FREE

Daco Auffenorde will be at Harrison Brothers August 9th, from 11PM-1PM, signing her books! Daco is an award-winning author of thrillers and suspense. Her thriller The Forgotten Girl was awarded the “2023 Book of the Year” in the Best Thriller Book Awards. What’s more, Cover Your Tracks was awarded the “Best of 2020 Thriller Suspense” by Suspense Magazine and the “2021 Action Thriller of the Year” with Best Thriller Book Awards. Daco loves to pen fast-paced stories that keep you glued to the edge of your seat, guessing what will happen next. She's a storyteller who was raised in the heart of the south. where tradition meets creativity. Daco JUST released her latest thriller, The Medici Curse, so come meet her in person and get your books signed!

Cost: FREE
When: August 9| 11PM-1PM

Back-to-School Bash!
HUGE GIVEAWAYS – HUGE FUN
📆Saturday, August 9th| 2–4 PM
📍Parkway Place Mall
💵FREE and open to the public!
🎨Crafts
🍔Food
🎸Music & Entertainment
💰 Spin to Win $50 gift cards to Hibbett Sports
🎒 We will reveal the 5 winners of our curated backpacks, valued at $300 each
✨ PLUS, one lucky attendee will win a GRAND PRIZE $250 gift card to Hibbett Sports
The perfect way to celebrate the first week of school!

Cost: FREE
When: August 9| 2PM-4PM

Musicology School of Music would love to have you at their back-to-school event! A fun-filled evening followed by hotdogs and drinks, performances by the rock band classes, and an instrument exploration zone!

Cost: FREE
When: August 9|2PM-5PM

Many kids feel more at ease reading to a dog who is there to listen. You can sign up for a fifteen minute session with a trained therapy dog from Therapy Partners, Inc. Please bring a book to read or come early and choose a book. A grown up must stay in the room during the reading session. Registration is required!

Cost: FREE
When: August 10| 2PM-3:30PM

Are you new to Madison or just want to learn more about this vibrant community? Meet representatives from key community groups who will share what's happening in the area and share information about their organizations. Make connections and learn more about your new hometown. See our 21st century library and Makerspace. Find out about story times, book clubs and other opportunities to create and connect at the library.
✨Here's what is happening at the event:
⏰10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Meet and Greet with Community Groups in Auditorium #1 and #2.

Cost: FREE
When: August 16| 10AM-12:30PM

Colleen Grillo will be at Harrison Brothers on August 16th, from 1PM-3PM, painting LIVE! Colleen is a botanical watercolor artist based in Rainsville, AL. Her background includes Environmental Studies with an emphasis on Architecture and Art History, many years of classroom teaching experience in Art History and Instruction, teaching International Baccalaureate Design, and elementary art curriculum development and instruction. Come meet Colleen in person and watch her create her beautiful artwork live!

Cost: FREE
When: August 16|1PM-3PM

Local author Tom Borcher will be at Harrison Brothers on August 16th, from 2PM-4PM, signing books! For thirty-five years, Tom argued his clients' cases before juries in the courts of California and Georgia. He retired in 2014 and moved to Huntsville, Alabama. In Justice in Your Court, he translates the excitement and drama of the courtroom to the written page. His live program, You Be the Judge, has entertained and educated audiences, including adult continuing education classes, high school students, church groups and even a yearly presentation at the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. The live program follows the same format as the case studies included in his book, Justice in Your Court. One of the NICEST people you will meet. Come say hi and get your books signed by Tom!

Cost: FREE
When: August 16| 2PM-4PM

🌟Madison Parks and Rec is so excited to host their first-ever Sensory-Friendly Swim Event - a special event designed for individuals with sensory needs and their families to enjoy a safe, calm, and welcoming environment at the pool 💦
📆Date: Sunday, August 17
⏰Time: 10AM - 12PM
📍Location: Dublin Memorial Park Indoor Pool
💰Cost: $4 walk in fee or included with Dublin Park membership
🔹This is a great chance to build confidence in the water, connect with others, and just enjoy the pool without the overwhelm!
Register now - space is limited!

Cost: $4 or included in membership
When: August 17| 10AM-12PM

Looking for the perfect addition to your tailgate, get-together, or brunch? Join for a tasting party on Saturday, August 23, 11AM – 3PM, featuring their EXCLUSIVE line preserves, jams, syrups, and salsas!!! Their spreads and toppings are hand-crafted in small batches with natural ingredients, and our range of flavors are sure to be crowd favorites. They're personally obsessed with the Peach-Bourbon Cardamom Preserves and the Mango Salsa! This is a FREE event.

Cost: FREE
When: August 23| 11AM-3PM