Winter
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Join the fun on Sunday, Dec. 28, as the Madison Capitols hockey team faces the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. The puck drop is at 3:05 p.m. Ticket prices: $17.50 - Tier 1 $19.50 - Tier 2 $21.50 - Glass Seat $25.50 - All You Can Eat & Drink, Kids 12 & Under $34.50 All You Can…
$17.50 – $39.50
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Come decorate a mini cake at Miggy's Bakes! All skill levels and ages welcome. You'll get to choose from 3 flavors of base iced cakes, that you will then be able to decorate however you choose. There will be an array of frosting colors, piping tips, and decorating details to choose from at the happy…
$30
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Keva Sports Center in Middleton is back with its annual New Year's Eve event, My Family New Year's Eve. This family-friendly celebration welcomes all to ring in the new year with fun, high-energy family-friendly activities and a variety of live shows from local entertainers. A full food and drink menu will be available. Tickets are…
$21 – $24
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Truffles & Tunes: A New Year’s Eve Gathering at Sober Social hosted by Inspired Alchemy, LLC and Aubree Saia 4 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec 31 Ease into the evening with intention, flavor, and feel-good vibes. Join at Sober Social for a cozy Truffles & Tunes pop-up — a space to gather, sample, sip, and… 
Join The Village Green for Flashbacks and Glamour Shots: New Year Celebration and Drag Show. Welcome the New Year with this 80's themed event featuring drag performances by local favorites Amaia, Bambii, Brieon, Victoria and hostess Kendra Banx$. The event is 18+ and has a $5 cover. RSVP via Venmo with the total number of…
$5
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The 21st Annual Fleet Feet New Year’s Day Dash will be held on January 1, 2026. Ring in the New Year with this 5-mile chip-timed run and 2-mile walk! Kick your New Year's Resolution off right with this run/walk followed by a party, great prizes, a complimentary beverage token, and giveaways! Come for the run,… |
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Join the fun as the Madison Capitols hockey team faces the Youngstown Phantoms. There are two chances to catch the action, with games at 7:05 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 2 and Saturday, Jan. 3. Ticket prices: $17.50 - Tier 1 $19.50 - Tier 2 $21.50 - Glass Seat $25.50 - All You Can Eat &…
$17.50 – $39.50
Think you’ve got what it takes to outlast the competition? Join The Kickback Bar for our Three Strikes Pinball Tournament! When: 7 - 10 p.m. (arrive a little early to get settled), every Friday Cost: FREE – no entry fee, no registration cost How It WorksEveryone starts with zero strikes. Lose a match? You earn a… |
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Join the fun as the Madison Capitols hockey team faces the Youngstown Phantoms. There are two chances to catch the action, with games at 7:05 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 2 and Saturday, Jan. 3. Ticket prices: $17.50 - Tier 1 $19.50 - Tier 2 $21.50 - Glass Seat $25.50 - All You Can Eat &…
$17.50 – $39.50
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Join Miggy's Bakes from 6 - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6, for a Chocolate Chip Cake Class. Decorate vanilla cakes with chopped chocolate chip cookie filling, vanilla buttercream, and ganache drips. You will learn how to stack, fill, and decorate the cake as pictured, and take it home with you! Finish off class with a…
$90 – $130
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January is PACKED with fun at Capital Brewery! The brewery is kicking off Community Nights with cribbage from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 8. All levels welcome, come as a group or as individuals to play a game (or two)! This event is 21+ and free to attend, but registration is appreciated. Capital Brewery…
Free
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Think you’ve got what it takes to outlast the competition? Join The Kickback Bar for our Three Strikes Pinball Tournament! When: 7 - 10 p.m. (arrive a little early to get settled), every Friday Cost: FREE – no entry fee, no registration cost How It WorksEveryone starts with zero strikes. Lose a match? You earn a… |
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PUPPY YOGA IS COMING TO MIDDLETON! Need a little sunshine as Wisconsin gets chillier? Warm your heart (and maybe your lap) with Puppy Yoga at Hidden Cave Cidery! Where: Hidden Cave Cidery, Middleton When: 11 AM – 12 PM, every 2nd Saturday | October through March Come for the slow flow yoga led by the amazing…
$35
