Here’s a curated list of some of the major Madison, WI events happening this weekend.
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The Weekend Ahead May 22-24, 2026
Thursday, May 21st, 2026Memorial Day weekend trips 2026
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
It’s my favorite time of year: Memorial Day weekend! I consider it the de facto start of summer. If you’re like me, you can’t wait for warmer temperatures, (hopefully) less rain and hanging out poolside.
For those who aren’t sticking around town for backyard BBQs, Brat Fest or other local Memorial Day celebrations, here is a curated list of events, restaurants and activities within a two-hour drive of Madison, Wis. (updated for 2026).
Madison-area community festivals 2026
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
After the rainiest April on record, we turn the calendar to May and the start of the Madison-area community festival season. That means beer tents, live music, parades and carnivals. Here’s a guide to all the local community festivals, which will be updated as more information gets published:
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