Education

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City

📚 A new chapter for Madison readers starts this fall

Sponsored by Madison Public Library

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On exhibit: 12 museums in Madison

Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or just love mustard, these 12 museums in Madison have it all.

January 10, 2025

Ally Geiger

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Real Estate

A tour of UW-Madison’s historic campus

We take note of the University of Wisconsin’s beautiful buildings.

June 20, 2024

Jonathan Shipley

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Travel and Outdoors

Madison families can explore the outdoors with a Nature Passport

Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s program connects children to nature.

May 24, 2024

Jonathan Shipley

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City

Your ultimate guide to tours of Madison

Explore the 608 through its history, food, drink, art, and more on these tours.

March 6, 2024

Staff

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Education

Back to class, Madison. Today’s lesson - veterinary science with professor Freya Mowat

A Madisonian is finding out what dogs like to watch on TV.

March 4, 2024

Jonathan Shipley

Nonprofits

Help the Madison Reading Project supply books to local kids

The Madison Reading Project is working to supply that #NewBookFeeling to area kids, here’s how you can help.

December 12, 2023

Ally Geiger

Arts

Would-be Madison novelists, take note: National Novel Writing Month is nearly here

November is National Novel Writing Month. Sharpen those pencils. Your New York Times Bestseller may be on the charts soon.

October 26, 2023

Jonathan Shipley

Education

Fill the Hill (with flamingos) this week in Madison

Bascom Hill will soon be covered with hundreds of plastic pink lawn flamingos. Find out more about this annual UW-Madison’s Fill the Hill fundraiser and other Homecoming events this week.

October 3, 2023

Ally Geiger

The Buy

Seasonal

This holiday gift will actually get use + it’s $15

December 12, 2025
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The Buy

Simultaneously invest in your health and wardrobe with this smart ring

December 12, 2025
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The Buy

Learning guitar doesn’t have to feel overwhelming

December 11, 2025
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More from 608today

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

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

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We’re helping you plan your next 60(date) night in Madison

Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Madtown.

October 21, 2025

Brianna Williams

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Small Business

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

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

Jonathan Shipley

Fall leaves on lakeshore path around University of Wisconsin-Madison

City

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

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Wisconsin Book Festival attendees and speakers.