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—Spring Green, Wisconsin area events calendar—
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Spring Green Area Events: July 10 – July 24, 2025
| Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| Sauk County Fair • All day • Sauk County Fairgrounds, 700 Washington Ave, Baraboo • WALK-IN FREE GATE • $5 daily parking (enter via Lincoln Street) • Rides, food, games, animal exhibits, 4-H Performance Arts Festival at 6:00 PM, live music from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM • For full schedule, visit saukcountyfair.com |
| CLASS: Skills & Drills Youth Basketball Training 10:30 AM – 1:40 PM • River Valley High School, 660 Varsity Blvd, Spring Green • sethkostroskihoops.com • All ages (Grades 3–12) • Free (Donations appreciated) • Open basketball skills training led by experienced coach Seth Kostroski. No registration required. Separate sessions by grade: Grades 9–12 (10:30–11:30 AM), Grades 6–8 (11:35 AM–12:35 PM), Grades 3–5 (12:40–1:40 PM). Bring your own ball. Sponsored by RV Youth Basketball. |
| Storytime 10:30 AM • Lone Rock Community Library, 234 North Broadway St, Lone Rock • lonerocklibrary.wordpress.com• All ages • FREE • Families are invited to enjoy stories and activity time- this week features “Melted Crayon Butterflies” |
| Stitch and Bitch 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM • Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany St, Spring Green • springgreengeneralstore.com • FREE • The Spring Green General Store’s Stitch and Bitch handwork group meets Thursday afternoons weekly. All are welcome. |
| Tech Help Drop-In 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Lone Rock Community Library, 234 N Broadway St, Lone Rock • rvbroadband.org/techhelp • Free, no-appointment tech support for devices, apps, and digital tools. Part of a rotating weekly series from River Valley area public libraries. |
| Lone Rock Farmers Market 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM • Center Park, 326 E Liberty St., Lone Rock • Shop local and join us every Thursday for fun, food, flowers, and all your favorites! Visit the Lone Rock Farmers Market group on Facebook for weekly updates on vendors and raffle items. |
| Spring Green Recreational Soccer 5:30 PM • River Valley Middle School fields, 660 W Daley St, Spring Green • Visit “Spring Green Recreational Soccer” on Facebook • Ages 12+ • Tuesday and Thursday evenings (weather permitting) Casual and fun community play for teens and adults. |
| LOCAL NIGHT: Back Ally Blues Band 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • Post House Garden, 119 E Jefferson St, Spring Green •shedbarandgrill.com • Settle into a summer evening with blues-rock by the Back Ally Blues Band. Part of the Thursday Local Night series. |
| LIVE MUSIC: Daniel Kenneth Libby 6:00 PM • American Players Theatre Grounds, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green • americanplayers.org • Enjoy a free acoustic performance by Daniel Kenneth Libby as part of APT’s Midsummer Music series. Perfect ambiance for pre-show picnicking. |
| Friday, July 11, 2025 |
| SOLD OUT: LIVE MUSIC – Sh*tty Barn Session 340 – LowDown Brass Band7:30 PM (Doors 6:00 PM) • Sh*tty Barn, 506 E Madison St, Spring Green • shittybarnsessions.com • Advance tickets sold out. That said, tickets often come up that people can’t use, so check out SH*TTY TICKET SWAP, which helps to connect ticket buyers and sellers • Part of the Rogue Sessions series, this all-horn band from Chicago blends soul, funk, jazz, and hip hop for a powerful live show. Their music has been featured at top festivals across North America and praised by The Gazette, Fame Magazine, and The Chicago Reader. |
| LIVE MUSIC: The Blue Olives7:30 PM – 10:30 PM • Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 W Jefferson St, Spring Green • slowpokelounge.com • $15 advance / $20 at the door • Known for their fierce jam-band energy and huge repertoire, Madison-based The Blue Olives blend horns, killer harmonies, funky rhythm, and searing guitar. Regular artists at Chicago’s House of Blues, this dynamic group promises a high-energy night of fun. |
| Saturday, July 12, 2025 |
| Spring Green Farmers Market 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Downtown Spring Green, Corner of Jefferson and Worcester Streets • Shop fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and much more! This weekend, enjoy live tunes from Camela Widad. Every. Saturday through October, rain or shine. |
| LIVE MUSIC: Bluegrass Jam 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM • Spring Green General Store, 137 S Albany St, Spring Green • facebook.com/sgreengeneralstore • All ages • Come to play or just to listen at this welcoming acoustic jam session hosted by Spring Green General Store. Kitchen closes at 2:00 PM. |
| Baron Brooks 20th Annual Summer Customer Appreciation Party Starts at 2:00 PM • Baron Brooks Sports Bar, 122 E Jefferson St, Spring Green • Celebrate with drink specials from 2:00–8:00 PM, raffle prizes throughout the day, with free food and munchies, courtesy of Skip & Liz! |
