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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Summer 2025: Outdoor Movies All Season Long in Madison & Beyond

Grab your blankets, pack your snacks, and settle in under the stars—movie season is back! From family favorites to nostalgic throwbacks, you’ll find free outdoor films all summer long at The Glen, UW Memorial Union Terrace, Seven Acres Dairy Company and parks throughout Madison.

Movies at The Glen

Held at The Glen Golf Park (3747 Speedway Rd), these Sunday night screenings begin with seating at 4 PM and movies at 5 PM. Great for all ages.

2025 Schedule:

• May 18 – Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) – 1h 55m

• June 22 – Moana 2 (PG) – 1h 40m

• July 20 – Cars (G) – 1h 56m

• August 17 – Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) – 1h 34m

• September 21 – Trolls Band Together (PG) – 1h 32m

• October 12 – Beetlejuice (PG) – 1h 33m

Lakeside Cinema at Memorial Union Terrace (UW–Madison)

Every Monday at 9 PM, WUD Film presents free outdoor screenings right on the lake. Bring a chair or grab a Terrace seat and enjoy the show.

Upcoming Features:

• June 9 – The Mitchells vs. the Machines

• June 16 – Booksmart

• June 23 – The Birdcage

• June 30 – Bottoms

• July 7 – Raiders of the Lost Ark

• July 14 – Mad Max: Fury Road

• July 21 – Do the Right Thing

• July 28 – Creed

• August 4 – The Princess and the Frog

• August 11 – Mamma Mia!

Sina Davis Movies in the Park (Madison)

This citywide series celebrates the late community leader Sina Davis, who championed neighborhood access to arts and culture. All movies begin at dusk and are free to attend.

Full 2025 Schedule:

• June 16 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3
  Brittingham Park – 829 W. Washington Ave

• June 17 – Moana 2
  Warner Park – 2930 N. Sherman Ave

• June 18 – Dog Man
  Elver Park – 1250 McKenna Blvd

• June 23 – Raya and the Last Dragon
  Elver Park – 1250 McKenna Blvd

• June 24 – Inside Out 2
  Sandburg Park – 2818 Independence Lane

• June 25 – IF
  Hammersley Park – 6114 Hammersley Rd

• June 28 – Shark Tale (Movie at the Pool)
  Goodman Pool – 325 W. Olin Ave

• June 28 – Mufasa: The Lion King
  Peace (Elizabeth Link) Park – 452 State Street

• June 30 – Dog Man
  Galaxy Park – 132 Milky Way

• July 8 – McFarland USA
  Worthington Park – 3102 Worthington Ave

• July 9 – Air Bud
  Meadowood Park – 5800 Thrush Ln

• July 10 – Racing Stripes
  Penn Park – 2101 Fisher St

• July 14 – Remember the Titans
  Elver Park – 1250 McKenna Blvd

• July 15 – Turbo
  Aldo Leopold Park – 2906 Traceway Dr

• July 16 – A Minecraft Movie
  Warner Park (Trailsway) – 1400 Trailsway

• July 17 – Field of Dreams
  Owl Creek Park – 23 Horned Owl Ct

• July 21 – A Minecraft Movie
  Allied Park – 2370 Revival Ridge

• July 22 – Rudy
  Sandburg Park – 2818 Independence Lane

• July 26 – Inside Out 2
  Peace (Elizabeth Link) Park – 452 State Street

• August 4 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3
  Allied Park – 2370 Revival Ridge

• August 10 – The Goonies
  McPike Park – 202 S. Ingersoll St

• August 16 – Twisters
  Peace (Elizabeth Link) Park – 452 State Street

• September 21 – Trolls Band Together
  The Glen Golf Park – 3747 Speedway Rd

• October 12 – Beetlejuice
  The Glen Golf Park – 3747 Speedway Rd

• October 29 – Movie at the Top of State (Hayride Around the Capitol)
  Multiple Locations

• October 31 – Warner Family Fun Night | Halloween Celebration
  Warner Park Community Recreation Center – 1625 Northport Drive

Free Outdoor Movie Nights at Seven Acre Dairy (Paoli)

Head to Seven Acre Dairy Company (6858 Paoli Rd, Belleville) for a summer series of free outdoor films at their beautiful new venue, The Gathering Place. Presented by the Louisa Enz Team, each movie night features drinks, ice cream, popcorn for purchase, and optional dinner at Little Cloud—with half-price kids’ meals on Wednesdays.

