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Things to Do
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!
Attractions
Outdoor & Nature Attractions
- Aldo Leopold Nature Center
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Boneyard Dog Park & Biergarten
- Olbrich Biergarten
- Lake Ridge Bank River Rink
- Monona Golf Course
- find parks and other outdoor destinations in our Explore section!
Entertainment & Activities
- Madison Circus Space
- Barrymore Theatre
- Ho-Chunk Gaming & Casino
- NerdHaven Arcade
- North Shore Pizza and Subs – Old School Arcade Games
- Madison Axe
- Fired Up Pottery
- Top Golf (coming soon!)
Community & Cultural Spaces
- Nathaniel & Harriet Dean Victorian House Museum
- Monona Public Library
- Monona Community Center
- Monona Senior Center
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
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
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.

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Monona East Side Business Alliance: PO Box 6264, Monona, WI 53716
(608) 416-1610