47 Awesome August Events (That are Free!) in the Madison area

August 2, 2022

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August, already? We've been having so much fun and this summer is flying by! Back-to-school expenses can quickly eat through any budget, so it's a good thing there's so much free family fun this month. Let's make the most of the last sweet summer days!

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1. Bird & Nature Adventures: Owen

Monthly on the Second Saturday
Saturday, January 8 - Saturday, December 10

City of Madison Parks

Madison

Bird & Nature Adventures are 90-minute, easy-paced, walking tours and periodically offered as a pedal -- biking adventure or a...... MORE »

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2. Bird & Nature Adventures: Turville

Monthly on the Second Sunday
Sunday, January 9 - Sunday, December 11

City of Madison Parks

Madison

Bird & Nature Adventures are 90-minute, easy-paced, walking tours and periodically offered as a pedal -- biking adventure or a...... MORE »

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3. Tinkering Tuesday!

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, March 15 - Tuesday, August 30

Madison Public Library - Meadowridge Library

Madison

Drop in every Tuesday at Meadowridge Library for art, making, tinkering, and fun! All ages welcome....... MORE »

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4. All-Ages Knitting Circle

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, May 4 - Wednesday, August 3

Madison Public Library - Meadowridge Library

Madison

Drop-in knitting. All experience levels welcome. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult for duration of program. Yarn...... MORE »

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5. Anime Club

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, May 4 - Wednesday, August 31

Madison Public Library - Meadowridge Library

Madison

Love anime, or been wanting to get into it? Join us every Wednesday evening for the Meadowridge Library Anime Club! Specific...... MORE »

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6. New Parent Group

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, May 31 - Wednesday, May 24

Haumea Wellness Center

Madison

Anyone is welcome to attend this social hour with a non-moving babe in tow. Caregivers, moms, dads, grandma, grandpa, aunts,...... MORE »

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7. Toddler Story Time

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, June 1 - Wednesday, October 19

Barnes & Noble West Towne

Madison

Come join us in the Children's Department for our Toddler Storytime. Intended for children up to 5 years old....... MORE »

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8. Terrace Art Zone

Weekly on Wednesday , Thursday , Friday
Wednesday, June 1 - Tuesday, August 30

The Wisconsin Union

Madison

From June-August, join us for FREE art projects on the Terrace (while supplies last). All ages are welcome!...... MORE »

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9. Bird & Nature Adventures: Cherokee Marsh

Monthly on the First Sunday
Sunday, June 5 - Sunday, May 14

City of Madison Parks

Madison

Cherokee Marsh is Madison's largest conservation park with three units - North, South, and Mendota. Each month, year-round we explore...... MORE »

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10. Bird & Nature Adventures: Cherokee Marsh

Monthly on the First Sunday
Sunday, June 5 - Sunday, May 14

City of Madison Parks

Madison

Cherokee Marsh is Madison's largest conservation park with three units - North, South, and Mendota. Each month, year-round we explore...... MORE »

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11. YOUR Lunch Time Live

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, June 7 - Tuesday, August 16

Downtown Madison (Madison's Central BID)

Madison

Grab a Friend, Grab a Blanket and Grab a Spot at YOUR Lunch Time LIVE 2022! For thirteen consecutive Tuesdays June...... MORE »

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12. Madison Night Market

Monthly on the Second Thursday
Thursday, June 9 - Thursday, September 8

Downtown Madison (Madison's Central BID)

Madison

Madison Night Market is a celebration of Madison's unique and inspiring creative culture. Vendors showcase handmade products, local art, artisan gifts,...... MORE »

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13. Folk Music in the Park

Monthly on the Second Thursday
Thursday, June 9 - Thursday, September 8

Village of Oregon

Oregon

Do you enjoy the great folk music of the '50s, '60s and '70s? Come join your friends and neighbors to...... MORE »

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14. Bubbler in the Neighborhood: Second Saturday with Madison Weist

Monthly on the Second Saturday
Saturday, June 11 - Saturday, August 13

Madison Public Library - Monroe Street Library

Madison

Come join us for drop-in art workshops this summer! The themes we'll be embracing are creativity, community, and connection as...... MORE »

