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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.
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Fri, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 31
Madison's original outdoor music festival turns 60! The 2025 Orton kicks off with Family Night on Friday, August 29, featuring activities for the kids, Forward! Marching Band and a mesmerizing performance by Cycropia Aerial Dance!
Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Aug 31
The largest picnic on Capitol Square! Presented by COUNTRY Financial, this is a FREE non-profit event featuring 80+ food vendors, beverage options, and live music all day.
Thu, Sep 4
It went so well last time we're doing it again! Keep an eye here and an ear to 92.7 WMDX for your chance to see the Brewers with John and Gordy from the WMDX morning show!
Sat, Sep 6 @ 3 PM-6 PM
We couldn’t do this thing without you, which is why we want to celebrate with a Listener Appreciation Party! Join us on Saturday, September 6th at 3pm at DOUNDRINS DISTILLING in Cottage Grove.
Sat, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 14
The Monroe Street Festival is an annual tradition celebrating locally owned businesses and surrounding residential neighborhoods. The celebration, held annually on a Saturday in September, features a range of activities to bring the community together including local shopping, food and drink specials, outdoor entertainment, children’s activities, and so much more.
Thu, Sep 18 @ 5 PM-9 PM
Join WMDX hosts and staff at the top of State Street!! Madison Night Market showcases handmade products, local art and gifts, artisanal foods, fresh produce and live music.
Sat, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 21
Celebrate Madison’s longest-running neighborhood festival on vibrant Willy Street—where five lively stages and 150 unique vendors keep the energy high and the good vibes rolling.
Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
Welcome to the most wunderbar time of the year—New Glarus Oktoberfest! Get ready to don your dirndls and lederhosen as the spirit of Bavaria comes to Wisconsin. From September 26-29, this charming Swiss village transforms into a lively celebration filled with craft beer, exceptional music, traditional Swiss & German treats, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Whether you're there for the bratwurst, the beer, or the unbeatable festive vibes, New Glarus Oktoberfest is the place to be. Prost!
Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
Prepare your palate for a weekend of indulgence at the highly anticipated Wisconsin Art of Cheese Festival — grander, more flavorful, and more spectacular than before. A celebration of Wisconsin's world-renowned cheesemaking heritage, the festival promises to be an immersive experience, packed with hands-on events and exclusive excursions—a cheese lover's dream come true.
Fri, Sep 26 @ 4 PM-11 PM
People of all ages will love Fall Fest, with live music in the Beer Tent and a variety of tasty foods & treats in Food Truck Alley! Bring blankets, wear your coziest hoodies and enjoy the brisk night air
Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 28
There’s something special about chili that inspires top secret ingredients, wild experimentation, and family traditions passed down many generations. That slow cooked, spice infused, hearty goodness warms your body and soul – it’s truly the ultimate comfort food. Head to Ahuska Park for Monona’s 42nd Chili Cook-Off – the longest running in Wisconsin!
Sat, Sep 27 @ 5 PM-5:30 PM
The True North Music & Food Festival will be a celebration of everything that makes Madison’s Northside the place to be. With new bars, top-notch restaurants, and the always-electric Madison Mallards, the Northside is quickly becoming a go-to destination for food, drinks, and entertainment.
Sat, Oct 4 @ 11 AM-5 PM
Madison Vegan Fest’s mission is to bring people together to enjoy delicious vegan food, hear from engaging speakers, and explore ways to live more compassionately and sustainably.
Sun, Oct 5 @ 10:15 AM-11:15 AM
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care. Join WMDX in the fight!
Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 27
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 23 - Mon, Oct 27
The Wisconsin Book Festival, presented by Madison Public Library in partnership with Madison Public Library Foundation, 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.
Sat, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 10
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.
202 State St Suite 200, Madison, WI 53703
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