Explore Madison
Madison brings together lakeside neighborhoods, a lively downtown, college-town energy, and communities with plenty to explore. Use this guide as a starting point for discovering activities around the city.
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A current sample of public events within about 22 miles. Open an event in Venturer for full details.
Stoughton Opera House
Listen to classical guitarist Christopher Allen perform during an afternoon music-appreciation program. General admission with a voluntary donation; no fixed admission price is listed.
Stoughton Opera House · Stoughton · WI
Waunakee Public Library
Meet fellow Pokémon fans for cards, themed games, crafts and conversation. Grades K–4. No registration required. Bring cards to play, share or trade, or use the library’s cards. Meeting room: Storytime Room.
Waunakee Public Library · Waunakee · WI
Madison Public Library
Family arts, crafts and games introducing the traditions and history of Day of the Dead; no registration. Free; all ages. Drop in; no registration required.
Imagination Center Library · Madison · WI
Madison D&D
Play organized Dungeons & Dragons with the Madison D&D community. RSVP required through Meetup, subject to available seats. Arrive at 5:30 PM; games begin at 6. Review character creation instructions and code of conduct before attending. Ma
Noble Knight Games · Fitchburg · WI
Mad City Cornhole
Join weekly drop-in cornhole with divisions for different experience levels. No partner needed; walk-ins welcome. Registration opens at 5:30 PM; bags fly at 6:30 PM. Division fees apply; published prices differ, so confirm your division pri
Pooley’s · Madison · WI
Tapatios Cocina Mexicana
Painting materials and signature Día de Muertos cocktail included. Proceeds benefit BreakthroughT1D in memory of Paul. Advance ticket $29 plus $0.73 service fee ($29.73 total), listed in stock at verification. Choose a light-up sugar skull
Tapatios · Fitchburg · WI
America's Pub Quiz
Enjoy a quiz session with APQ and see how your knowledge measures up. Confirm any admission charge, reservation policy or age requirement directly with the venue before attending.
Lazy Oaf · Madison · WI
America's Pub Quiz
Enjoy a quiz session with APQ and see how your knowledge measures up. Confirm any admission charge, reservation policy or age requirement directly with the venue before attending.
Monk's Bar & Grill (Sun Prairie) · Sun Prairie · WI
America's Pub Quiz
Challenge yourself with quiz questions during this APQ trivia session. Confirm any admission charge, reservation policy or age requirement directly with the venue before attending.
Headquarters (Turbo) · Oregon · WI
Verona Public Library
Meet for coffee and conversation in a welcoming setting for people experiencing early memory loss and those close to them. For adults experiencing early dementia or memory loss, together with caregivers or loved ones. Drop in. Meeting room
Verona Public Library · Verona · WI
Waunakee Public Library
Trade book recommendations, play games and make time to read with other children. Grades 3–4. Registration required, opening October 20 at 8 a.m. Bring a book or borrow one at the library. Meeting room: Storytime Room.
Waunakee Public Library · Waunakee · WI
Sun Prairie Public Library
Experiment with painting, zines, clay, collage and other art forms in a creative group for teens. Grades 6–12. One signup covers all sessions; occasional absences are fine. Free and open to the public. Meeting room: The Mixer. Advance regi
Sun Prairie Public Library · Sun Prairie · WI
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