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Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your Madison yard into a mini wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping local properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 10, 2025 12:00 PM
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Morgan O’Neal
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Madison
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 24, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Wisconsin Book Festival attendees and speakers.
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Volunteer opportunities in Madison
This list of volunteer opportunities in Madison includes everything from barn chores to classroom assistance.
September 8, 2025
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Ally Geiger
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Legen-dairy chef to host the Wisconsin Cheese Ball
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20 great brunch restaurants to try in the 608
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Madison, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
August 11, 2025
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Ally Geiger
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20 interesting facts about Madison
August 5, 2025
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Dayten Rose
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City
Locally written books in Madison
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in Madison.
May 6, 2025
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15 murals around Madison
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
April 25, 2025
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Ally Geiger
Madison Public Library celebrates 150 years.
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608today’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 17, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Madisonians can cheer, “Go team,” at teeming local sports bars
Whatever sport you like, there’s a local bar for you.
October 15, 2025
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Jonathan Shipley
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Leaf collecting in Madison: Your yard waste cheat sheet
Raking in the leaves? Here’s how to bag, bundle, and bin them the 608-approved way this fall and spring.
October 6, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Food
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Madison
Dining in Madison is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
September 29, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Your guide to sports in Madison
From the Wisconsin Badgers to the Madison Radicals, we’re sharing details on some of Madison’s most beloved sports teams.
September 16, 2025
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Give these Madison live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
August 15, 2025
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Ally Geiger