Special Events
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Hoofers Winter Carnival
Who Says We Can't Play Outside in February? The Hoofers Winter Carnival is a long-standing tradition.
Every February, the Wisconsin Hoofers and other campus partners challenge you to embrace the cold and go play outside.
Finals Frenzy
Don't let finals stress you out, with the best study hall ever, dogs on call, penny promotions, and talk sessions you'll be acing your tests in no time!
Terrace After Dark
Take in free live music, movies, and entertainment, outdoors on The Memorial Union Terrace May through September.
Madison World Music Festival
Enriching the Madison community with music, dance, and culture, The Madison World Music Festival lets you "travel the world" in five days with artists from Tibet, Zanzibar, Italy, Mexico, and more.
Campus Farmers Market
Union South hosts a farmers market weekly during autumn featuring organic and local products.
Badger Bash
Gameday's best tailgate. Join us 2 ½ hours before kickoff, every football home game for food and fun for the whole family. Free admission/open to the public.
Terrace Art Zone
Join Wheelhouse Studios for free art making/crafting this summer - all supplies provided!
Enjoy programs in The Art Zone; Pop-up programs, Art Tapas On The Terrace, and Terrace Paintaculars.
Sunburst Festival
Sunburst Festival is The Union’s annual back-to-school celebration featuring Union South. We introduce The Union to new students and welcome all students back to campus social life. Students enjoy free food sampling, free Union T-shirts, dancing, games, climbing, bowling & more!
Graduation Weekend Events & Activities
Join us at the Union this graduation weekend for grad-inspired activities & specials!
Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts
Late November into early December each year.
Enjoy fine dining, old English pageantry, and rich choral presentations by the Philharmonic Chorus of Madison.
Join us and be a part of the warmth, fellowship & history of the Wisconsin Union.