| LIVE MUSIC: The Bushmen 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Wisconsin Riverside Resort, S13220 Shifflet Rd, Spring Green • facebook.com/wisconsinriverside • Enjoy riverside breezes and a full afternoon of live music with The Bushmen, playing a blend of rock, pop, country, reggae, folk, and originals. Great food and drinks available on-site—bring a chair and soak in the summer sounds! |
| Baroom Takeover at Pleasant Ridge Country Store 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Pleasant Ridge Country Store, 16157 Ridge Road, Richland Center • savortherivervalley.org • Enjoy a special culinary event with Chef Chance Spivey featuring local ingredients from Seven Seeds Farm and Steadfast Acres. The menu includes smoked buffalo chicken dip, smashburgers, slow-cooked Italian beef, and more. Hosted in collaboration with Savor the River Valley. |
| LOCAL NIGHT: Psycherelic 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Post House Garden, 123 N. Lexington Street, Spring Green • Lookup The Shed Bar & Grill on Facebook • Enjoy a groovy evening of live music with local band Psycherelic as part of the Post House Garden summer series. |
| LIVE MUSIC: The People’s Brothers Band 6:00 PM • Witwen Campground, S9855 County Hwy E, Sauk City • Lookup Witwen Concerts on Facebook • Free • Get down to rhythm and soul with The People’s Brothers Band at this free outdoor summer concert. Grounds and concessions open at 4:00 PM. Bring lawn chairs—homemade pies and ice cream available |
| LIVE MUSIC: Ryan Meisel’s ‘Spiritual Currents’ 6:30 PM • Amphitheater, Governor Dodge State Park, 4175 Hwy 23, Dodgeville • Saxophonist Ryan Meisel blends Indigenous world music with a jazz background in this live performance from his latest recording. Event is free with park admission. |
| Sunday, July 13, 2025 |
| Sunday Salon with APT Leadership 10:00 AM • Post House Garden, 119 E. Jefferson Street, Spring Green • americanplayers.org/events/sunday-salon • Join APT leadership and staff for a casual conversation about whatever is on your mind. Free to the public! |
| ‘Building Belonging’ with Phil Lund 10:00 AM • Unity Chapel, 6596 County Hwy TZ, Spring Green • Lookup Unity Chapel on Facebook • Unitarian Universalist Congregational Life Consultant (retired) Phil Lund leads this reflection on creating community through belonging and purpose. Part of Unity Chapel’s Summer Services series. |
| Buena Vista Lions Club Car & Motorbike Cruise 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Buena Vista Bicentennial Park, 33000 Fulton St, Gotham • Lookup Buena Vista Lions Club on Facebook • Classic, custom, and cool vehicles of all kinds welcome at this family-friendly summer cruise. Enjoy concessions, community, and horsepower—all while supporting the Buena Vista Lions Club. Free to attend. |
| LIVE MUSIC: Fat Daddy’s 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Wisconsin Riverside Resort, S13220 Shifflet Rd, Spring Green • facebook.com/wisconsinriverside • Enjoy live outdoor music on the River Stage with Fat Daddy’s. Grab a cold drink and a tasty sandwich while soaking in views of the river during this Sunday afternoon show. |
| LOCAL NIGHT: Donnie Reyzek 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Post House Garden, 123 N. Lexington Street, Spring Green • Lookup The Shed Bar & Grill on Facebook • Donnie Reyzek brings laid-back afternoon tunes to the garden stage. A perfect way to spend a Sunday. |
| Backstage Talks – A Walk in the Woods Nature Tour 4:00 PM • American Players Theatre grounds, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green • americanplayers.org/events/the-backstage-series • $10, or free with APT Insiders Card • Join Operations Manager Cari Stebbins and Administrative Assistant Grace Vosen for a guided trek through APT’s woods and prairies. Learn about native plants, birds, and the theatre’s ongoing restoration efforts. Tickets available for purchase at americanplayers.org/events/the-backstage-series. |
| Monday, July 14, 2025 |
| Flicks & Bricks – Lilo & Stitch 1:00 PM • Kraemer Library and Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org • All ages (children under 7 must be accompanied by a caregiver) • FREE • Enjoy a showing of Lilo & Stitch and stay to build with Legos afterward. Popcorn and lemonade will be served. A fun, family-friendly afternoon of movies and creativity. |
| Silent Writing Club 6:30 PM • Slowpoke Lounge and Cabaret, 137 W Jefferson St, Spring Green • slowpokeloungeandcabaret.com • Led by Driftless Grace, this monthly gathering invites writers of all kinds to quietly focus on their work—together. Most second Mondays. Bring your preferred writing tools and settle in for focused time with fellow creatives. |
| FILM SCREENING: The 39 Steps (1935) 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) • Hillside Theater at Taliesin, 6604 Hwy 23 Trunk, Spring Green • taliesinpreservation.org/hillside-theater • All ages • This classic comedy-thriller by Alfred Hitchcock stars Robert Donat as an everyman wrongly accused of murder. Part of a Hitchcock film series in partnership with River Valley Film Club and American Players Theatre. Remarks begin at 6:45 PM; film starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Tickets $10. |
