What’s in our carts

• Wood burning fire pit: This travel-friendly fire pit is perfect for Madisonians who love an outdoor road trip. Baraboo camping, anyone?
• Color reversible pillow covers: If you’re like us, with every new season comes a burning desire to change your home decor — curb that by updating your throw pillows with these covers (we’re loving the aqua).
• Storage ottoman with reversible tray: Summertime is when we thrive after cold Madison winters, and it’s our favorite time to host friends; this ottoman features room for storage and can turn into a space to set down drinks when playing host.
• Hanging planter: If you’re an apartment dweller, this cute planter could help bring the outdoors in + fit your space perfectly.

• Insect Scavenger Hunt | Saturday, July 27 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., Madison | $12 | Bring the little ones to the Urb Garden to search for bugs hiding in the plants; included with museum admission.
• Hike and Brew with Outdoor UW | Saturday, July 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., Madison | $20 | Walk out to Picnic Point and end your evening at the Memorial Union Terrace with a beer.
• Live Jazz with the Marisa Balistreri Jazz Duo | Sunday, July 28 | 2-4 p.m. | The Cider Farm, 8216 Watts Rd., Madison | Free | Listen to this husband and wife jazz duo and order a cider to sip on.
• Olympics Watch Party with Special Guest Paula Wilkins | Sunday, July 28 | 1-5 p.m. | The Forward Club, 917 E. Mifflin St., Gate 5, Madison | Free | Cheer on the US Women’s National Team and hear from the UW head women’s soccer coach at halftime.

• Capitol View Farmers’ Market | Wednesday, July 31 | 3-7 p.m. | Capitol View Farmers’ Market, 5901 Sharpsburg Dr., Madison | Free | Head to East Madison for local produce, baked goods, and more, with live music and food trucks.
• First Friday | Friday, Aug. 2 | 5-8 p.m. | Wingra Boats, 824 Knickerbocker St., Madison | Free | Bring your family (and your kayak) to celebrate summer with live music and food carts.

Sophia Vitas, Rowing

Tyrese Haliburton, Basketball

• Blue Mounds, a new coffee shop offering baked goods and sandwiches, opened at 2969 Main St. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website. (In Business)

• The Madison Water Lantern Festival, which was named the Best Cultural Festival by USA Today, returns on Saturday, Aug. 24. Set a lantern free with a positive message, plus enjoy food trucks and live music. Tickets are on sale now.

• National Chicken Tender Day. Celebrate with the Cluckit Bucket Ticket Pack for the Forward Madison FC game tonight. Tickets are $50 and include two grandstand seats, 20 chicken tenders, and four dipping sauces.

• The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature several new and newish sports: breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding, surfing, and 3x3 basketball. Learn more about these events + their rules — think major musicality, gnarly ramps and waves, incredible agility, and ballin’ with the best of ‘em.

• Drink Up Week has come to a close, and we’d love your feedback. Did you participate in the week celebrating Madison’s drink scene? Let us know the tea + any feedback you have for next year.

• At 608today, we love that we get to make the whole city of Madison our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to top employers and industries, or explore more places to work.

• It takes a village, as they say. As proud Madisonians, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died. (Wisconsin State Journal)

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

• This hearing device is not for everyone… because not everyone wants to talk to other people. (We’re sometimes in our introvert era, too.) But if you do want to have clear conversations, meet the first hearing aid designed with conversation in mind. Bonus: It’s so small, it’s basically unnoticeable.*

• Did you know? Signs of depression in men are different than those in women. See common symptoms (and how you can seek or refer help for 25% off).*

• Ready, set, shop — and save big. Today’s the last day to score discounts of up to 80% off on thousands of items like outdoor furniture, grills + more during Wayfair’s Black Friday in July sale. Psst... look out for flash deals + enjoy free shipping sitewide.*

• 2024’s “it card” is here. Not only does it offer a $200 bonus, but also unlimited 1.5% cash back and 0% intro APR until 2025. (Annual fee? We don’t know her.)*

• Location: Capitol Square
• Features: This is billed as the largest producers-only farmers market in the country.
• Parking: Capitol Square North Garage or State Street Capitol Garage

• Location: Northside Town Center, 1865 Northport Dr.
• Features: Accepts Quest/FoodShare/SNAP benefit cards
• Parking: Free, on-site

• Location: Novation Center, 2500 Rimrock Rd.
• Features: Sample fresh produce and enjoy local musicians
• Parking: Street and lot parking on Novation Parkway