Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of August 11, 2025

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule page.

• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include enhancing the City's street tree protection provisions, as well as development-related requests in Districts 2 and 12.
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• Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include approving the Madison Parks Division's 2025-2030 Park & Open Space Plan.
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For more information on joining the City's board, commission, or committee, please visit the linked page.

Events

• Parks Alive at Elver Park - Monday, August 11, 2025: Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music, and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Events start at 5:00 p.m.
• Brat Fry - Friday, August 15, 2025: Come join us for lunch at the links!  The grill will be fired up from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a delicious afternoon treat.
• Dane Dances: Rebulu Group/LoveMonkeys - Friday, August 15, 2025: Dane Dances is a free, family-friendly event held every Friday evening in August on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series promotes inclusivity for all ages and is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers.

Please visit the City events calendar for the complete list of upcoming events.

Announcements

• Metro Transit August Service Updates: Starting Sunday, August 17, 2025, Metro will implement a number of route, schedule, and stop adjustments, including providing all-day service to Verona, WI.
• Leaf Them Alone: Madison Strengthening Tree Protection Ordinances: New and stronger tree protection measures were introduced at the Common Council's Tuesday, August 5, 2025, meeting.

Please visit the City's news webpage for additional news and announcements, and subscribe to receive notifications of news releases as they are posted.