It’s Time for Some Fireworks!
Here’s our annual list of the 4th of July celebrations in the Madison, Wis., and Wisconsin Dells areas. Of note, Lights the Isthmus did not return this year.
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Madison-area and Dells guide to fireworks shows 2025
Sunday, June 29th, 2025Memorial Day weekend trips 2025
Sunday, May 18th, 2025
It’s my favorite time of year: Memorial Day weekend! I know it’s still spring, but this weekend is my de facto start of summer. The weather usually cooperates, and pools and waterparks open for the season.
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 2025).
Madison-area community festivals 2025
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
As we turn the calendar to May and warmer weather, the start of the season for Madison-area community festivals begins. That means beer tents, live music and carnivals (plus carnival food). Here’s a guide to all the local community festivals, which will be updated as more information gets published:
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