Eugsters Farm Seasonal Events
April – December (closed on Tuesday’s)
Cost: $10.50 – 12.50/person
Time: Varies by event
Location: Eugster’s Farm, 3865 WI-138, Stoughton
Story on the Farm
Dates: May 7-October 22nd – Every other Wednesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Cost: $8/person, kids 2yrs old and under are free
Location: Havens Petting Farm – 2894 Erbe Rd, Blue Mounds, WI
GLEAM – Art in a new Light
Aug 30-Oct 25, 2025 – Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Cost: Adult =$16/per person; Child (6-12yrs old) = $8/person
Location: Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison
Enchanted Valley Acres
September 6th (Sat & Sun) – October (Thursday, Sat, Sun) 26th
Cost: $15
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Location: 5047 Enchanted Valley Rd, Cross Plains WI 53528
Schuster’s Farm Fall Fun
September 20- November 1, 2025
Cost: $7 – $15/person
Location: 1326 US Highway 12 and 18, Deerfield
MacKenzie Center Fall Festival
October 18, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: $10/per car
Location: The MacKenzie Center, W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette
Stoughton Truck or Treat
October 19, 2025
Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Cost: Free (Must register child)
Location: Racetrack Park, Race Track Rd, Stoughton
Sun Prairie Trunk or Treat
October 25, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 4:00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Sun Prairie Youth Baseball Complex, 904 N Bird St, Sun Prairie
Boo at the Zoo
October 26, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Cost: Free
Location: Henry Vilas Zoo, 702 S. Randall Ave, Madison
Holiday Fantasy in Lights
November 15, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Cost: Free
Location: Olin Park, 1156 Olin-Turville Ct, Madison
Henry Vilas Zoo lights
November 22, 2025 – December 23, 2025 (Fri, Sat, Sun & select nights) 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $10/person, children 3 and under are FREE
Location: 702 S. Randall Ave, Madison WI 53715
Holiday Express Model Train and Flower Show
December 6, 2025– December 31, 2025
Cost: $5-$8
Location: Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison
Cross-County Sit Skis
Cost: Free
Location: Buckhorn State Park; Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak; Mirror Lake State Park; Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Sit skis are available for free use at some Wisconsin state park locations. All locations offering these sit skis have flat-groomed trails that allow for easier maneuverability.
UW Union Outdoor Winter Rentals
Cost: $8-$15
Location: Outdoor UW Office, Memorial Union Lower Level, 800 Langdon St. Madison
Have an outdoor experience with snow shoes or ice skate rental! First come, first serve.
Madison Children’s Museum Events
Location: Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St, Madison
MSCR Adapted Programs
The classes and activities are designed for people with disabilities, along with their family and friends. Many programs are planned with specific populations in mind, so check the MSCR Program Guide to see which programs are appropriate.
Kids In The Rotunda
Cost: FREE
Dates & Times fluctuate
Location: Overture Center, 201 State St, Madison
A wide variety of shows that will engage, educate, and entertain the whole family. Shows are ideal for children ages nine and younger and their families.
Saturday Science Workshops
Saturdays during the school year
Cost: Free. Kids ages 6-10 (must be accompanied by an adult)
Time: 10:00am
Location: Villager Mall, 2300 S. Park Street, Madison (Atrium Lower Level)
Hands-on activities, lively presentations, and informative lectures by UW researchers
Warner Family Fun Night
Monthly on Fridays
Cost: $5 per family
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr, Madison
Visit their website to see activities.
Kids age 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturdays
Cost: Free. Kids ages 5-12 (must be accompanied by an adult)
Time: 9:00am-Noon
Location: Home Depot – Various Locations, Madison
A chance for kids to use hands-on skills by sanding, nailing, painting and more. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Hours: April-Sept 10:00am – 6:00pm; Oct-Mar 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: Conservatory = $6; children 6-12 = $3; Children under 5 = Free
Location 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison WI 53704
Madison Children’s Museum Access for Everyone
Families who qualify can visit the museum for the discounted ticket rate of $1 per person.
Location: Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St, Madison
This admission rate is available every day the museum is open to the general public. To use this benefit, ask for the Access Admission rate at the admission desk of the museum when you check in
Henry Vilas Zoo
Open Daily 9:30am-5:00pm (indoor exhibits open 10:00am – 4:00pm)
Cost: Free
Location: 702 S. Randall Ave, Madison WI 53715
Wisconsin State Capitol Tour
Cost: Free
Location: Wisconsin’s Capitol building, 2 East Main Street, Madison
Tours are offered daily, except on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Tours start at the Information Desk, Monday through Saturday at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 am and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 pm; and Sundays at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. A 4:00 p.m. tour is offered only weekdays (Monday – Friday), excluding holidays. The Capitol building has wheelchair-accessible entrances and elevators.
Open Play Options in Dane County:
Achieve Gymnastics – Fitchburg
Badger Gymnastics – Madison & Waunakee
Gymfinity – West Madison
Legacy Academy – Fitchburg
Madison Turners – Madison
Madtown Twisters – West Madison
Middleton Gymnastics – Middleton
PlayN Wisconsin – Middleton
Prairie Kids Club – Sun Prairie
Sky Zone – Madison
Urban Air Adventure – Madison
Warner Park Community Rec Center – Madison
Waunakee Village Center – Waunakee
Wisco Kidz Place – Madison
Activities in Madison:
Madison Mom
WI State Parks Accessible Recreation
Madison Area Summer Camps:
Summer Camp Guide