Sundays, May 5 through October 20, 8:30-12:30 In the Northside TownCenter at the intersection of N. Sherman Ave. and Northport Dr. across from Warner Park.     The Northside Farmers Market is a nonprofit community enterprise. It is one of the newest and fastest growing farmers' markets in Dane County. In keeping with the innovative […]

Add a little bit of musical enjoyment to your Sunday afternoons this summer with Summer Sundays: Concerts in the Garden. The concerts will be held alternating Sunday afternoons starting June 9 and ending August 18, from 5-6:15 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Friends of Allen […]

We will share stories and create nature art and crafts. This class is for preschool-age children and their adult caregivers. Adults must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come seasonally prepared for weather and insects. Fee: $20 per family/group of up to four people. Register by June 3 @ https://arboretum.wisc.edu/group-classes/learning-together-family-class-forest-friends/. Meet at the Visitor Center. […]

Wednesdays, April 24 thru November 6, 8:30-1:45 In the 200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. For details visit www.dcfm.org

Join us for our annual Ladies Night! The Banzo food truck will be here with pitas and rice bowls for purchase. Enjoy a mocktail as you browse. Door prizes and in-store specials! We are excited to have the following vendors attend with their goods: * Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland – Girl Scouts’ mission is […]

Family Walk Join the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies. Help identify species and collect data for the Arboretum’s dragonfly monitoring project. No experience required, but an online training video is available by request (email citizenscience@arboretum.wisc.edu). Recommended for ages 12 and up. Walks take place several times a month […]

Garden Tour Celebrate late spring by visiting our woodland, savanna, and prairie gardens. This tour, led by garden curator Susan Carpenter, provides an overview of the Wisconsin Native Plant Garden. Tour may be canceled for unsafe weather. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. University of WI Arboretum 1207 Seminole Hwy. Madison, WI […]

Unwind with friends or family, feel that cool Lake Monona breeze in your hair, stop to smell the roses, or become a flamingo ring toss champ, all while supporting your free public garden! Grab a beverage and take a stroll in the Gardens with your sweetheart, play a game of bocce ball or cornhole with […]

Saturdays, April 13 thru November 9, 6:15-1:45 On the Capitol Square For details visit www.dcfm.org

Unwind with friends or family, feel that cool Lake Monona breeze in your hair, stop to smell the roses, or become a flamingo ring toss champ, all while supporting your free public garden! Grab a beverage and take a stroll in the Gardens with your sweetheart, play a game of bocce ball or cornhole with […]