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15. FIT2GO

Weekly on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday
Monday, June 13 - Monday, September 19

MSCR- Madison School & Community Recreation

Madison

The mission of MSCR FIT2GO is to provide free drop-in recreation activities throughout Madison. In addition to a variety of games...... MORE »

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16. Library in The Park: Lakeview Park

Monthly on the Second , Fourth Monday
Wednesday, June 15 - Monday, August 22

Middleton Public Library

Middleton

Join the Middleton Public Library in the parks this summer! Visit the library to choose a free book and...... MORE »

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17. Movies on the Water

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, June 23 - Thursday, August 25

The Edgewater Madison

Madison

Hello Hollywood'we're giving two thumbs up to movie night on the plaza! Catch a double feature on the video wall...... MORE »

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18. Bird & Nature Adventures: Starkwater Creek

Monthly on the Third Saturday
Sunday, June 26 - Sunday, December 18

City of Madison Parks

Madison

Exact locations vary. Check listing. Bird & Nature Adventures are 90-minute, easy-paced, walking tours and periodically offered as a pedal...... MORE »

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19. Bird & Nature Adventures: Warner Park

Monthly on the Third Sunday
Sunday, June 26 - Sunday, December 18

City of Madison Parks

Madison

Enjoy an informal family and kid-friendly nature walk around the scenic Warner Pond lagoon and across Castle Creek to discover...... MORE »

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20. Chess at the Library

Monthly on the Second , Fourth Monday
Monday, June 27 - Monday, August 29

Madison Public Library - Lakeview Library

Madison

Chess generally meets the second and fourth Monday of every month. Check library calendar for confirmation. All ages and skill...... MORE »

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21. Art Cart

Weekly on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday , Saturday
Monday, June 27 - Thursday, August 18

MSCR- Madison School & Community Recreation

Madison

Art Cart and Art Cart EXTRA! are free outdoor art programs that travel to parks, playgrounds, and beaches across Dane...... MORE »

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22. Madison Mom Playdates on the Green

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, June 29 - Wednesday, August 10

Hilldale Shopping Center

Madison

Madison Mom's 2022 Summer Playdate Series with Hilldale runs weekly on Wednesdays between June 29 and Aug. 10, at the...... MORE »

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23. Concerts on the Square

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, June 29 - Wednesday, August 3

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

Madison

Concerts on the Square is back on the Square! Six concerts will be performed on Wednesday evenings on the King Street...... MORE »

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24. After-School Pokemon

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, June 30 - Thursday, May 25

I'm Board Games & Family Fun

Middleton

Every Tuesday in Sun Prairie and every Thursday in Middleton, our Pokè-expert Amanda will be on hand to welcome all...... MORE »

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25. Back Porch Concerts

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, June 30 - Thursday, August 4

Dean House

Monona

The Back Porch Concerts series returns June 30, with concerts on six consecutive Thursdays. tarting June 30. Bring a lawn...... MORE »

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26. After-School Pokemon

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, July 5 - Tuesday, May 23

I'm Board Games & Family Fun (Sun Prairie)

Sun Prairie

Every Tuesday in Sun Prairie and every Thursday in Middleton, our Pokè-expert Amanda will be on hand to welcome all...... MORE »

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27. Preschool Story Time

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, July 5 - Tuesday, August 2

Middleton Public Library

Middleton

Come sing, dance, and listen! This storytime will consist of longer books, movement songs, and early literacy skills. Space is...... MORE »

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28. Lapsit Storytime

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, July 5 - Tuesday, August 2

Fitchburg Public Library

Fitchburg

Join us at the Fitchburg Library for Lapsit Storytime every Tuesday morning all summer long. Enjoy interactive songs and stories...... MORE »

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29. Dragonfly Monitoring Walk

Monthly on the First Wednesday
Wednesday, July 6 - Wednesday, September 7

UW-Madison Arboretum

Madison

Join the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies, including identifying species and collecting data...... MORE »

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30. Read with an Officer

Monthly on the Wednesday
Wednesday, July 6 - Thursday, May 4

DeForest Area Public Library

DeForest

Stop by the Library to meet and read to an officer from the DeForest Police Department or perhaps have an...... MORE »