| LIVE MUSIC: Barlow 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM • Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 W Jefferson St, Spring Green • slowpokelounge.com/events/barlow-2025 • $15 advance / $20 at the door • With deep roots in funk and soul—and a background that includes three seasons at APT—Barlow delivers raw, expressive alt-R&B in the spirit of Daniel Caesar and Anderson .Paak. Backed by a live band including producer Bionik and Eric Mayson, this is Minneapolis R&B at its most eclectic. |
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 |
| Artist Reception: Celebrating the Students of Angel Dreams Studios 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe Street, Spring Green • Lookup Angel Dreams Studios on Facebook • View artwork created by students of Angel Dreams Studios, supported by River Valley ARTS. This special exhibit highlights creativity, technique, and self-expression across all ages. Open to the public during library hours. |
| STORYTIME: Summer Afternoon Storytime 4:30 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org • Preschool to age 8 • FREE • Each Tuesday, kids enjoy stories, singing, and hands-on art projects as part of the Color Our World summer series. Creative fun for young children all summer long. |
| Yarn Rocks! 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St., Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org/yarn-rocks-1 • Meet fellow knitters, get beginner to mid-level knitting help, learn new skills, and enjoy the social and health benefits of craft work. Drop in anytime; no registration required. |
| Spring Green Recreational Soccer 5:30 PM • River Valley Middle School fields, 660 W Daley St, Spring Green • Visit “Spring Green Recreational Soccer” on Facebook • Ages 12+ • Tuesday and Thursday evenings (weather permitting) Casual and fun community play for teens and adults. |
| Puzzle Night at the Library 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe Street, Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • Join in for a night of puzzle-solving fun. Work on 300–500 piece jigsaw puzzles or challenge a friend to “puzzle chess,” where speed and strategy combine. All puzzle sizes provided—bring your own to share if you’d like. |
| Wednesday, July 16, 2025 |
| STORYTIME: All Ages Storytime with Ms. Kate 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St, Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org/all-ages-storytime-72 • All ages • FREE • Join Ms. Kate for stories, crafts, and activities designed for all ages. A fun, interactive hour to enjoy reading and creativity together. One of two summer sessions. |
| Royal Bank – 35 Years in Lone Rock! 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM • Royal Bank, 252 S. Oak Street, Lone Rock • Lookup Royal Bank on Facebook • Celebrate 35 years of community banking in Lone Rock with free Udder Brothers ice cream, refreshments, and giveaways. Stop by and enjoy the festivities with friends and neighbors! |
| CLASS: Paint a Mini-Masterpiece 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St, Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • Ages 6–17 • FREE Explore examples of famous artwork, then learn techniques to create your own miniature masterpiece on a tiny canvas. Presented by the Spring Green Community Library. |
| LIVE MUSIC: Still Strummin’ 6:00 PM • American Players Theatre Grounds, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green • americanplayers.org/events/midsummer-music • Acoustic pre-show music on the picnic grounds featuring Still Strummin’. Free and open to all APT patrons on performance nights. |
| Cornhole League 7:00 PM • Buena Vista Bicentennial Park, 33000 Fulton St, Gotham • All ages • Weekly Wednesday night cornhole league hosted by the Buena Vista Lions Club. Concessions available on-site with burgers, brats, hot dogs, fries, cheese curds, and beverages. For details or to sign up, contact Mikey Randall (608-696-9643) or Jake Kleckner (608-739-2322). Text preferred. |
| Thursday, July 17, 2025 |
| FARM TOUR: Agroforestry Tree Crop Improvement + Monitoring for Biodiversity 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Canopy Farm Management – Nursery, E5219 Jones Rd, Spring Green • savannainstitute.org/event/farm-tour-agroforestry-tree-crop-improvement-monitoring-for-biodiversity • Learn the basics of agroforestry, how the Savanna Institute is breeding and selecting plants, and how biodiversity is monitored on site. Part of the Savanna Institute’s public education series. Registration required. |
| Storytime 10:30 AM • Lone Rock Community Library, 234 North Broadway St, Lone Rock • lonerocklibrary.wordpress.com• All ages • FREE • Families are invited to enjoy stories and activity time- this week features outdoor games! |
| CLASS: Skills & Drills Youth Basketball Training 10:30 AM – 1:40 PM • River Valley High School, 660 Varsity Blvd, Spring Green • sethkostroskihoops.com • All ages (Grades 3–12) • Free (Donations appreciated) • Open basketball skills training led by experienced coach Seth Kostroski. No registration required. Separate sessions by grade: Grades 9–12 (10:30–11:30 AM), Grades 6–8 (11:35 AM–12:35 PM), Grades 3–5 (12:40–1:40 PM). Bring your own ball. Sponsored by RV Youth Basketball. |
