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Exclusive Crane Tour
Exclusive Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for an exclusive crane tour – beginning with a presentation from world-renowned Ornithologist Dr. Stan Temple, Senior Fellow […]
Garden Stroll
Garden Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis gently paced stroll through the gardens is well-suited for a multi-generational outing. Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
0 events,
2 events,
Classic Crane Tour
Classic Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationWe invite you to spend an evening with our education and land stewardship fellows to experience the phenomena of crane […]
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Cooking Class. Each week brings a new kitchen delight!
1 event,
Classic Crane Tour
Classic Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationWe invite you to spend an evening with our education and land stewardship fellows to experience the phenomena of crane […]
2 events,
Storybook reading with illustrator Hailey McLaughlin
Storybook reading with illustrator Hailey McLaughlin
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMCM has multi-talented staff. In addition to her work as a Discovery Guide at the museum, Hailey McLaughlin is a […]
Exclusive Crane Tour
Exclusive Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationThursday, December 1 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm $100.00 Join us for an exclusive crane tour – beginning with […]
4 events,
STEAM Time
STEAM Time
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSTEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills […]
Exclusive Crane Tour
Exclusive Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for an exclusive crane tour – beginning with a presentation from world-renowned Ornithologist Dr. Stan Temple, Senior Fellow […]
Knitting Get-together
Knitting Get-together
Organizer: MacKenzie CenterThis get-together is designed for anyone working on a handmade fiber creation (knit or crochet) to craft together in the […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
5 events,
HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair
HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin us for the 23rd annual HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair held the first Saturday in December each year. Over […]
Santa Day: Free Admission
Santa Day: Free Admission
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMadison Children’s Museum is open for free all day on December 3. Santa will be visiting for photos with families […]
2022 Holiday Express Model Train & Flower Show
2022 Holiday Express Model Train & Flower Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensAll aboard the Holiday Express! Enjoy large-scale model trains from the Wisconsin Garden Railway Society chugging through a festive scene […]
Bird & Nature Adventures – Tenney Park
Bird & Nature Adventures – Tenney Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksNature-expert guided walks in Tenney Park along Lake Mendota and the Yahara River Parkway bike path through the Madison Isthmus […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
6 events,
Holiday Bazaar
Holiday Bazaar
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterLooking for unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while supporting local artisans and a good cause? Visit Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Holiday […]
2022 Holiday Express Model Train & Flower Show
2022 Holiday Express Model Train & Flower Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensAll aboard the Holiday Express! Enjoy large-scale model trains from the Wisconsin Garden Railway Society chugging through a festive scene […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your […]
Bird and nature adventure
Bird and nature adventure
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshFree, family-friendly bird and nature walk. Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit, 6098 N. Sherman Ave. Follow N. Sherman Ave. […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
0 events,
1 event,
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Cooking Class. Each week brings a new kitchen delight!
0 events,
2 events,
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm with the Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm with the Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThe whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum […]
Full Moon Hikes
Full Moon Hikes
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterWalk in a moon-lit forest. We will practice walking silently, slowly, and observing the wonders of the park under a […]
5 events,
STEAM Time
STEAM Time
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSTEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills […]
Native Seed Packaging at Sequoya Library
Native Seed Packaging at Sequoya Library
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe Dane County Land & Water Resources Department is partnering with the Sequoya Library to provide a collection of native […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
WPCRC Family Fun Night
WPCRC Family Fun Night
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin Us •Warner Park Community Recreation Center •5:30 - 8:00 pm, Fridays (dates listed below) •$5 per family •Sign up […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
7 events,
Jingle & Rocks
Jingle & Rocks
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsBeat the Winter Blues this Holiday Season – join us for Jingle & Rocks on December 10th, 2022, at Cave […]
Gift Shop Holiday Open House
Gift Shop Holiday Open House
Organizer: International Crane FoundationYou’ll find something special for every Craniac on your holiday shopping list at our open house! The gift shop is […]
Exploration Station: Soap-Making
Exploration Station: Soap-Making
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExploration Stations introduce concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) through hands-on projects and engaging experiments, with a […]
Arctic Animals Scavenger Hunt
Arctic Animals Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCelebrate the winter season as you search for arctic animals in the Wildernest.
Bird & Nature Adventures – Owen
Bird & Nature Adventures – Owen
Organizer: City of Madison ParksExplore Owen Conservation Park on gentle trails through historic oak openings on a hillside with an Ice Age kettle and […]
7 events,
Youth Volunteers for Conservation – Invasive Brush Removal
Youth Volunteers for Conservation – Invasive Brush Removal
Organizer: Dane County ParksThese workdays are for our Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) members. If you're interested in joining YV4C, check out our […]
Bird & Nature Adventures – Turville Point
Bird & Nature Adventures – Turville Point
Organizer: City of Madison ParksFollow rolling hiking paths through the Turville Point Conservation Park woodlands and prairie with beautiful vistas of Lake Monona and […]
UW Insect Ambassadors
UW Insect Ambassadors
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMeet amazing insects with entomology students from the UW Insect Ambassadors.
Looking for Winter Birds
Looking for Winter Birds
Organizer: UW ArboretumArboretum Family Nature Program This walk is a fun and fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your […]
1 event,
Sandhill Cranes…in your living room!
Sandhill Cranes…in your living room!
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationVirtual Event Did you miss our in-person tours this year, or do you want to relive the sights and […]
2 events,
On the Yahara Writing Workshop
On the Yahara Writing Workshop
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyDECEMBER WRITING WORKSHOPS- WINTER MORNING WALKS: NATURE JOURNAL ENTRY AS POEM Tuesday December 13 Class 1 9:30-11:00 Prairie Cafe, Middleton […]
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Cooking Class. Each week brings a new kitchen delight!
