year round
Events & Festivals
So Much to do. So Little Time.
Monona has no shortage of festivals and events. Whether it’s one of our concerts in the parks, Farmers Market, Chili Cook-Off, Memorial Day parade or whatever else we might come up with. You can’t get bored in Monona.
And be sure to check out the robust programming offered year round by Monona Parks & Recreation, Monona Public Library, Monona Senior Center, Bridge-Lake Point-Waunona Neighborhood Center, Ho-Chunk Community Center, and Aldo Leopold Nature Center.
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Candlelit Hike - Jan 10, 2026
Community, Culture, Food & Nature
Loud in the Library - Jan 30, 2027
Fundraiser, Community
Self Discovery Weekend - Feb 21-22, 2026
Culture, Art, Education & Relaxation
Fire & Wonder Winter Gathering at San Damiano - February 21, 2026
Community, Culture, & Nature
Scoops & Stories - Mar 2026
Ice Cream, Education & Community
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Maple Syrup Festival - March 14, 2026
Community, Culture, Food & Nature
Tree Ripe Truck - March 18, 2026
Food & Shopping
Monona's Earth Day Celebrations - April
Community, Culture & Nature
MPR Easter Egg Hunt - April 4, 2026
Community & Treats
Scoops & Stories - April 2026
Ice Cream, Education & Community
San Damiano's Earth Day Spring Clean-Up - April 18
Community & Nature
Dash for Down Syndrome - April 25, 2026
Community & Fitness
Monona Farmers Market - Every Sunday May - October
Shopping, Food & Music
Biergartens at the Beach - May-Sept, 2026
Music & Beer
San Damiano's Sunset Games - May -Oct, 2026
Community, Food, & Lawn Games
Yahara River Night Market - May-Sept 2026
Shopping, Food, & Music
Scoops & Stories - May 2026
Ice Cream, Education & Community
Lake Monona 20k & 5K - May 2, 2026
Running, Fun & Community
Monona's Garage Sales - May 7-9, 2026
Community & Shopping
San Damiano's World Migratory Bird Day - May 9, 2026
Community & Nature
San Damiano's Spring Croquet Tournament - May 16, 2026
Community, Food & Fundraiser
Monona Farmers Market - Every Sunday May - October
Shopping, Food & Music
Biergartens at the Beach - May-Sept
Music & Beer
San Damiano's Sunset Games - May -Oct, 2026
Community, Food, & Lawn Games
Yahara River Night Market - May - Sept, 2026
Shopping, Food, & Music
Scoops & Stories - June 2026
Ice Cream, Education & Community
Mulligans Fore Monona - June 15, 2026
Fundraiser
Harry Whitehorse International Sculpture Festival - June 19-27, 2026
Art, Culture & Music
Loop the Lake - June 20, 2026
Biking, Food & Fun
Back Porch Concerts at The Dean Historic House - June 25 - July 30
Music & Community
Monona Farmers Market - Every Sunday May - October
Shopping, Food & Music
Biergartens at the Beach - May-Sept
Music & Beer
San Damiano's Sunset Games - May -Oct, 2026
Community, Food, & Lawn Games
Summer Concert Series in Winnequah Park - July - Aug
Music, Food & Community
Yahara River Night Market - May - Sept, 2026
Shopping, Food, & Music
Scoops & Stories - July 2026
Ice Cream, Education & Community
Monona Community Festival - July 3 & 4, 2025
Community, Music, Food & Fun
Back Porch Concerts at The Dean Historic House - June 25 - July 30
Music & Community
San Damiano's Concerts on the Shore - June 25 - Aug 13, 2026
Music, Food, Beer & Community
Sugar Maple Music Festival - July 31 & August 1, 2026
Music, Food & Camping
Summer Concert Series in Winnequah Park - July - Aug
Music, Food & Community
San Damiano's Concerts on the Shore - June 25 - Aug 13, 2026
Music, Food, Beer & Community
Monona Farmers Market - Every Sunday May - October
Shopping, Food & Music
Biergartens at the Beach - May-Sept
Music & Beer
San Damiano's Sunset Games - May -Oct, 2026
Community, Food, & Lawn Games
Yahara River Night Market - May - Sept, 2026
Shopping, Food, & Music
Scoops & Stories - Aug 2026
Ice Cream, Education & Community
National Night Out - August 11, 2026
Food, Games, & Family
Monona Farmers Market - Every Sunday May - October
Shopping, Food & Music
Biergartens at the Beach - May-Sept
Music & Beer
San Damiano's Sunset Games - May -Oct, 2026
Community, Food, & Lawn Games
Monona Parks & Rec Halloween Spooktacular - October
Community, Food & Fun
Monona Parks & Rec Fall Fest - October
Community, Food & Fun
Monona Farmers Market - Every Sunday May - October
Shopping, Food & Music
San Damiano's Sunset Games - May -Oct, 2026
Community, Food, & Lawn Games
Hoot Hoot Hustle - October 10, 2026
Running, Fun & Community
