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Free Family Fun Night at the Madison Children's Museum
2025-04-24 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI, 53703-2116, United States
Join us and make a ‘joyful noise’ at the Madison Children’s Museum’s “Free Family Fun Night” as youth, families and caregivers celebrate the fun of learning together. This free community event is part of Wisconsin’s “Badgerland Learning Days Festival” – a showcase of free educational activities for youth at over 30 sites across southcentral Wisconsin during the festival’s April 19-27 run.
What: Free Family Fun Night at the Madison Children’s Museum — a Remake Learning Days Celebration!
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Venue: Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton, Madison, WI
Cost: FREE
During this free official Madison-area celebration, families will enjoy full access of the Museum and its award-winning exhibit spaces, including the Art Studio, Possible-opolis, the Wonderground and Rooftop Ramble; enjoy live music and partake in a variety of hands-on arts, crafts and science activities. In addition to free access to the Museum offerings, nearly a dozen local organizations will be hosting hands-on Activity Tables throughout the Museum.

Hidden History of the Capitol Square Walking Tour
2025-04-24 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | History Maker Space, 1 S. Pinckney Street (U.S. Bank Plaza), Madison, 53703, United States
A History Maker Space Event:
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, now returning after a brief hiatus, runs from spring through early fall, with scheduled dates on both Thursdays and Saturdays. Reserve your spot today.
This event has multiple dates!
Thursday Tour Dates | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
April 24, 2025
May 1, 2025
May 15, 2025
May 29, 2025
July 17, 2025
July 31, 2025
August 14, 2025
September 11, 2025
September 25, 2025
Saturday Tour Dates | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
April 26, 2025
May 3, 2025
May 17, 2025
May 31, 2025
July 19, 2025
August 2, 2025
August 16, 2025
September 13, 2025
September 27, 2025

Masterclass: Writing Out Your Worries: A 3-Step Process for Mental Relief.
2025-04-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | WI
Ever feel like your worries are running the show? Your mind keeps spinning, stress piles up, and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to shake the mental clutter?
✨ Imagine if you had a simple, 3-step process to clear your head, release stress, and actually feel lighter in just minutes.
That’s exactly what we’ll do in my upcoming Masterclass:
Writing Out Your Worries: A 3-Step Process for Mental Relief.
📌 What You’ll Learn:
✅ A powerful way to release the thoughts weighing you down
✅ How to sort & solve the worries that actually matter
✅ A simple shift to rewire your mind for ease & clarity
💡 In just 60 minutes, you’ll walk away with a clear mind, less stress, and a new sense of calm.
Last half of class is reserved for open Q&A and Coaching, please feel free to come to the masterclass with something in mind to support help with on the call.
I look forward to seeing you there!

Trivia Night at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-04-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Every Wednesday night Working Draft hosts its house-made Trivia.
The top three teams win WDBC gift cards (or other fun prizes) and the last place team gets to pick one category for the next week.
Seats fill up fast, so we recommend getting here early.
We often have a food truck popping up, so you can enjoy some delicious dinner along with your tasty brews (and brain-bending questions). And even if we don’t have a truck on site, you can take advantage of our delicious Sal’s Tomato Pies pizzas and giant soft pretzels from Batch Bakehouse!
This event runs from Feb 12, 2025 to Dec 17, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Spring Chicken! - Wednesday, April 23rd
2025-04-23 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Spring is coming and we’re preparing a 5-course menu of unique chicken dishes featuring local chicken, early spring market vegetables, and of course, an abundance of Deliciouser spices to showcase French, Japanese, Indian, Italian, and Greek cuisine.
Menu Highlights

Spring Vegetable & Chicken Soup, Signature Herb Spätzle
Yakitori Chicken Skewer, Dipping Sauce, Togarashier
Vadouvan Chicken, Belgium Endive
Any Given Sunday Chicken Under a Brick, Pan Sauce, Market Vegetables
Whipped Labneh, Antica Cured Egg Yolk, Fruit Compote

