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5 events, GHC-SCW Legacy Trail Adventure- Community Scavenger Hunt: Group Health Cooperative of SC WI Find Caches. Help Donate. Win Prizes! Celebrate 50 years of member-centered care with the GHC-SCW Legacy Trail […]  In Tandem: David Lynch & Christina A. West @ Tandem Press In Tandem brings together the sculptures of Christina A. West and the photogravures of David Lynch in a dialogue […] -  Every Monday from 4pm-close is Industry Night at Delta Beer Lab. Stop in with a recent pay stub from the service and hospitality, education, or healthcare industries to get 20% […] - LGBTQIA+ group meets for conversation and friendly competition, at 6 pm on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at Delta Beer Lab. Typically, opponents rotate and play 3 […] -  Monday nights we are bringing back the childhood classic and nemesis of barefoot parents everywhere – LEGO! Join us from 6:30-8pm for 3 laid-back rounds of Lego fun! You can […] | 6 events, Dungeons & Dragons Night: Doundrins Distilling Looking for your next adventure? Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Night at Doundrins Distilling — whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, brand new to […]  Join Longtable Beer Cafe for trivia Tuesday nights at 7pm. Free to play PLUS the chance to win great prizes. Even better, we feature Bottles on the Bottom on Tuesdays, […]  Trivia Night: Vitense Golfland Grab your smartest friends and meet us on the patio! Trivia Night begins at Babes at Vitense Grill and Bar on Tuesday, April 14th at 7 […] | 6 events, -  WVCC 2026 Business Conference: Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce 50% Discount on Registration for WVCC Regional Partner Members Visit https://www.wiveteranschamber.org/wvcc-business-conference-brookfield-2026/ Enter Promo Code: 26CONFERENCE (all caps) Then Click "Apply" Complete […] -  Every Wednesday night Working Draft hosts its house-made Trivia. The top three teams win WDBC gift cards (or other fun prizes) and the last place team gets to pick one […] -  Live hosted by seasoned entertainers, Premier Trivia provides an interactive trivia game experience with a wide range of topics, musical hints, media clips, and (sometimes) hilarious jokes. Teams of all […] | 4 events, -  Fore the Love of Felines Golf Fundraising Event: Oaks Golf Course Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Oaks Golf Course: 4740 Pierceville Road Cottage Grove, WI 53527 Please join […] -  Every month on the first Thursday, we welcome local sellers to set up shop at our coffeehouse. This way, you have the opportunity to support local businesses, we get to […] -  Test your general knowledge trivia skills at Doundrins Distilling's weekly Thursday night trivia with Dream Day Entertainment! FREE to enter, team registration by 6:45PM, starts at 7PM. $30, $20, and […] | 3 events, Summer nights in Madison just got even better with the return of Garver Food Truck Fridays, kicking off May 23rd and running through October 3rd! Every Friday, the Garver Patio […] -  Cargo Music Presents: LENTI & Blame It On Cain @ Cargo Coffee East October 2, 2026: 6:30pm - 8:30pm 750 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI "LENTI combines the foundational blues-rock […] | 3 events, -  Becoming Through Action Mini-Workshop: Ether Wellness Women's Health & Fitness Studio Explore how the small choices you make today shape who you’re becoming. Reflect on what matters to you, where […] -  DÃa de Fútbol 10th Anniversary Celebration with MG&E MGE's 10th annual DÃa de Fútbol celebration is here! Join us Saturday, Oct. 3, as we celebrate a decade of goals, smiles, […] | 3 events, -  CLARITY 1 Class: CLARITY, LLC CLARITY is a community of individuals and businesses committed to awakening. This class provides an opportunity to connect with oneself while discovering tools that support […]  Cargo Music Presents Open Mic Night: Cargo Coffee East Come share your music, spoken word, comedy, dance, whatever your Art is! 2-3 songs/10-15mins. And thanks to such great vibes and […] |
3 events, - Every Monday from 4pm-close is Industry Night at Delta Beer Lab. Stop in with a recent pay stub from the service and hospitality, education, or healthcare industries to get 20% […] - Monday nights we are bringing back the childhood classic and nemesis of barefoot parents everywhere – LEGO! Join us from 6:30-8pm for 3 laid-back rounds of Lego fun! You can […] | 7 events, -  SBDC: Human Resources Basics for Non-HR Professionals For most small business owners and managers, there is a wide gap between hiring your first employee(s) and bringing on an HR manager […] -  Safe at Home: Stoughton Health Tuesday, October 6 3:45pm - 5:15pm Stoughton Hospital 900 Ridge St., Stoughton -  Join us for BINGO! It's free to play, you can win Working Draft merch, gift cards, and other fun prizes! We host Bingo Night every other Tuesday night starting at […] | 6 events, Wednesday Wakeup in Cambridge: 523 Collaborative, Inc. This is a casual meetup for local business owners to network