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Upcoming Events and Activities in Madison, WI
Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
MDEV
MDEV is the Midwest’s largest games industry focused event, serving as a hub for indie and AAA developers, industry professionals, students, and casual gamers. The 7th annual MDEV is expanding to a two-day show for the first time ever. Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/yfe-drvj-ngh Or dial: (US) +1 260-376-3014 PIN: 970139597# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/yfe-drvj-ngh?pin=2485551011168&hs=7 Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
Fri, Nov 7 @ 5 PM-9 PM
Fall Gallery Night
Gallery Night is a long-time Madison arts tradition that showcases the city’s vibrant arts community. Dozens of venues throughout the city open their doors to invite the public in to see and shop for original artwork.
Sat, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 9
36th Annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square
A showcase for 135+ Wisconsin based artists and craftspeople and one of the only art fairs later in the year, this show features ceramics, art glass, painting, sculpture, jewelry, graphics, paper-making, photography, and more.
Sat, Nov 8 @ 6:15 AM-1:45 PM
Final Dane Co Farmer's Market for the Season
The Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square in Madison is a Saturday morning tradition. You’ll find the season’s best vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses, and specialty products from approximately 220 vendors.
Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 16
Black Film Festival
The Black Film Festival will be hosted within Madison Public Library locations for the first time this fall. Select your library locations to enjoy film screenings and discussions that explore the impact and art of Black filmmaking.
Fri, Nov 14 @ 4:30 PM-9 PM
Brew Lights
Head to Henry Villas Zoo for a BRIGHT night of sampling the best beer, cider, wine, hard seltzer, and more with local and regional vendors with Brew Lights!
Sat, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 17
Great Midwest Crane Fest
Get to Baraboo for the 2025 Great Midwest Crane Fest, Celebrating Community and Conservation, Nov. 15 and 16, as thousands of Sandhill Cranes gather near the Wisconsin River before flying south for the winter.
Sat, Nov 15
Mendota Freeze Contest
Calling on weather watchers and ice experts of all ages, the 15th annual Mendota Freeze Contest contest asks people to guess the official ice-on date for Lake Mendota! People who guess the correct date will be entered to win a gift card to an area business.
Sat, Nov 15 @ 9 AM-3 PM
East Side Club Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair
Get a jump on your holiday shopping and grab some new items to decorate. A great assortment of crafts, jewelry, accessories, home decor and art. Two floors of great handmade crafts from your favorite vendors! FREE ADMISSION!!
Sat, Nov 15 @ 5 PM-10 PM
The Big Swing Fun_raiser
Amy Kerwin founded Primates Incorporated in 2004 while working with rhesus monkeys in a lab at the UW and believed laboratories should send monkeys to enriching sanctuaries whenever possible. Enjoy an evening with fellow friends of primates in the elegant ballroom of the Concourse Hotel.
Fri, Nov 21 @ 6 PM-10 PM
Flannel Fest
Flannel Fest has become an annual celebration of Americana music, with all proceeds supporting the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund. Bust out your favorite flannel attire and join the fall-inspired party!
Sat, Nov 22 @ 5 PM-9 PM
MOSES Annual Fundraiser
MOSES, a criminal legal system reform organization, is holding its annual fundraiser, Transformation Celebration 2025, to recognize three ex-prisoners who have successfully worked through stigma and disparity to transform their lives, and you can hear their stories.
Sun, Nov 23 @ 2:30 PM-4:30 PM
inertia follies
The final presentation of inertia follies, avant-garde theater and performance art at Broom Street Theater - innovative blackbox theater since 1969.
Fri, Nov 28 @ 12 PM-5 PM
The Madison Makers Market
Several Williamson-Marquette bars, distilleries and breweries are celebrating all that local has to offer with this free, ALL AGES, family-friendly event.
92.7 FM - 1580 AM
202 State St Suite 200, Madison, WI 53703
Studio: (608) 879-8255 (text or call)
Office: (608) 819-8255
Sales : (262) 634-3311
