Event Overview
Bring your students some springtime cheer and enjoy the beauty of April in Madison together during our annual Badger Family Spring Visit (BFSV)! BFSV is an opportunity for you to visit your student any weekend during the month of April and attend free, low-cost and classic springtime events* in Madison that our team of local pros has compiled for you.
1. Register for Badger Family Spring by clicking here or the Register Here button below. By letting us know that you’re thinking of visiting, we will be able to send you info on how to download our mobile event app, parking suggestions, and event updates.
2. Download the UW Guide app or go to the UW Guidebook link for events to consider throughout the month of April (make sure to refresh the app or your page as events are still being added). In Guidebook, you will be able to select a variety of tracks and create your own schedule.
3. Check out the Campus and Visitor Relations page (click on Plan Your Visit) for travel information, parking, and lodging. Click here for a variety of other lodging options. Also, it may be helpful to go to UW-Madison’s Transportation Services for information on parking.
Below are some events occurring in April for Badger families.
Featured Events
Wisconsin Film Festival*
The Wisconsin Film Festival is presented by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Communication Arts offering a variety of fun entertainment for all!
University of Wisconsin Arboretum
Go on a Nature Walk and explore the natural world or attend a variety of Science Expeditions and Explorations Stations.
Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square
Grab your family, friends, and your reusable shopping bags and enjoy a Madison tradition!
Chazen Art Museum Exhibitions
Check out Exhibitions. There are also several events happening during this time as well as drop in tours to attend.
Varsity Band Concert*
The April 2025 UW Varsity Band Spring concert will appeal to Badger Band fans of all ages. Highlights include “Country Favorites”, “Music of Ariana Grande”, and “Music of Michael Jackson”.
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