Music and dance performances begin 8:30 am, 10/3-4; America 250 music concert 5 pm, 10/4; "Bhāskarōdayam" dance concert 7 pm, 10/4. $40-$25 per day ($55/weekend). Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/melharmony-festival/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T08:30
Nationwide Trophy Recycling Program fundaiser sale of rebuilt trophies of all kinds, 9 am-1 pm first Saturdays, 6670 Odana Road (at Market Square). Trophy recycling also available. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/trophy-sale/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T09:00
Strength competitions hosted by Primal Strength & Fitness, plus special guest Bryce Johnson. $20 ($15 adv.). Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/wisconsins-strongest-man-woman/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T09:00
First (and sometimes third) Saturdays. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/Sequoya-Library-Book-Sale-first-saturdays/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T09:00
Black Star Drum Line, 9:30 am, 11 am and 1 pm. Free. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/Kids-in-the-Rotunda-black-star-drum-line/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T09:30
Silent meditation retreat led by Gen Kelsang Dorje. $45. RSVP. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/the-accepting-heart/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00
Quiet walk guided by Valerie Vervoort. $37 adv. only. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/shinrin-yoku-holy-wisdom/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00
Bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime reading from "Un llugar llamado musica," new book, with music by Jorge. Free. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/samira-alvarez-gretzinger-un-lugar-llamado-musica/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00
Youth open jam/improvisation workshop with Hanah Jon Taylor, 10 am Saturdays. Free. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/youth-jazz-expo-saturdays/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00
Madison Arts Commission temporary installation by Indigenous artists (through 11/1, also at Hudson, Merrill Springs, Olbrich & Tenney parks, and UW Arboretum). Rain date: 10/4. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/teejop-community-art-project-site-tour-gathering-square/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00
