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October
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Community Events
State Capitol Tour
Wisconsin State Capitol
Free tours of Wisconsin’s Capitol building are offered daily, exploring the beauty and grandeur of the building. Tours start at the information desk Monday through Saturday at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 am and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 pm; and Sundays at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. A 4:00 p.m. tour is offered weekdays (Monday – Friday), excluding holidays,…
Oct
30
Community Events
Let's Move! with Abby
Madison Children's Museum
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dance parties, group games and balance activities, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information. This event is free with general…
Oct
30
Community Events
Daily Scoop in Memorial Union
The Daily Scoop @ Memorial Union
This quaint ice cream shop serves up a UW-Madison favorite: classic and seasonal Babcock Dairy Ice Cream flavors by the cone or dish. The Daily Scoop additionally offers blended shakes, root beer floats, ice cream coolers plus Italian ice. Stop in for a sweet treat any time of the year! Pay with your student Wiscard…
Oct
30
Community Events
All-You-Can-Eat Fish Tacos
The Side Door Grill and Tap
Weekly food special featuring all-you-can-eat Fish Tacos every Friday.
Oct
30
Community Events
Weekly Happy Hours & Events
Urban Office Co
Weekly happy hours and events hosted at Urban Office Co., featuring local artists and networking opportunities.
Oct
30
Community Events
Friday Night Music Series
The Bar
Live music on Fridays at The Bar with the following schedule: 10/2 Ken Wheaton 10/9 Gin Mill Hollow Duo 10/16 Nick Brown 10/23 Sean Jordan 11/6 Derek Ramnarace 11/13 Katie Scullin 11/20 Angela Puerta 12/4 Avian Aura 12/11 Dan Walkner 12/18 The Lone Canary
Oct
30
Community Events
Happy Hour
Tavernakaya
Join us for happy hour specials every Monday through Friday from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Specials include 1/2 price drink specials (house sake, wines, single rail mixers), $4 drafts (Sapporo & Spotted Cow), and $5 food items (Edamame, Fries, Popcorn Chicken, Spring Rolls, California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Avocado Roll, Cucumber Roll).
Oct
30
Community Events
Double Tap Arcade Bar Daily Happy Hour
The Stuffed Olive - Madison
Enjoy 50% off Gaming & Pizza during Happy Hour from Open to 8pm, Monday through Friday.
Oct
30
Community Events
Warner Family Fun Night
Lisa Link Peace Park
The City of Madison Parks Division launched Movies with Madison Parks in harmony with the City’s (NRTs). Sina Davis, from the Allied Drive Neighborhood, provided the spark and served as the catalyst and key advocate of the program’s development. In July 2019, just before her passing, the Movies in the Park program was .
Oct
30
Community Events
LGBTQ+ Costume Party
Madison City Clerk
Get ready to celebrate, dance, eat, and have a frightfully good time!Join the LGBTQ 50+ Alliance for a festive intergenerational (18+) costume party celebrating the joy, connection, and strength of our community across generations. Come dressed to impress—or just come as you are! Costumes are encouraged but absolutely not required.What’s in store?