In + Around Madison

Hilldale Shopping Center | December 2-23 Saturday, December 2, 10 AM-2 PM Sunday, December 3, 2-5:30 PM Saturday, December 9, 10 AM-2 PM Sunday, December 10, 2-5:30 PM Saturday, December 16, 10 AM-2 PM Sunday, December 17, 11 AM-3...

Best Places to Cruise for Christmas Lights in 2023 Fantasy In Lights Olin Park, 1156 Olin-Turville Court, Madison November 11 - the New Year; Dawn to Dusk | FREE Over 50 light displays, including many new items will be brought out to the...

If you haven't dined out in a globe yet, now's your chance! We put together a list of places that are offering outdoor dining experiences this winter - let us know if we missed any! You may want to take...

(Caledonia, WI): Check out the over 2 million dazzling lights at the WI Christmas Carnival of Lights at Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort in Caledonia, WI! Caledonia is about 1 hour 30 minutes from Madison (20 minutes south of Milwaukee). Their 2023 light show...

Enchanted Valley Acres is a Christmas Tree farm like no other with its picturesque setting and large red barn nestled in the valley just north of Cross Plains, an easy drive from West Madison, Middleton and Waunakee. 5047 Enchanted Valley...

  This year, as you’re making your list and checking it twice, we want to encourage you to THINK LOCAL. We’re thrilled to bring you our 8th annual holiday gift guide, featuring gift items and experiences from some of our favorite local businesses. Our guide is...

Now that winter is here, it can be hard to get motivated to get outdoors, especially when the temps are freezing or below freezing. Madison and the surrounding areas are full of great indoor options to take your kids...

We love visiting aquariums - and there are a few good options within driving distance of Madison, WI. Milwaukee and Dubuque are each about 60-90 minutes (depending on what part of Madison you are starting in) and Chicago is...

(Madison, WI): We've rounded up the tree lighting ceremonies and events in and around Madison, WI this holiday season! If there is something we missed - please let us know in the comments below or by emailing [email protected]. The events...

  Confession: I am hosting a small Thanksgiving dinner this year, and, um… **whispers** I am not doing all of the cooking. Instead, I am cooking a few things that my family has requested (sweet potatoes, cheesy potatoes, classic Midwest...

Life in Madison, WI is pretty amazing! Not only are the people wonderful, we value community and there is never a shortage of things to do. Most of us tend to live for the summers (and fall & spring...),...

(Madison, WI): The Zoo Lights are returning to Henry Vilas Zoo again in 2023. Get ready for one of Madison’s most unique holiday traditions and this is slated to be the best Zoo Lights ever! The all-new Zoo Lights...