News Archive
Downtown Possibilities eGift Card
December 02, 2021
This virtual gift card is good at 50+ locations in the State St. and Capitol Square area. Send the perfect holiday gift via text or email. read »
Shine On Madison
December 01, 2021
Enjoy holiday lights and festive events Downtown this holiday season. Family-friendly fun includes the winter market, Downtown shopping, and arts presentations. November 18 – January 9. read »
Madison Night Market
November 30, 2021
Vendors showcase handmade products, local art, artisan gifts, prepared foods, and fresh produce. Plus live music, artists, special visiting food carts, and pop-up restaurant experiences. read »
Announcing the Downtown Madison Fund
August 17, 2020
The purpose of this fund is to promote the vitality of downtown and leverage opportunities within and immediately adjacent to Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID). read »
COVID 2020 Updates
March 17, 2020
Downtown Madison Information and Updates during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. read »
Handmade and Handcrafted 2019
December 17, 2019
When it comes to gift-giving, it pays to shop — and craft — local.
“…Shopping local directly supports your community,” says Kira Rosenstiel, manager of Art Gecko, 510 State Street.
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Your Holiday Traditions Start Downtown
November 01, 2019
Start your season of celebration in Downtown Madison, WI.
Holiday Lights, A Winter Night Market, A Holiday Open House and a Cookie Walk…
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Perfect Fall Day
October 10, 2019
Here, three individuals with roots in Downtown Madison share what’s on their respective itineraries for a perfect fall day in downtown. read »
Take a family-friendly foray in Downtown Madison
August 15, 2019
Downtown Madison isn’t just for college students and office workers. It’s a welcoming atmosphere for all, children and families included. read »
BID Renewed for 5 MORE Years!
August 02, 2019
The property owners in Madison's Central BID have voted to renew the district for 5 more years. read »
8 Tips to Make the Most of Madison’s Maxwell Street Days 2019
July 01, 2019
Slated for July 19-21 this year, this annual shopping event is not only a massive draw for State Street and adjoining streets, it’s the OG of Madison festivals. read »
Farmers' Market Season Opens!
April 09, 2019
The award-winning Dane County Farmers' Market has been a Madison tradition since 1972. With approximately 270 members, the DCFM provides the best of each season's bounty. read »
Announcing Downtown Doors 2019
March 01, 2019
Downtown Doors is an outdoor gallery on in the heart of the Madison, WI. read »
Madison Night Market Set for 2019
February 12, 2019
It isn't summer yet, but we're gearing up for another great run of night markets. read »
Tours & Places to See
January 01, 2019
An updated list of tours and unique places to see while visiting Downtown Madison read »
Arts, Culture & Museums
January 01, 2019
An updated list of museums, galleries, arts centers, performance spaces and unique places in Downtown Madison read »