A wide view of the Madison skyline featuring Monona Terrace and the Capitol building in the background.
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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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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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Madison Night Market is Back

Back, back, back again! The first Madison Night Market of 2023 is Thursday, May 11, along State Street – the vibrant, quirky hub of downtown Madison. The night market serves up all the big energy of the farmers’ market but in a more chill, maker-and-craft-centric way. Great ready for eclectic…

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6 Things To Do If You're At Alliant Energy Center

Alliant Energy Center is just a couple miles away from the heart of downtown Madison, Wisconsin, and just steps away from the local establishments, nature and architecture that make Madison unique. Experience the city with these Madison moments, all easily accessible from Alliant Energy Center. Hit…

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How To Do Concerts on the Square Like a Local

For six glorious evenings every summer, Madison locals slow down to sip, savor, and soak up some of the most beautiful live orchestral music you’ve ever heard. This is the magic known as Concerts on the Square, put on by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and going strong since 1983. If you could…

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