Optional drink pairing, as well as a curated selection of wine, spirits and spirit-free cocktails available.
Please provide all dietary restrictions and allergies upon booking. Due to the nature of this dinner, we cannot accommodate pescatarian or vegetarian diners.
Guests enjoy 10% off spices and featured wines at events
Bar & Shopping @ 5:30 p.m.
Dinner @ 6:15 p.m.
Tickets: $90 + 20% Service Charge on Food & Drinks
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash

Bingo Night at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us for BINGO! It’s free to play, you can win Working Draft merch, gift cards, and other fun prizes!
We always have pizzas from Sal’s and giant pretzels from Batch Bakehouse and often have local food trucks for dinner.
We host Bingo Night every other Tuesday night starting at 6:30.
Yahtzee! I mean, Uno! Um, uh, oh yeah, Bingo!!!
Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 11, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Feb 25, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Mar 11, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Mar 25, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Apr 8, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Apr 22, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
May 6, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
May 20, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jun 3, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jun 17, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jul 1, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jul 15, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Jul 29, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Aug 12, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Aug 26, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Sep 9, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Sep 23, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Oct 7, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Oct 21, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Nov 4, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Nov 18, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Dec 2, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Dec 16, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST
Dec 30, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CST

Lego Night at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Monday nights we are bringing back the childhood classic and nemesis of barefoot parents everywhere – LEGO! Join us from 6:30-8pm for 3 laid-back rounds of Lego fun! You can vote for your faves and even snag Working Draft or Bricks and Minifigs gift cards! We do three rounds of building with Lego. Each round we give you a topic / category, and you build something awesome. The winner of each round gets a gift certificate to Working Draft or our partners in Lego, Bricks and Minifigs – Madison. We’ve got the Lego covered, just bring your cool ideas. Kids are welcome and we either have a food truck or on-site pizzas for dinner! Lego Night is now every Monday at 6:30!

Cancer Support Services through Gilda’s Club Madison [Virtual]
2025-04-21 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-17 16:30 - 17:00 UTC | Virtual
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.

Herbs for Topical Applications: Salves, Lotions, and More!
2025-04-19 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, 53704, United States
Join herbalist Linda Conroy for this fun and inspiring class to learn about topical applications of herbs. We will cover skin healing, relieving pain, moisturizing and much more! In the hands-on portion we will make infused oils, lotions and salves that everyone will take home.

Carrot Cake Trifle Workshop with Michelle Mau - Saturday, April 19th
2025-04-19 12:30 - 14:00 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us at The Deliciouser for a cozy and creative afternoon building the perfect carrot cake trifle! Pastry chef Michelle Mau will demonstrate how to make our Antica spiced carrot cake, before guiding you through assembling your own layered dessert. Each guest will receive pre-made carrot cake to work with, along with a piping bag of luscious cream cheese icing—freshly made and demonstrated by Michelle. We’ll also provide a variety of fun toppings to customize your trifle.
To make this experience even sweeter, you’ll create your trifle in a beautiful vintage glass, yours to take home as a keepsake! Plus, enjoy our signature dips and spreads to snack on while you craft your dessert.
Menu:
-House-made carrot cake
-Cream cheese icing
-Selection of trifle toppings
-Dips & spreads for grazing
Bar & Shopping @ 12:00 p.m.
Workshop @ 12:30 p.m.
Please provide all dietary restrictions and allergies upon booking.
Ticket includes workshop, trifle, vintage glass, and recipes.
Guests enjoy 10% off spices and featured wines at events.
Tickets: $70
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill.
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash.

Badgerland Learning Days Festival
2025-04-19 - 2025-04-28 | At locations throughout Dane and Rock Counties, WI, United States
From greater Madison to Stateline, a community of arts, education, libraries and cultural organizations are coming together to provide exciting in-person, hands-on and virtual learning experiences for youth and families.
Wisconsin’s “Badgerland Learning Days” Festival celebrates joyful learning for youth and families! From April 19 – 27, 2025 over 30 organizations will open their doors to offer over 50 free or low-cost learning activities for families and youth at community sites throughout the region.
The annual festival, organized by local nonprofits and education leaders, creates dynamic moments of wonder, discovery and joyful learning for children, parents, caregivers, and educators and celebrates the power of hands-on learning and free educational resources in the community.
Wisconsin’s festival is part of the national “Remake Learning Days” initiative –designed to celebrate the wonder of learning, and now considered one of the largest efforts to unite students, families, teachers and local communities around the globe. Wisconsin is one of 16 regional festivals planned across the United States, as well as in Uruguay, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Come find exciting experiences in your community!