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31. Open Art Studio

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, July 6 - Wednesday, August 31

Madison Public Library - Central Library

Madison

Bring the whole family out for an evening of creativity and exploration! Try out new dynamic new art forms and...... MORE »

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32. Game Night

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, July 6 - Wednesday, August 24

The Edgewater Madison

Madison

Come play with us! We'll bring the games, you bring the fun! We're ready with oversized Connect Four, Chess,...... MORE »

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33. Tiny Tots Story Time

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, July 7 - Thursday, August 4

Middleton Public Library

Middleton

Come for stories, songs, dancing and more! This story time will consist of shorter books, fun songs, playful rhymes and...... MORE »

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34. Dragonfly Monitoring Walk

Monthly on the Third Saturday
Saturday, July 9 - Saturday, September 17

UW-Madison Arboretum

Madison

Join the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies, including identifying species and collecting data...... MORE »

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35. Multi-age storytime

Weekly on Monday
Monday, July 11 - Monday, August 22

Madison Public Library - Meadowridge Library

Madison

READ and PLAY together with children under age 5! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication...... MORE »

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36. Concerts In The Park

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, July 12 - Tuesday, August 23

Sun Prairie Parks and Recreation Department

Sun Prairie

Kids Crafts and Activities Next to our new splash pad! Food/Beverage Available for Purchase at Most Concerts LINE-UP -- June 7, 6-7 PM -...... MORE »

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37. Traditional Gaming

Monthly on the Third Saturday
Saturday, July 16 - Saturday, November 19

Madison Public Library - Hawthorne Library

Madison

For people interested in a wide variety of roleplaying games, including traditional roleplaying games such as Original D&D, 1st Edition...... MORE »

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38. Multi-age Storytime

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, July 19 - Tuesday, August 23

Madison Public Library - Monroe Street Library

Madison

READ and PLAY together with children under age 5! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication...... MORE »

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39. Free Farmers Market Concerts

Weekly on Saturday
Saturday, July 23 - Saturday, August 6

Overture Center for the Arts

Madison

Step into the cool expanse of Overture Hall on select summer Saturdays during the Dane County Farmers' Market on the...... MORE »

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40. Multi-age storytime

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, July 26 - Tuesday, August 23

Madison Public Library - Meadowridge Library

Madison

READ and PLAY together with children under age 5! Engaging with books, songs and playful experiences all help children develop communication...... MORE »

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41. A Wild Rumpus at Meadowood Park

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, July 27 - Wednesday, August 17

Madison Public Library Foundation

Madison

Enjoy child-led play at Meadowwood Park based on the educational approach of AnjiPlay. The library will provide special play equipment...... MORE »

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42. Open Art Studio

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, July 27 - Wednesday, August 31

Madison Public Library - Goodman South Madison Library

Madison

Bring the whole family out for an evening of creativity and exploration! Try out new dynamic new art forms and...... MORE »

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43. Move - Nourish - Connect for Caregivers and Children 5 & Under

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, July 28 - Thursday, August 11

Madison Public Library - Pinney Library

Madison

Move - Nourish - Connect for Caregivers and Children 5 & Under...... MORE »

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44. Multi-age storytime

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, July 28 - Thursday, August 18

Madison Public Library - Alicia Ashman Library

Madison

READ and PLAY together! Engaging with books, songs and child-led play all help children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and pre-reading...... MORE »

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45. Minecraft Club

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, July 28 - Thursday, August 25

Madison Public Library - Pinney Library

Madison

Play Minecraft in both survival and creative worlds!...... MORE »

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46. STEM in the PM

Weekly on Friday
Friday, July 29 - Friday, August 19

Madison Public Library - Sequoya Library

Madison

Check out STEM hands-on science activities! No registration required....... MORE »

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47. Free Ski Show

Weekly on Sunday
Sunday, July 31 - Sunday, August 7

Mad-City Ski Team

Madison

Come join the national champion Mad-City Show Ski Team at Law Park, next to the Monona Terrace! Bleacher seating is available,...... MORE »

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