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Laurent Hrybyk

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    Seven Madison summer freebies

    You can make the most of every day of a Madison summer (and you need to, because winters are long) — because you don’t have to shell out the big bucks to have fun. Here are seven of our favorite freebies. (From among many!)

    Jun 7, 2025

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    Appleton Beer Factory

    Up in the Valley

    That stretch of I-41 is more than a big on-ramp to Lambeau Field. The Fox Cities are a worthy weekend destination in and of themselves.

    May 23, 2019

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    Overture, curtain, lights

    Not just frothy fun! From classics to new works, Madison’s summer theater has an absorbing and challenging slate of plays.

    May 23, 2019

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    Ryan Wisniewski

    The reformation of a scofflaw

    Favorite summer activities from childhood die hard. With any luck you can transform them into slightly more acceptable forms of recreation.

    May 23, 2019

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    Jane Burns

    Cars ’n curds

    Wisconsin has many cheesemaking centers, and those keen for a daytrip can head out in any direction. But consider a cheesy trip to the Driftless, which pairs hills with havarti.

    May 23, 2019

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    Carolyn Fath Ashby

    Year of the shirsey

    It’s always a good time to visit the Duck Pond. But some nights are better than others if you’re adding to your collection of Mallards memorabilia.

    May 23, 2019

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