Stand Up Comedy Night at Working Draft Beer Co 4/17
2025-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us one Thursday each month at WDBC for Stand-Up Comedy Night. Lots of laughs, a pizza and pretzels, and lots of great beer. There is no cover charge, but the comics wouldn’t mind if you threw in $10 so they can pay their rent 🙂
This month’s show includes sets from host Eli Wilz and four other great comics.

Danish Roots, American Dreams
2025-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Playing with Legos, enjoying mid-century modern design, generating electricity from wind turbines – what do these things have in common? They are all ways that Danish culture and innovation have impacted our daily lives in the United States.
Tova Brandt, Executive Director of the Museum of Danish America (MoDA), will share stories from the museum’s national collection. Hear about immigrants from Denmark, Danish Americans who impacted American society, and ongoing relations between our two nations. Learn why Denmark has been called “America’s biggest and smallest ally.”

Virtual Year-Long Village Herbal Apprenticeship Program for Women
2025-04-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | zoom, Zoom
Apprentice with Linda Conroy from anywhere in the world in this year-long herbal program! Weekly 3-hour video sessions and 3-5 hours of homework will deepen your herbal knowledge, from daily health practices to creating a first aid kit and harvesting plants through the seasons. Quarterly check-ins will help set goals, and participants completing all requirements will earn a Certificate of Completion, with opportunities for further study as an intern or clinical apprentice. Click on the link to learn more and reserve your spot today.

Meat Raffle with Wells Farms @ Working Draft Sunday, April 13th @ 2pm
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Working Draft Beer Co is hosting another Meat Raffle Sunday, April 13th. We’ll have a big pile of locally, ethically raised meat from Wells Farms. Wells Farms produces the delicious meat sticks you can find in the WDBC taproom.
We’ll have at least six rounds, so there will be plenty of opportunities to win.
I mean, who doesn’t love a good, Wisconsin Meat Raffle?!?
Organization name : Working Draft Beer Company
Organization owner : Ben Feifarek
Organization email : ben@workingdraftbeer.com

Beer, Bubbles, BALLET!
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Central Midwest Ballet Academy, 2831 Parmenter Street, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Have you ever wanted to try ballet? Do it the fun way!
A short ballet class complete with Karben4 beer, wine, and prosecco for a fun, casual way to try ballet with adult libations. Learn the most ubiquitous and ridiculous steps with plenty of breaks for rest…or drinks, your choice.
Tutu and former training not required!
Must be 21 or older to attend. Be prepared to show ID.
Beer provided by: Karben4
Sponsored by: Resonant Capital Advisors, Jason Thomas Homes

The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show - Madison, WI
2025-04-12 18:00 - 2025-06-14 21:00 UTC | DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, 4402 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
America’s largest interactive comedy murder dinner theatre show is now playing! 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!
Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.
Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 12, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Apr 19, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 10, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 24, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Jun 14, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Jun 28, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT

Exploring the Versatility of Mushrooms - Saturday, April 12th
2025-04-12 12:30 - 14:30 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Team Deliciouser welcomes guest Chef Juan Umaña for an in-depth demonstration on the many ways mushrooms can transform a dish. In this workshop, you’ll discover the diverse textures and rich flavors that make mushrooms an essential ingredient across global cuisines.
-Seared, Marinated Lion’s Mane – Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, and bibimbap.
-Fried Tempura Enoki – Crispy and light, adding the perfect crunch.
-Dehydrated Mushroom Broth – A rich, umami-packed base to enhance your cooking and provide nutritious health benefits.
This workshop is inspired by Chef Juan’s travels and his upcoming feature in Edible Madison’s Spring issue, this workshop will showcase the versatility of mushrooms in flavor-building. Learn how to incorporate The Deliciouser’s signature spice blends to elevate each dish and unlock new culinary possibilities.
Please provide all dietary restrictions and allergies upon booking
Guests enjoy 10% off spices and featured wines at events
Bar & Shopping @ 12 p.m.
Workshop @ 12:30 p.m.
Tickets: $70
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash

8-Month Wise Woman Herbal Medicine & Wild Food Certificate Program
2025-04-12 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Moonwise Herbs, Albion, WI, United States
The 8-Month Wise Woman Herbal Medicine & Wild Food Certificate Program is a hands-on course where participants learn to incorporate local plants into daily life for food and medicine. The program includes outdoor and virtual sessions, with a focus on the herstory of herbalism and shifting health paradigms. The program will be facilitated by 30 year veteran Wise Woman Herbalist, Linda Conroy and take place on her homestead in Albion, WI, Click the link to learn more & Sign up.

