A wide view of the Madison skyline featuring Monona Terrace and the Capitol building in the background.
Photo by Cassius Callender

20 Things To Do This Winter in Madison

Looking for something to do this winter? Why not try 20 things? And why not do them in Madison, Wisconsin, where frozen fun meets cozy memories and there's never a dull moment. Of course, you can't do all these things in one day. Make your adventures last by booking an overnight stay in the capital…

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How to Embark on a Madison Ed-Venture

Forget the trinkets. Bring home a new skill. Madison offers a wide breadth of classes, lessons and workshops you can try in a day or a weekend. Do you want to learn how to make a perfectly balanced cheese board? Taste mustard like a pro? Make your own bottle of gin? These ed-ventures (and more) are…

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Experience the Biggest Winter Farmers' Market in Madison

Saturdays just aren't the same without the farmers' market. Luckily, the Late Winter Market in Madison starts this weekend. Saturday, January 6, kicks off the Late Winter Market, hosted by the one and only Dane County Farmers' Market at Garver Feed Mill on Madison's Eastside. The weekly market is…

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Downtown Winter Events to Warm Your Spirit

'Tis the season to grab your favorite people to soak in the holidays in Madison. One of the capital city's hubs for holiday spirit is downtown Madison, where you can find festive celebrations and holiday shopping. From holiday lights and the famous tree in the Capitol to carolers and a holiday…

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5 Parent Pro Tips for UW Family Weekend

There’s so much to love about Madison in the fall—including watching the city come alive as UW-Madison students return to campus. If your own student has been too busy to follow up on your not-so-subtle “call me” hints and texts, fall also brings a don’t-miss tradition that will help you…

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