Your Guide To January 2025 in Madison
Happy new year, Madison! 2025 is officially here and we’re ready to start the year off right by bringing you a hot and fresh guide on how to make the most of January in our city. From getting outside and taking in all that nature has to offer to checking out some quirky local festivals (juggling, anyone?) and of course honoring MLK Day, there’s a lot to get excited about this month.
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🥾 Outdoor recs
Rent snowshoes at the Wisconsin Union
City of Madison rents out snowshoes
skiing and tubing at Tyrol Basin
Blackhawk Ski Club and CXC Outdoor Center
Madison Public Library check out birding backpacks
🥳 Indoor events
🤎 MLK Celebrations
40th Annual Madison and Dane County Martin Luther King Day Observance
I Am A Man exhibit at Goodman South Madison Library
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