The Badgers kick off on Thursday instead of Saturday this year.
Photo by 608today
Labor Day weekend is here and we are doing the hard work to make sure you don’t waste a minute of it. Here are the top events you have to check out this long weekend.
Miami (OH) vs. Wisconsin Football | Thursday, Aug. 28 | 8 p.m. | Camp Randall Stadium | Football season is back, so grab a brat and fill up your cup with an old fashioned.
Orton Park Festival | Friday, Aug. 29-Sunday, Aug. 31 | Times vary | Orton Park | Bring the family to this music-focused weekend that also has a vendor village, community art projects, and activity tents.
Madison Card Show | Saturday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Aug. 31 | Times vary | Alliant Energy Stadium | More than 250 dealers will be selling rare cards, ranging from pop culture to sports.
Shifting Gears Bike Path Dance Festival | Monday, Sept. 1 | 12-6 p.m. | Bring your bike, scooter, or running shoes and make stops at multiple parks to watch performers.
Events
Events
Thursday, Aug. 28
Kids Concerts in the Park: Black Star Drumline | 5:30 p.m. | Monona Public Library | Free | Let your little ones bang on drums all night at this outdoor concert led by a Grammy-nominated musician.
Friday, Aug. 29
Bop To The Top | 9:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $37 | Kids can party at this club that has a DJ spinning hit songs from new and classic Disney films.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Rockin Brews Marathon | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Winnequah Park, Monona | $45+ | Lace up your running shoes for a marathon, half marathon, and a 5K, or support your favorite runner and enjoy a celebratory beer together afterwards.
Sunday, Aug. 31
Yoga with Kelsey | 9-10 a.m. | Goodman Community Center | $5 | Drop into a Sunday morning session that offers modifications for all skill levels.
Underdog Pet Rescue Fundraiser | 3-6 p.m. | The Kickback, Middleton | Free | Each dollar from pint sales will be donated to help local pups in need, so sip a few for a good cause.
Monday, Sept. 1
LaborFest 2025 | 12-5:30 p.m. | Madison Labor Temple | Free | Don’t work too hard at this fun festival that features two magic shows, food carts, and activities for children.
Portland vs Wisconsin Badgers Soccer | 7-9 p.m. | McClimon Track/Soccer Complex | Free | Round out your Labor Day weekend by cheering on the Badgers on the football —although not that kind of football — field.
Lane’s Bakery is coming back, just in a different form. It will no longer offer sales through a retail front, but you can get your hands on its delicious items through TnT’s Catering. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Outdoors
It’s not an eclipse, but it’s still a rare lunar event. Keep your eyes to the sky tomorrow night to see a Black Moon, which is when the moon is in its 3rd new phase in an astronomical season. Don’t miss it, or you’ll have to wait upwards of three years. (WMTV 15)
Community
Forget Labubus — we’ve got our eyes set on a limited-edition Madison Public Library card. They were designed by a local artist and celebrate 150 years of reading. New members can get their card in September and existing members can do the same in October. (WMTV 15)
Sports
The Badgers will be looking extra sharp in their rivalry matchup against Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 11. The university unveiled its throwback uniforms and they are an immediate add to shopping cart for us.
Watch
Take a stroll through the recently rebuilt section of Wilson Street without leaving your chair. Madison Police filmed an impressive drone video of the area, which opened last week. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Pets
Dane County Humane Society reported 80 animals were adopted during the finale of their Clear the Shelter event. This includes plenty of pups, cats, and even a few farm friends. That’s quite the way to celebrate 100 years. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Try This
Psst... Don’t miss VO5, Madison’s high-energy disco-funk band, as they close out the Terrace’s summer live music season tomorrow, Aug. 29. Trust us: if you haven’t been yet, this is the place to be. End summer on a high note.*
Real Estate
Looking for new digs, Madison? Victory Homes of Wisconsin is redefining your weekend plans. Imagine strolling through beautifully-crafted model homes, open for your exploration every Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Feel the space, envision the details, and discover what makes a Victory Home uniquely you. Take a tour.*
Travel
Harley-Davidson Museum has your Labor Day weekend planned. From Thursday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Aug. 31, experience live music, BBQ, lawn games + unbeatable deals. Swing by for H-D® Factory Outlet, catch sets by Dandy Freling + Big Heart Kind Band, and ride the Big Unit Poker Run, supporting Fisher House Wisconsin.*
Finance
The institutional firms that backed Uber and Venmo also invested in Pacaso, whose co-ownership tech revolutionizes the $1.3 trillion vacation home market. Pacaso has earned $110 million+ in gross profit to date. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO. Invest for $2.90/share before the opportunity ends Sept. 18.†‡*
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Culture
Legen-dairy chef to host the Wisconsin Cheese Ball
Presented by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
You might know your star sign, but do you know what your favorite cheese says about your future? | Photo provided by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
Andrew Zimmern, a James Beard Award-winning chef and host of “Bizarre Foods,” will host the marquee event of this year’s Wisconsin Art of Cheese Festival — The Wisconsin Cheese Ball — on Friday, Sept. 26.
Tickets get you access to:
A lavish cheese bar
A cheese tyromancer (read: let your cheese preferences predict your future)
Sensory cheese experiences
Craft beverages and live music
Spend some extra cheddar on VIP tickets to meet Zimmern + access an exclusive lounge. Use code 608TODAY at checkout to get $50 off tickets.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
So who all adopted pets this month? C’mon — don’t be shy. Send me those pet pictures and I’ll do my best to reply and rate them. (Spoiler: They’re all 10s.)
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
