Dinner Detective Madison
2025-09-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, 4402 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
As North America’s largest interactive comedy true-crime murder mystery dinner theatre show, solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Each ticket includes our signature award-winning show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show!

Celebration on the Shore 2025
2025-09-13 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | San Damiano, 4123 Monona Drive, Monona, WI, 53716, United States
An unforgettable evening on the beautiful shore of Lake Monona, featuring dinner, silent auction, live music, and a special program under a big top tent.
This semi-formal event celebrates the future of San Damiano Monona and supports the transformative vision of the San Damiano Master Plan. Participation and sponsorship will help care for this unique 10-acre site, fund community programs, and lay the groundwork for an upcoming capital campaign.
Saturday September 13th, 2025
San Damiano Monona (4123 Monona Dr., Monona WI 53716)
Cocktails and appetizers available at 6:00 PM
Dinner Toast at 7:30 PM

Cancer Support Services through Gilda’s Club Madison [Virtual]
2025-09-17 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-01 12:00 - 12:30 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Have you or someone you loved been given a cancer diagnosis? Are you looking for a space to connect with others who understand?
Join Gilda’s Club for a group New Member Meeting delivered on Zoom.
This meeting will discuss the resources we have to offer and get you started as a Gilda’s Club member.
*If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org to schedule an individual New Member Meeting.
Questions? Please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.

Energetics for Magick in Everyday Life with Ruth Barrett & Falcon River
2025-09-18 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
Through interactive and participatory exercises, participants will learn hands-on, tangible energetic skills for surviving and thriving in patriarchy, providing and receiving energetic support, practicing the art of centering, and much more. Our intention is to provide women with tools to access their bodily memories of drawing power from the elemental forces that surround us and to become more receptive to the multi-sensory world of Nature.

Certified Wisconsin Mushroom Identifier Class with Melissa Klotka & Emilymae King
2025-09-18 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
The Wisconsin Mycological Society has put together a fabulous class for beginning or intermediate mushroom lovers. Learn about all of the most popular edible species in Wisconsin and their look-alikes. Discover key identifying characteristics, and if you feel extra adventurous, test your knowledge at the end! If you receive a passing score on the test, you will become a Certified Wisconsin Mushroom Identifier, and you will be able to legally sell mushrooms to restaurants and grocery stores in the state of Wisconsin.

Mushrooms in the Kitchen & Apothecary with Linda Conroy
2025-09-18 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
Learn about the healing value of mushrooms and how to prepare them for optimal nourishment and healing. This presentation will be multifaceted, offering information about mushroom nourishment and medicine. An overview of the health benefits and medicinal qualities of mushrooms will be shared and the instructor will offer ideas for preparing mushrooms and recipes for inspiration. In the hands-on component, we will make a variety of mushroom condiments, delicacies, and medicine that everyone will take home.

Sauna & Bath Rituals with Gloria Nash
2025-09-18 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
The ritual process of integrating botanicals in the sauna offers a highly sensory-based experience. This activation of the senses creates an expansion of somatic awareness, which deepens our ability to attune to various aspects of life. We will learn why and how to make a venik (botanical broom), the properties each plant assists with, and how to attune to the field around us—fire, steam, nature, and the individual/collective as we move through the bath ritual. This workshop will take place inside and outside of the sauna. Please come prepared with water, a towel, sauna-suitable clothing (easily taken on and off for flow), and slip-on shoes.

Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Marguerite Ramlow
2025-09-18 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
Yoga and Meditation will be the focus of this three-hour Pre-Conference Workshop, including the Vinyasa Flow style of yoga as well as Gentle/Restorative Yoga. There will also be guided meditation and the study of Yogic Philosophy and Yogic Breathing.

Mycelium Mysteries: Women's Mushroom Conference
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21 | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
Mycelium Mysteries is a Conference focused on nature and ecology. We offer over 50 workshops and forays (walks), throughout the weekend to educate and connect women to the unique role that mushrooms play in the environment. Featuring Keynote Speakers: Barbora Batokova, Sarah Foltz Jordan, Mariah Rogers. Also includes morning and evening activities, farm to table meals, lodging, sauna and massage, and a nourishing community of women!

