5 things to do in Madison, WI — Thursday, August 27, 2026

Picked each day from verified Madison-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.

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  1. Career Lab

    At the library at Good Hope Branch, starting 10 a.m.

    Join us for our monthly Career Lab program! Learn more about writing cover letters and resumes, conducting job searches, preparing for interviews, and completing job applications.

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  2. Frost Woods: Wisconsin’s New National Register Historic District – Madison Trust for Historic Preservation

    Community at Madison Public Library, starting 6 p.m.

    Frost Woods: Wisconsin’s New National Register Historic District – Madison Trust for Historic Preservation Thursday, August 27, 2026 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Madison Public Library, Central Library Refreshments will be provided…

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  3. Craft & Chat

    At the library at East Branch, starting 3 p.m.

    Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.

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  4. Great Lakes Small Streams

    At the library at Central Library, starting 1 p.m.

    Wisconsin Historical Society's traveling display "Great Lakes Small Streams: How Water Shapes Wisconsin" explores our state's long relationship with water & the impact we've had on our vast waterways.

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  5. Geek Out!

    At the library at Central Library, starting 3 p.m.

    Have a passion for geek media and culture? Come to Geek Out! a monthly program for teens who are enthusiastic for learning, creating and enjoying all things in geek, nerd or pop culture!

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