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Annual Events

Annual Events

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Celebrate Madison Parks

Celebrate Madison Parks

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City Arts

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Downtown

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Lakes

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Madison is a City of Science

Madison is a City of Science

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Madison Public Libraries

Madison Public Libraries

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Music

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Olbrich Gardens

Olbrich Gardens

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Performing Arts

Performing Arts

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Restaurants & Nightlife

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Recreation

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University of Wisconsin - Madison

University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Visiting Madison

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News Releases

  • Madison Declares Snow Emergency; Overnight Alternate Side Parking Rules In Effect Citywide posted February 9, 2023
  • Trash and Recycling Suspended Due to Weather; Drop-off Sites Closing at 11:00am posted February 9, 2023
  • Final Chance to Vote for Snow Plow Names posted February 2, 2023
  • Monona Terrace Call for Sculpture Artist Submissions posted February 2, 2023
  • Call for Artists: Exhibition Application for Madison Public Library 2023-2024 posted February 2, 2023
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City Events

  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor
    03/25/2023
  • Movie Matinee
    03/28/2023
  • WPCRC Family Fun Night | April 14
    04/14/2023
  • Earth Day Challenge 2023
    04/22/2023
  • SpringFest Arts & Crafts Fair
    05/06/2023
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