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Top 5 Things to Do in Madison This Week: July 15, 2024

Dane County Fair, Sun Prairie Slide, Waunakee Farm Night, an Ice Cream Crawl, and Sidewalk Strolls

By Aaron Seligman, MacaroniKID Madison publisher July 15, 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. The Dane County Fair. It's four full days of fun - with a kids day 7/19 and family day 7/21 . Pro tip, our kids loved the lumberjack show, and the kids art and animal exhibits
  2. Sun Prairie  Pool Day and Adult Recess. More "Fun" Prairie highlights this week with a free day and "slide a mile" challenge at the Aquatic Center Saturday, which can make up for leaving the kids Friday when you play games at their Adult Recess
  3. Summer Evening on the Farm. In Waunakee Saturday evening, explore the farm and prairie, and enjoy free marshmallow roasting and music
  4. Ice Cream Cone Crawl. Sunday is National Ice Cream day, so the Chocolate Shoppes all over Madison have free mini cones and flavors to taste and nine locations!
  5. Sidewalk Strolls. Wander for deals and fun sidewalk sales for State Street's Maxwell St. Days (7/18-21), Middleton's Summer Stroll (7/19-20), Monroe Street's Summer sales (7/20) , and the opening of OIbrich's Blooming Butterflies 

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