Parks Alive
Building Strong Neighborhoods

Held in parks across Madison, Parks Alive events are a chance to visit your local park, listen to music, participate in fun, family-friendly activities, enjoy free food and get to know your neighbors. Build connections with your community and connect with green spaces across the city at events throughout the summer.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Aldo Leopold Park | Movie: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Location: Aldo Leopold Park
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! Parks Alive in Aldo Leopold Park: June 20, July 18, August 1, August 15 MOVIE: Spider-Man: No … Read more
Monday, June 26, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Allied Park | Movie: Wakanda Forever
Location: Allied Park
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! MOVIE: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Start Time: 6:30pm Year Released: 2022 Rating: … Read more
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Worthington Park
Location: Worthington Park
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! Read more
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Warner Park | Movie: Wakanda Forever
Location: Warner Park (Trailsway)
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! MOVIE: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Start Time: 6:30pm Year Released: 2022 Rating: … Read more
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Meadowood Park
Location: Meadowood Park
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! Read more
Thursday, June 29, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Penn Park | Movie: Wakanda Forever
Location: Penn Park
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! MOVIE: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Start Time: 6:30pm Year Released: 2022 Rating: … Read more
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
5:00pm to 8:15pmParks Alive | Hammersley Park
Location: Hammersley Park
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! Llevados a cabo en los parques de todo Madison, los eventos de Los Parques Vivos son una … Read more
Thursday, July 6, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Owl Creek Park | Movie: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Location: Owl Creek Park
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! MOVIE: Spider-Man: No Way Home Movie Start Time:6:30pm Year Released: 2021 Rating: … Read more
Monday, July 10, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Allied Park
Location: Allied Park
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! Read more
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Worthington Park | Movie: Wakanda Forever
Location: Worthington Park
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! MOVIE: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Start Time: 6:30pm Year Released: 2022 Rating: … Read more
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Warner Park
Location: Warner Park (Trailsway)
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! Read more
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Meadowood Park | Spider-Man: No Way Home
Location: Meadowood Park
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! MOVIE: Spider-Man: No Way Home Movie Start Time:6:30pm Year Released: 2021 Rating: … Read more
Thursday, July 13, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Penn Park
Location: Penn Park
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! Read more
Monday, July 17, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Elver Park
Location: Elver Park
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! Read more
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Aldo Leopold Park
Location: Aldo Leopold Park
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! Read more
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Hammersley Park
Location: Hammersley Park
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! Read more
Thursday, July 20, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Owl Creek Park
Location: Owl Creek Park
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! Read more
Monday, July 24, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Allied Park
Location: Allied Park
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! Read more
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Worthington Park
Location: Worthington Park
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! Read more
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Warner Park
Location: Warner Park (Trailsway)
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! Read more
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Meadowood Park
Location: Meadowood Park
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! Read more
Thursday, July 27, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Penn Park
Location: Penn Park
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! Read more
Monday, July 31, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Elver Park
Location: Elver Park
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! Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Aldo Leopold Park | Movie: Wakanda Forever
Location: Aldo Leopold Park
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! MOVIE: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Start Time: 6:30pm Year Released: 2022 Rating: … Read more
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Hammersley Park | Movie: Soul
Location: Hammersley Park
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! MOVIE: Soul Movie Start Time: 6:30pm Year Released: 2020 Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 1hr … Read more
Thursday, August 3, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Owl Creek Park | Movie: Space Jam A New Legacy
Location: Owl Creek Park
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! MOVIE: Space Jam: A New Legacy Movie Start Time:6:30pm Year Released: 2021 Rating: PG Runtime: … Read more
Monday, August 7, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Allied Park | Movie: Shang-Chi
Location: Allied Park
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! MOVE: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Move Start Time: 6:30pm Year Released: … Read more
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Worthington Park
Location: Worthington Park
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! Read more
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Warner Park | Movie: Encanto
Location: Warner Park (Trailsway)
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! MOVIE: Encanto Movie Start Time: 6:30pm Year Released: 2021 Rating: PG Runtime: 1h 42m Read more
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Meadowood Park
Location: Meadowood Park
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! Read more
Thursday, August 10, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Penn Park | Movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Location: Penn Park
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! MOVIE: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Movie Start Time: 6:30pm Year Released: 2022 Rating: … Read more
Monday, August 14, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Elver Park | Movie: Wakanda Forever
Location: Elver Park
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! MOVIE: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Start Time: 6:30pm Year Released: 2022 Rating: … Read more
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Aldo Leopold Park
Location: Aldo Leopold Park
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! Read more
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Hammersley Park
Location: Hammersley Park
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! Read more
Thursday, August 17, 2023
5:00pm to 8:00pmParks Alive | Owl Creek Park
Location: Owl Creek Park
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! Read more
Please note that all events are weather dependent and may be canceled or rescheduled.
Events
- Arts & Crafts Fairs
- Bird & Nature Adventures
- Carts in Parks
- Conservation Park Events
- Dances
- Earth Day Challenge
- Groove & Glide
- Hayrides
- Learning Series
- Sina Davis Movies in the Park
- National Park & Recreation Month
- Parks Alive
- Pickleball Lessons
- Ride the Drive
- Trucks & Treasures
- Warner Family Fun Nights
- Winter Fun