and discuss relevant issues affecting their business in Cambridge. Non-business owners are […] - Every Wednesday night Working Draft hosts its house-made Trivia. The top three teams win WDBC gift cards (or other fun prizes) and the last place team gets to pick one […] - Live hosted by seasoned entertainers, Premier Trivia provides an interactive trivia game experience with a wide range of topics, musical hints, media clips, and (sometimes) hilarious jokes. Teams of all […] | 5 events, - SBDC: Hire Badgers - Student Staffing Opportunities for Small Businesses Did you know that the UW-Madison Work-Study Program, previously reserved for on-campus and non-profit organizations, has been expanded to small […] -  Meeting new friends is hard. Where do you look? How do you choose who to talk to? Or what to talk about? And who has the time??? Taking a cue […]  Benedictine Conversations (in-person and virtual): Holy Wisdom Monastery The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity […] | 6 events, After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - […] - SBDC: AI-Enhanced Entrepreneurship - A 102-Level Guide to AI Applications in Business You’ve learned the basics of prompting and explored where AI can fit into your workflow — now it’s […] -  Ken E. Curtis @ Drumlin Ridge Winery October 9, 2026: 4:30pm - 7:00pm It’s Ken, his voice and his guitar. That’s it, but he manages to pull in a whole […]  Doug White Quintet: Cafe CODA Every second Friday 5pm-7pm, Cafe Coda, 1224 Williamson St., Madison, WI. This show features rich, liquid flute and sax playing by Tom Gullion, smooth, solid […] | 4 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - […]  AfroVibe Soiree Saturdays @ Cafe Coda AfroVibe Soiree Saturdays: Every 2nd Saturday Expect an elevated night of culture, rhythm, and nonstop vibes. Music & Energy:Amapiano • Afrobeats • Dancehall • Soca […]  Winterberry Art & Gift Show: ArtWorks Wisconsin A boutique show located in the beautiful Klein's Greenhouse on the east side of Madison. Artists & Crafts People will be showing a […] | 6 events,Winterberry Art & Gift Show: ArtWorks Wisconsin A boutique show located in the beautiful Klein's Greenhouse on the east side of Madison. Artists & Crafts People will be showing a […]  Sundays of Summer Brunch: The Edgewater Hotel Our ‘Sundays of Summer’ Brunch Series is Back! Join us for our ‘Sundays of Summer’ brunch series on The Grand Plaza! Experience the […] -  Autumn Reset Retreat: Ether Wellness When: October 11, 2026: 11am-3pm Where:  Ether Wellness | 25 N Pinckney St., Ste 310, Madison The Autumn Reset Retreat is a cozy, intentional afternoon designed to […] |
4 events, - SBDC: Reclaim Your Day with Delegation How do you know if it’s the right time to start outsourcing and delegating some of your to-do list? With the rise of organizations […] - Every Monday from 4pm-close is Industry Night at Delta Beer Lab. Stop in with a recent pay stub from the service and hospitality, education, or healthcare industries to get 20% […] - Monday nights we are bringing back the childhood classic and nemesis of barefoot parents everywhere – LEGO! Join us from 6:30-8pm for 3 laid-back rounds of Lego fun! You can […] | 6 events,Dungeons & Dragons Night: Doundrins Distilling Looking for your next adventure? Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Night at Doundrins Distilling — whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, brand new to […] -  Calling all record heads, LP lovers, and audiophiles. Delta Beer Lab's Vinyl Night returns! Join beertender, Andrew (aka DJ Slimzy), every second and fourth Tuesday of the month for an […] Join Longtable Beer Cafe for trivia Tuesday nights at 7pm. Free to play PLUS the chance to win great prizes. Even better, we feature Bottles on the Bottom on Tuesdays, […] | 6 events,Benedictine Conversations (in-person and virtual): Holy Wisdom Monastery The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity […] - Every Wednesday night Working Draft hosts its house-made Trivia. The top three teams win WDBC gift cards (or other fun prizes) and the last place team gets to pick one […] - Live hosted by seasoned entertainers, Premier Trivia provides an interactive trivia game experience with a wide range of topics, musical hints, media clips, and (sometimes) hilarious jokes. Teams of all […] | 8 events, Featured - Featured 2026 Spooktacular 3 Networking Event: Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce October 15, 2026: 4pm - 6pm Mr. Queso Restaurant and Sports Bar: 1609 Landmark Dr., Suite 120, Cottage Grove, WI […]  Day of Play: Explore Children’s Museum Day of Play is a day of FREE ADMISSION to Explore Children’s Museum for all visitors and happens the third Thursday of each month from […] -  Lunch & Learn | Identity First, Habits Next - Act Like Your Future Self and Let Results Catch Up: Guardian Nurse Consulting Learn how acting like your future self today […] | 5 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - […] -  Fall Fest 2026 @ Aldo Leopold Nature Center Join us for our spooky-ish celebration