Hichley’s Dairy Farm Tours
April – October 31, 2026
Cost: $20/adult; $15/Child; under 2 is Free
Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday 11:00am – 1:00pm & 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: 2844 WI-73, Cambridge WI 53523
Kids Bowl Free
May 26-Sept 4, 2026
Cost: Free
Location: Various
Olbrich Botanical Gardens | Blooming Butterflies
July 15-Aug 9, 2026
10:00am – 4:00pm daily
Cost: $10/age 13+; $6/age 6-12; Free/5 & under
Location: Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison
WaunaFest
July 23-26, 2026
Location: Centennial Park – 901 Holiday Drive, Waunakee
Sun Prairie Children’s Museum Kids Fest
July 25, 2026
Cost for Kids Fest: Free
Cost for Color Splash Party (12:3-1:00pm) is $15/adults & $10/child
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Sun Prairie Dream Park, 415 Park St, Sun Prairie
Food Trucks will be available to purchase coffee, baked goods, and lunch options
Wisconsin State Fair
August 6-16, 2026
Location: WI State Fair Park – 640 S 84th St. West Allis, WI
Noah’s Ark Waterpark Sensory Day
August 17, 2026 from 9:00am – 10:00am
Cost: $25.99/person
Location: Noah’s Ark Waterpark, 1410 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells
During this first hour at the waterpark, certain rides will be open with sensory accommodations being made to the lights and sounds around the waterpark. Noah’s Ark will also have designated quiet places for individuals who may require sensory breaks during their time at the waterpark. Guests are welcome to stay past 10:00 AM when the park opens to the public. The music will turn on at this time, but will remain quieter than it is on typical days.
Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival
August 19-23, 2026
Location: Angell Park – 200 Park St, Sun Prairie, WI
GLEAM – Art in a new Light
September2 – October 24, 2026 – Wed, Thrus, 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
Taste of Madison
September 5 from 2pm – 9pm
September 6 from 11:00am – 7:00pm
Location: Capitol Square, Madison
Saturday Science Workshops
Saturdays during the school year
Cost: Free. Kids ages 6-10 (must be accompanied by an adult)
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: Villager Mall, 2300 S. Park Street, Madison (Atrium Lower Level)
Hands-on activities, lively presentations, and informative lectures by UW researchers.
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