• Fall Gallery Night | 4-8 p.m. | Downtown Stoughton | Free | Meet local artists and watch them create a variety of art forms along Main Street.
• Forward Madison FC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC | 5 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field | $27 | Forward Madison FC is in second place in the USL League One right now — root them on for another victory.

• Fall Food Truck Festival | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Four Winds Farm, Fitchburg | $5+ | Grab a bite from local food trucks and take in the fall fun — we’re talking comfort foods, fall treats, lawn games, and live music.
• Monroe Street Farmers Market | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Edgewood High School Parking Lot | Free | This is one of the final weekends of the market that features local products, prepared meals, family activities, and live music.

• The Taylor Party | 9 p.m. | The Sylvee | $20+ | Dance the night away to your favorite Taylor Swift hits at this 18+ shindig.
• Badgers on Tap: Wisconsin Agriculture | 7 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab | Free | Sip a beer, play trivia + bingo, and learn from local experts about food microbiology.

• The Imagination Center at Reindahl Park was awarded $4.25 million in Flexible Facilities Program funding. A primary goal of the center is to provide quality, high-speed internet to all Wisconsinites.

• Get ready for “para-para-paradise.” Coldplay is coming to Camp Randall Stadium on July 19, 2025. Tickets are on sale now to see the seven-time Grammy Award-winning band.

• Madison Night Market & Science on the Square is Thursday, Oct. 17. Scientists will lead hands-on demonstrations as you shop local vendors, grab a bite from food trucks, and listen to live music.

• The new cocktail bar Public Park opened at 711 E. Johnson St. The bar offers unique drinks like slushies and the “Freaky Tiki,” as well as classics like espresso martinis. Want to keep up with all of the restaurant openings in our area? Read more on our website. (The Cap Times)

• A study from RentCafe shows that apartments in Madison lease faster than anywhere else in the US — on average, units are rented within 23 days. The study attributes this to 608’s low unemployment rate + housing undersupply. (The Daily Cardinal)

• Looking for an indoor, family-friendly activity as cooler temperatures arrive? Recognized as an innovator at the intersection between libraries and child-led play, Madison Public Library’s dynamic play spaces offer unique activities across nine locations, from art supplies to colorful building materials and more. Find the right play for your family.*

• Did you know cases of preventable diseases including measles and whooping cough are spreading in Wisconsin? According to data from SSM Health, cases of whooping cough are five times higher than last year. Learn more.*

• 22%. That’s how much car insurance prices are expected to increase by the end of the year. The average premium is expected to reach $2,469. Are you prepared? View Money’s “Best Car Insurance” list to shop around + see if you could save.*

• During economic times like these, balance transfers can really make a difference. Here’s how they work (hint: 18 months with 0% interest, plus 2% cash back) and why experts recommend this specific card.*

• Interested in working with a local tutor — or taking lessons virtually? Wyzant’s vetted instructors can help with 300+ topics, from core subjects to musical skills. The best part? It’s pay-as-you-go and starts as low as $10/session. (Psst... special offer this way.)*

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