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Today in MadisonWed., Nov. 4
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- Sunrise 6:36 a.m.
- Sunset 4:46 p.m.
Things to do
1,186 events in Madison this week, from the Madison events calendar.
- Markets & ShoppingDane County Farmers' Market Wednesday MarketDetails
- Family & KidsJunior Achievement Stock Market Challenge 2026FamilyDetails
- Madison Ghosts$26Details
- WEDNESDAY Recurring Older Adult ActivitiesDetails
- CommunityVHE Food Drive StartsDetails
- Arts & CultureCommunity Wellness ScreeningsDetails
- CommunityFill The Boat for Toys for Tots | SkipperBud's MadisonFamilyDetails
- Business & NetworkingFinal Networking Breakfast of 2026 @ The HubFreeDetails
- Madison's Nonprofit RoundtableFreeDetails
- Family & KidsTiny Tots StorytimeFamilyDetails
- Family & KidsTiny TotsFamilyDetails
- SportsKICKBOXING (Studio 2)$14+Details
- Arts & CultureTenant Screening 101: Credit Screening, Background Checks & Red Flags$33.85+Details
- Family & KidsPre-K Prep Look & FindFreeFamilyDetails
- Classes & TalksThe Science Story:FreeDetails
- Classes & TalksStories & Crafts!FamilyDetails
- OutdoorsMindful Wellness Walk in Madison, Wisconsin$26.70Details
- Family & KidsBuild & Play!FamilyDetails
- CommunityFirst to Explore, First to BecomeFreeDetails
- Arts & CultureLois Peterson: Beneath the Fields & Stacey Steinberg: FoundationFreeDetails
- Health & WellnessZUMBA (Studio 2)$14+Details
- Food & DrinkBrewery RunDetails
- Classes & TalksIntroduction to Handpan Workshop$25Details
- Festivals & Holidays2026 Madison Herb FairFreeDetails
- Classes & TalksBaking Sourdough Bread$45Details
- Family & KidsFamily Yoga at Overture's Kids in the RotundaFreeFamilyDetails
- Family & KidsMadison Youth Choirs presents: Sing a SongFamilyDetails
- Health & WellnessZUMBAFreeDetails
- Family & KidsGolden: A K-Pop Kids PartyFamilyDetails
- Festivals & HolidaysPumpkin SmashFreeDetails
- Markets & ShoppingSaturday Pop-Up MarketFreeFamilyDetails
- Markets & ShoppingPop-Up Market at the Black Business HubFreeFamilyDetails
- Food & DrinkSwedish Lager / Dovetail Brewery Collab Release PartyDetails
- Food & DrinkSunday BrunchDetails
- Family & KidsKids on the PrairieFreeFamilyDetails
- Food & DrinkDungeons and Dragons and Drinks at Awildan DistilleryDetails
- MusicSA-X Quartet plays Muso$13.20Details
- MusicLaura Jackson Conducts Tchaikovsky$22+Details
- MusiciGnitE jAzz! at the WYSO CenterFreeDetails
- NightlifePub Trivia at Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. FitchburgDetails
- MusicMuso Listening Room Series: Ravenswing ReturnsFreeDetails
- MusicNorth Street Cabaret Jazz JamFreeDetails
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Around Madison
From WMTV 15 NEWS, Wisconsin State Journal and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.
WMTV 15 NEWS1 hour ago
Southern Wisconsin Hy-Vee stores raise $100,000 for Badger Honor Flight ahead of final 2026 mission, on WMTV 15 NEWSSix Hy-Vee stores participated in the fundraising effort, including locations in Janesville, Oregon, Fitchburg and Ripon, along with two Madison stores.
Wisconsin State Journal1 hour ago
Middleton will take lessons learned in 'uncomfortable' state quarterfinals win, on Wisconsin State JournalAfter a close first-set loss, the Cardinals seemed to get out of an early funk before going on to defeat Wauwatosa East in a WIAA boys volleyball state quarterfinals.
The Post-Crescent1 hour ago
Papermakers fall to Mukwonago in WIAA state boys volleyball quarterfinal, on The Post-CrescentMukwonago advances to WIAA boys volleyball state semifinal with sweep of Kimberly.
WMTV 15 NEWS2 hours ago
Three new confirmed measle cases in Columbia County, on WMTV 15 NEWSColumbia County Public Health announced Wednesday it has confirmed at least three cases of measles in Columbia County.
WMTV 15 NEWS2 hours ago
Wisconsin Elections Commission says election ran smoothly, on WMTV 15 NEWSThe Wisconsin Elections Commission says Tuesday’s election ran smoothly across the state.
Wisconsin State Journal2 hours ago
Photos: Middleton boys volleyball faces Wauwatosa East in state quarterfinals, on Wisconsin State JournalMiddleton started its fifth-straight WIAA boys volleyball state tournament Wednesday in Ashwaubenon. The Cardinals faced Wauwatosa East in a quarterfinals match as they look to win back-to-back state titles.
WKOW2 hours ago
Second Harvest Foodbank reflects on another successful year of Market Harvest Program, on WKOWFood bank buys, donates late-season produce
WKOW2 hours ago
Cade's Light turns loss into hope for local youth, on WKOWWKOW2 hours ago
Badgers' QB controversy: Joseph or Hopkins?, on WKOWThe Badger Breakdown touches on whether with Wisconsin Badgers will make a change at quarterback, eight games into their season.
The Badger Herald4 hours ago
Tashia Morgridge, co-founder of Morgridge Institute of Research, dies at 93, on The Badger HeraldTashia Morgridge, co-founder of the Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin, passed away Oct. 30, according to the Morgridge Institute for Research. Morgridge, a UW alumna, is remembered by the community for her work as an educator and her belief in the power of education, aiding in the development of the Morgridge...
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