August Events in Madison

Wanting to enjoy what may be the last of our summer weather? Check out these outside events!

Great Taste of the Midwest

August 10th, 1-6pm at Olin Park
Come join us for this premier beer and food festival and enjoy 190 of the Midwest’s finest craft brewers!
For more information, visit HERE

Water Lantern Festival Madison

August 24th, 5pm at Warner Park
Voted #1 Festival by USA Today, Madison’s Water Lantern Festival is something you don’t want to miss!
For more information, visit HERE

Henry Vilas Zoo

All Summer at 702 S Randall Ave
Visit or volunteer for FREE all summer long! Enjoy all the different exhibits and hangout with friends and family.
For more information, visit HERE

The Forward Festival

August 22-29 held at different location all around Madison
Do you want to be a part of Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival?! Come join us for The Forward Festival!
For more information, visit HERE

Taste of Madison

August 31-Sep 1 at Capital Square
Come join 250,000 others on the Capital Square for a weekend full of food, frenzy, and fun!
For more information, visit HERE

Looking for somewhere to cool down on the hot summer days? Here are some awesome inside events!

UW Cinematheque

All Summer at 4070 Vilas Hall
Throughout the summer, the UW Summer Cinematheque shows films!
For more information, visit HERE

Wisconsin Union

All Summer at the Wisconsin Union
Come join your UW Madison friends for yoga, bowling, and rock climbing!
For more information, visit HERE

Madison Fashion Week

August 29th at Crown Plaza Hotel
Come see amazing models and designers in a week long fashion experience!
For more information, visit HERE

Overture Center for the Arts

All summer at the Overture Center (201 State St)
Come witness amazing productions like Anastasia, Grease, and Annie Jr!
For more information, visit HERE