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Learn the art of sourdough — and enjoy fresh bread, too! In this hands-on class, discover the health benefits of sourdough, how to care for a starter, and how to mix, knead, shape, and bake bread. You’ll take home a dough ball to bake, an organic starter with locally grown flour to feed it, and…
$40 – $50
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Join the Nature Journal Club to nature journal about desert rock specimens from a Nevada slot canyon. DETAILS: - MEETING SPOT: We’ll be in a meeting room on the lower level of the Middleton Public Library. Ask a librarian if you can’t find it.- WHAT TO BRING: A pencil and paper works, or anything fancier.-… |
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Cheese comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and smells! Join the Sprouts and Mr. T. to sample a bunch of different cheeses, some familiar and some not so familiar. Then, we’ll turn some of that cheese into a creamy sauce and put it on macaroni for a delicious mac and cheese! Recipes contain: milk, eggs,…
$15 – $25
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Create your own little green world from 6 - 7:30 p.m., Jan. 13. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll build a glass terrarium using succulentls or air plants, stones, moss, and natural elements. Perfect for plant lovers or anyone craving a relaxing creative escape. No green thumb needed—just bring your imagination and we’ll guide you step-by-step.… |
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Help prepare a culturally traditional Turkish meal with Sharon! On the menu: Ottoman Salad, Kofte made with a combination of beef and lamb, and the quintessential Turkish dessert, künefe. You will also take home a sample of either Ottoman spices or Kofte spices, hand-carried to Madison from Istanbul. Recipes contain: milk, tree nuts, and wheat.…
$45 – $55
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Join Miggy's Bakes from 6 - 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14, for a Disco Party Cake Class. Decorate funfetti cakes with raspberry filing, and vanilla buttercream. You will learn how to stack, fill, and decorate the cake as pictured, and take it home with you! Finish off class with a taste of the instructor's cake!…
$95 – $135
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Join Holy Wisdom for their first-ever chili cook-off featuring acclaimed chefs Evan Dannells, Dan Marek and Felipe Saint-Martin. Each chef will prepare a unique chili dish featuring local ingredients sourced from their favorite local farmers. Guests will then vote to crown the chili champion. All proceeds from the event benefit REAP’s mission to build a…
$25
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Join Chef Paul to learn helpful tips to get started eating more plant-based foods—from setting up your pantry to cooking techniques to replacing animal proteins with plant-based ones to adding more fiber into your daily meals. The options are limitless! Recipes contain: soy and tree nuts. Demonstration only. $30 for co-op members/owners and $40 for…
$30 – $40
Join the Middleton Public Library at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, for the first Conservancy Talk of the year. This engaging and eye-opening talk with conservation expert Bob Boucher explores the powerful role of beavers - Wisconsin’s extraordinary ecosystem engineers! As a keystone species, beavers transform landscapes through their dams and canals, creating dynamic wetlands…
Free
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Join the fun on Friday, Jan. 16, as the Madison Capitols hockey team faces off again with the Waterloo Black Hawks. The puck drop is at 7:05 p.m. Ticket prices: $17.50 - Tier 1 $19.50 - Tier 2 $21.50 - Glass Seat $25.50 - All You Can Eat & Drink, Kids 12 & Under $34.50…
$17.50 – $39.50
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Hands-on Cooking Class & Demo: Northern Italy in Winter Take a trip to Northern Italy—no passport required! In this hands-on class, you’ll explore the food of one of Europe’s most unique mountain regions, straddling France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia, it’s known for its world-renowned cuisine. Working alongside Chef Matt Schieble and his team you will…
$100
Think you’ve got what it takes to outlast the competition? Join The Kickback Bar for our Three Strikes Pinball Tournament! When: 7 - 10 p.m. (arrive a little early to get settled), every Friday Cost: FREE – no entry fee, no registration cost How It WorksEveryone starts with zero strikes. Lose a match? You earn a… |
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Join Capital Brewery for an evening of FREE live music at 6 - 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17. Sip award-winning beers in the Bier Stube while enjoying the music of David Mazzie. About David Mazzie: David, a seasoned performer with over 40 years of experience on stage. Originally from the Chicago area and now based…
