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Top 5 things to do in Madison this week (July 31)

Epic Aug 5, dances, nights out, and more

By Aaron Seligman, MacaroniKID Madison publisher July 31, 2023

Every week, Macaroni KID Madison shares our five picks for things to do with your kids in the Madison area. Click the links for all the details. 

This week has national night out events with local public safety professionals in Madison, StoughtonOregon, Verona, Middleton, Sun Prairie, and Dane County, plus: 

1. Get wild-in a new spotMadison Parks "Wild rumpus - anji play experience" is at Rheindahl Park Monday.

2. Library fun. Monday it's BadgerBots in Madison, and Tuesday meet fantastic beasts in Deforest, or stuffed animal storytime in Verona. See our guide to all area libraries

2. Free concerts. Enjoy games, food, and concerts in Sun Prairie or picnic for a Latin orchestra at Olbrich GardensTuesday, the final Concerts on the SquareWednesday, and the beach biergarten in MononaThursday.

3. Dane Dances. Starting this Friday, free concerts (and pre-show kid dance parties) with local food, great views, and a diverse crowd.

4. Saturday - fun is everywhere! We have partners hosting North Star Fest (East), the Sensory Zone Community Day (North), Free Bikes 4 Kidz Slow Roll (South

5. Hockey? in the summer? Women's world cup soccer isn't the only current sport, girls can try for free the next 4 Sundays in Verona.

And look ahead to Schuster's Farm opening, and next week's Curd Fest (win early entry)!

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