| Stitch and Bitch 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM • Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany St, Spring Green • springgreengeneralstore.com • FREE • The Spring Green General Store’s Stitch and Bitch handwork group meets Thursday afternoons weekly. All are welcome. |
| CLASS: Art Adventures 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org/art-adventures-0 • FREE (Registration required) Explore a new artistic medium each week in this hands-on series. Sign-up is required—register at the front desk or call 608-546-4201. Part of Kraemer Library’s summer Art Adventures series. |
| Read to a Dog 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe Street, Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org/read-dog-0 • Kids ages 5–12 • A confidence-building literacy event where children read aloud to Luna, a registered therapy dog. Readers must sign up for a 15-minute time slot. Caregiver attendance and registration required. |
| Lone Rock Farmers Market 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM • Center Park, 326 E Liberty St., Lone Rock • Shop local and join us every Thursday for fun, food, flowers, and all your favorites! Visit the Lone Rock Farmers Market group on Facebook for weekly updates on vendors and raffle items. |
| LOCAL NIGHT: Solstice Jazz Band 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • Post House Garden, 123 N. Lexington Street, Spring Green • Lookup The Shed Bar & Grill on Facebook • Let smooth jazz carry you into the summer evening with a set by Solstice Jazz Band. |
| Spring Green Recreational Soccer 5:30 PM • River Valley Middle School fields, 660 W Daley St, Spring Green • Visit “Spring Green Recreational Soccer” on Facebook • Ages 12+ • Tuesday and Thursday evenings (weather permitting). Casual and fun community play for teens and adults. |
| LIVE MUSIC: Paul and Doug 6:00 PM • American Players Theatre Grounds, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green • americanplayers.org/events/midsummer-music • Bring a picnic and enjoy this free performance from Paul and Doug on the APT grounds before the show begins. |
| SOLD OUT: LIVE MUSIC – Sh*tty Barn Session 341: Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys 7:00 PM (Doors at 6:00 PM) • The Sh*tty Barn, 506 E Madison St, Spring Green • shittybarnsessions.com/show/433 • Advance tickets sold out. That said, tickets often come up that people can’t use, so check out SH*TTY TICKET SWAP, which helps to connect ticket buyers and sellers • One of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys draw from a deep well of country, doo-wop, and rhythm & blues. With 35 years on the road and more than two dozen releases, their electrifying live show continues to inspire and evolve. |
| SOLD OUT: Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys 7:00 PM (Doors at 6:00 PM) • The Shtty Barn, 506 E Madison St, Spring Green • shittybarnsessions.com • Advance tickets sold out. That said, tickets often come up that people can’t use, so check out SHTTY TICKET SWAP, which helps to connect ticket buyers and sellers • Since forming in 1988, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have become Americana/Roots icons, known for a style steeped in country, doo-wop, and rockabilly. This acclaimed live act continues to evolve after 35 years and more than two dozen albums. |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 |
| White Oak Roots Weekend July 18-20 • White Oak Savanna, 4352 State Rd 23, Dodgeville • savannasanctuary.org/whiteoakrootsweekend • $150 ($75 for full-time college students or under‑18 with an adult) • Spend a weekend immersed in American roots music workshops—including banjo, fiddle, guitar, kora, African drumming and dance—plus gourd-planting and instrument-building! Includes camping access, meals from the on-site kitchen (with storage for special diets), bathroom/shower facilities, and evening jams around the campfire. Registration required; register online. |
| LIVE MUSIC: Growlers 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM • Arthur’s Supper Club, 7170 Hwy 14, Spring Green • Lookup Arthur’s Supper Club on Facebook • Kick off the weekend with Friday night live music from the Growlers. Enjoy classic supper club fare and a full night of tunes at this Spring Green staple located at the stoplights. |
| LIVE MUSIC: Tim Daniels Band 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM • Crappie Shop Beer Garden, 300 Dalogasa Dr, Arena • $5 cover • Award-winning country rock group Tim Daniels Band (aka 5th Gear) brings high-energy music to the Crappie Shop. Kick off the weekend with great tunes ahead of Saturday’s community celebration at Arena Community Park. |
| Saturday, July 19, 2025 |
| OPEN HOUSE: Hedge Meadow Opening Day Start time TBD • 140 S Winsted St, Spring Green • Check Instagram @hedge_meadow • All ages • Free • Hedge Meadow, formerly based in Mazomanie, opens its new location in the old Driftless Depot building with treats, the debut of a seasonal teahouse menu, and a possible flower pop-up. |
| Spring Green Farmers Market 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Downtown Spring Green, Corner of Jefferson and Worcester Streets • Shop fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and much more! Live music by General Store Jammers! Open every Saturday through October, rain or shine. |