Tree Lore with Falcon River
2025-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
This class is an exploration of the science, lore, and magical properties of four sacred trees of Northern Europe and North America: Birch, Beech, Ash, and Rowan. Ever wonder why the front door of most pre-modern homes were made of oak, but the bedroom doors are made of birch? Ever wonder which tree gave us the word for “book”? What tree makes the best baseball bats and why? Which tree is especially sacred to “Saint” Brigid, goddess of inspiration and the forge. Learn about these common, yet ancient customs, and why we still adhere to them in this fun and informative class. This class explores different trees than in previous classes at this conference.

Sketching For Field Identification with Tess Kenney
2025-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
Join us for an Intensive workshop on building your own field journal for Fungi Identification. This is a wonderful initiation into the complicated world of mushrooms. Learn several common fungal species and how to document them in your sketchbook. Information about Fungi will be presented through a slide-lecture introduction to several mushrooms and their look-alikes, followed by a drawing session and in-student journals. All materials including Journals, writing instruments and more will be provided for this fun and informative workshop.

A Fun and Fungal Walk in the Woods with Your Friend Rose Tursi
2025-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
On this casual little adventure, we will identify the mushrooms we find and discuss their role in the environment and ecosystem. Participants will learn what value their mushroom findings might have for humans as food, medicine, crafts, and more. Whether you’re interested in learning to identify and forage for mushrooms, the scientific exploration of mycology, the history and cultural uses of mushrooms, or just want to engage in some forest bathing to improve your mental and physical health, there is something in this walk for you.

Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation with Ingrid Daudert
2025-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
Join us to up your mushroom cultivation knowledge and learn a variety of ways to grow your own bounty of edible and medicinal fungi. Ingrid will be demonstrating a variety of growing techniques: Shiitake log inoculation, totem technique, as well as low-tech pasteurizing of straw as substrates for growing mushrooms. Many of the techniques can often be used interchangeably with various mushroom species.

Medicinal Mushrooms in Clinical Practice with Cornelia Cho
2025-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
Medicinal Mushrooms are our healing allies, producing complex molecules often compatible with human physiology. Lion’s Mane Hericium mushroom produces nerve growth compounds able to cross the blood-brain barrier and stimulate nerve cell growth. Another mushroom is now curing chemical addictions, helping treatment-resistant depression and more. We will discuss clinical research, case studies, precautions and DIY cutting-edge mushroom methodologies.

Intermediate Plein Air Painting Workshop at Taliesin
2025-09-19 12:30 - 2025-09-21 15:00 UTC | Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Rd, Spring Green8, WI, 53588, United States
Experience open access to Frank Lloyd Wright’s breathtaking 800-acre estate 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. Focus on simplifying landscapes, prioritizing key elements, and executing clear painting plans.

Rhumba 4 Rainbow Benefit Gala
2025-09-19 19:00 - 23:30 UTC | Monona Terrace and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
The Rainbow Project is grateful to be celebrating 45 years of serving the community and 21 years of the Rhumba 4 Rainbow benefit gala in 2025! Rhumba 4 Rainbow is a family- and community-oriented event that brings joy, hope, and unity to attendees, supporters, donors, and beneficiaries alike. The night features a wide array of unique activities, including a professional Latin floorshow with world-renowned Salsa dancers; local Dancing with the Stars competition; open Salsa contest with cash prizes; a large silent auction; Extra Mile Awards; live music; fashion contests, and more!

Rhumba 4 Rainbow
2025-09-19 19:00 - 23:30 UTC | Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Two celebrations, one event! The Rainbow Project is grateful to be celebrating 45 years of serving the community and 21 years of the Rhumba 4 Rainbow benefit gala in 2025!
Rhumba 4 Rainbow is a family- and community-oriented event that brings joy, hope, and unity to attendees, supporters, donors, and beneficiaries alike. The night features a wide array of unique activities, including a live professional Latin floor show featuring performances by Gio & Gaby Ochoa, Salsabrositas, & Barrio Dance, local celebrity dance challenge, open Salsa dance contest, silent auction, live music by Colon y Mas, fashion contest, and Extra Mile Awards for those who go above and beyond for children & families in our community.
Help children conquer their fears by supporting this year’s event! Everyone can play a crucial role in our mission to help young children and families thrive after traumatic events by attending the event, donating, volunteering, or spreading the word about this unique fundraiser.
Together, we can create a lasting impact in our community. We look forward to celebrating these momentous occasions with the community these year.
Sponsor tables available until Friday, August 22nd and online individual tickets available until Wednesday, September 17th!

