Free Things to Do in Madison, WI
No-cost events and activities in Madison — updated daily.
Thu, Sep 17 · 6:00 PM
AI & Journalism: A community conversation with Madison journalists
Cargo Coffee
Free
Thu, Sep 17 · 6:00 PM
Fordem-Sherman Terrace Neighborhood Association Kickoff
RISE Wisconsin
Free
Fri, Sep 18 · 9:00 AM
2026 Summer Fellowship Symposium
Nancy Nicholas Hall
Free
Fri, Sep 18 · 4:00 PM
SmallVentures: Your SmallBizFriday Link-Up for Growth & Clarity - Madison
Location TBD; Register Online
Free
Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM
Discover the Magic of Girl Scouts - Middleton
Middleton Public Library
Free
Sat, Sep 19 · 2:00 PM
Wood Wide Web
Dane County UW-Extension
Free
Sat, Sep 19 · 6:30 PM
THE KIRTAN EXPERIENCE: MADISON
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club
Free
Sun, Sep 20 · 8:30 AM
Kids Markets at Northside Farmers Market
Northside Town Center
Free
Sun, Sep 20 · 10:00 AM
Paoli Farmers Market Music With Napper Tandy
The Mill Paoli
Free
Sun, Sep 20 · 12:30 PM
Community Mycoblitz
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
Free
Mon, Sep 21 · 5:30 PM
Discover the Magic of Girl Scouts - Waunakee
Waunakee Village Center
Free
Tue, Sep 22 · 11:00 AM
Madison Zoo Mom Meet-Up
Henry Vilas Zoo
Free
Tue, Sep 22 · 4:00 PM
Maydm's 2026 Community Open House
Maydm Inc.
Free
Tue, Sep 22 · 4:30 PM
Discover the Magic of Girl Scouts - Mount Horeb
Mount Horeb Public Library
Free
Tue, Sep 22 · 5:00 PM
Curator Tour: Pressing Issues with James Wehn
Chazen Museum of Art
Free
Wed, Sep 23 · 3:00 PM
Expungement Clinic September 23, 2026
Southwest Madison Employment Center
Free
Wed, Sep 23 · 5:00 PM
Discover the Magic of Girl Scouts - South Madison
Urban League of Greater Madison, Evjue Room
Free
Wed, Sep 23 · 5:00 PM
Sun Prairie Repair Cafe
Sun Prairie Public Library
Free
Wed, Sep 23 · 5:00 PM
Visiting Artist Colloquium: Wendy Maruyama
Chazen Museum of Art
Free
Wed, Sep 23 · 6:00 PM
Puzzle Social - Fitchburg - Hosted by WI-JPA September
Fitchburg Public Library
Free
Thu, Sep 24 · 12:00 PM
State Constitutions & Criminal Law
University of Wisconsin Law School
Free
Fri, Sep 25 · 9:00 AM
Dane County Landfill Prairie Seed Collection Event
3656 County Hwy AB
Free
Fri, Sep 25 · 11:00 AM
Madison Job Fairs - Madison Career Fairs
Madison
Free
Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM
Wellness, Mind & Spirit Fair
Carriage House, Healing Arts & Wellness
Free