| WORKSHOP: Grow & Gather – Companion Planting 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM • Taliesin Preservation, 5607 County Hwy C, Spring Green • taliesinpreservation.org/events• Ages 8+ • Learn how to grow healthier, more resilient gardens by pairing plants that naturally support each other. Kitchen Gardener Abbie Lehman will lead this hands-on session covering soil health, pest control, pollinator attraction, and more. Great for gardeners at all experience levels. Registration required. |
| Shed Bar & Grill Golf Outing for Bar Buddies 12:00 PM shotgun start (Registration begins at 10:30 AM) • Spring Green Municipal Golf Course, 338 E. Hoxie Street, Spring Green • Lookup The Shed Bar & Grill on Facebook • Join this 9-hole, 2-person, 2-club scramble to raise funds for the River Valley Area Bar Buddies van. $50/player for members, $60 for non-members. Hole and grand prizes, raffle, and Shed pizza included. Sign up at The Shed Bar & Grill. |
| Class of 1986 Reunion at Traders Tiki Bar 1:00 PM • Traders Tiki Bar, 7492 Wittwer Rd, Arena • Catch up with old friends and share good memories at this casual Class of ’86 gathering. All are welcome to join the fun and reminiscing. |
| Cousin’s Bar & Grill One‑Year Anniversary Bash 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM • Cousin’s Bar & Grill, 1090 Main Street, Plain • Celebrate one year in business with giveaways all day and live music by Shawn Schell (1:00–3:00 PM) and Remember With Randy (5:30–8:30 PM). Drink specials all day! |
| LIVE MUSIC: 3 Souls 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Wisconsin Riverside Resort, S13220 Shifflet Rd, Spring Green • Lookup Wisconsin Riverside Resort on Facebook • Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with live outdoor music on the River Stage. Cold drinks, tasty sandwiches, and great views of the river make for a perfect summer day. Hosted by Wisconsin Riverside Resort. |
| LOCAL NIGHT: Burning Sky 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Post House Garden, 123 N. Lexington Street, Spring Green • Lookup The Shed Bar & Grill on Facebook • Rock the garden with high-energy live music from Burning Sky. Bring a chair and enjoy. |
| LIVE MUSIC: Michael Perry & The Long Beds 6:00 PM • Witwen Campground, S9855 County Hwy E, Sauk City • Lookup Witwen Concerts on Facebook • Free • Acoustic country Americana with author and storyteller Michael Perry and his band. Concessions and grounds open at 4:00 PM. Bring a chair and enjoy the show. |
| LIVE MUSIC: Zach Pietrini 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM • Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 W Jefferson St, Spring Green • slowpokelounge.com/events/zach-petrini-band-ds9zs-2rryp-k3tw2-86tat • $12 advance / $15 door • With an indie Americana sound rooted in the Midwest, Zach Pietrini’s band blends heartfelt lyrics and rock-tinged vibes reminiscent of Springsteen and Tom Petty. Named Milwaukee’s Best Live Act, they deliver a dynamic show steeped in nostalgia and raw storytelling. |
| Sunday, July 20, 2025 |
| ‘Bucking the Patriarchy’ with Rev. Denise Cawley 10:00 AM • Unity Chapel, 6596 County Hwy TZ, Spring Green • Lookup Unity Chapel on Facebook • Chaplain and historian Rev. Denise Cawley shares stories about Unitarian Universalist Rev. Dr. Florence Buck and her resistance to patriarchal norms. Part of the Summer Services series at Unity Chapel. |
| LIVE MUSIC: Just Merl & A Girl 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Wisconsin Riverside Resort, S13220 Shifflet Rd, Spring Green • Lookup Wisconsin Riverside Resort on Facebook• Live outdoor music on the River Stage. Enjoy tunes by Just Merl & A Girl while sipping a cold drink and grabbing a sandwich with a view of the river. A great way to relax on a Sunday afternoon. |
| Acoustic Jam 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM • Spring Green General Store, 137 S Albany St, Spring Green • Lookup Spring Green General Store on Facebook • Come to play or come to listen—everyone is welcome at this open acoustic jam session. Grab a bite before the kitchen closes at 2:00 PM and enjoy a laid-back afternoon of music and community. |
| Open House: Harrisburg Troy Historical School & Stained‑Glass Demo 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Harrisburg Troy Historical School, E7646 County Road B, Spring Green • harrisburgtroyhistoricalsociety.com/open‑house.html • Join Laurel Sauer of the Stained Glass Grotto for an open house featuring a live demonstration and display of her stained-glass creations. An opportunity to see craftsmanship up close and learn about her classes |
| LOCAL NIGHT: Ann Christoffer 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Post House Garden, 123 N. Lexington Street, Spring Green • Lookup The Shed Bar & Grill on Facebook • Ann Christoffer returns to Post House Garden for a Sunday set of heartfelt songs and local charm. |
| Play Talks – A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2:00 PM • John’s Place at the APT picnic area, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green • americanplayers.org/events/play-talks • $10, or free with APT Insiders Card • Director David Daniel shares insights into the magic and mischief behind A Midsummer Night’s Dream in this “Play Talks” session. Tickets available at americanplayers.org/events/play-talks |
