Monroe Street is the Place to Be

Experience the magic of Monroe Street on the first Friday evening of each month. The participating boutique shops and retail stores will be open late so you can enjoy all that our unique slice of Madison has to offer. And don't forget to plan on dinner and drinks in our many locally owned restaurants. From shopping pop-ups to ice cream and free outdoor movies, there’s a little something for everyone.

 Because each First Friday will feature different experiences, check back to see the participating businesses, entertainment, and more!

OUR NEXT FIRST FRIDAY ON MONROE STREET WILL BE NOVEMBER 6, 2026

The November First Friday on Monroe Street will also be MMoCA Fall Gallery Night. Many of our businesses will be open late that evening and will feature artists or makers. A list of everything that’s happening will be posted in late October.

Watch for this to be back in the summer of 2027: on the First Fridays in June through September, Music by the Water, sponsored by the Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood Association and Wingra Boats, takes place by Lake Wingra. Stop by Wingra Park to enjoy Kids Music and Activities from 5-6 pm, provided by the Monroe Street Art Center; dance to a live band from 6-8 pm; and browse an array of vendors from about 5-8 pm.

First Friday Activities in October Included:

Artsy Fartsy

1717 Monroe Street  • 608-284-9692 • artsyfartsymadison.com 

5:00-7:00 Come enjoy complimentary sips and sweets while enjoying 10% off all in store purchases from 5 to 7 PM.

Basecamp Fitness

1730 Monroe Street • 608 960-450 • basecampfitness.com

7:00am-11:00am $75 off any class pack! 10 pack regularly; $299 20 pack regularly $399; 30 pack regularly $499.

Club Pilates

2623 Monroe Street • 608-855-9132 • clubpilates.com

7:45 a.m.-Noon Club Pilates is offering everyone referred through First Friday on Monroe Street a FREE intro to Pilates class along with a special intro class package!

Garth's Brew Bar

1722 Monroe Street  • garthsbrewbar.com • @garthsbrewbar

4:00-10:00 Order a "First Friday Flight" at Garth's Brew Bar and upgrade any one pour from your beer flight to 8 ounces for free.

Good Day Shop

1925 Monroe Street #120 • gooddayshop.net • @gooddayshop__

4:00-6:00 Happiest hour!

Hive of Madison

1904 Monroe Street  • hiveofmadison.com • @hiveofmadison

4:00-6:00 Happy Hour 4-6 pm.

Orange Tree Imports

1721 Monroe Street • 608.255.8211 • orangetreeimports.com • @OrangeTreeImports

5:00 - 7:00 During “First Friday on Monroe Street,” Orange Tree stays open late with many of their business neighbors. They select a non-profit each month for First Friday on Monroe Street, and donate 20% of their sales to them. For October, Orange Tree will be supporting the Goodman Community Center Thanksgiving Basket Drive, helping to provide 4,000 holiday meals.

They'll also be offering their popular Shop & Spin activity. Every purchase of $10 or more entitles you to take a chance on winning a prize!