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

Hi all,

Another week another update! I want to call out Ride the Drive tomorrow and the Parks Alive events next week. In addition, Core Spaces has submitted their official conditional use application for 305 N Frances Street and 533 Conklin Place. I will post updates as meetings for that project are scheduled at Landmarks, Urban Design Commission, and Plan Commission.

Updates and Notices

Ride the Drive

Join the fun at Ride the Drive 2025 on Sunday, August 10. Portions of John Nolen Drive and Willy Street will be closed to vehicles, and three downtown area parks will come alive with all-ages activities, food and entertainment.

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, 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.

• Meeting Details

• Meeting Agenda

• Register for Public Comment

• Watch Online

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 13, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include approving the Madison Parks Division’s 2025-2030 Park & Open Space Plan.

• Meeting Details

• Meeting Agenda

• Register for Public Comment

• Watch Online

If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Public Information Meetings (PIMs)

• Pontiac, Boston, Nokomis, and Rosewood Reconstruction, Thursday, August 14: A public information meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 14, 2025, via Zoom. Registration is required prior. If you are a resident of a property adjacent to Pontiac Trail, Boston Court, Nokomis Court, or Rosewood Circle please fill out a questionnaire by 11 a.m. Aug. 18, 2025.

Announcements and News Releases

• Metro Transit August Service Updates: Starting Sunday, August 17, Metro will implement a number of route, schedule, and stop adjustments, including providing all-day service to Verona, WI. [posted August 8, 2025]

• National Night Out celebrations strengthen ties between Madison police, community: MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department interacted with thousands of community members during this week's National Night Out celebration. National Night Out is held in communities across the country as a way to promote police engagement with…[posted August 8, 2025]

• Traffic Impacts for Madison Mini Marathon: Multiple streets will be affected on Saturday, August 9th from 7:00am-12:00pm (noon) for the annual Madison Mini Marathon event. [posted August 7, 2025]

• Ride the Drive Rolls In This Sunday: Get ready to stroll, roll, pedal or glide at Ride the Drive 2025! Join the Madison tradition on Sunday, August 10, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, for a free community event celebrating healthy, active living. [posted August 5, 2025]

• Street Closures for Ride the Drive: Multiple streets will be closed on Sunday, August 10 from 9:00am - 3:00pm for the annual Ride the Drive event hosted by the Madison Parks Division. Vehicles must be removed from closed streets by 8:00am. [posted August 5, 2025]

• Leaf Them Alone: Madison Strengthening Tree Protection Ordinances : New and stronger tree protection measures will be introduced at the Common Council's August 5 meeting. [posted August 4, 2025]

• August Student Move Out Days Are Here: Starting today (August 4, 2025) and : lasting until Friday, August 22, 2025, the Streets Division will be performing extra collection duties in the downtown moving days area. Daily Cart Pickups During the Move Out From August 4 to August 22, we…[posted August 42, 2025]

Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted.

Events

• Monday Mornings at The Glen, Monday, August 11, 2025 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Enjoy The Glen for a stroll, nature, workout or leashed dog walk from sunrise to 8:00 am. Tee times resume at hole #1 at 8:00am. Visitors should be alert for golf balls and golfers while exiting the course.

• Conservation Park Tour at Moraine Woods Conservation Park, Wednesday, August 13: We'll explore the half-mile trail(opens in a new window) and more in Moraine Woods, giving a peek into the work, management and plans for the area.

• Brat Fry Friday, Friday, August 15 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Come join us for lunch at the links!  The grill will be fired up from 10am-3pm for a delicious afternoon treat.

• Dane Dances: Rebulu Group / LoveMonkeys, Friday, August 15: 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.

• Mobile Vaccination Clinic - Mendota Elementary School, Saturday, August 16: All vaccines are free for eligible individuals. Children six months and older who lack insurance, are under 19, and are either Alaskan Native or American Indian, as well as those with BadgerCare or most other types of insurance, can receive vaccinations at no cost.

• Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area, Saturday, August 16: Eken Parkland. Join Tara Daly and Friends of Starkweather Creek at the Eken Park Festival to learn about Starkweather Creek and the parks and natural areas right in the heart of east side Madison. 

• Adapted Open Swim, Saturday, August 16: Join MSCR for Adapted Open Swim, a free and inclusive event at the Goodman Pool! These swim sessions are designed for individuals of all abilities, their caregivers and families to enjoy the water all together in a supportive space. 

• Movie in the Park | Twisters, Saturday, August 16: Join Downtown Madison's Business Improvement District (BID) and Madison Parks for a free movie in Peace Park! 

• Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park, Sunday, August 17: Nature Journaling ~ Join Master Naturalist Steve Mansorge for a free guided walk and journaling activity or take a walk on your own any day in May to enjoy the natural areas at Warner Park. Pretend you are an explorer making a journal to send back home!  

• Movie at The Glen | Kung Fu Panda 4, Sunday, August 17: Enjoy a fun-filled evening at Movies at The Glen. Starting at 5 PM, catch an exciting martial arts demonstration by Blackbelt America and let the kids jump into the fun with a bounce house on site. Then at 6 PM, settle in for an action-packed outdoor screening of Kung Fu Panda 4(link is external), full of laughs, adventure, and kung fu spirit. Free, family-friendly, and full of energy—don’t miss this lively night at The Glen!