Culture

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 12:29 PM

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Culture

Our readers’ local love stories

Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.

February 1, 2024

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

WORT-FM's exterior, including a mural with a trumpet

Culture

Come with us to WORT-FM, Madison’s community radio station

Curious about what goes on at our local community radio station? We went to the WORT-FM open house to give you a look inside.

January 31, 2024

Ally Geiger

A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."

Retail

The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024

Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.

January 24, 2024

Vagney Hampshire

A view of the sunset and capital building from Blue Mound

Culture

See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest

Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers.

January 22, 2024

Emily Shea-Owen

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Culture

Celebrate Madison’s museums with a selfie stick

Today is National Museum Selfie Day. Go out and enjoy our local museums.

January 16, 2024

Jonathan Shipley

Culture

Wisconsin’s family-owned dairy farmers need our support

The amount of dairy farms in our state are dwindling.

January 12, 2024

Jonathan Shipley

State Street in Madison including the capitol building.jpeg

Culture

Does being a Madisonian mean we have a different personality than someone, from, say, La Crosse?

There’s a new science out there called geopsychology.

January 10, 2024

Jonathan Shipley

A crystal ball sits on a green table with two candles sticks and seven tarot cards arranged around it.

Culture

Asked: Your 2024 local predictions for Madison

Peer into the future and use your 608 knowledge to predict what will happen in 2024.

January 8, 2024

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Culture

Try this: 608today’s Picture of the Year contest

We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our 608today Picture of the Year contest.

January 3, 2024

Emily Shea-Owen

Culture

Keep your kids busy during winter break in Madison

Need a break from your kids’ winter break? We’ve rounded up a few activities to keep your littles entertained while class is not in session.

December 20, 2023

Ally Geiger

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We’ve found winter’s perfect sip

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Grab tickets to LOVB Madison Volleyball’s inaugural season

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Get a head start on a healthy 2025

Whether you’re focused on heart health, hormone balance, or overall wellness, Labcorp OnDemand has you covered.

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Pro Volleyball is coming to Madison

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Holiday Picks: Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Holiday Market