Madison Things to Do Near West Towne: August 3-9

Things to do from Monday through Sunday

1. Monday-Tuesday

   UW-Madison Arboretum, Lake Wingra and Vilas Park

   Walk an Arboretum trail, visit a garden collection or use nearby Lake Wingra, Vilas Park and the zoo for a flexible west-side plan.

   Check current details with City of Madison

2. Wednesday

   Dane County Farmers' Market Wednesday Market

   Visit the smaller Wednesday market for Wisconsin-grown and produced goods, checking the current downtown location and hours before leaving.

   Check current details with Destination Madison

3. Thursday

   Chazen Museum of Art

   Choose a weekday gallery visit on the UW campus, checking current exhibitions and public hours before traveling downtown.

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4. Friday

   Dane Dances on the Monona Terrace rooftop

   Dane Dances begins Friday at 5:30 p.m. on the Monona Terrace rooftop, with live music and dancing through the evening.

   Check current details with Destination Madison

5. Saturday-Sunday

   Olbrich Botanical Gardens

   Use the weekend for outdoor gardens or the conservatory, confirming current hours and admission details before traveling across town.

   Check current details with Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Build an easy Madison's West Towne area plan

Steak Escape West Towne can be the meal during a mall visit or before heading toward the Arboretum, market or downtown. Wednesday's market and Friday's music have fixed schedules; keep the garden visit flexible around weather.

Three details to check before you go

• Check trail, zoo and gallery hours before choosing the day.
• Bring seating and review weather details for Dane Dances.
• Confirm West Towne mall and restaurant hours around the outing.