November Events in Madison

 

• On Friday, Nov 14, from 5:30 PM–8:00 PM, head to the Warner Park Community Recreation Center (1625 Northport Dr) for Warner Family Fun Night. Families can create art projects, play in the game room or gym, watch a movie, win prizes playing bingo — with face-painting and balloon-twisting too. Just $5 per family makes it a great value.

  •  Link here

• On Friday, Nov 21, from 1-4 PM, the “Badger Meet‑Up” by the Wisconsin Alumni Association at Alumni Park (650 N. Lake St) offers UW-themed games, giveaways, photo-ops, and family-friendly fun. Free to drop in (though registration required). 

  • Register here

• Explore the seasonal change at the Dane County Farmers’ Market — this beloved Saturday market moves indoors in late fall and offers fresh produce, baked goods, fun smells, and sights for children. It’s a simple, sensory-rich outing that families often enjoy together.

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• Starting Friday, Nov 22, the Henry Vilas Zoo (702 S. Randall Ave) begins its Zoo Lights event (Fri/Sat/Sun & select nights) — an outdoor light-display experience for families, $10 per person (children under 3 free). A magical evening outing as daylight shortens.

  • Info here

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Ongoing

 

Local libraries have a lot to offer besides just checking out books. Check out their resource pages for ideas to keep the adventure going with our child’s learning. 

 

Madison Public Library - While you are at their website, check out their ever-changing weekly and monthly events for kids and teens, at its many locations. 

***Check out the BUBBLER MEDIA LAB. The Media Lab at Central Madison Public Library ( 1st Floor / 201 W. Mifflin St.) is a free space to explore digital media production in the realms of stop motion animation, 3D world design, green screen video, audio design and graphic design. The Media Lab is for anyone and everyone!

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The Madison area has many museums to enhance your families learning. Check out their webpage for ideas to see which museum fits into your child’s learning plan. 

 

Wisconsin Historical Museum - Cost is $3/child, $5/adult

 

Madison Children’s Museum - Check out their many Learning Through Play exhibits. Cost $9/person. 

 

Chazen Museum of Art, UW Madison - Cost is Free. 

 

UW Madison Geology Museum - Cost is free. 

 

Mid-Continent Railway Museum, North Freedom, WI- Discover railroading history. Explore the indoor/outdoor museum featuring dozens of restored railroad cars and locomotives. Price varies.