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October
Oct
19
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
19
Community Events
Meatball, Muffaletta & Pizza Monday — D'Vino
D’Vino
MMMM…. Meatball Mondays at D’Vino WITH PIZZAS AND MORE! Mondays 11:00am–2:00pm
Oct
19
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
19
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
19
Community Events
Mondays are for Margaritas
Jalisco Cocina Mexicana
Mondays are for Margaritas! $5 Traditional Lime Margaritas all day!
Oct
19
Community Events
DMI DEAI Book Club
Downtown Area
Our next DMI IDEA Book Club book club gathering will be on Monday, August 10, 2026 at Noon on Zoom,…
Oct
19
Community Events
Happy Hour
Settle Down Tavern
Happy Hour is every weekday from 2-6pm with drink specials.
Oct
19
Community Events
Personal Archiving Lab: Drop-In Tutorials
Madison Public Library - Central
The Personal Archiving Lab at Central Library is a collection of equipment that can be used to digitize at-risk analog materials like home movies video tapes audio cassettes photographs and more. Stop by the Central Library on Mondays, 2-4pm for a tutorial on how to use the library’s Personal Archiving Lab. Tutorial duration is approximately…
Oct
19
Community Events
Monday Buy One Martini, Get One for 1¢
The Stuffed Olive - Madison
Every Monday, guests can buy one martini and get a second for just one cent. Featured martinis in the deal include Almost Better Than Sex, August Moon, Birthday Cake, Cosmo, Cucumber Melon, Espresso, French Kiss, Love Potion, Tiramisu, and Twinkle-Tini.
Oct
19
Community Events
Free Mending
Cinesthesia
Do you have clothes or fabric items that need repair? Volunteers from the Sewing Machine Project offer free mending at Goodman South Library every Monday from 4-6 pm. Volunteers can fix clothing and other fabric items, but cannot repair zippers. Repairs are done while you wait, on a first-come, first-served basis. You cannot drop off…