Purchase fresh fare at the largest producers-only farmer's market in the US. Nearly 300 farmers and vendors set up stands around the Capitol Square in downtown Madison Saturdays from April–November. Trust us — don't sleep on the spicy cheese bread. Learn more →

Sit back and watch your choice of more than 150 films over eight days at the largest university-produced film festival in the US. (Cue Wilhelm scream.) The Wisconsin Film Festival showcases films from national and international cinema, including experimental films, shorts, documentaries, and restored classics. Learn more →

Stretch your legs and soak in some spring sunshine at UW Madison's Arboretum. It's an excellent place to get outdoors in all seasons, but a walk through in spring is a must-do as the plants begin to bloom with the warmer weather. While the Arboretum features over 17 miles of trails to choose from, we recommend the Longnecker Horticultural Gardens in the spring to see the flowering magnolia trees. Learn more →

The Madison Children's Museum is luckily not (always) just for kids. Starting in March, six Friday nights a year are adults-only for one of the city's silliest fundraisers. Adult Swim has a photo-worthy theme, craft beverages, and a human-sized hamster wheel, among other attractions to get your preschool on for a good cause. Learn more →

Get your heart beating at the Crazylegs Classic, a much-anticipated 8k race benefitting UW Athletics. Roughly 20,000 runners participate in the race each year, which begins downtown and ends inside Camp Randall stadium, home to the Wisconsin Badgers football team. Learn more →

Stroll the homegrown goods shops, independent bookstores, and lively restaurants and bars on State Street, Madison's cultural heart. The pedestrian zone is lively all year round, but especially in spring, when the city’s famous food carts set up on either end. Learn more →