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Join the fun on Saturday, Jan. 17, as the Madison Capitols hockey team faces off with Chicago Steel. The puck drop is at 7:05 p.m. Ticket prices: $17.50 - Tier 1 $19.50 - Tier 2 $21.50 - Glass Seat $25.50 - All You Can Eat & Drink, Kids 12 & Under $34.50 All You Can…
$17.50 – $39.50
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Join the fun on Sunday, Jan. 18, as the Madison Capitols hockey team face off again with Chicago Steel. The puck drop is at 5:05 p.m. Ticket prices: $17.50 - Tier 1 $19.50 - Tier 2 $21.50 - Glass Seat $25.50 - All You Can Eat & Drink, Kids 12 & Under $34.50 All You…
$17.50 – $39.50
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Join Holy Wisdom Monastery’s own Chef Felipe Saint-Martin in a hands-on cooking class, where you will learn how to make authentic northern Italian recipes on your own. In the first of its kind at Holy Wisdom, the Handmade Fresh Pasta Workshop will use cuisine to explore the relationship between agriculture and grains, as well as…
$89
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Join Miggy's Bakes from 6 - 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21, for a Dinosaur Cake Class. Decorate chocolate cakes with oreo cheesecake filling and chocolate buttercream. You will learn how to stack, fill, and decorate the cake as pictured, and take it home with you! Finish off class with a taste of the instructor's cake! Learn…
$95 – $135
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Join the Middleton Public Library for Unjust Deeds: The History of Racial Covenants in Dane County and Beyond, 6 -7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22. Registration appreciated. For most of the 20th century, racial covenants were an insidious tool used nationwide to segregate whites from Blacks and other minorities in America’s burgeoning suburbs and residential neighborhoods.…
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January is PACKED with fun at Capital Brewery! The brewery is hosting a Community Night with a Midwest Nice game might from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22. Euchre and Sheepshead are pillars of any Midwest experience! Come try your hand at "setting" your friends or neighbors! This event is 21+ and free to…
Free
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A girls’ night out—with a glow-up twist. Join Mane Hair Company from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23 to learn how to master salon-worthy hair from the comfort of your own home as talented stylists share their favorite tools, techniques, and insider tips. Grab your besties and join for an evening of styling, sipping,…
Think you’ve got what it takes to outlast the competition? Join The Kickback Bar for our Three Strikes Pinball Tournament! When: 7 - 10 p.m. (arrive a little early to get settled), every Friday Cost: FREE – no entry fee, no registration cost How It WorksEveryone starts with zero strikes. Lose a match? You earn a… |
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Your next home project starts at the Build & Remodel Expo. Join the trusted, local professionals of the Madison Area Builders Association and NARI of Madison at the fourth annual Madison Build & Remodel Expo, proudly sponsored by James Hardie, January 24 and 25 at the Madison Marriott West. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday,…
$5
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Join Kathlean Wolf of Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy at 1:30 - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, for a free, family-friendly educational guided walk along the beautiful nature trails in the prairie and woods and along the creek. Learn about trees, plants and animals in winter and ask about what you FUN events occur…
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January is PACKED with fun at Capital Brewery! The brewery is hosting a special Saturday Community Night with The Great Race: Brewery Edition from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Jan. 24. Compete against locals and friends in challenges, puzzles, and more! Just be careful not to get detoured! This event is 21+ and free to attend,…
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Come meet Princess Elsa at Miggy's Bakes from 1o a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 24. Miggy's will also have princess-themed treats and free coloring pages while supplies last! This event is free and open to the public. RSVP appreciated. |
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Madison Winter Restaurant Week is back with multiple participating Middleton locations! From Jan. 25 - 30, 2026, enjoy a taste of delicious, local food from restaurants around the Madison and Middleton area. A variety of restaurants have curated special prix-fixe menus for the week, featuring three courses. Menu prices start at $30, with some restaurants…
