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Top 5 Things to Do in Madison This Week: June 24, 2024

Concerts on the Square, Kid Karnival, Light the Isthmus, International Fest, and Circus Days

By Aaron Seligman, MacaroniKID Madison publisher June 24, 2024

Every week, Macaroni KID Madison highlights free/low-cost ideas to do with kids in the Madison area in addition to the events in our newsletter and on our calendar. Click the links for all the details. 

  1.  Concerts on the Square - and see the kids area! Starting this Wednesday and running through 7/31, Concerts on the Square is an amazing outdoor event from the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. BYO picnic or there are tons of food carts, and the kids area has a fun theme and hands-on activities each week.
  2. Amara's Kid Karnival**. Saturday morning the superhero themed event features dancing, games, drinks, and a great parent and kid breakfast menu. Plus you can hit the Farmer's Market nearby!
  3. Festival Foods Lights the Isthmus. Saturday evening at Breese Stevens, check out all the music, games, and of course stay up for the fireworks. Kids 12 and under are free - and you can still win adult tickets here
  4. Overture's International Festival. This year the festival has a full Saturday and Sunday full of food, (free) performances from all parts of the world, a vendor's market and more on different stages and theaters throughout the building. 
  5. Circus World's 65 Anniversary Days. In Baraboo, for just $6 see the circus and tours each day June 28-July 1,  (fun kid tip, ride the free Merrimac Ferry on our drive to add to the adventure)!

Plus check out upcoming July 4 celebrationsand our other summer fun ideas!

What did we miss? You can add events to our calendar (it's free!) and contact us about promoting your event or organization.

**Amara is a MacaroniKID Madison advertiser -  opinions my own, their food and events are great