💗 50+ date ideas for Madisonians

📝 Madison’s New BizReady Program

• Applications are now open for the city’s BizReady Program. This opportunity provides local business owners in Madison with training, mentoring, and networking opportunities for their businesses.
• This is a free resource with $300,000 in funding provided by the American Rescue Plans fund. [City of Madison]

🎉 Grand Opening of Black Business Hub

• The Black Business Hub opened Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This new space will offer accessibility to the 40 Black-owned businesses in Madison while also helping new businesses open.
• Many local politicians and business owners spoke at the ribbon-cutting event. This hub is located at the Village on Park Street. [15 WMTV]

🌯 Todofresco Scales Back

• This restaurant, which opened last September, has closed its counter-service operations. The Latin-influenced restaurant is moving to catering only.
• They serve a variety of items including warm bowls, salads, breakfast burritos, and pressed juice.
• Related: Want to learn more about the changing restaurant scene in Madison? Give our podcast a listen! [🔒WSJ, City Cast Madison 🎧]

The City Cast Madison team gives you suggestions for your next date night. Whether it’s with your partner, friends, or just yourself, there is a ton to do with a variety of budget options. Give it a listen!

Activity Oriented Adventures

Take a walk through the Chazen Art Museum, which is free to enjoy.

Tackle trivia night at one of the many bars in Madison. My go-to is the trivia at The Harmony Bar & Grill. Give our podcast with the mastermind of trivia, Paul Guse, a listen!

Set up a hammock at any of the many parks in Madison.

Stargaze on Observatory Hill, overlooking Lake Mendota.

Play cards at the rooftop bar Camp Trippalindee.

Foodie Dates

Grab a bagel sandwich from Gotham Bagels and sit by the capitol building.

Pick up a sweet treat from Bloom Bake Shop on Monroe Street.

On Tuesdays, Merchant offers a date night deal on their menu.

Let’s Grab Drinks

Get a couple of glasses of wine at the Wollersheim Winery & Distillery.

Get an Old Fashioned at The Old Fashioned!

Catch some music at Lola’s Hi/Lo Lounge. They also have their “cheap date night” on Tuesdays.

Get your board games out at Garth’s Brew Bar with a cold beer in hand.

Seasonal Ideas

When it gets colder, lace up your skates at the Edgewater Ice Rink.

Drive outside of the city and go for a hike at Devil’s Lake.

Schuster’s Farm is the perfect fall date with a corn maze, apple cider, and more!

Say hello to Roger! He has two true loves – food and people. He enjoys receiving attention, including pets, playing with his toys, and engaging in friendly chats. Roger is food-motivated, and while he’s sure to steal your heart, he’ll also try to steal your lunch. Roger is a member of DCHS’s Lonely Hearts Club, and his adoption fee has been reduced to $10.