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Olbrich Gardens remains one of Madison’s favorite getaways, winter and summer, but there is a certain decorum one maintains as one strolls the flagstone walkways...usually. Summer Breeze encourages visitors to let down their hair a little. If this were your own private garden, you could have a drink, play some bocce, dance. Well, now you can do all that at Olbrich. Kubb, Pass the Pigs, giant dice, Twister, ping-pong, dominos, playing cards, hopscotch, hula hoops, blowing bubbles and a flamingo ring toss will be on hand, plus DJ GinJahviTiz (Thursday) and DJ Fabulove (Friday) as well as other performers. Consider that there will be beer and cocktails, and food from Banzo, La Taguara and the Chocolate Shoppe...you may never want to leave. Admission at the gate ($15/$10 members) helps keep the gardens free for everyone. There is an additional cost for food and beverages (no carry-ins) and face masks are optional.

press release: A feel-good summer tradition! Come enjoy simple pleasures with the ones you love!

Join in the fun – grab a refreshing beverage and take a relaxing stroll in the Gardens with your sweetheart, play a friendly game of bocce ball or cornhole with your pals, or start a dance party in the Thai Garden. Whether you’re 2 or 102, there’s something for everyone at this new summer program.

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!

Admission at the door; no pre-sale tickets. Additional cost for food and beverages; no carry-ins. Face masks are optional.

General Admission - $15; Olbrich Members - $10; Child (Ages 6-12) - $5; 5 & Under - FREE

GAMES: A variety of classic lawn games including Kubb, Pass the Pigs, Giant Dice, Twister, and Ping-Pong, plus dominos and playing cards offered throughout the Gardens – first come, first served.

And how about 200 feet of hop scotch, hula hoops, and a big ol’ tub of bubbles for the littles (and the bigs) to enjoy…because deep down inside we’re all just big kids, right? Games offered until 8:30 p.m. – no charge. Availability is subject to attendance and natural game time durations.

GROOVE: Music winds around every pathway with the sweet beats of DJ GinJahviTiz (Thurs.) and DJ Fabulove (Friday). You may also happen upon other roaming performers and nature related maker activities. Summer Breeze offers a variety of entertainment on each date, so there’s always something new to experience.

Graze: Summer Breeze features tasty foods from Banzo, and La Taguara along with ice-cold treats served up by Chocolate Shoppe. Wet your whistle with a selection of local micro brews, summer cocktails or organic juice boxes for the kiddos. Community dining tables, benches, and patio seating available, but feel free to bring your own lawn chair if you'd like to guarantee yourself a seat!

Weather not cooperating? We’ll post the rain call on Olbrich's homepage at 12:30 p.m. If possible we may move some of the games inside and pump up the jams in the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Reduced capacity will apply to an indoor set up. So don’t let a few raindrops stop you from hanging out!