Behind the Scenes Tour
2026-10-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Brats and Bloodys at Working Draft Beer Company
2026-10-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-13 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)

Samba Night at Working Draft Beer Company
2026-10-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-17 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: Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness
2026-10-16 12:30 - 2026-10-18 15:00 | Taliesin Preservation, 5607 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, United States
Step away from daily life and immerse yourself in a weekend of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin estate in Spring Green. Through guided sessions in asana (movement), pranayama (breathwork), meditation, and time in nature, you will experience the historic spaces and natural landscapes of this special place in an entirely new way. From sunrise to sunset, participants will have the opportunity to reset, rejuvenate, reflect, and enjoy connection by being with others in shared practices. No prior experience needed.

Weekend Workshop: Chocolates and the World of Cacao
2026-10-23 12:30 - 2026-10-25 15:00 | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Join Gail Ambrosius at Taliesin – Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green – for a delicious dive into the art and science of chocolate-making! This hands-on culinary workshop invites participants to learn about chocolate cultivation, taste with all their senses, and craft bonbons and decadent desserts to savor and take home.

Weekend Workshop: Sourdough Breads with Regional Grains
2026-10-30 12:30 - 2026-11-01 15:00 | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Spend a weekend at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin estate in Spring Green learning how to bake sourdough breads with regionally grown, stone-milled grains! Discover the art of sourdough baking using time-honored techniques and regionally grown, stone-milled grains. Get hands-on practice mixing, shaping, and baking, sample your creations, and take home a sourdough starter, recipes, and tips—while learning how to support your local grain economy.

Hidden History of the Capitol Square Walking Tour
2026-11-07 13:00 - 14:45 | 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.

TeslaCon Steampunk Convention: Oz
2026-11-12 - 2026-11-15 | Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Ready for an immersive experience you won’t ever forget? TeslaCon, the largest immersion steampunk convention in North America, is back and celebrates its 16th year with a trip to the Wonderful Land of OZ from Nov. 12 – 15 at the Madison Marriott in Middleton.
This year, teleport you back to 1896 into a realm of fantasy, and believe it or not, some very interesting Steampunk stories! With characters like Tik-Tok and the Wizard. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Come for the whole convention or just a day. There will be a Vendors’ Room with vendors from more than 15 states showing off Steampunk wares and designs for purchase.

Bockfest
2027-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Capital Brewery, 7734 Terrace Ave., Middleton, WI , 53562, Select a Country:
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027, to celebrate the 30th annual Bockfest!
This annual event celebrates the beer release of Capital’s platinum award-winning Blonde Doppelbock and Maibock, live music, fish toss, 1K Running of the Blondes, and food for sale from local vendors. Click here for all the details on Bockfest and its traditions.
This is a 21+ event. Ticket purchase grants admission for one person. Must bring valid ID for ticket purchase and day of entry.
Tickets range from $15 – $35, with multiple Middleton hotels offering tickets free with stay.
Visit visitmiddleton.com/event/bockfest for more information.
