Kids Free Fishing Day - 2026
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Warner Park Community Center, 2930 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Learn to fish and get a free fishing pole and tackle box (for first 300 kids)! This is an annual event sponsored by the Yahara Fishing Club. Kids will learn how to fish and get a free hot dog lunch.
No registration, just show up.

11th Annual Community Firefly Hike 2026
2026-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Indian Lake County Park, 8183 State Highway 19, Cross Plains, WI, 53528, United States
Experience the magic of fireflies on a hot summer night at Indian Lake County Park. We’ll learn what makes fireflies light up and enjoy cooking marshmallows over a fire. There will also be exhibits about the insects and animals at the park and kids can make a craft. Then we’ll take a short walk to see the fireflies and catch a few so you can see them up close. We will have bug spray. Bring your own jar with a lid with holes if you have one.
Registration

6th Annual Fall Wonder and Adventure Outing - 2026
2026-10-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Indian Lake County Park, 8183 State Highway 19, Cross Plains, WI, 53528, United States
Kids learn about mammals at the Fall Outing.
Get Kids Outside invites you this fall event at Indian Lake County Park
• Hike the beautiful trails at the park.
• Cook s’mores over a fire.
• Learn about the animals at the park.
• Engage in educational activities.
This event is designed for school age through middle school-aged children and their families especially children and families who attend community centers and other non-profit programs and schools in Dane County. The event strives to have all children be present to the wonder and awe of nature and for them to see themselves as powerful. It is sponsored by Get Kids Outside, BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, Ice Age Trail Alliance, the Department of Natural Resources and Dane County Parks.
This event is free of charge.
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