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⛸️ What to do in Madison this January
January 2, 2025 · —Rob Thomas
Good morning, Madison, and welcome to 2025! After taking the holidays off, I’m pumped to be back with you in the new year. If you’ve been trying to think of a New Year’s resolution but haven’t quite locked in on one, I recommend listening to our episode where locals share their hopes for 2025. It’s very inspiring 📅
Your Guide to January in Madison
New year, new you! Or at least the chance to try some new things. This January guide will hopefully help you find reasons to get out of the house, whether you want to enjoy some outdoor winter adventures or stay cozy with some indoor activities.
For the Outdoor Kids
My New Year’s resolution is to get outside more in the wintertime, and Madison makes it pretty easy to pick up a new sport like snowshoeing. There are a lot of great trails in Dane County to explore, and you can rent shoes and poles at places like the Wisconsin Union.
If skating is your thing, hopefully the ice at Madison rinks will be ready for you to lace up your skates. You can enjoy hot chocolate and other treats in the warming hut. Tenney Park even has a Skate Cinema party on Feb. 8 so you can twirl while you watch “Frozen II.”
Or, you don’t need any special equipment at all to go walking in the woods, like hiking some (or all) of the 38.5 miles of the Ice Age Trail in Dane County. This is also a great time of year for bird watching, and Madison Public Library offers birding backpacks with binocs and field guides to check out.
What To Do
Thursday, Jan. 2
- 🎤 Airship Caravan at The Bur Oak
- 🎵 Music Bingo at Starkweather Brewing Company
- 🧵 Stitching in Sun Prairie at Sun Prairie Public Library
📰 Extra! Extra! Do you have any rituals to start the new year? I like to get my email inbox to absolute zero on Jan. 1. Email me and let me know how you’re getting 2025 off on the right foot! 🦶
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