| Midsummer Star Gazing Post-show approx. 8:30 PM • Hill Theatre Lobby, American Players Theatre, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green • americanplayers.org/events/stars • FREE, no tickets required • After the 6:00 PM performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, explore the night sky with telescopes provided by UW–Madison’s Astronomy Club and the Iowa County Astronomers. No experience needed—just curiosity! Rain/cloud makeup date: August 10 following the same performance. |
| Fairy Party – A Queer Pride Celebration 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM (ends July 21) • Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 W Jefferson St, Spring Green • slowpokelounge.com/events/fairy-party Slip into your fairy wings—or come as you are—for a night of mischief, magic, and self-expression. Lounge under the stars with queer cinema, dance, art-making, and connection in a welcoming space. Donations accepted at the door to support event costs. |
| Monday, July 21, 2025 |
| Birth to 3 – Popsicles in the Park 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Veteran’s Park (North Park with the pool), 500 Park Dr, Spring Green • business.springgreen.com/events • Enjoy popsicles, playtime, and community fun with the Sauk County Birth to 3 Team. Bring a blanket and relax while your little ones play and connect with other local families. Casual, laid-back, and open to all. |
| J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue 1:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org • All ages Experts from J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue share live rescued critters and discuss what it takes to care for them responsibly. A hands-on, educational program featuring reptiles, amphibians, and more. |
| Arena Historians Meeting – Vietnam War Stories & Area Cheese Factories 6:30 PM • Grandma Mary’s (Brisbane Hall), 175 US Hwy 14, Arena • Free • Guest speaker Kenny Amble of the Ewing-Olson VFW Post 9336 shares stories of local veterans who served during the Vietnam War. Bill Hanson, owner of Arena Cheese Factory, will also speak, continuing last month’s discussion on area cheese factories. |
| Rural Musicians Forum – Wisconsin Gagok Ensemble 7:00 PM • Cornerstone Church, 210 N Lexington St, Spring Green • ruralmusiciansforum.org • Suggested donation: $20 Jessica Schwefel, a Korean adoptee and classically trained singer, joins forces with Youngjoo Hong and pianist Susan Gaeddert to bring the tradition of Korean art songs (gagok) to western audiences. A unique and moving musical evening presented by Rural Musicians Forum. |
| A Night of Words 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM • Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 W Jefferson St, Spring Green • slowpokelounge.com • A laid-back open mic night for poetry, storytelling, and literary sharing. Bring a favorite piece, original writing, or just come to listen and enjoy. Words, wine, and welcoming vibes. |
| Tuesday, July 22, 2025 |
| STORYTIME: Summer Afternoon Storytime 4:30 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org • Preschool to age 8 • FREE • Each Tuesday, kids enjoy stories, singing, and hands-on art projects as part of the Color Our World summer series. Creative fun for young children all summer long. |
| Spring Green Recreational Soccer 5:30 PM • River Valley Middle School fields, 660 W Daley St, Spring Green • Visit “Spring Green Recreational Soccer” on Facebook • Ages 12+ • Tuesday and Thursday evenings (weather permitting) Casual and fun community play for teens and adults. |
| Wednesday, July 23, 2025 |
| Art-Mazing – Science of Art 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St, Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org/art-mazing • Ages 4–17 This hands-on session explores playful perspective and how our eyes perceive and play tricks on us. Part of the library’s “Coloring Our World” summer series alternating between artistic traditions and science-based art techniques. Dress for mess! |
| Book Discussion: Enlightenment by Sarah Perry 2:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe Street, Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org/book-discussion-12 • Join fellow readers for coffee, snacks, and conversation during the library’s monthly book discussion. July’s pick is Enlightenment by Sarah Perry. Copies available at the library one month in advance. |
| July Silent Book Club 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • Arcadia Books, 102 E Jefferson St, Spring Green • readinutopia.com/events • Bring your own book and join fellow readers for a quiet evening of reading, conversation, and community. The first half hour is for chatting and sharing what you’re reading, followed by an hour of silent reading, and optional social time to close. A laid-back way to unwind and find inspiration for your next great read. |
| LIVE MUSIC: KC & the Ranger 6:00 PM • American Players Theatre Grounds, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green • americanplayers.org/events/midsummer-music • APT’s Midsummer Music series continues with cowboy swing and storytelling from KC & the Ranger. Free to enjoy for all ticket holders and picnickers. |
