Hey Madison friends — here’s your hand-picked lineup of markets, outdoor movies, festivals, family-friendly events, and more for June 11 - 14.
Things to Do This Week
Madison Night Market - Thu Jun 11 June’s night market celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride with 100+ vendors, live music, and food carts/pop-ups on State Street and the Capitol Square.
Paws on the Patio Featuring Underdog Pet Rescue - Thu Jun 11 Meet adoptable pups and hang out on the patio during Garver Feed Mill’s weekly summer “Paws on the Patio” at Garver Feed Mill.
Warner Family Fun Night - Fri Jun 12 Family night at Warner Park Community Recreation Center with drop-in art/pottery projects, gym play, bingo + prizes, face painting/balloons, a bounce house, and a movie (A Minecraft Movie).
Summer Breeze Block Party - Fri - Sat Jun 12 - 13 Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Garver Events team up for two nights of pop-up artmaking activities, lawn games, dancing, and local food carts.
Marquette Waterfront Festival 2026 - Sat - Sun Jun 13 - 14 Two-day neighborhood festival at Yahara Place Park with live music, food/drinks, and family-friendly fun.
A Community Gift and Dream — for the Love of Music - Sat - Sun Jun 13 - 14 Free two-day centennial festival at Overture Center with rotating performances by Madison Symphony Orchestra musicians and community groups throughout the building.
Movie in the Park | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar - Sat Jun 13 Free outdoor movie night at Peace (Elizabeth Link) Park downtown.
Bubble Run | Madison - Sat Jun 13 A family-friendly, non-competitive 5K at Alliant Energy Center where you’ll run/walk through waves of colorful bubbles.
Movie at The Glen | Lilo & Stitch - Sun Jun 14 Free outdoor movie night at Glen Golf Park. Bring a blanket/chairs and settle in greenside for a family-friendly film.
Live Performances
Wizards of East - Thu Jun 11 East High School senior recital + talent showcase fundraiser at Atwood Music Hall.
Blush, Deadset, Oister Boy & Bloom The Arctic - Thu Jun 11 Multi-band local lineup at High Noon Saloon featuring Blush, Deadset, Oister Boy, and Bloom The Arctic.
Sixteen Candles (Concerts on the Rooftop) - Thu Jun 11 High-energy ’80s tribute show on the Monona Terrace rooftop. Free ticket required.
Larry Fleet - Thu Jun 11 Tennessee-born country singer-songwriter brings a storytelling-forward set to the Orpheum.
CapitalQ ’26: a Queer Shorts Festival - Thu - Sat Jun 11 - 13 Shorts festival featuring new works by LGBTQ+ playwrights from around the country, performed on the Evjue Stage at Bartell Theatre.
Pupy Costello and The New Hiram Kings - Thu Jun 11 Free summer patio show at High Noon Saloon.
Jaboukie Young-White - Thu - Sat Jun 11 - 13 Stand-up show at Comedy on State with Jaboukie Young-White.
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Comic Mystery - Thu - Sat Jun 11 - 13 Ken Ludwig’s comedic twist on The Hound of the Baskerville. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson chase a murderous creature on the moors.
Trousdale - Fri Jun 12 Indie-pop trio Trousdale plays the Majestic Theatre on their Growing Pains (Deluxe) Tour along with verygently.
The Mascot Theory - Fri Jun 12 Free summer patio show at High Noon Saloon.
Titus Andronicus - Fri Jun 12 High-energy indie-punk show at High Noon Saloon with Titus Andronicus.
Dillstradamus - Fri Jun 12 The duo of Dillon Francis and Flosstradamus hits The Sylvee for a high-energy electronic night, with support from Rusko.
The Cardinal Summer Album Release - Sat Jun 13 Celebrate a new release with local band The Cardinal at High Noon Saloon.
Duck Soup Cinema: The Signal Tower - Sat Jun 13 Silent-film screening at Overture Center’s Capitol Theater with live organ accompaniment.
Alison Krauss & Union Station - Sat Jun 13 Grammy-winning bluegrass/Americana favorites Alison Krauss & Union Station bring their signature harmonies to the Orpheum, featuring Jerry Douglas & Theo Lawrence.
Genevieve Heyward - Sun Jun 14 Wisconsin-raised indie rock singer-songwriter (now Nashville-based) plays High Noon Saloon, with a set of honest, high-energy originals.
Outdoors
Parks Alive | Penn Park - Thu Jun 11 Free neighborhood park hang at Penn Park with family-friendly activities plus free food and music (theme this week: Self-Care & Wellness).
Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen - Sat Jun 13 Free family-friendly guided nature walk at Owen Conservation Park exploring woodlands + historic oaks, with help identifying trees using the Seek app.
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point - Sun Jun 14 Free family-friendly guided nature walk at Turville Point Conservation Park led by naturalist and birder Melissa Kesling.
Family Nature Walk (UW Arboretum) - Sun Jun 7 Family-friendly guided nature walk for kids (elementary age and younger) and their adults at the UW Arboretum.
Madison Area Public Pool Guide - Check out our guide to popular outdoor public pools in the area to enjoy this summer.
Eat and Drink
Fin Sushi - Sushi spot with two locations (Madison West + Sun Prairie) and a tasty menu of appetizers, sushi rolls, soups, salads, and more.
Centenario Restaurant - Family-owned Mexican restaurant in Waunakee with a full bar, known for classics like enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and house-made guacamole.
Grand Haveli - New Indian spot in Verona serving favorites like biryani, curries, Indian breads, and tandoori specialties.
Pa’ Que Roberto - Madison spot serving Latin American comfort food with a big menu that spans breakfast plus favorites like arepas, cachapas, and empanadas.
Madison Area Patio Guide - Check out our guide to some of the best Madison area patios and outdoor dining.
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