Monona Grove Nursery School Summer Playgroups!
2026-07-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-25 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Monona Grove Nursery School, 4019 Hegg Ave, Madison, WI, 53716, United States
Join us this summer for casual drop-in playgroups open to everyone! Families with children under age 7 are invited to come play, connect, and have fun together—indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather. 🛝
Time: 9:00–11:00 AM
Cost: $5 per child
6/11, 6/30, 7/9, 7/21, 8/13, and 8/25
A board member or staff member will be onsite to open the building and help get things started. After that, the morning is all about free play, parent connection, and community fun. We hope to see you there on the dates listed above! 💜

Madison’s LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour
2026-07-23 17:00 - 18:45 | History Maker Space, 1 S. Pinckney Street, Madison, WI, 53703
About the Event
Stride with pride through the streets where Madison’s LGBTQ+ history was written! From bars for socializing to the creation of local organizations to the halls of power, discover the impressive, every day, and unusual spaces where our capital city became a center of activism and advocacy.
Walk in the footsteps of groundbreaking leaders and citizens who shattered barriers—electing some of America’s first openly queer officials and championing landmark anti-discrimination laws along the way. Join us to explore the gathering spots, protest sites, and celebration spaces that transformed Madison into a force for LGBTQ+ rights.

Garver Food Truck Friday 2026
2026-07-24 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-31 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-14 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-21 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-28 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI, 53407, United States
Garver Food Truck Fridays is presented by Garver Events.
Enjoy FREE live music on the Garver Patio every Friday throughout the summer! Food Truck Fridays run weekly from May 22 through October 2, 2026 (excluding July 3 & 10).
Grab food and drinks from Garver’s onsite tenants, plus a rotating lineup of food trucks serving right on the patio while you take in live music from a featured local artist each week.
Food service begins at 5 PM, with live music starting at 6 PM. Vendors change weekly, so there’s always something new to try!
Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No carry-ins. Full bar available onsite. New this year: fish fry from the Garver Lounge!
In case of inclement weather, music will move indoors to the Garver Lounge.

Cherry and Jerry Ragtime Duo
2026-07-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Minocqua Brewing Company, 2927 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Step back in time with the great music of the ragtime era! The popular duo Cherry and Jerry will visit Minocqua’s Madison Tap Room with an afternoon of ragtime, blues, jazz and popular music from about 1900-1920. They will bring you well known songs such as The Entertainer, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, and St. Louis Blues as well as some rarely heard but great old time music.
The St. Louis duo has toured music of the ragtime era throughout the region, appearing at libraries, museums, pubs and restaurants, special events, and more. Appearances include the Illinois State Fair, the George Washington Carver National Monument, the Cole Porter Festival in Peru, Indiana, and the Nathanial Dean House in Madison.
Photo Credit: Robbie Edwards

Architecture as Dance: Hillside Theater at Taliesin
2026-07-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Hillside Theater, Taliesin, Spring Green, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
In a one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary performance at Taliesin, award-winning Minneapolis dance company Black Label Movement explores the idea that architecture can move—and that movement can design and construct space. The evening begins with dancers responding directly to the geometry, materials, and atmosphere of Hillside School, transforming Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture into a living choreography and inviting audiences on an immersive journey through design, movement, and community. The performance continues in the intimate Hillside Theater with a dynamic conversation-in-motion between Black Label Movement Artistic Director Carl Flink and University of Minnesota architecture professor Thomas Fisher. Inspired by the idea that architecture is slow choreography and choreography is fast architecture, the two will explore Wright’s architectural principles through the expressive potential of moving bodies in real time. The evening also features striking contemporary dance works from Black Label’s repertoire that echo the spatial dynamism and emotional depth of Wright’s philosophy of organic architecture. The program culminates in the premiere of an original choreography and musical composition inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Work Song, created especially for Taliesin.

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2026-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, 4402 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East in Madison, WI, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Madison? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 11, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jul 25, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

National Mustard Day Festival
2026-08-01 | Downtown Middleton, WI, 1821 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI, 53562, Select a Country:
The National Mustard Day Festival in Middleton is a celebration of “America’s favorite condiment” and a day of quirky fun for mustard lovers everywhere. Celebrated the first Saturday of August, thousands join the National Mustard Museum in Downtown Middleton for family-friendly games, food vendors, live music, and of course, MUSTARD!
Middleton takes National Mustard Day quite seriously. As home to the National Mustard Museum and National Mustard Day, it is no wonder why this day is marked on everyone’s calendar.
The next National Mustard Day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, and festivities include closing Hubbard Avenue downtown in front of the museum and gift shop and filling the street with mustard, brat and pretzel vendors; mustard-themed family-friendly games; kids’ activities like a bouncy house and balloon animals; and a stage with live music all afternoon.