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Join the Madison Capitol’s Hockey Game at 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25, as they take on the Dubuque Fighting Saints. This will be a special sensory-friendly game. Ticket prices: $17.50 - Tier 1 $19.50 - Tier 2 $21.50 - Glass Seat $25.50 - All You Can Eat & Drink, Kids 12 & Under $34.50 All…
$17.50 – $39.50
Your next home project starts at the Build & Remodel Expo. Join the trusted, local professionals of the Madison Area Builders Association and NARI of Madison at the fourth annual Madison Build & Remodel Expo, proudly sponsored by James Hardie, January 24 and 25 at the Madison Marriott West. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday,…
$5
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Join in some delicious treachery with a real-world whodunnit game of “The Traitors” at the library, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25. Just like other social deduction games including "Among Us", “Mafia”, “Werewolf” and “Blood on the Clocktower”, players will have to use their wits and their skills of deception to survive in the… |
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Scotland is not typically renowned for its cuisine. However, these dishes Sharon sampled on a culinary tour of Scotland will surprise and delight you. Join her for a cooking class while she re-creates these dishes: Crab Fritters, Pan-Seared Salmon with a Caviar Dill Sauce, and Scottish-style Ice Cream Trifle. You will have the opportunity to…
$45 – $55
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The practice of natural history is the bedrock of science. This talk will illustrate how we as naturalists employ stories, specimens, exploration of the natural world and the practices of paying close attention to build our understanding of the world from the bottom up. Presenter Andrew Hipp will make a case for the importance of…
$37
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In this 2-hour class for beginners, you will learn how to paint snow covered pine trees using watercolors with Emily Marie Watercolors. Paint two different 5x7 inch paintings, one as practice and the second as your final piece. Learn how to use a wax resist, masking fluid, salt, and charcoal pencils to bring your watercolor…
$48
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Come decorate a mini cake at Miggy's Bakes during an hour time slot from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29! All skill levels and ages welcome. You'll get to choose from 3 flavors of base iced cakes, that you will then be able to decorate however you choose. There will be an array…
$30
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January is PACKED with fun at Capital Brewery! The brewery is hosting a Community Night with a puzzle party from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29. Get to know Middleton locals or join along with friends to play the night away. No hidden agendas here! This event is 21+ and free to attend, but…
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Join Capital Brewery for an evening of FREE live music at 6 - 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30. Sip award-winning beers in the Bier Stube while enjoying the music of Sharona & Ray Ray. ABOUT Sharona & Ray Ray: Fun acoustic duo delivers pop/rock hits, good vibes, and killer chemistry—straight out of Madison, WI. Their…
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Think you’ve got what it takes to outlast the competition? Join The Kickback Bar for our Three Strikes Pinball Tournament! When: 7 - 10 p.m. (arrive a little early to get settled), every Friday Cost: FREE – no entry fee, no registration cost How It WorksEveryone starts with zero strikes. Lose a match? You earn a… |
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Join the fun on Saturday, Jan. 31, as the Madison Capitols hockey team faces off with the Omaha Lancers. The puck drop is at 7:05 p.m. Ticket prices: $17.50 - Tier 1 $19.50 - Tier 2 $21.50 - Glass Seat $25.50 - All You Can Eat & Drink, Kids 12 & Under $34.50 All You…
$17.50 – $39.50
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Join the National Mustard Museum for The Fabulous Flavors of Fallot! from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31. Visit the Mustard Museum from 12 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, for a flavorful open house honoring Edmond Fallot’s world-famous moutarde! • Taste unique and delicious moutardes • Watch live cooking demos featuring Edmond Fallot…
Free
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Fleet Feet New Year’s Day Dash
Winter Restaurant Week 2026
Madison Capitols vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey Game (Sensory Friendly)
Winter Restaurant Week 2026