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Discover what's happening in your community! Browse through our curated selection of local events and activities, from family-friendly festivals to live performances, workshops, and cultural gatherings. Use the filters below to sort by date, category, or location to find exactly what interests you. Whether you're looking for weekend entertainment, educational opportunities, or ways to get involved in your neighborhood, you'll find it here. Check back regularly as new events are added daily.
Upcoming Events and Activities in Madison, WI
Wed, Oct 15 @ 6 PM-9 PM
Paint & Sip at Doundrins Distilling!
Invite some friends and family to paint with Art-Vark Studios at Doundrins Distilling! No experience needed. Participation fee includes all supplies and your first drink is on Doundrins! Reservations required - ticket sales are live! Plan to arrive a few minutes early to get checked in, find a seat, and get a beverage.
Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 26
Wisconsin Science Festival
The Wisconsin Science Festival is a statewide celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math with activities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests throughout Wisconsin. Events include hands-on science exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, tours, pub nights, workshops and more. The festival has grown from a few days of events in Madison to a full week of activities spanning over a hundred cities. The Wisconsin Science Festival continues to grow, welcoming new event hosts and attendees every year.
Thu, Oct 16 @ 5 PM-9 PM
Final Madison Night Market!
Join WMDX at the final Night Market of the season!! Madison is famous for great shopping, amazing food and a talented arts scene, and the Madison Night Market brings our urban experience together in celebration. Vendors mix with existing State Street retailers to showcase handmade products, local art, artisan gifts, artisanal foods, and fresh produce. The event includes live music, special visiting food carts, and pop-up restaurant experiences. Hope to see you there!
Sat, Oct 18 @ 6:15 AM-1:45 PM
Dane Co Farmer's Market
The Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square in Madison is a Saturday morning tradition. You’ll find the season’s best bounty of vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses, and specialty products from approximately 220 vendors throughout the year. Over 130 members attend every Saturday. All of the items for sale are grown, raised, and produced in Wisconsin by the person behind the stand!
Sat, Oct 18 @ 2 PM-4 PM
NO KINGS Rally
Another No Kings rally is being organized across the country on October 18th, to remind President Trump and his enablers: America has No Kings! Consider sticking around downtown after the Dane County Farmer's Market to gather for the march at McPike Park, 202 S. Ingersoll Street, at 2:00 pm, and/or at the Capitol (King Street) for the rally at 3:00 pm.
Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
Wisconsin Book Festival
WMDX is proud to sponsor the Wisconsin Book Festival (WBF), presented by Madison Public Library in partnership with Madison Public Library Foundation. The WBF presents free, public author events that celebrate books and spark conversations. Each year, the festival creates a robust schedule of accomplished and new writers whose fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books appeal to all ages of readers. The festival presents stand-alone events throughout the year with a culminating celebration each fall.
Thu, Oct 23 @ 8 PM-8 PM
Bur Oak Willy Porter
Madison favorite Willy Porter returns to the MadCity for An Evening with Willy Porter: Humans In a Room Album Release Show! Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Willy Porter, will be joined by cellist & vocalist Mai Bloomfield, singer/percussionist Carmen Nickerson and guitarist Ryan Pearl for this show. The quartet will perform Porter’s brand new ATMOS/ Immersive live recording from Weasel Records, Humans in a Room, in its entirety as well as venturing into music from his previous catalog. Check out the first single, “A Dog & A Leash” for a taste of what is in store!
Sat, Oct 25 - Sun, Oct 26
Fine Art & Craft Sale at Olbrich Gardens
Crafting Beauty, Cultivating Inspiration. Experience artistic excellence at the biannual Fine Art & Craft Sale in Madison, Wisconsin. Held every October and February at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, this event invites talented artists across various mediums to exhibit and sell their creations. Discover affordable, curated artwork in a serene setting, accessible to all. Family friendly, bring a friend! Admission and parking are always FREE. Sponsored by Madison Weavers Guild & Olbrich Gardens Gift Shop.
Sat, Oct 25 @ 6:15 AM-1:45 PM
Dane Co Farmer's Market
The Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square in Madison is a Saturday morning tradition. You’ll find the season’s best bounty of vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses, and specialty products from approximately 220 vendors throughout the year. Over 130 members attend every Saturday. All of the items for sale are grown, raised, and produced in Wisconsin by the person behind the stand!
Fri, Oct 31 @ 7 PM-10 PM
Annual Freakin' Halloweekend
Each autumn, as leaves turn to gold and the air grows crisp, Madison’s music lovers and Halloween fans prepare for one of the city’s most exhilarating annual celebrations. Freakin’ Halloweekend is now marking its 19th year! It’s much more than a concert—it’s a creative spectacle, a tribute to musical legends, and a joyous ode to the spirit of Halloween... Now at Atwood Music Hall!
Sat, Nov 1 @ 7:30 AM-11 AM
Elver Park Trail Run
Looking for one more fall trail race to add to your calendar? Or just want to get out and move to support area Nordic? Join the Elver Park Trail Run! Choose from a 10K Run, a 5K Run/Walk, or a 1K Kids Fun Run - Free! and usually led by a large friendly rabbit or bear. Raffle prizes after the races are done!
Sat, Nov 1 @ 10 AM-4 PM
Madison Herb Fair
“Explosion of Flavor” is the theme of the 43rd annual Madison Herb Fair sponsored by the Madison Herb Society. The Madison Herb Society is dedicated, as a non-profit organization, to the education of its members and the general public with regard to the culture and use of herbs. In the past, this organization was involved in the planning, maintenance and use of the Herb Garden at Olbrich Botanical Gardens and continues to contribute funds annually to its preservation.
Sat, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 9
36th Annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square
This two day, fine art fair is a showcase for 135+ Wisconsin based artists and craftspeople. One of the only art fairs later in the year, this show features ceramics, art glass, painting, fiber, sculpture, jewelry, graphics, paper-making, photography, wood, 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 bounty of vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses, and specialty products from approximately 220 vendors throughout the year. Over 130 members attend every Saturday. All of the items for sale are grown, raised, and produced in Wisconsin by the person behind the stand!
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. MOSES organizers will recognize three ex-prisoners who have successfully worked through stigma and disparity to transform their lives, and you can hear their stories. MOSES will celebrate these individuals, their humanity, and their ability to change and give back to the community. By lifting up their stories, MOSES hopes to inspire other justice-impacted people to live their dreams.
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202 State St Suite 200, Madison, WI 53703
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