By Melanie Radzicki Mcmanus
Beloit is the perfect getaway close to Madison to start family traditions. Step back in time with a tour of Beckman Mill, an authentically-restored 1868 grist mill. The area’s nature centers and preserves offer plenty of activities to experience the great outdoors. Families will also love the 7th Annual Beloit Dirty Dash, Old Settlers Days, Movie on the Big Lawn and the state’s second-largest farmers’ market. Or, gather friends and family for an evening of baseball at the Beloit Sky Carp’s new downtown stadium — the team is the area’s High-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. Need a rainy-day activity? Play a game of indoor zombie dodgeball at Ironworks Golf Lab.
Beloit Summer Happenings
- Beloit Sky Carp Baseball, now-September. skycarp.com
- Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, May-October, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. downtownbeloit.com
- Beckman Mill Guided Tours, Saturdays and Sundays, May-October, 1-4 p.m. beckmanmill.org
- 7th Annual Beloit Dirty Dash, Aug. 19. beloitrecreation.com/dirty-dash
- Movie on the Big Lawn, Sept. 8. friendsofriverfront.com
Plan your visit at visitbeloit.com