Tesla vs Edison
2026-08-05 19:30 - 2026-08-23 21:00 | Center For Puppetry arts
Experience Tesla vs Edison at the Center for Puppetry Arts! An Electric Showdown Between Two of History’s Greatest Inventors! In this electrifying theatrical spectacle, two brilliant inventors square off in the most famous rivalry of the industrial age. Thomas Edison, a relentless entrepreneur and master showman, faces Nikola Tesla, the visionary dreamer with lightning in his imagination. August 5th-23rd 2026 Includes Museum Admission, and FREE Midtown parking Tickets starting at $24 – $36 Tickets at https://puppet.org/programs/tesla-vs-edison/ 1404 Spring St. NW, at 18th, Atlanta, GA 30309

Hidden History of the Capitol Square Walking Tour
2026-08-06 17:00 - 18:45, 2026-08-15 13:00 - 14:45, 2026-09-17 17:00 - 18:45 | History Maker Space, 1 S. Pinckney Street, Madison, WI, 53703
From Our Founders to Modern Madison: Rich History Awaits
Discover the rich history and untold stories of Wisconsin’s capital city as you journey through the streets of downtown Madison. Explore the historic Capitol Square and visit the former site of the American House, a modest hotel where state officials stayed during Madison’s earliest legislative sessions. Stop by the Argus Bar, a modern establishment housed in one of Madison’s oldest surviving commercial buildings—a building that was once home to the Argus newspaper.
Throughout the tour, your guide will discuss the various ways that generations of residents have viewed and shaped the landscape, revealing the many layers of our capital’s past—from its earliest inhabitants to its emergence and establishment as a thriving, modern city.
This beloved annual walking tour runs from spring through early fall, with scheduled dates on select Thursdays and Saturdays. Reserve your spot today.

Sunset Photography Class at Taliesin
2026-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Taliesin, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Join internationally published travel and architectural photographer Andrew Pielage at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin to learn the basics of sunset photography hands-on! Enjoy the rare opportunity to photograph Taliesin in the evening while learning about the best techniques for capturing the changing light. The evening begins with a welcome reception and instruction from Andrew, and then participants will be able to explore, taking interior and exterior photos. This class is open to guests of all levels and experiences. Phone cameras welcome!

Weekend Workshop: Intermediate Photography
2026-08-07 12:30 - 2026-08-09 15:00 | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Spend a weekend photographing Taliesin – Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green! In this workshop with photographer Andrew Pielage, you will learn to look critically at composition, engage in peer photo critiques, and learn about the powerful editing software Adobe Lightroom that will take your photos to the next level.

Brats and Bloodys at Working Draft Beer Company
2026-08-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
We’re doing our Brats and Bloodys shindig on the second Sunday of each month. What’s Brats and Bloodys you ask?
We’ll be serving Jenifer Street Market brats cooked in WDBC beer and house-made Bloody Marys.
We’ll have a full bloody fixin’s bar, including house made pickles, cheese cubes, meat sticks, green olives, onions, celery sticks, brussels sprouts, asparagus, limes, lemons, and more. Build your own 🙂
And you know there will be WDBC beer chasers.
So come hungry and thirsty!
Happens on the following Dates:
Mar 29, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Apr 12, 2026, 12:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
May 10, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jun 14, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jul 12, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Aug 9, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sep 6, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 11, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Nov 8, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Dec 13, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Weekend Workshop: Broadacre City - Wright's Vision for the American City
2026-08-14 12:30 - 2026-08-16 15:00 | Taliesin, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Spend a weekend at Taliesin – Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green! Advocating decentralization, local governance, small-scale industry, farming, and widespread property ownership, Broadacre City challenged conventional ideas of urban life. Join Dr. Jennifer Gray to explore how Taliesin served as a laboratory for Broadacre City—both its successes and shortcomings—and how we might apply these ideas today.

Samba Night at Working Draft Beer Company
2026-08-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us at Working Draft Beer Co for a night of samba music and tasty food. Saideira Pagode will be bringing their Brazilian rhythms and we’ll have fresh, authentic Brazilian food as well!
Food service starts at 5 (and it goes pretty quickly!) and the Samba will fill the taproom from 7-9 pm. And of course, the WDBC taps will be flowing from 3-10 pm.
We do Samba Night the third Thursday of each month.
Working Draft Beer plus Brazilian food plus Brazilian music? Sim por favor!
Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 16, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
May 21, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jun 18, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jul 16, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Aug 20, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sep 17, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 15, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Nov 19, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Dec 17, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Weekend Workshop: Intermediate Plein Air Painting
2026-08-21 12:30 - 2026-08-23 15:00 | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Experience Taliesin – Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green – while enhancing your plein air painting skills in this weekend workshop with Jan Norsetter. Designed for intermediate to experienced artists, you’ll refine techniques in value, composition, and capturing the essence of nature.

Behind the Scenes Tour
2026-08-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Pendarvis Historic Site, 114 Shake Rag Street, Mineral Point, WI, 53565, United States
The Story of the Couple Who Saved Pendarvis
Go behind the scenes at Pendarvis and learn more about the fascinating lives of the couple who first preserved it. Learn about the relationship between rescuers Bob and Edgar, their plans for the site and little-known details about their secret benefactor. Please note this tour is not accessible without traversing several stairways, uneven paths and hilly ground.

Good Neighbor Festival
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-30 | Middeton, Wisconsin
The Middleton Good Neighbor Festival brings families and friends together for a weekend of rides, food and games, as well as a craft fair, a parade and live entertainment. This is fun the whole family can enjoy while proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations.
Visit the website for more information.
