Things To Do

Taste of Madison

Info: Join us Labor Day weekend, September 3rd and 4th in downtown Madison as we celebrate 40 YEARS with the largest picnic on Capitol Square. Taste of Madison presented by Starion Bank is a fundraising event that features 75+ food vendors, a variety of beverage options, and live music entertainment all day. Plus the event is free to attend!

The Lights Over America Sky Lantern Festival

Info: Grab your family, friends, neighbors, or co-workers, and come experience one of the most magical moments as you watch thousands of Lanterns Fly through the sky. You have to see it in person to grasp it’s true beauty and magic. Come see the night lights illuminate the sky.

Badger Football Game vs. Illinois

Free tailgate before the game! If you're from out-of-town, this is a MUST do: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/badger-bash-wisconsin-vs-illinois-state-2/

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Wisconsin State Capitol

Memorial Union

State Street

Devils Lake

Ale Asylum

Henry Vilas Zoo

Lake Monona