Free Events and Things to do in Madison, WI

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An Evening with Larry Meiller in Madison
Wed, Jun 3, 7:00 PM
Madison · Barrymore Theatre
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An Evening with Larry Meiller in Madison
Wed, Jun 3, 7:00 PM
Madison · Barrymore Theatre
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Strong Minds & Strong Communities Event
Wednesday at 4:30 PM
Madison · 25 Kessel Ct
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Strong Minds & Strong Communities Event
Wednesday at 4:30 PM
Madison · 25 Kessel Ct
Madison Multifamily Investor Meetup
Tue, Jun 9, 5:30 PM
Madison · Madison Club
Madison Multifamily Investor Meetup
Tue, Jun 9, 5:30 PM
Madison · Madison Club
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CLE FOR A CAUSE
Friday at 8:00 AM
Madison · Madison Area Technical College
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CLE FOR A CAUSE
Friday at 8:00 AM
Madison · Madison Area Technical College
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High Tech Happy Hour
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00 PM
Middleton · Capital Brewery
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High Tech Happy Hour
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00 PM
Middleton · Capital Brewery
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Inter-Organization After Action Review
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Madison · UW-Madison Arboretum
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Inter-Organization After Action Review
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Madison · UW-Madison Arboretum
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StartingBlock presents: Lunch with Justin Reed from C-Motive
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Madison · StartingBlock Madison
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StartingBlock presents: Lunch with Justin Reed from C-Motive
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Madison · StartingBlock Madison
Gardening Ergonomics
Sat, Jun 6, 2:00 PM
Madison · Oakwood Village University Woods - Auditorium
Gardening Ergonomics
Sat, Jun 6, 2:00 PM
Madison · Oakwood Village University Woods - Auditorium
Living Springs International Building Dedication
Sun, May 31, 12:00 PM
Madison · 4301 Mandrake Rd
Living Springs International Building Dedication
Sun, May 31, 12:00 PM
Madison · 4301 Mandrake Rd
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Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay by Robert Greene
Today at 7:00 PM
Madison · Arts + Literature Laboratory
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Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay by Robert Greene
Today at 7:00 PM
Madison · Arts + Literature Laboratory
1K For Kids
Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 AM
Madison · Garner Park
1K For Kids
Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 AM
Madison · Garner Park
MNO at Red & White Wine Bar
Thu, Jun 4, 6:00 PM
Waunakee · Red & White Winebar
MNO at Red & White Wine Bar
Thu, Jun 4, 6:00 PM
Waunakee · Red & White Winebar
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2026 Take Kids Fishing Madison WI
Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 AM
Madison · 1400 Vilas Park Dr
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2026 Take Kids Fishing Madison WI
Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 AM
Madison · 1400 Vilas Park Dr
Mortenson Market Pulse: Cost Index — Madison
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00 PM
Madison · Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown
Mortenson Market Pulse: Cost Index — Madison
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00 PM
Madison · Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown
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You Talk Too Much: Questions That Turn Pain into Action
Fri, Jun 5, 8:00 AM
Madison · Revive Restoration (3rd floor)
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You Talk Too Much: Questions That Turn Pain into Action
Fri, Jun 5, 8:00 AM
Madison · Revive Restoration (3rd floor)
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She Means Business: A mastermind for women in real estate
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00 AM
Madison · American Family Insurance - DreamBank
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She Means Business: A mastermind for women in real estate
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00 AM
Madison · American Family Insurance - DreamBank
2026 Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival
Fri, Jun 19, 5:00 PM
Monona · 4123 Monona Dr
2026 Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival
Fri, Jun 19, 5:00 PM
Monona · 4123 Monona Dr
2026 Mann Scholar Annual Celebration
Sun, May 31, 4:00 PM
Madison · The Urban League Hub
2026 Mann Scholar Annual Celebration
Sun, May 31, 4:00 PM
Madison · The Urban League Hub
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Brave Babes & MADabolic
Today at 10:00 AM
Madison · MADabolic Madison
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Brave Babes & MADabolic
Today at 10:00 AM
Madison · MADabolic Madison
City Budget Engagement | Justice & Public Safety
Tue, Jun 2, 6:00 PM
Madison · Madison Public Library - Central
City Budget Engagement | Justice & Public Safety
Tue, Jun 2, 6:00 PM
Madison · Madison Public Library - Central

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Frequently asked questions about Madison

What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

An Evening with Larry Meiller in Madison

Madison Multifamily Investor Meetup

CLE FOR A CAUSE

High Tech Happy Hour

Which events are currently trending in Madison?

The trending searches this month in Madison are:

mothers day

memorial day weekend events

memorial day weekend

monona terrace rooftop concerts

Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Brave Babes & MADabolic

Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay by Robert Greene

StartingBlock presents: Lunch with Justin Reed from C-Motive

Strong Minds & Strong Communities Event

An Evening with Larry Meiller in Madison

An Evening with Larry Meiller in Madison

Strong Minds & Strong Communities Event

Strong Minds & Strong Communities Event

Madison Multifamily Investor Meetup

Madison Multifamily Investor Meetup

CLE FOR A CAUSE

CLE FOR A CAUSE

High Tech Happy Hour

High Tech Happy Hour

Inter-Organization After Action Review

Inter-Organization After Action Review

StartingBlock presents: Lunch with Justin Reed from C-Motive

StartingBlock presents: Lunch with Justin Reed from C-Motive

Gardening Ergonomics

Gardening Ergonomics

Living Springs International Building Dedication

Living Springs International Building Dedication

Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay by Robert Greene

Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay by Robert Greene

1K For Kids

1K For Kids

MNO at Red & White Wine Bar

MNO at Red & White Wine Bar

2026 Take Kids Fishing Madison WI

2026 Take Kids Fishing Madison WI

Mortenson Market Pulse: Cost Index — Madison

Mortenson Market Pulse: Cost Index — Madison

You Talk Too Much: Questions That Turn Pain into Action

You Talk Too Much: Questions That Turn Pain into Action

She Means Business: A mastermind for women in real estate

She Means Business: A mastermind for women in real estate

2026 Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival

2026 Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival

2026 Mann Scholar Annual Celebration

2026 Mann Scholar Annual Celebration

Brave Babes & MADabolic

Brave Babes & MADabolic

City Budget Engagement | Justice & Public Safety

City Budget Engagement | Justice & Public Safety

Things to do around Madison

Trends in Madison

1. Mothers day

2. Memorial day weekend events

3. Memorial day weekend

4. Monona terrace rooftop concerts

5. Job fairs

6. Singles party

7. Speed dating

8. Cinco de mayo party

9. Drag

10. Classic car show

11. Comedy show

12. Kids events today

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Madison?

Which free events are coming up?