MSO After Dark: LEGO Building Contest
2025-04-11 19:30 - 23:30 UTC | Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Connect with other classical music lovers ages 21-40 and enjoy an exclusive post-concert event in the Overture Center’s Wisconsin Studio. Meet musicians of the MSO, eat, drink, and participate in a LEGO Building Contest for the chance to win some prizes! Tickets are $55 and include a Circle-level concert ticket and post-concert event access with food and drink tickets provided. Or, if you’ve already purchased concert tickets, event-only tickets are $35. You are welcome to participate in the contest as an individual builder or as a group! Either way, please RSVP by Friday, March 28th!
(If you would like to practice before the event, Working Draft hosts a weekly LEGO Building Contest that will follow the same format of this event!)
This event is made possible with support from City Cast Madison & Working Draft Beer Company!

Sauna Synergy Workshop with Linda Conroy: Take a Walk on the Wild Side
2025-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kettle Moraine Ranch, W379 S9674, County Rd S, Eagle, WI, 53119, United States
Sauna Synergy is a collaborative effort to bring you a space for community and nature immersed in deep and meaningful experiences. Multiple wood fired saunas, collaborations, workshops, music and movement for you to enjoy at this weekend campout retreat. Weather is Irrelevant! Spring can bring a wide range of weather potentialities, but our event is bad weather resistant. Sauna Synergy will be taking place outside AND within a large beautiful barn at the ranch.
Wood Fired Saunas~ the central theme of sauna synergy, celebrating thermal bath culture in Wisconsin.
On Friday, April 11th 3-5 pm, join Linda Conroy for this separately ticketed workshop during Sauna Synergy Weekend. This will be a fun and engaging walk, as we visit the spring emerging plants and discuss their applications for food and medicine and more.
Visit the link to see complete details for Sauna Synergy and the separately ticketed workshops.
RSVP

Mushrooms in the Kitchen and Apothecary
2025-04-10 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Belleville Public Library & Community Center, 20 S Park St., Belleville, WI, 53508, United States
About the event:
Where: Community Room
FREE to Attend | Registration is Required | Space and Supplies are Limited | Recommended for Adults and Teens
Join myco-herbalist, Linda Conroy, from Moonwise Herbs for a fun and informative presentation. We will learn about the nutritional and healing benefits of mushrooms, as well as fun ways to prepare them for health and healing. Samples and recipes will be provided.

Buck and Honey's present a Four Course Wine Pairing Dinner featuring Botham Vineyards
2025-04-10 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Buck & Honey’s, 108 S 2nd Street, Mount Horeb, WI, 53572, United States
Date: Thursday, April 10th
Buck & Honey’s : Martinson Hall Mt. Horeb
Tickets: $75 per person (gratuity included)
Time: 5:30pm -8:30pm
Mills Botham himself will be talking about each wine served along with information about the vineyard! You don’t want to miss this!
Seating & Allergy Requests: We do not allow menu substitutions. If you have a dietary restriction or would like to be seated with other guests, email valerie.pulvermacher@buckandhoneys.com by Monday, April 7th, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Opportunity to buy bottles of wine that you have tasted.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County's Bowl for Kids' Sake 2025
2025-04-03 - 2025-04-17 | WI
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a peer-to-peer fundraising event that is fun for companies and community members to engage in. (Teams of 4-6 people are formed, and the team and individuals set fundraising goals. Team members raise money from co-workers, friends, and family.) As a thank you for the team’s support and enthusiasm, Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts fun, celebratory bowling parties at bowling centers on various nights and various locations to congratulate each team’s fundraising goals!