featuring Creatures of the Night! Fall Fest returns with a fun-filled night of spooky nature activities […] -  GiGi’s Playhouse Madison Generation G Gala Ten Years Written. A Lifetime of Chapters to Come. Welcome to the 10th Annual GiGi’s Playhouse Madison Generation G Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating […] -  Mix & Mingle - Over 40: Doundrins Distilling Mix & Mingle Night = Your Chance to Meet Someone New! Friday, October 16 • 7–10pm • Doundrins Distilling (Cottage Grove, WI)FREE […] | 6 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - […]  Nail Trim Event at Mounds Pet Food Warehouse (East) $20 Pawdicure Give your dog the paw pampering they deserve with a nail trim from Duncan's Dog Daycare! Hosted on the […] -  Kylee's Gift Cottage: 5th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, October 17, 2026 10am - 4pm Kylee's Gift Cottage 6711 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Middleton, WI (608) 712-3440 Join us as we celebrate […] -  Family, Friends & Fans Fest 2026: Friends of San Damiano Saturday, October 17th, 2:00pm to 6:00pm (rain or shine) San Damiano Park: 4123 Monona Dr, Monona WI Featuring Rachelle […] | 3 events, -  Pints for Pups @ Delta Beer Lab: Underdog Pet Rescue of WI Join us at Delta Beer Lab! 167 E. Badger Road, Madison, WI October 18, 2026 2pm - 5pm […] Cargo Music Presents Open Mic Night: Cargo Coffee East Come share your music, spoken word, comedy, dance, whatever your Art is! 2-3 songs/10-15mins. And thanks to such great vibes and […] |
5 events, - Every Monday from 4pm-close is Industry Night at Delta Beer Lab. Stop in with a recent pay stub from the service and hospitality, education, or healthcare industries to get 20% […] SBDC Introduction to Financial Management Whether you are starting a new business or looking to organize your current business’s finances, accurate financial information is one of the most valuable tools […] -  We've got plenty of beverages to go around, but on the third Monday of every month, Delta Beer Lab is inviting guests to BYOM: Bring Your Own Music! Delta's Music […] | 7 events, - SBDC Business Taxes 101: A Beginner's Guide to Navigating Self-Employment and Small-Business Taxes Stepping into the world of business ownership brings with it the critical responsibility of understanding and managing […] - Join us for BINGO! It's free to play, you can win Working Draft merch, gift cards, and other fun prizes! We host Bingo Night every other Tuesday night starting at […] Benedictine Conversations (in-person and virtual): Holy Wisdom Monastery The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity […] | 9 events, -  10th Annual Care Café Fundraising Breakfast: St. Vincent de Paul Madison Come to the Table, Share the Blessing Wednesday, October 21, 2026 7:30 am – 8:30 am Alliant Energy Center, […] Wednesday Wakeup in Cambridge: 523 Collaborative, Inc. This is a casual meetup for local business owners to network and discuss relevant issues affecting their business in Cambridge. Non-business owners are […] - SBDC Trust but Verify: Using AI for Small-Business Research Entrepreneurship requires constant learning. Whether you are researching a new market, evaluating regulations, understanding a customer trend, learning new technology, or […] | 6 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - […] -  Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at Hilldale: Dane County Humane Society Head on over to Hilldale Shopping Center on October 22nd for a Howl-o-ween Yappy Hour that’s sure to be a spook-tacular […] SBDC: Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) ETP is an intensive business-planning training program designed to help participants who want to start a new business, grow an existing business, or make a […] - Test your general knowledge trivia skills at Doundrins Distilling's weekly Thursday night trivia with Dream Day Entertainment! FREE to enter, team registration by 6:45PM, starts at 7PM. $30, $20, and […] | 5 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - […] -  BECOMING HER: A Women’s Growth & Transformation Workshop Part One | Clarity, Courage & Creating the Life You Want More Information Have you ever looked at your life and thought, […] -  Join us on the second and fourth Friday nights every month for some good old fashioned Euchre! Space is limited to the first 32 folx that sign up. Interested in joining? […]  Tani Diakite & Afrofunkstars @ Cafe Coda Every last Friday of the month 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Every last Friday, we bring Tani Diakite & the AfroFunkstars to Coda for a TGIF […] | 5 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - […] -  Trunk or Treat 2026 @ Forward Gymnastics Join us for a fun, family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat on October 24, with Hmong Family Society, Inc. in partnership with Forward Gymnastics! This community event […] -  Fast Lane @ Warm Belly Farm Full Harvest Festival 2026 October 24, 2026: 4pm - 7pm Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove Fast Lane plays