| Cornhole League 7:00 PM • Buena Vista Bicentennial Park, 33000 Fulton St, Gotham • All ages • Weekly Wednesday night cornhole league hosted by the Buena Vista Lions Club. Concessions available on-site with burgers, brats, hot dogs, fries, cheese curds, and beverages. For details or to sign up, contact Mikey Randall (608-696-9643) or Jake Kleckner (608-739-2322). Text preferred. |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 |
| OPEN GYM: Volleyball 7:45 AM – 9:30 AM • River Valley High School – West Gymnasium, 660 W. Daley Street, Spring Green • rvschools.org/district/calendars.cfm • Open gym volleyball session at the high school’s west gym. Part of River Valley School District programming. |
| Storytime 10:30 AM • Lone Rock Community Library, 234 North Broadway St, Lone Rock • lonerocklibrary.wordpress.com• All ages • FREE • Families are invited to enjoy stories and activity time- This week features a Ghost Hunt at the Lone Rock Cemetery! |
| Art Adventures – Kraemer Library 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org/art-adventures-0 Each week features a different creative project—in this session, kids and families can dive into hands-on art-making in the Community Room. Sign-up required; register at the front desk or call 608-546-4201. |
| Stitch and Bitch 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM • Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany St, Spring Green • springgreengeneralstore.com • FREE • The Spring Green General Store’s Stitch and Bitch handwork group meets Thursday afternoons weekly. All are welcome. |
| Lone Rock Farmers Market 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM • Center Park, 326 E Liberty St., Lone Rock • Shop local and join us every Thursday for fun, food, flowers, and all your favorites! Visit the Lone Rock Farmers Market group on Facebook for weekly updates on vendors. |
| LOCAL NIGHT: Nick Ehlinger & The Lamboni Brothers 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • Post House Garden, 123 N. Lexington Street, Spring Green • Lookup The Shed Bar & Grill on Facebook • Enjoy an upbeat Thursday evening with live tunes from Nick Ehlinger & The Lamboni Brothers. |
| Spring Green Recreational Soccer 5:30 PM • River Valley Middle School fields, 660 W Daley St, Spring Green • Visit “Spring Green Recreational Soccer” on Facebook • Ages 12+ • Tuesday and Thursday evenings (weather permitting) Casual and fun community play for teens and adults. |
| WORKSHOP: Evenings Afield – Be a Good Ancestor, Build Good Soil 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Twin Crix Farm, 6679 WI-23, Spring Green • driftlessconservancy.org/event-details/evenings-afield-be-a-good-ancestor-build-good-soil Learn about soil health, carbon sequestration, and soil-stream dynamics through hands-on demonstrations using soil cores, rainfall simulators, and a tour of perennial crop fields. Led by local conservation and agriculture experts. Part of the Driftless Area Land Conservancy’s Lowery Creek Watershed Initiative. |
| LIVE MUSIC: Tom Waselchuk 6:00 PM • American Players Theatre Grounds, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green • americanplayers.org/events/midsummer-music • Guitarist Tom Waselchuk brings his musical stylings to the APT picnic area. A relaxing pre-show experience as part of the summer Midsummer Music series. |
Civics & Services
| Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| River Valley School District – Board Meeting 7:00 PM • River Valley Middle School Library, 660 W Daley St, Spring Green |
| Plain EMS Meeting 7:00 PM • Plain EMS Building, 514 Main St, Plain • villageofplain.com • Monthly meeting of the Plain Emergency Medical Services. Open to the public. |
| Friday, July 11, 2025 |
| VOLUNTEER: State Natural Areas Workday – Ridgeway Pine Relict 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Ridgeway Pine Relict, 4298–4066 County Road H, Ridgeway • dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/StateNaturalAreas/volunteer • Help control invasive species at this ecologically significant site as part of the DNR’s State Natural Areas Volunteer Program. Recurs the 2nd Friday of each month. RSVP required to receive cancellation updates. No experience necessary. Contact Bob Scheidegger at 608-319-2083 for details. |
| Monday, July 14, 2025 |
| Wildlife Forever ATV/UTV Club Meeting 6:30 PM • VFW Post, 514 Willow St., Arena • Monthly meeting of the Wildlife Forever ATV/UTV Club. |
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 |
| Richland County Board Meeting 7:00 PM • Richland County Board Room, Courthouse, 181 W. Seminary Street, Richland Center • This is the regular County Board meeting for Richland County government . |
| Iowa County Board Meeting7:00 PM – 9:00 PM • Community Room, Health & Human Services Center, 303 W. Chapel St., Dodgeville • Virtual option available via Zoom (Meeting ID: 879 2978 6043) or by phone at 1-312-626-6799 • Regular meeting of the Iowa County Board. In-person and remote attendance options offered. |
| Wednesday, July 16, 2025 |
| ADRC Drop-In with Elder Benefit Specialist 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org/adrc-drop • Elder Benefit Specialist Mindy Shrader offers free, in-person support for seniors on topics such as billing issues, appeals, and navigating complex benefit paperwork. No appointment needed. Held every third Wednesday of the month. |