Half-Pint Resale Fall Sale
2025-09-20 08:00 - 2025-09-21 13:00 UTC | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713
The Madison area’s largest children’s consignment sale, featuring tens of thousands of items for pregnant moms, expecting parents, and young families, featuring items of all types for ages 0 – 12, plus maternity. Register to consign your items, or volunteer to work the sale and get access to the presale held on Friday September 19. A half-price sale will be held on Sunday September 21 from 8am – 1pm. Put your clothing and money back into our community in this mom owned and 100% local sale. The sale will be held at the Alliant Energy Center’s Arena building, with FREE parking!

Bike the Barns
2025-09-21 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lake Farm County Park, 4330 Libby Road , Madison, 53711, United States
Bike the Barns is a fun full-day event combining cycling, local food, and area farms to create an unforgettable full day food & farming adventure! Riders travel a scenic country ride just outside Madison, stopping at local farms to enjoy fresh food, live music, and one-of-a-kind farm experiences.
But Bike the Barns is about more than just the ride – it’s about supporting local farmers and making fresh food accessible to all. Bike the Barns is FairShare’s largest fundraiser, supporting our work and the Partner Shares Program, which helps low-income households enjoy farm-fresh veggies.

Native Garden Learning Hub: Raingardens and Downspout Gardens
2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | lussier family heritage center, 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
Join us for a community learning and networking opportunity centered on creating, enhancing, and managing native plant gardens! As part of our newly established Native Garden Learning Hub, we invite you to explore valuable resources and receive expert guidance from knowledgeable volunteers. Each gathering, we’ll feature specialized topics related to native plant gardening, including garden preparation and design, planting for pollinators and other wildlife, native plant propagation, leave the leaves and other maintenance, seed collecting, and much more!
To kick off Wisconsin Stormwater Week, this month’s learning topic will focus on rain gardens and downspout gardens. Learn more about these special gardens, when they can be used, and how to install them. Planting plans and resources will be available and experts will be on hand to provide design help and answer questions. You can also watch the rainfall simulator in action to see how rain gardens work to prevent stormwater pollution.
Learn more and register at:
https://www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail/2511

Cancer Support Services at Gilda’s Club Madison [In-Person]
2025-09-23 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Have you or someone you loved been given a cancer diagnosis? Are you looking for a space to connect with others who understand?
Join us for an in person group new member meeting. We’ll take some time to talk about the resources available at Gilda’s Club Madison, then take a short tour of the clubhouse.
Meet at the Clubhouse located at 7907 UW Ct, Middleton, WI.

Downtown Middleton's Sip & Stroll: Beer & Cider Edition
2025-09-25 17:00 - 20:30 UTC | Downtown Middleton, WI, 1821 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI, 53562, Select a Country:
Raise the steins high, don your dirndls and lederhosen, and save the date because the Downtown Middleton Business Association is hosting their 2nd Annual Beer & Cider Sip & Stroll! Embark on a journey through 20+ Downtown Middleton businesses pouring exquisite beer and cider samples.
Tickets for this experience are a steal at $50 each, $25 for DD – guaranteeing you a full immersion into the flavors of this Oktoberfest Beer & Cider Stroll. Your ticket brings you admission to all sip stops, a custom crafted sampling glass, and mouthwatering snacks at each location. It’s not just a stroll; it’s a celebration of flavors while getting to explore the hip & historic Downtown Middleton.

