Twenty-Six Ways to Experience Madison in 2026
We’ve compiled 26 stellar recommendations that’ll spice up your year, including trying dining spots you may have never frequented and fun ways to get active.
A Waterfront Dining Destination
A new downtown development has a food hall and refined fare — all with a water view.
What are the 2025 Women to Watch Up To?
Check out what last year’s class of Women to Watch have been doing over the last 12 months.
Saunaday’s Restorative Vibe
Inspired by global bathhouse traditions and wellness-centered design, Saunaday encourages connection and community.
Shaken, Stirred and Spirit-Free: Mocktails to Try on Your Next Night Out
Looking to enjoy a night out without alcohol? These area bars and restaurants offer delicious mocktail menus so you can sip something delicious.
The Cultural Architect
Thanks to creative powerhouse Ashley Moseberry, Madison’s events calendar is more exciting and inclusive than ever.
Reclaiming the Real You
If you’ve hit midlife and feel like you don’t quite recognize yourself within all of the roles you inhabit (boss, coworker, mom, daughter, volunteer, etc.) You’re not broken. You’re just buried.
It’s time to ask yourself: What do you actually want?
15 Fun Things to Do in January and February
Four iconic female comedians, unique stories of love, boy bands and insightful classical performances provide an artsy kickoff to 2026.
Geralyn Vaval: Building Pathways to Possibility
Geralyn Vaval founded Cultivate Change in December 2024 to empower youth and individuals, including those with mental health disorders, through skills development, educational programming and mental health support.
Felicia Raye Diny: Furnishing Hope
Felicia Raye Diny has helped furnish homes for nearly 600 women and children moving out of shelters, and this number continues to grow.
Rhonda Adams: Creating Community Around Food
Rhonda Adams, executive director of The River Food Pantry, is overseeing big changes at the food pantry, including a new, larger building.
Karin Krause: Bridging the Generations
After spending 25 years dreaming of creating an intergenerational neighborhood, Karin Krause will see it become a reality when Hope & A Future breaks ground later this year.
Carla Williams: Nurturing Black Women’s Wellness
Carla Williams is the founder of The View From Here Wellness Collective, a business that offers a wide range of programming to bolster Black women’s wellbeing.
Nicole Budeau: Reimagining Maternal Care
Nicole Budeau is on a mission to improve maternal health and birth outcomes by transforming access to therapeutic care, education and support with her perinatal care program, Every Mom Matters.