| Village of Plain Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM • Fire Department, Village of Plain, 510 Nachreiner Ave, Plain • villageofplain.com Regular monthly meeting of the Plain Fire Department. Open to the public. |
| WisDOT Public Meeting – WIS 60 Corridor Improvements 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • 800 N 6th Street, Muscoda • The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will present plans for improvements to WIS 60 between WIS 80 (Muscoda) and US 14 (Gotham), including intersection and pavement upgrades, speed reduction in Orion, drainage work, and realignment near County TB. Public input is encouraged. |
| Thursday, July 17, 2025 |
| Tech Help at Arena Village Hall 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Arena Village Hall, Arena • rvbroadband.org/techhelp • No appointment necessary. Get assistance with phones, tablets, computers, and other tech questions from helpful library staff. Offered the third Thursday of each month by River Valley area public libraries. |
| River Valley School District Board Meeting 7:00 PM • River Valley Middle School Library, 660 W. Daley Street, Spring Green • Regular meeting of the River Valley School District Board. Open to the public. |
| Sunday, July 20, 2025 |
| Friends of Governor Dodge Board Meeting 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM • Governor Dodge State Park Maintenance Office, 4175 Hwy 23, Dodgeville • Monthly board meeting of the Friends of Governor Dodge State Park. Due to scheduling conflicts, this session will be held in the late afternoon. Contact the Friends group with any questions. |
| Tuesday, July 22, 2025 |
| American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM • Lone Rock Community Building, 214 Broadway Street, Lone Rock • redcrossblood.org/give.html • Hosted by the American Red Cross—appointments required: Give the gift of life and schedule in advance via the provided web address. |
| Village of Plain EMS Meeting 7:00 PM • Village of Plain EMS, 510 Nachreiner Ave, Plain • villageofplain.com Regular monthly meeting of the Emergency Medical Services team for the Village of Plain. Open to the public. |
| Wednesday, July 23, 2025 |
| Office Hour with Congressional Staff (U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan) 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green • Constituents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District are invited to meet with outreach staff from U.S. Representative Mark Pocan’s office. Staff will assist with federal agency casework or take comments for the Congressman. No RSVP required. |
| Spring Green Village Board Meeting 7:00 PM • Spring Green Village Office, 154 N Lexington St, Spring Green • vi.springgreen.wi.gov • The regular meeting of the Village Board will include municipal updates and public input opportunities.Hybrid meeting—attend in person or virtually via Zoom. For phone access, dial 1-312-626-6799. |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 |
| Tech Help at Kraemer Library 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • rvbroadband.org/techhelp • No appointment necessary. Tech help is available for those needing support with digital devices. Fourth Thursdays monthly. Hosted by River Valley area public libraries. |
What’s Hanging? Ongoing Art Exhibitions
Spring Green Community Library Art Exhibitions • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St, Spring Green • Monday-Thursday: 10 AM – 7 PM • Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM • Saturday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Rob Steffen is the featured artist in the Community Room Gallery throughout July. Rob has been taking photographs since he got his first film camera in third or fourth grade (that was back in the early days of the flashcube). Since then he has continued taking pictures whenever possible, and got even more serious when digital photography came to be. After moving to the Driftless area from Chicago in 2004, Rob began focusing primarily on two subjects: landscapes and musicians (particularly those performing at Spring Green’s Sh*tty Barn music venue, where he is one of five staff photographers). Rob feels extremely lucky to be living in the heart of the Driftless and enjoys capturing images of its beauty and variety.
You can view this exhibit during regular library hours when the community room is not in use. Please ask for the key at the circulation desk.
Mary Murray, a mixed-media artist residing in Mazomanie, is exhibiting her art in the Glass Case Gallery during the month of July. Mary initially painted watercolor florals, then expanded her creative works to include acrylics, gouache, colored pencil, and acrylic inks. She is inspired by color, nature, and flowers, and often includes playful birds within her whimsical floral pieces. She finds joy in making art with family, friends, and children, and often invites groups of children over to paint and create.
Mary’s art is available for viewing during regular library hours.
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