Verona Fall Fest
2025-09-26 16:00 - 23:00 UTC | Hometown USA Festival Park, 111 Lincoln St, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Verona Fall Fest – Presented by Verona Vision Care
Celebrate autumn at Verona’s Fall Fest, recently ranked the #7 Best Fall Festival in the U.S. by USA Today! Enjoy Food Truck Alley, the Fall Marketplace, Kid’s Tent activities, live music from Just Merl and a Girl, a beer tent, bonfires, and two outdoor movies—Ghostbusters at 7 PM and The Lost Boys at 9 PM. Fun for all ages with something for everyone!
📅 Friday, September 26 | 4–11 PM
📍 Hometown USA Festival Park, Verona, WI

Pub Night
2025-09-26 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Pendarvis Historic Site, 114 Shake Rag Street, Mineral Point, WI, 53565, United States
Kick-off Mineral Point’s Cornish Fest Weekend with your family and friends during Pub Night at Pendarvis! Enjoy traditional pub music by the Tooles in our Rowhouse and let the warmth of the roaring fire in the Kiddleywink Pub transport you to Cornwall as you try your hand at Cornish pub games. Beer, cider or root beer will be available for purchase, along with bonfire gatherings, food truck dining options and more. Proceeds from Pub Night go to preserving and interpreting the beautiful buildings at Pendarvis Historic Site.
Cost
Adult (18-64): $15
Teen (13-17): $15
Senior (65+): $15
Children (5-12): $15
Children Under 5: Free
Society Members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at checkout.
About the Location
Pendarvis is the creation of business and life partners Bob Neal and Edgar Hellum. Bob and Edgar met in 1934 and began to rescue the 1840s stone and log cottages, one at a time, from demolition. Built by Cornish immigrants during the heyday of the lead mining era, the buildings were assigned Cornish language names by Bob and Edgar. The couple lived on the grounds and opened a restaurant serving Cornish food to sustain their preservation efforts. Their remarkable success—at the height of the Great Depression, no less—launched the 20th century transformation of Mineral Point from a 19th century lead and zinc mining center into the vibrant hub for arts, preservation and tourism it is today.
Pendarvis Historic Site
114 Shake Rag Street
Mineral Point, WI 53565
Know Before You Go & Accessibility
Water is the only outside food/beverage allowed in buildings. Beverages are available for purchase.
Restrooms and water fountains are available on site.
The site will remain open rain or shine.
Guests are encouraged to wear good walking shoes and to dress for the weather.
No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted.
Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible.
Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 608-987-2122 or pendarvis@wisconsinhistory.org.

Coffee & Creatives
2025-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Crema Cafe, 4124 Monona Drive, Monona, WI, 53716, United States
Join us at Crema Cafe for a vibrant artisan Market featuring local artists and vendors. Browse a variety of handmade goods and specialty items while enjoying your favorite beverages from our drink menu!

Virtual Year-Long Village Herbal Apprenticeship Program for Women
2025-09-28 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | zoom, Zoom
About the event:
This program is focused on incorporating herbs into daily life to promote health. Subsequent sessions build on this knowledge and participants develop a first aid kit, learning to apply herbs for common injuries and ailments. Additionally, everyone will learn to harvest plants through the seasons. Generally speaking, this means leaves and buds in the spring, flowers in the summer, seeds, and roots in the fall, and from the pantry in the winter. Plant medicine for specific body systems will be discussed and a list of herbs for each system will be developed by the group. Participants who wish to receive additional guidance can work with Linda for 2-3 years.
Please be willing to make a one-year commitment to this program. The program begins on September 28, 2025, and meets most Sunday evenings until September 26, 2026 for 3 hours via video chat, and apprentices will be expected to make time for 3-5 hours of homework per week. There will be occasional sessions that we will not be meeting due to Linda’s schedule. For these sessions assignments will be offered and we will review the assignments together. Each participant will meet quarterly with the instructor in order to assess and develop learning goals. Apprentices who have completed all assignments and have participated in all the sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion and be eligible for further study as an intern or clinical apprentice with Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs.

Living with Uncertainty [Virtual]
2025-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
This program will discuss some of the challenges of dealing with the unknown, common challenges and worries, acknowledging the known and unknown, and tips for dealing with the unknown.
