Mobile Madison Special Event at Brittingham Park
Stop by and visit the Dream Bus, along with other Mobile Madison partners for an evening of fun.Enjoy free snacks, books, art activities, games and more. Bring your blankets and lawn…
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Upcoming free events from June 15, 2026
50 events · Updated June 15, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Monday, June 15, 2026
[FULL] Making with Mary: Return Address Label Collage
This event is full. Please call staff at 608-266-6385 to be placed on the waitlist.Come learn how to make your own collage using return address labels with…
FreeConcerts at McKee - Armchair Boogie
Concerts at McKee, presented by Oak Bank, is back for 2026! Bring the family or coworkers and enjoy a relaxing evening in the park. Concerts at McKee is a Party in the Park for everyone! A Youth Ban...
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Movement Exploration
Caregivers and children (5 & under) are invited to come and play together in a movement friendly environment. Different play prompts will be set up each week to encourage crawling, climbing,…
FreeRead a Book and Learn to Cook
Join The Kids Chef, Lily Kilfoy, for a fun series geared towards the preschool age: Read a Book and Learn to Cook! We'll start with a story and then make a recipe based on the book. Siblings and…
FreeToddler Time
Come for a short storytime filled with rhymes, songs and movement designed especially for little ones. Then stay to play and connect with other children and caregivers.Recommended ages…
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…
FreeGrowing Voices Music Class
Growing Voices Music Class is an interactive class for caregivers and their children, birth-5, to play, learn, and bond with music. In our classes we sing, play instruments, dance, and have fun…
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.…
FreeQigong at Meadowridge
Participate in Qigong, a practice which combines mindfulness, breathing techniques and physical movements in a set of exercises. This traditional wellness art is meant to harmonize your inner…
FreeHold & Release: Fabric Binds Us
About This Event:How can sewing, quilting and fabric collage help us to move through challenging life experiences? Whether you’re dealing with a life transition, unresolved…
Free[FULL] Tai Chi for All
You might know Tai Chi as an ancient Chinese exercise that has been called "meditation in motion" (Harvard School of Medicine), but did you know that regular Tai Chi practice is an evidence-based…
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.…
FreeWE READ Art with Bubbler Artist Care: D.I.Y. Pencil Toppers
Children learn by creating and doing. Express yourself through a variety of affirming, mixed-media projects for all ages with artist Care! Care is a Madison based mixed-media artist who loves to…
FreeWe Make: Glass Jar Dioramas
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.Make…
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 every Monday from 4-6 pm.Volunteers can fix…
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 limited…
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…
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…
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…
FreeTuesday, June 16, 2026
Storytime for the Very Young
Read and play with your favorite baby or toddler! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading skills and…
FreeMadison 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…
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…
FreeBaby Storytime
READ and PLAY with your favorite baby, ages birth to 17 months! Reading, singing, talking, and playing with your baby from the beginning is important because the roots of language are developing…
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…
FreeMunch Mobile Meals
The River Food Pantry's Munch Truck will be stopping outside Hawthorne onTuesdays from 12:50 pm - 1:10 pm.About River Food Pantry & Munch Truck…
FreeMusical Math
Rhythmic sequences that shape our music inherently contain math! This early childhood oriented class brings an intuitive feel to the fundamentals of math through music, instrument playing, dancing…
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.
FreeCaring Well: A Caregiver Education and Resource Event
Caring for someone with dementia or cognitive changes at home can be both rewarding—and challenging. This community education event will share best practices for daily routines and home safety,…
FreeBilingual Author Visit to Lakeview Library: Así Respiro
Así Respiro - “Breathe, Move, and Feel”Author Samira Álvarez Gretzinger will share her bookAsí Respiroand guide families through playful breathing…
FreeSequoya Kids' Chess Club
Kids' Chess Club is for school-aged kids who know the basic moves of chess and want to practice their skills. Sessions begin with a 30 minute strategy or tactics lesson, followed by open game time…
FreeWednesday, June 17, 2026
Hands-On History Workshop: Blacksmithing
Forge, Craft and Become a Blacksmith Forge your skill and prove your merit as an 1800s metalworker when you step into the heat...
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Friday, June 19, 2026
Behind the Scenes Tour
The Story of the Couple Who Saved Pendarvis Go behind the scenes at Pendarvis and learn more about the fascinating lives of the...
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Edward the Fourth
King Edward loves life. He loves being King and ruling England, particularly the banquets and the knighthoods. Edward loves...
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
Edward the Fourth
King Edward loves life. He loves being King and ruling England, particularly the banquets and the knighthoods. Edward loves his...
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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,...
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Sunday, June 21, 2026
The Currach
Old School traditional Celtic songs and tunes on fiddle (Daithi,) bouzouki/guitar (Josh,) bodhran/bones (Darl,) and concertina...
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
Austin Cebulske
Austin Cebulske is a saxophonist, educator, and composer hailing from the historically and culturally vibrant music scene of...
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Friday, June 26, 2026
Edward the Fourth
King Edward loves life. He loves being King and ruling England, particularly the banquets and the knighthoods. Edward loves...
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Gimme Gimme Disco
America’s most ICONIC disco party, Gimme Gimme Disco, is coming to Madison on 26 June 2026, and it’s bringing nothing but...
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
Tea with Madame Dousman
Sip Tea and Explore Women’s History at Villa Louis Join us for a special day of tea and history at Villa Louis as you explore...
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Minocqua Monthly #3
Music! Event by Brass Knuckles Brass Quintet with Percussion and Minocqua Brewing CompanyView Tickets & More Info
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Edward the Fourth
King Edward loves life. He loves being King and ruling England, particularly the banquets and the knighthoods. Edward loves...
Free
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Lost Soul Jazz Band
Lost Soul Jazz Band A modern take on pre-war Jazz and roots music. A little bit of New Orleans, a whole lot of Madison.View...
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Edward the Fourth
King Edward loves life. He loves being King and ruling England, particularly the banquets and the knighthoods. Edward loves...
Free
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Oak Creek July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know
OAK CREEK, WI — Oak Creek’s Fourth of July celebration will stretch over two days this year, with fireworks planned for Friday,...
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Sunday, July 5, 2026
Milwaukee July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know
MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee’s Fourth of July celebrations are set for Saturday, July 4, with parades, picnics, games, talent...
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Friday, July 10, 2026
Behind the Scenes Tour
About the Event Interested in what goes on behind the scenes at a stately manor? This tour of Villa Louis presents a more...
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
Black Earth Children's Museum Shark Day
He’s back!! Swim Shady, Black Earth Children's Museum’s friendly shark, is back to meet more friends July 11th. Come watch...
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