Outdoor Dining

Pull up a chair and share a glass of wine or a bowl of pasta at one of the many locations in Middleton with outdoor dining.

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Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Lake Mendota

Parks & Trails

Pleasant View Golf Course

Spring & Summer Events

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Historic Downtown Middleton Stroll & Tell

April 1, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:45 pm

Spring into Middleton by taking a stroll into the community’s colorful past (and exciting future) with retired City Administrator and former Middleton Area Historical Society board member, Mike Davis. The…

Early Spring Concert
April 3, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Middleton Performing Arts Center
The Texas Tenors
April 13, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Middleton Performing Arts Center
Art Walk Middleton
May 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Downtown Middleton
Event Calendar

Summer Articles

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Pack a Picnic in Middleton

Grab some tasty snacks, order your favorite local takeout, round up a few friends or family members and head to a scenic outdoor space.

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Summer Fun Events in Middleton

Whether its festivals, races, air & auto shows, live music or a farmers market — this summer’s lineup has something for everyone.

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Fourth of July in Middleton

Whether it’s gathering with friends on a pontoon on the lake, camping with the family, Middleton is a great place to spend the Fourth!

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Summer StoryWalk®: ‘Jabari Jumps’

Middleton’s Summer StoryWalk® takes readers on a journey throughout downtown Middleton, stopping at 22 stops while following along with the story, “Jabari Jumps.”

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Middleton is Clean, Green and Serene

Middleton embraces green travel practices and environmental sustainability.

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Spring StoryWalk®: ‘The Cars and Trucks Book’

Middleton’s Spring StoryWalk® takes on a fun exploration of all things cars and trucks StoryWalk®…

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Stay and play in Middleton

From beautiful trails to kayaking on the lake, Middleton has so much to offer. Come Stay and Play right here this fall!

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Outdoor dining in Middleton

The umbrellas are open and the smell of tasty food is in the air. Choose from 37 restaurants and cafes with outdoor dining.

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Seasons in Middleton

Enjoying quality time together, finding something special at the shops, and taking in the fresh air while you discover the outdoors, these are the "middle things" that make any season special in Middleton.

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