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Local Fun & entertainment

Whether you’re looking to try something new, enjoy a family outing, or dive into a creative class, Monona has endless ways to keep you entertained.

Explore the Madison Circus Space for thrilling performances and classes, enjoy outdoor activities at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, or catch a fun ice skating session at River Rink. From dog park biergartens to unique community spaces, there’s always something to discover.

Check out a full list of local activities and start planning your next adventure in Monona!

Aldo Leopold Nature Center

Nature-focused institution with hands-on displays, adult & child public programs, & hiking trails.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

16 acres of gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a rose garden & a gilded Thai pavilion.

Boneyard Dog Park & Biergarten

Beer garden and dog park with food trucks, fire pits, and live music, plus pet grooming services.

Olbrich Biergarten

Beer garden with rotating taps and lake views offering brats and pretzels, plus games.

Lake Ridge Bank River Rink

Seasonal Ice Skating Rink at Grand Crossing Park in Monona

Monona Golf Course

Conveniently located municipal course featuring 9 holes that can be walked.

Madison Circus Space

Training center for the circus arts with 24-hour access for members, offering classes and shows

Barrymore Theatre

Big-name bands & stand-up comedians perform in this former cinema house from the 1920s

Ho-Chunk Gaming & Casino

24-hour casino offering slot machines, an on-site restaurant & a bar.

NerdHaven Arcade

Family-friendly arcade offering unlimited access to more than 130 games, plus pinball

North Shore Pizza and Subs

Pizzas, subs, and other comfort grub, plus old-school arcade games

Madison Axe

Entertainment venue with multiple axe-throwing lanes, as well as shuffleboard and various yard games

Nathaniel & Harriet Dean Victorian House Museum

Victorian era house maintained as a museum by Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society

Monona Public Library

Public library with many books for adults, teens, and children in a building with large windows

Monona Community Center

Space that houses Monona Parks & Recreation programs and other events

Monona Senior Center

Senior citizen center that provides those fifty and over with educational, social, recreational, health, and fitness programs as well as volunteer opportunities

Fired Up Pottery

Studio where you can paint and glaze premade pottery, or throw your own pieces on a pottery wheel.

This is the official visitor site for Monona, Wisconsin. Learn about the town's history, find places to stay, things to do, restaurants, shops, and more.

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& Tadsen Photography

 

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Monona East Side Business Alliance: PO Box 6264, Monona, WI 53716

(608) 416-1610