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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
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Bravo’s “Top Chef” is coming to Madison
The 608 will be hosting one of television’s most popular cooking shows, “Top Chef”. Let us know which restaurants and what types of challenges you want to see featured on the upcoming season.
July 18, 2023
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Restaurants
Recreate Paul’s Pel’meni at home
Skip the delivery, we’re making Paul’s at home.
July 11, 2023
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The best food trucks in Madison, according to locals
We asked locals what their favorite food trucks in the 608 are.
July 7, 2023
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Food
Go on an ice cream crawl in Madison
Beat the heat, and keep it sweet with these local ice cream spots.
June 30, 2023
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Herbiery paves the way for hop-free brews in Madison
June 22, 2023
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Restaurants
Summer Restaurant Week in the 608
Reservations will fill up fast, make yours today.
June 22, 2023
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Business
Coming soon to Madison: Restaurants, bakeries, and breweries
Hope you’re hungry. Here are a few food and drink businesses coming soon to Madison that locals can look forward to.
June 8, 2023
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Food
Summer cooking camps for kids in Madison
Young chefs are a course away from an inspiring, instructional, and tasty summer.
May 9, 2023
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Madison is one of the several cities seeing a spike in flue cases — here are a few local businesses and restaurants that can help get you on the mend.
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February 4, 2025
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Happy Lunar New Year, 608. Ring in the Year of the Snake with local performances, family-friendly activities, and food.
January 22, 2025
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Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or just love mustard, these 12 museums in Madison have it all.
January 10, 2025
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Hit the slopes, 608
Enjoy the upside to all of this cold and snow by getting outside for skiing, tubing, and sledding.
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