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Upcoming free events from April 5, 2026
46 events · Updated April 5, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter Meal + Egg hunt
Easter at The Rigby is ON. All‑day service, a stacked holiday plate, and an adults‑only egg hunt that kicks off at 11 AM and doesn’t stop until the last egg is claimed. Bring your appetite and your
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Monday, April 6, 2026
AARP Tax Preparation (FULL)
Sign up for free assistance from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers to help fill out and file Federal and Wisconsin personal income taxes. Call 608-288-6160 no earlier than 9am on Wednesday,…
FreeBaby Time
Come for a short storytime filled with rhymes, songs and bounces designed especially for little ones. Then stay to play and connect with other babies and caregivers.Recommended ages…
FreeBilingual Multi-Age Storytime
Join Teacher Barbara for a fun bilingual storytime! This storytime is meant for preschoolers and younger, but older kids are welcome to join!¡Únase a la maestra Barbara para disfrutar de…
FreeOne-on-One Computer Assistance
Get help brushing up on essential computer skills, safely browsing the internet, creating and using an email address, filling out online applications, or even writing resumes and cover letters.…
FreeChair Yoga at Alicia Ashman
If you've ever wondered if yoga was right for you, join Instructor Sarah Dimick of Zen Ed at on Mondays from 12:30 to 1:15p.m. at Alicia Ashman library in this safe and accessible yoga for all…
FreeAdult Knitting Group
Come on in and share tips or get advice. This group is not limited to knitters--crocheters and other fiber artists are welcome! Please bring your own supplies. All skill levels welcome.The…
FreeMunch Mobile Meals
The River Food Pantry's Munch Truck will be stopping outside Goodman South.About River Food Pantry & Munch TruckLaunched in…
FreeDream Bus at Allied Learning Center
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card.…
FreeMonday Meetup
Join us on Monday afternoon for library fun. You never know what might happen!Projects are especially chosen for the school-age crowd. Children of all ages are welcome with adult help.
FreePersonal Archiving Lab: Drop-In Tutorials
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.…
FreeQigong at Meadowridge (Now on Mondays)
Participate in Qigong, a practice which combines breathing techniques and physical movements in a set of exercises. Different styles, such as Five Animals Play or Meridian Dance, will be explored…
FreeDream Bus at Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card.…
FreeA Ballad of Interesting Events Season 3 Volume 1!!
The world has been reformed. Precious stones have become the current currency for the main world. However in the Land of Kikami their are few humanoids. In fact the country is 85% non humanoid.…
FreeDream Bus at Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Center
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card.…
FreeIt Takes A Village After school enrichment: Let's stART Here
It Takes A Village After-School Enrichment sessions are created in an effort to promote community, and a safe place for youth patron between 12 and 18 years old. Which could be open to invited…
FreeFree Mending at Goodman South Library
Do you have clothes or fabric items that need repair? Volunteers from the Sewing Machine Project offer free mending at Goodman South Library on the first and third Mondays of every month from 4-6…
FreeAshman All Ages Chess Club
Chess meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 4-5:45 p.m. Come and learn chess basics in the library with a 30 minute introduction of the game and then play a friendly game of chess with…
FreeWe Make: Wooden Medallions
Join fellow creative kids, teens, and caregivers for a relaxing art project. Basic guidance about the materials and project will be provided. Take what you make with you when you leave…
FreeMinecraft Club
Play Minecraft in both survival and creative worlds!Recommended for ages 8 and up. Ability to fully use a computer mouse and keyboard required.There is a…
FreeMadison Writing Assistance at Lakeview
The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing…
FreeDream Bus at Elver Park Neighborhood Center
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card.…
FreeDream Bus at Lussier Community Education Center
Visit the Dream Bus to browse books and other library materials, place or pick up holds, and sign up for a library card.…
FreePen Pals Writing Group
Are you struggling to carve out time to write that novel, screenplay, or other work of fiction you've always been meaning to write? Are you battling writer's block? Are you looking for people to…
FreeFirst Monday, First Person
Memoir writing coach Sarah White facilitates this FREE read-and-share event. Receive group feedback on your first-person writing from like-minded people. Nonfiction and memoir readings…
FreeTuesday, April 7, 2026
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South
The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing…
FreeOne-on-One Computer Assistance With Marcus
Free, hour-long, one-on-one computer and tech assistance.Openings at 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm.Call Hawthorne Library 608-246-4548 to make an appointment.Marcus can help…
FreeWednesday, April 8, 2026
Public Talk: A Look at Our Local Watersheds on Madison’s West Side
Most of us walk the trails at Pope Farm Conservancy without realizing we are standing on a major hydrological divide of three...
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Protest Songs w/ Dennis Leise
Dennis hails originally from Western PA, but for the last 25 years has called the Chicago area his home. He carries the baggage...
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Friday, April 10, 2026
Adult Swim: Green Vibes Only
Can you dig it? Groove out at Adult Swim: Green Vibes Only! Get down (to earth) with a far-out night of eco-friendly fun! Get...
Free
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Tartan Day Cèilidh! 2026
A Cèilidh (pronounced KAY-lee) is a traditional Scottish social gathering full of lively music, dancing, and fun—think of it...
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Sunday, April 12, 2026
Beer, Bubbles, BALLET!
Have you ever wanted to try ballet? Do it the fun way! A short ballet class complete with Karben4 beer, wine, and prosecco for...
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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...
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Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...
Free
Friday, April 24, 2026
Working Draft's 8-Bit Anniversary Party
Working Draft is turning eight this year, so we are going to party 8-bit style. Think of your favorite things from an...
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Shakespeare's Measure For Measure
Shakespeare's taut drama of power, ambition, and control. Directed by Dustin J. Martin (SummerStage of Delafield) and featuring...
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Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Madison, WI
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...
Free
Shakespeare's Measure For Measure
Shakespeare's taut drama of power, ambition, and control. Directed by Dustin J. Martin (SummerStage of Delafield) and featuring...
Free
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Shakespeare's Measure For Measure
Shakespeare's taut drama of power, ambition, and control. Directed by Dustin J. Martin (SummerStage of Delafield) and featuring...
Free
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Hedda Gabler by Ibsen
A powerful drama of manipulation and motive by one of the greatest modern playwrights. Henrik Ibsen's blockbuster play about a...
Free
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Shakespeare's Measure For Measure
Shakespeare's taut drama of power, ambition, and control. Directed by Dustin J. Martin (SummerStage of Delafield) and featuring...
Free
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Pinney Saturday Music Series - presenting the Madison Brass Band
Pinney LibraryCommunity Rooms A and B CombinedMay 2, 2026 | 11am - 12pm The Pinney Saturday Music Series welcomes performers on...
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Central Midwest Ballet's Spring Showcase
Featuring selections from classical ballet standards and new works created by local and regional artists. This family friendly...
Free
Saturday, May 9, 2026
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Madison, WI
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...
Free
Saturday, May 23, 2026
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Madison, WI
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...
Free