Free & Cheap Things to Do in Madison, WI

  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Madison, Wisconsin, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Stadiums (Amateur), Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Art Museum.
  • From University of Wisconsin - Madison to Allen Centennial Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madison and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sun Prairie, Middleton and New Glarus.
  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Madison, Wisconsin, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Stadiums (Amateur), Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Art Museum.
  • From University of Wisconsin - Madison to Allen Centennial Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madison and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sun Prairie, Middleton and New Glarus.
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Attend a taping of the White Jasmine Everyday Cooking program before it airs on Madison TVW on Sunday morning
2.5 Miles
65% 77 votes
Movie Theaters Hilldale Mall, 430 N Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53705 MoreLess Info
Madison's Sundance Cinema is a movie multiplex that shows a combination of first-run Hollywood movies and some foreign, art house, and independent films. The theater offers a rooftop bar and a variety of food and beverage options.
0.6 Miles
76% 42 votes
Music Venue 216 State Street, Madison, WI 53703 MoreLess Info
Functioning as a music venue, visitors can go to Orpheum Theater to see the latest musical and comedic acts. They also have dance nights and can be rented out for parties.
1.0 Miles
69% 35 votes
Music Venue 115 King Street, Madison, WI 53703 MoreLess Info
As a concert venue, Majestic Theatre hosts a variety of performances from touring songwriters, tribute bands, musicians, and more. The venue was built in a Mission Style architecture and features a ballroom.
4.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2101 Allen Blvd, Middleton, WI 53562 MoreLess Info
With of 37 acres of land, Marshall Park sits on the west edge of Lake Mendota. The park features a quality boat launch, biking trails, fishing, picnic equipment, a sandy beach, and much more.
4.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 5130 Cty Hwy M, Middleton, WI 53562 MoreLess Info
Most frequented for its thirty scenic camp sites, Mendota Park is a peaceful, beautiful location that offers many amenities. The waterfront park offers boating, kayaking, swimming, volleyball, a softball field and playground.
4.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 6300 Mendota Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562 MoreLess Info
Home to a splash pad with colored water, Lakeview Park is frequented by kids of all ages, especially on hot summer days. For special events, the park also offers a large, open space along with a covered pavilion.
4.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 6415 S Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562 MoreLess Info
Set on 1.9 acres, Meadows Park is a small community park with a field and basketball court. The basketball court can be used on a first come, first serve basis.
5.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 4198 Park Trl, Middleton, WI 53562 MoreLess Info
Filled with grass fields, Orchid Heights Park provides visitors with a baseball diamond and two tennis courts for public use. It is situated next to a couple ponds and has several walking paths for joggers.
5.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 6524 Clovernook Road, Middleton, WI 53562 MoreLess Info
Stonefield Park is a public tennis facility that includes 2 tennis courts and offers competitive tennis leagues as well as lessons. The leagues charges $5 per month and provides rankings and statistics to players.
5.2 Miles
80% 10 votes
Bowling 6815 University Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562 MoreLess Info
The Middleton Sport Bowl is about more than just bowling, it's about the experience of watching the big game on surrounding HD TVS, enjoying a juicy bacon cheeseburger, and experiencing live music throughout the week.
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