union Event Calendar
Madison / Wisconsin Union
Event Calendar
Concerts, films, and Terrace events from the Wisconsin Union.
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