What’s Happening in March
Multimedia Planetarium Gig March 6-7 with 8pm MindStorm performance – visuals and music performed live. Location – the MMSD Planetarium on Gammon Rd. https://planetarium.madison.k12.wi.us/mindstorm Madison Kids Expo March 7-8 from 10am – 4pmAt the Alliant Energy Center Learn, Explore, and Play Together! https://madisonkidsexpo.com/ Top Shelf Winter Taste 2020 March 9 from 6-9pmThe Edgewater Enjoy an evening of unlimited sampling of spirits, beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts. Complimentary tasting glass! Tickets are $25 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/top-shelf-winter-taste-2020-tickets-87814522601 Spring Flower Show at Olbrich March 7-22 at Olbrich Botanical Gardens Springtime is blooming at Olbrich, as the atrium is transformed into an oasis of colorful fragrant flowers. http://www.olbrich.org/events/calendar20/ March2020.cfm Wicked Broadway March 11-29 at the…
What’s Happening in February
Frozen assets festival Saturday, Feb 8th from 10am – 4pm The Edgewater and Lake Mendota FREE – Open to the public! Kites on Mendota, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, ice skating, hot chocolate and more! https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/frozen-assets/ Madison Children’s Museum Wednesday, Feb 5th from 5-8pm FREE Family Night! www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org Garden & Landscape Expo 2020 February 7-9 Alliant Energy Center – Exhibition Hall Seminars, make and take workshops, Nature Cat’s Backyard for kids and families, and more! https://www.wigardenexpo.com/ Mad City model railroad show and Sale February 15-16 Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum One of the Midwest’s best model railroad events! https://www.nmra-scwd.org/ Saturday Science: secret science of sports February 8th at 10am Discovery Building – 330 N…
What’s Happening in December
Olbrich’s Holiday Express December 7-24. Closed on December 25. Open from 10am – 4pm daily. Large scale model trains wind through an enchanted land of colorful poinsettias and holiday trees. Fun for all ages. http://www.olbrich.org/events/holidayexpress.cfm Zoo Lights Henry Vilas Zoo Now – December 29, 2019 Hours Thursday- Sundays: 5:30pm-9:00pm Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with one of the most unique events in Madison! This is one-of-a-kind festival of lights! Sip on hot chocolate and stroll through the zoo at night while seeing over 800,000 holiday lights! Come see the zoo like you’ve never seen it before! https://www.henryvilaszoo.gov/event/lights/ Holiday Fantasy Lights The lights go on each evening at…
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Spotlight: What’s Happening in Madison in November
November Events! Henry Vilas Zoo – Painting for Penguins Friday, Nov. 1 from 6pm-9pm Enjoy light refreshments as you stroll around the zoo after hours and view art created by local artists and some of our resident animals. Art is for sale. Tickets are on sale. https://www.henryvilaszoo.gov/event/paintings-for-penguins/ Monona Terrace Hosts: Winter Art Fair Off The Square Sat. Nov. 9 & Sun. Nov. 10 Featuring over 135 Wisconsin exhibitors and a wonderful selection of art. http://www.artcraftwis.org/winter-art-fair-off-the- square.html Zoo Lights Begins Nov. 29 – Dec. 29 from 5:30pm-9:00pm Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with one of Madison’s most unique events. Over 800,000 holiday lights throughout the zoo. Sip on…