• Doors open: 5:30 PM

• Movie starts: 6:30 PM

Movie Lineup:

• June 11 – The Sandlot (PG)

• July 16 – Mamma Mia (PG-13)

• August 13 – Happy Gilmore (PG-13)

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy outdoor movies this summer!

Verona Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program Is On!

Whether you're 3, 13, or 60-something, Verona Public Library has a summer reading challenge for you—packed with free books, coupons, and prize drawings just for building a reading habit.

Kids (Ages 0–11):
Starting now, pick up a reading log and color in a square for each day you read (or are read to). Sign up by August 11.

• 20 days: Free book + coupons (available starting June 20)

  • Earn the Dane County Fair pass (July 17–20) or Madison Mallards coupon (July 29).

• 40 days: Another free book + more coupons

• 60 days: Final prize bundle

Teens (Ages 12–18):
Track your reading with a bookmark—no minutes, just days.

• 20, 40, and 60 days: Free books, coupons, and grand prize entries

• Prizes include: A drone, LEGO/art sets, snack baskets, and gift cards to Culver’s, Kwik Trip, and more
  Plus, join fun summer events like crafts, movies, and games!

Adults (Ages 18+):
Pick up a BINGO card starting June 1 and complete rows of quirky reading/library challenges.

• Win gift cards to Verona restaurants and coffee shops

• Submit a book or program review to enter a $150 Orchard gift card drawing

Check out the full lineup of events and get reading—there’s something for everyone this summer at the Verona Public Library!

More details.

Let’s Talk Food Waste & Composting: Free Pizza, Local Insights, and Greener Habits

The City of Fitchburg’s Resource Conservation Commission is serving up a night of sustainable solutions—and free pizza! Join them on Tuesday, June 17, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Fitchburg Public Library for an event that’s all about tackling food waste and learning the ins and outs of composting.

Why it matters:
More than 30% of what ends up in the Dane County Landfill is organic material that could have been composted. That’s food waste that could nourish soil instead of taking up space in a landfill.

What to expect:

• Easy tips to reduce food waste at home

• Local food scrap drop-off locations you can start using today

• Beginner-friendly composting guidance for your backyard or kitchen setup

• A talk from a local farmer growing fresh produce using compost in community gardens

Oh, and did we mention the free Ian’s Pizza and giveaways? Just bring a reusable water bottle and your curiosity—this event is open to everyone who wants to make a difference, one banana peel at a time.

Whether you’re compost-curious or already a worm bin pro, you’ll leave with new ideas (and maybe a slice or two).

More details.

HAPPENINGS

🗓️ - Check out FitchronaFocus.com for full event details and to see all events!

• 🎨🚲🖊️🍺📖🎵🌱🧶🧘‍♀️ 🍸 🐾

• Monday, June 9th

  • 🏋️ 6/9 - 6/14 - Free Week for Dads & All Men @ Verona Burn Bootcamp

  • 🧘‍♀️ 6:30 pm - Yin Yoga @ The Awakened Center

  • 🍺 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Drag Queen Bingo with Bianca Lynn Breeze @ Fifth Quarter

• Tuesday, June 10th

  • 📖 10 am - 10:30 am - Story Time with the Verona Public Library 

    @ The Sow’s Ear 

  • 📖 11:30 - 8 pm - Fundraiser for the Schools @ Verona Icki Sticki 

  • 📖 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Parent/Child Book Club: We Are Big Time @ Verona Library 

  • 🥩 6 pm - Meat Raffle - Fundraiser for Friends of McKellar Park & Live Music

  • 🍷 6 pm - Trivia @ Flight Wine Bar 

• Wednesday, June 11th

  • 🎵 5 pm - Live Music: The Souvenirs @ The Mill Paoli

  • 🚲 5:30 pm - E-Bike Capital Brewery Bike Club Ride (12-18 miles) with @CapitalE-Bikes @ Capital City Brewery

