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
Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow
Dates: TBA
Cost: Free
Location: Various
Cows on the Concourse
June 6, 2026
8:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Capitol Square, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Madison
Monona Terrace – Lakeside Kids
Tuesday’s in June & July Only
Cost: FREE
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Monona Terrace, One John Nolen Drive, Madison
Mt. Horeb Summer Frolic
June 11-14, 2026
Location: Grundahl Park, 601 Blue Mounds St, Mt. Horeb
Cottage Grove Fireman’s Festival
June 11-14, 2026
Location: Firemen’s Park, 200 Grove St, Cottage Grove WI 53527
Dane County Art Cart
June 11 – August 18, 2026
Cost: Free
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm; 1:00pm – 4:00pm; 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Various (check online for locations)
Terrace Art Zone
Dates: June 11 – August 22, 2026 (Thursday, Friday, Sat) 5:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Terrace at Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison
Safety Saturday
June 13, 2026
Cost: Free
Times: 8:00 – 1:00pm
Location: East Washington Ave & The Capitol Square, Downtown Madison
Concerts on the Square
June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026
Location: Capitol square, downtown Madison
Stoughton Fair
July 1-5, 2026
Location: Mandt Park, 400 Mandt Parkway, Stoughton WI
WannaBoom
July 4, 2026
Time: 2:00-10:30pm
Location: Ripp Park, 213 Dorn Dr, Waunakee WI
Monona Community Festival
July 3-4, 2026
Location: Winnequah Park, 1055 Nichols Rd, Monona WI 53716
Madison Sensory Friendly Performance
July 10, 2026
Cost: FREE (must reserve a ticket registration)
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Monona Grove High School, 4400 Monona Dr, Monona
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
Dane County Fair
July 16-19, 2025
Location: Alliant Energy Center – 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison
WaunaFest
July 23-26, 2026
Location: Centennial Park – 901 Holiday Drive, Waunakee
Dane County Fair
July 16-19, 2025
Location: Alliant Energy Center – 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison
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
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