2 events,
Winter Wonders Hike
Winter Wonders Hike
Organizer: Friends of the MacKenzie Education CenterJoin us for a winter wonders hike on our South Trails! Whether there is fresh snow or not, there is […]
Virtual Event Sandhill Cranes…in your living room!
Virtual Event Sandhill Cranes…in your living room!
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationDid you miss our in-person tours this year, or do you want to relive the sights and sounds of the […]
2 events,
Public Input Meeting: Fraust | Harvey Schmidt | Heifetz Parks
Public Input Meeting: Fraust | Harvey Schmidt | Heifetz Parks
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe City of Madison Parks Division is beginning the process to create a master plan for each of the former […]
Virtual Event Sandhill Cranes…in your living room!
Virtual Event Sandhill Cranes…in your living room!
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationDid you miss our in-person tours this year, or do you want to relive the sights and sounds of the […]
4 events,
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 - 31, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: The Mitten
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: The Mitten
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
STEAM Time
STEAM Time
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSTEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
6 events,
Holiday Greenery Workshop
Holiday Greenery Workshop
Organizer: MacKenzie CenterLearn how to make your own holiday greenery, such as a wreath, hanger or centerpiece, using natural materials. Please preregister […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Organizer: City of Madison ParksWinter Tree ID with Eva Roos ~ Join Master Naturalist Eva Roos for a fun and informal free family-friendly guided […]
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 - 31, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: The Mitten
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: The Mitten
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Exploration Station: BadgerBots
Exploration Station: BadgerBots
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExploration Stations introduce concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) through hands-on projects and engaging experiments, with a […]
6 events,
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 - 31, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Friends of Stewart Park Restoration Workday
Friends of Stewart Park Restoration Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe 3rd Sunday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, the FoSP have an open workday in the Oak Trail […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe Longest Night with Robin Kling ~ The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year and marks the […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
4 events,
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 - 31, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
Seasons of Light: Finding Inspiration in the Darkest of Seasons
Seasons of Light: Finding Inspiration in the Darkest of Seasons
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumSeason of Light: Finding Inspiration in the Darkest of Seasons For those living in the Northern hemisphere the winter months […]
Seasons of Light: Finding Inspiration in the Darkest of Seasons
Seasons of Light: Finding Inspiration in the Darkest of Seasons
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumSeason of Light: Finding Inspiration in the Darkest of Seasons For those living in the Northern hemisphere the winter months […]
8 events,
On the Yahara Writing Workshop
On the Yahara Writing Workshop
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyDECEMBER WRITING WORKSHOPS- WINTER MORNING WALKS: NATURE JOURNAL ENTRY AS POEM Tuesday December 13 Class 1 9:30-11:00 Prairie Cafe, Middleton […]
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 - 31, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Festive Candies
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Festive Candies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Cooking Class. Each week brings a new kitchen delight!
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
6 events,
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 - 31, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Solstice Lantern Making
Solstice Lantern Making
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin us in making a Solstice Lantern to celebrate winter solstice and bring light to the darkest day of the […]
Winter Solstice Celebration
Winter Solstice Celebration
Organizer: City of Madison ParksWe celebrate the turning of the seasons with a bonfire, hot chocolate and making wishes while a drum circle plays. […]
DMNA Winter Solstice Bonfire
DMNA Winter Solstice Bonfire
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDMNA (Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood Association) Winter Solstice Bonfire at sunset with s'mores and hot chocolate. Family Friendly. See event website […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
2 events,
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 - 31, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
7 events,
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 - 31, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Festive Candies
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Festive Candies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Pinecone Ornaments
Pinecone Ornaments
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMake pine cone ornaments to decorate your house for winter celebrations. This event is free with general museum admission.
Sing-A-Long Tour
Sing-A-Long Tour
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsSing carols with your friends and family while touring the cave. Get into the Holiday spirit on December 23rd, 2022 […]
Sing-A-Long Tour
Sing-A-Long Tour
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsSing carols with your friends and family while touring the cave. Get into the Holiday spirit on December 23rd, 2022 […]
3 events,
Bird & Nature Outing
Bird & Nature Outing
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterNature’s Gifts Saturday, December 24th • 10 to 11:30am Join Master Naturalist Paul Noeldner at the Children’s Shack to celebrate […]
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 - 31, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) Bird and Nature Adventure: Signs of Life
Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) Bird and Nature Adventure: Signs of Life
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyJOIN NATURALIST ALEX SINGER FOR SIGNS OF LIFE: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NATURE IN WINTER? SATURDAY DECEMBER 24 AT 1:30- 3:00PM […]
1 event,
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your […]
4 events,
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 - 31, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Adopt a Plant
Adopt a Plant
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemPick out a clay pot and adopt a plant to bring home. This event is free with general museum admission.
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
4 events,
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 - 31, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Cooking Class. Each week brings a new kitchen delight!
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
3 events,
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 – 31, 2022 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
3 events,
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 – 31, 2022 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
4 events,
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 – 31, 2022 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
STEM Play: Catapults
STEM Play: Catapults
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMake a catapult and explore physics as you experiment with force and motion in this STEM building project. This event […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
3 events,
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDecember 3 – 31, 2022 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Closes at 2 p.m. December 24 Closed all day […]
New Year’s Eve Night Walk
New Year’s Eve Night Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumJoin us for a naturalist-led trail walk and a peaceful welcome to the New Year. We recommend warm layers and […]
Bird & Nature Outing
Bird & Nature Outing
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterNew Years Eve Family Walk Saturday, December 31st • 6:30 to 8pm Join Naturalist Joann Rieke at the Children’s Shack […]
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