  • 🎵 5:30 pm - Live Music On the Patio: Mark Croft Duo @ Seminole Tap 

  • 🎭 6 pm - COPA Presents: Cinema Showcase @ COPA 

  • 🎥 6:30 pm - Free Outdoor Movie: The Sandlot @ Seven Acres Dairy

• Thursday, June 12th

  • 🍺 5 pm - 9 pm - Pride Ride @ Delta Brewing 

  • 🎵 5 pm - Live Music: Just Merl and A Girl @ Quivey’s Grove 

  • 🎵 6 pm - Live Music: Muscle Memory @ Delta Beer Lab

  • 🎁 Gift Wrapping Workshop with Opportune Treasures @ Miggy’s BakeS

  • 🔥 6 pm - Lit Campfire Socials - FREE put on by Camp Circle Social @ Seven Acres Dairy

  • 👟 6:15 pm - Free Pub Run (3-5 mile social run) - Fleet Feet @ Capital Brewery

  • 🧘‍♀️ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Puppy Yoga - WI Bound Dog Rescue @ Verona Library 

  • 👟 6/12 - 6/15 - Mount Horeb Summer Frolic @ Grundahl Park  

• Friday, June 13th

  • 🎵 6 pm - 8 pm - Live On The Patio - Wendy Lynn Markus @ The Bogey Factory

  • 🎵 6pm - 8pm - Night Outdoor Live Music Series: Better with Friends @ The Creekside Scoop

  • 🕺 6 pm - Line Dancing Night @ Loxley

• Saturday, June 14th

  • 👟 8:30am - Norsk Run @ Grundahl Park @ Summer Frolic - Mount Horeb 

  • 🕺 9 am - 4 pm - Oregon Public Art Fair @ Waterman Triangle Park 

  • 🎁 2 pm - 4 pm Father’s Day Gift Wrapping Workshop - Opportune Treasures @ Verona Art House

  • 🏊 2 pm - Summer Kickoff Party @ Diventures 

  • 🎵 5pm - 8:30pm – Live Music: Elizabeth Mary @ Grundahl Park (Mount Horeb Frolic)

  • 🎲 3 pm - 6 pm - Star Wars Unlimited Twilight of the Republic Draft @ Valhalla Hobby Verona 

  • 🎵 5 pm - 8 pm - Live Music: The Madison Jazz orchestra @ Seven Acre Dairy Company 

  • 🎵 6 pm - 9 pm - Live Music: Justin Raudebush @ Hop Haus Verona 

  • 🎵 9 pm - Karaoke @ The Thirsty Goat 

• Sunday, June 15th

  • 🧘‍♀️ 8:15 am - Yoga with Mandy @ Nurture Coffee Belleville 

  • 🧘‍♀️ 9 am - 10:15 am - Yoga In the Barn @ Indigo Trails Farms

MAKER FEATURE

This week’s maker feature is Designed in 9.

Designed in 9 started many years ago in a very small apartment. Apartment number 9. Since then, the numbers on the front door have changed, but the goal of creating for my favorite littles has always stayed. It started with the tiny humans I nannied and has now carried over to my own children. They have been the inspiration, product testers, and littlest helpers. They have watched me grow, learn new skills, and make plenty of mistakes along the way. I hope they see my passion for creating, learning, and growing, and that it inspires them as they grow up too.

I'm constantly trying out new crafts and ideas, but you can always find fun activities for kids (and kids at heart!) in my shop. The washable pouch play mats are an idea that went through lots of trial and error over the years. They’ve now become one of my favorite things to make, and my kids' favorite thing to take on the go! You can also find paper house templates, lunch notes, and lots of stickers!

Shop on Etsy at designedin9.etsy.com and follow along on Instagram at @designedin9

NEIGHBORHOOD DEAL

This week’s neighborhood deal is from Report For Doody - 50% Off Pet Waste Cleanup!

Keep your yard as clean as your home! Reporting For Doody offers eco-friendly poop scooping services—and with code RS50, you’ll get 50% off your first month of routine cleanups.

They’re a local small biz that shares our love for quality and community.
Learn more and keep your yard guest-ready!

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