5 things to do in Madison, WI — Friday, August 28, 2026
Picked each day from verified Madison-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.
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Showers of Hope
At the library at Mitchell Street Branch, starting 10 a.m.
Street Angels' Showers of Hope is onsite @your Milwaukee Public Library, on select Fridays this Summer! Guests will be provided with a private shower, see full description for details.
Details from the organizerWisconsin Athletics Volleyball vs Stanford
Community at Pittsburgh, Penn., starting 8 p.m.
Wisconsin Athletics Volleyball vs Stanford TV: ESPN2 Streaming Audio: https://goodkarmabrands.com/espn-madison/ Tickets: https://pittsburghpanthers.evenue.net/events/OSC
Details from the organizerGreat 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.
Details from the organizerGather & Grow – Madison Women's Network: Ether Wellness
Community at Ether Wellness, starting 9 a.m.
Gather & Grow – Madison Women's Network: Ether Wellness When: Every last Friday of the month, 9-10:15 am Cost : $8 per gathering for non-members | Free for Gather & Grow Members Description : Connect. Support. Grow. Gat…
Details from the organizerGarver Food Truck Friday
Community at Garver Feed Mill, starting 5 p.m.
Summer nights in Madison just got even better with the return of Garver Food Truck Fridays, kicking off May 23rd and running through October 3rd! Every Friday, the Garver Patio comes alive with a vibrant mix of food, dr…
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