Free events in Madison
There are 25 free events in Madison in the next 30 days (16 Oct – 15 Nov). The next one is Moon Over Monona Terrace - Fall 2026 on Fri 16 Oct, 6:30 PM at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center. Most of them: business (5), concerts and music (3), tech and ai (3). Entry is free; some events ask you to register on the organiser's page.
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Friday, 16 October
2 events
16OctEvent · FriMoon Over Monona Terrace - Fall 20266:30 PM · Monona Terrace Community & Convention CenterFree
16OctEvent · FriY2K Returns to Whiskey Jacks Madison10:00 PM · Whiskey Jack's SaloonFree
Tomorrow17
Saturday, 17 October
1 event
17OctConcerts & Music · SatArboretum Garden Tour Fall Color1:00 PM · University of Wisconsin-Madison ArboretumFree
Tuesday20
Tuesday, 20 October
1 event
20OctTech & AI · TueCrossroads of Ideas Funding the Future of Science7:00 PM · Discovery BuildingFree
Wednesday21
Wednesday, 21 October
3 events
21OctBusiness · WedStartingBlock presents Lunch with Hudson Hollister CEO of HData12:00 PM · StartingBlock MadisonFree
21OctTech & AI · WedForest Products Week Tour Forest Products Lab1:00 PM · USDA Forest Products LaboratoryFree
21OctBusiness · WedMadison Social Media Marketing Awards5:00 PM · Serendipity Labs - West MadisonFree
Thursday22
Thursday, 22 October
4 events22OctEvent · ThuHowl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at Hilldale5:00 PM · Hilldale Shopping CenterFree
22OctEvent · ThuBeyond the Broadcast Storytelling Sports and the Evolution of Media5:00 PM · Pyle CenterFree
22OctTech & AI · ThuFall Social Data Centers Power Plants our Health and the Environment6:00 PM · Urban League of Greater MadisonFree
22OctEvent · ThuThe WhySci Variety Show7:00 PM · Majestic TheatreFree
Friday23
Friday, 23 October
2 events
23OctFood & Drink · FriMadison Winter Makers Market10:00 AM · 100 State StFree
23OctEvent · FriRocky Horror Party6:00 PM · Forward Craft & CoffeeFree
Saturday24
Saturday, 24 October
2 events24OctEvent · SatSpooktacular Savings Halloween Sale SkipperBuds Madison10:00 AM · SkipperBud's MadisonFree
24OctConferences & Expos · SatBPSADC Parent Summit 202612:00 PM · 2429 Perry StFree
Sunday25
Sunday, 25 October
2 events25OctEvent · SunKW Madison 6th Annual TRUNK or TREAT11:00 AM · Keller Williams MadisonFree
25OctConcerts & Music · SunTouring the Lost City (tour 1)1:00 PM · University of Wisconsin-Madison ArboretumFree
Tuesday27
Tuesday, 27 October
1 event
27OctBusiness · TueAASCW Networking & Mixer Event5:30 PM · Revive RestorationFree
Thursday29
Thursday, 29 October
1 event29OctEvent · Thu2026 Lead United Small Plates Big Impact A Flannel & Fireside Soiree6:00 PM · Barnwood Events WI, LLCFree
Friday30
Friday, 30 October
1 event
30OctBusiness · FriRenewing Our Courage Journalism Ethics in Troubled Times9:00 AM · Wisconsin Institute for DiscoveryFree
Saturday31
Saturday, 31 October
1 event31OctEvent · SatDave and Busters Halloween10:00 AM · Dave & Buster's MadisonFree
Sunday1
Sunday, 1 November
1 event
1NovConcerts & Music · SunTouring the Lost City (tour 2)1:00 PM · University of Wisconsin-Madison ArboretumFree
Friday6
Friday, 6 November
1 event
6NovConferences & Expos · FriSustain Dane Summit 20268:00 AM · Monona Terrace Community and Convention CenterFree
Wednesday11
Wednesday, 11 November
1 event
11NovBusiness · WedMadison Happy Hour - Vintage Brewing Company4:00 PM · Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol EastFree
Thursday12
Thursday, 12 November
1 event
12NovConferences & Expos · ThuS-USIH Conference 2026 Registration3:00 PM · University of Wisconsin: Pyle CenterFree
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