Plan your next trip with nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Airport
Take a trip to your favorite destination — or go somewhere you’ve never seen. | Photo via Pexels
It’s never too late to plan your next vacation. With over a dozen nonstop flights departing from Dane County Regional Airport, there are plenty of ways to cure your travel bug through our local airport. Here are some nonstop flights to popular destinations offered from MSN:
Current Destinations
Atlanta, GA | Delta
Charlotte, NC | American Airlines
Chicago, IL | American Airlines, United
Dallas/Fort Worth | American Airlines
Denver, CO | Frontier, United
Detroit, MI | Delta
Minneapolis/St. Paul | Delta
New York, NY | Delta
Newark, NJ | United, Sun Country Airlines (spring and summer)
Philadelphia, PA | American Airlines, Frontier (summer only)
Washington, DC | Delta
While you’re there, check out MSN’s new and improved terminal. | Photo by Shawn Harper via Dane County Regional Airport
Seasonal Destinations
Fort Myers, FL | Sun Country Airlines (fall and winter)
Las Vegas, NV | Frontier (fall and winter), Sun Country Airlines
Orlando, FL | Frontier, Sun Country Airlines (fall and winter)
Phoenix, AZ | American Airlines (fall, winter, spring), Frontier (fall and winter)
Pro tip: Travel through Dane County Regional Airport like an expert with our airport guide and check out what’s new.
Events
Friday, June 30
Badger Meet-Up | Friday, June 30 | 1-4 p.m. | One Alumni Place, 650 N. Lake St., Madison | Free | Stop by, stay awhile, and share your UW pride with fellow alumni.
The Bodega | Friday, June 30, Friday, July 21, Friday, Aug. 25 | 5-9 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field, 917 E. Mifflin St., Madison | Free | Shop a phenomenal lineup of local vendors offering anything from unique maple syrup to handmade jewelry, unique antiques, fresh micro-greens, one-of-a-kind artwork, and everything in between.*
Madison Mallards vs. Wausau | Friday, June 30 | 6:35 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | $6.08 | Come out to the Duck Pond for a radical night of rockin’ jams.*
Saturday, July 1
AfroVibe Dance | Saturday, July 1 | 10 p.m. | Cafe CODA, 1224 Williamson St., Madison | $20 | Jam out with DJ Lyriks.
Farmers’ Market Organ Concert | Saturday, July 1 | 11 a.m. | Overture Center, 201 State St., Madison | Free | Stop by for a relaxing 45-minute concert by Isabella Wu.
Madison Mallards vs. Wisconsin Rapids | Saturday, July 1 | 5:05 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | $6.08 | Celebrate Wisconsin’s favorite cocktail: the Brandy Old Fashioned — don’t miss this evening where the Mallards will attempt to concoct the world’s largest Brandy Old Fashioned.*
Sunday, July 2
#SundayFunday | Sunday, July 2 | 12-2 p.m. | Lone Girl Brewing, 14 E. Main St., Waunakee | Cost of purchase | Stop by for bingo, bloodys, beer, and brunch.
Live Jazz | Sunday, July 2 | 2-4 p.m. | The Cider Farm, 8216 Watts Rd., Madison | Kristen Grace and Joseph Michael will perform while you enjoy cider and small plates.
Madison Mallards vs. Green Bay | Sunday, July 2 | 6:05 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | $6.08 | Catch the first-of-its-kind drone show in Warner Park with fireworks.*
Monday, July 3
EcoSquared Art Show | Monday, July 3 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Hatch Art House, 1248 Williamson St., Madison | Free | This show focuses entirely on square works of art made with upcycled materials by local artists.
Madison and Dane County unveiled a preliminary plan for a $21 million, two-story men’s shelter on the Far East Side. The 42,125-sqft facility will sit on two acres of city-owned land at 1904 Bartillon Dr. (Madison.com)
Community
Madison Public Libraries are undergoing network upgrades until Saturday, July 1. During this time, access to various services such as public computers, WiFi, and printing/copying are unavailable.
Concert
Due to ongoing air quality concerns, the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra has postponed this year’s season opener of Concerts on the Square. The opening show, "¡Viva Tiempo Libre!,” will be rescheduled, while the “Contrastes” show will kick off the season on Wednesday, July 5. (Channel 3000)
Cause
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County is hosting its annual Dream BIG Gala to recruit mentors and raise funds. The Friday, July 28 event will feature music, awards, and special guest Judge Everett Mitchell. Grab your tickets today. (Madison 365)
Edu
The state Senate passed a bill that mandates phonics-based reading instruction for K-3 students. Under the bill, students who don’t meet the reading benchmark in third grade will retake reading instruction instead of repeating third grade. The bill awaits Gov. Evers’ approval. (Cap Times)
Coming Soon
South Madison residents can look forward to the opening of Maurer’s Urban Market by year end, bringing a much-needed full-service grocery store to the area. The store will be located at the base of a new affordable housing complex at South Park and Cedar Streets. (WKOW)
Finance
Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Have your fill of food, fireworks, and fun at the Monona Community Festival. | Photo by Monona Festival
Check out these local events for a sure-fire(works) way to stay entertained this Fourth of July.
Monona Community Festival | Sunday, July 2-Tuesday, July 4 | Times vary | Free | Winnequah Park, 1055 Nichols Rd., Monona | Gear up for three days of fun ending with a fireworks show on the fourth.
Edgewater Fourth Fest | Tuesday, July 4 | 2-9 p.m. | Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl. | Free | Festivities include live music, and water shows from the Mad City Water Ski Team.
Pool Party | Tuesday, July 4 | 1-4 p.m. | Bauman Aquatic Center, 2400 Park Lawn Pl., Middleton | $5.50 | Make a splash with family-friendly games, and concession specials.
Pedal + Paws Parade | North Star Park, 502 North Star Dr., Madison | 10 a.m. | Free | Show off your festively decorated bike (or pet) and stick around for goodie bags, face painting, and balloon artists.
WaunaBoom | Tuesday, July 4 | 2-10:30 p.m. | Ripp Park, 213 Dorn Dr., Waunakee | Free | Food carts, fireworks, and flyovers.
If you’re looking for something to do tonight, I just learned about Burgers on the Bay at Brittingham Boats. There’s a Burger Barge stationed out in Monona Bay that you can paddle out to, chow down, and listen to live music.
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