live in our Beer Garden […] -  Stand Up Comedy @ Doundrins Distilling Join us Saturday, October 24 for a night of stand-up comedy featuring Justin Frisque, Taylor Hooker, Owen Joyner & Peggy Hurley! Show starts at […] | 4 events, -  Camp WildSide Discovery Day @ Dane County Humane Society Explore, discover, and have fun at Discovery Day! This event is open to all ages—children and adults are welcome. You do […] -  Letting Go of What's Not Yours to Carry - Healing with Family Constellations: Bohemian Oasis Healing Center October 25, 2026: 9:30am - 1:30pm Bohemian Oasis Healing Center: 1956 Atwood Ave., […]  Cargo Music Presents: Jumpstart Jam with Dan Kennedy @ Cargo Coffee East Jumpstart Jam with Dan Kennedy at Cargo Coffee on East Wash - a judgment-free low-volume jam for anyone […] |
6 events, - Every Monday from 4pm-close is Industry Night at Delta Beer Lab. Stop in with a recent pay stub from the service and hospitality, education, or healthcare industries to get 20% […] SBDC Introduction to Financial Management Whether you are starting a new business or looking to organize your current business’s finances, accurate financial information is one of the most valuable tools […] - LGBTQIA+ group meets for conversation and friendly competition, at 6 pm on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at Delta Beer Lab. Typically, opponents rotate and play 3 […] | 6 events,Dungeons & Dragons Night: Doundrins Distilling Looking for your next adventure? Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Night at Doundrins Distilling — whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, brand new to […] - Calling all record heads, LP lovers, and audiophiles. Delta Beer Lab's Vinyl Night returns! Join beertender, Andrew (aka DJ Slimzy), every second and fourth Tuesday of the month for an […] Join Longtable Beer Cafe for trivia Tuesday nights at 7pm. Free to play PLUS the chance to win great prizes. Even better, we feature Bottles on the Bottom on Tuesdays, […] | 8 events, - SBDC Digital Marketing & Social Media Conference In this all-day conference, participants will explore how strategy, systems, and technology work together to drive sustainable digital marketing results. Join us to build your […]  Storytime at 4-C (in English, in-person) We will read stories, sing songs, and end with a fun activity inspired by the story shared! This program is designed for children ages […] -  Let's Talk - HR Compliance Basics for Wisconsin Employers: Professional HR Solutions Lunch & Learn: "What a Wisconsin Employer Should Know," to help you navigate it all. Keeping up with […] | 6 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - […] - SBDC Fearless Performance Management The performance management – or employee feedback – process can fill many managers and employees alike with a sense of dread. However, with the right skills […] -  Lunch & Learn | Lose Weight And Gain Energy While Running A Business: Guardian Nurse Consulting When you're running a business, it's easy to put your health on the back […] SBDC: Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) ETP is an intensive business-planning training program designed to help participants who want to start a new business, grow an existing business, or make a […] | 5 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - […]  Gather & Grow - Madison Women's Network: Ether Wellness When: Every last Friday of the month, 9-10:15 am Cost: $8 per gathering for non-members | Free for Gather & Grow […] -  Main Street Trick or Treat: Verona Area Chamber of Commerce October 30, 2026: 3-5pm South Main Street, Verona, WI Come down to Main Street in your best costumes and find […] -  Boo Bash 2026: Halloween Party @ Explore Children's Museum October 30, 2026: 5-7pm Explore Children's Museum, Sun Prairie WI Get ready for a spooktacular night of play at Explore Children’s […] | 8 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - […] -  Halloween Trick-or-Treat: Schuster's Farm Saturday, October 31, 2026: 10am - 10pm Grab your favorite Halloween costume and come out to the farm for some trick or treating fun. Farmhands around […] -  2026 Trunk or Treat: Edgerton Hospital It’s time to dress up for one of our favorite events at Edgerton Hospital! Join us for our annual TRUNK-or-TREAT on Halloween, Saturday, October […] -  The Retro Specz Live and Costume Contest @ Warm Belly Farm Come rock out with Retro Specz live at Warm Belly Farm during our Full Harvest Festival! They are a […] | 3 events, Pumpkin Destruction @ Schuster's Farm Saturday, November 1, 2026 Come join us for lots of pumpkin smashing fun! There will be pumpkin chucking, pumpkin bowling, and pumpkin destroying! This is […] Benedictine Conversations (in-person and virtual): Holy Wisdom Monastery The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity […] Cargo Music Presents Open Mic Night: Cargo Coffee East Come share your music, spoken word, comedy, dance, whatever your Art is! 2-3 songs/10-15mins. And thanks to such great vibes and […] |
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