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We found the best kid-friendly activities in Madison, complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
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On exhibit: 12 museums in Madison
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We take note of the University of Wisconsin’s beautiful buildings.
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Madison families can explore the outdoors with a Nature Passport
Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s program connects children to nature.
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Your ultimate guide to tours of Madison
Explore the 608 through its history, food, drink, art, and more on these tours.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Ally Geiger
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