Things can get rocky when date night games turn competitive. We polled our editors to find out if it’s ever a good idea to lose on purpose.
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Up to 53% Off Climbing Packages at Boulders Climbing Gym
Climbing-enthusiasts have access to skilled instructors, as well as over 8,000 square feet of climbing space to test their skills
Hawthorne • 4.9 mi
1,000+ bought
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Up to 62% Off Bowling at Badgerland Bowling Centers
Groups strap into shoes and bowl at any of five given locations
Multiple Locations • 3.9 mi
660+ bought
Up to 51% Off Escape Room Admission at My Escape Mission
Groups work together to find clues and solve puzzles in a themed escape room
South East Madison • 4.6 mi
370+ bought
Up to 44% Off Roller Skating at Fast Forward Skate Center
Skate to musical hits both new and old in an indoor roller skating rink with a game room and full service snack bar
Madison • 4.0 mi
1,000+ bought
Up to 50% Off VR Arcade Sessions at My Escape Mission
Gamers don virtual reality equipment and explore faraway and fantasy worlds, interacting with new and unique settings
South East Madison • 4.6 mi
60+ bought
Up to 40% Off Escape Room Game
Top-notch haunted-house builders constructed this completely immersive game, with themes that include alien autopsies or serial killers
Market Square • 4.9 mi
5,000+ bought
Up to 32% Off Glow Event for Two at Sky Zone Madison
Kids bounce and burn calories on an indoor park’s expanse of trampolines during open jump sessions or glow events
South Madison • 2.6 mi
130+ bought
The Original Paint Nite at Local Bars (Up to 56% Off)
Creativity and community come together at Paint Nite, as guests paint, laugh, and connect with friends and neighbors at popular local venues
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5,000+ bought
Up to 84% Off Kids Martial Arts Classes
Kids learn the grappling style that beats all other styles while getting fit, confident, and learning self defense
Madison West Side • 6.8 mi
6 bought
60% Off a Mini Team Scavenger Hunt at Puzzling Adventures
Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
Isthmus • 0.7 mi
10+ bought
Up to 47% Off Class at The Vinery
During the class, beginners can experiment and learn the artistic expression of flameworking; students create up to six icicles
Hawthorne • 4.9 mi
250+ bought
Up to 74% Off Belly-Dancing Classes
Instructors demonstrate beginning and advanced hip swivels and short combinations
Madison • 5.2 mi
840+ bought
Up to 52% Off Madison Glass Academy
Learn torch safety and glassblowing technique during 60-minute class that includes time to create a small glass piece
Madison • 4.9 mi
1,000+ bought
Up to 34% Off Ice Skating
This non-profit ice arena hosts public skating at various times throughout the week
Multiple Locations • 3.1 mi
870+ bought
Up to 58% Off Dance Classes
Students of all experience levels learn ballroom steps & spins in classes of 12–15 dancers
Madison • 4.7 mi
980+ bought
33% Off Crime Mystery Game at Footprint Mysteries Madison
Friends or families can have fun and use their smarts playing this challenging crime mystery scavenger hunt game
Isthmus • 0.5 mi
10+ bought
Up to 53% Off Dance Lessons at Fred Astaire Madison
Experienced instructors lead dancers and optional partners through private, personalized lessons and practice parties
Multiple Locations • 2.9 mi
930+ bought
Up to 44% Off Workshops at The Tobacco Pipe Workshop
During a one-hour workshop, attendees learn how to craft their own tobacco pipes through the technique of flameworking
North East Madison • 4.9 mi
30+ bought
Up to 48% Off Glassblowing Lessons
Create a pendant, bead, marble, or ring as a precursor to making your own original projects
Madison • 4.9 mi
350+ bought
Up to 51% Off Dance Classes at Dance Easy
Students of all ages and levels learn basic moves and spins to some of the most popular dances in a fun-loving, judgement-free atmosphere
Park Towne • 4.9 mi
120+ bought
MJ Live! – Up to 32% Off Michael Jackson Tribute Concert
The tribute dance show matches the energy and excitement of the biggest hits with a sing-along stage spectacle that’s just as huge
Orpheum Theater
30+ bought
The Fab Four - Up to 30% Off Beatles Tribute
Tribute band re-creates every era of The Beatles’s career—through faithful renditions and costumes—as fans bop along under the stars
Orpheum Theater
40+ bought
Up to 46% Off Class at Wisconsin Glass Academy
Choose from one-hour Wine Stopper or Tobacco Pipe workshops or a two-hour Chess Set Designer course.
North East Madison • 4.9 mi
4 bought
Up to 48% Off Piano or Guitar Lessons at MusicWorks
Music instructors teach the fundamentals of piano and guitar in a fun environment
Madison • 6.0 mi
50+ bought
Up to 63% Off Private Lessons at Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Dedicated dance instructors help customers learn dance moves at the world’s largest social dance organization
Chalet Gardens • 4.6 mi
10+ bought
Up to 61% Off Scavenger Challenge from Zombie Scavengers
Team completes challenges and scavenges the city in search of supplies that will allow them to survive a zombie apocalypse
Isthmus • 0.9 mi
10+ bought
Up to 47% Off at Operation City Quest
Digital family-friendly scavenger hunt game sends teams through city competing to find items, complete challenges with help of remote guide
Madison • 0.9 mi
50+ bought
Up to 53% Off Unlimited Dance Classes at Express Yourself! - LLC.
From the merchant: We’re a welcoming dance studio where you can take classes to suit your skill level, from Hip-Hop to Ballet.
Downtown Madison • 0.2 mi
230+ bought
Up to 84% Off Capoeira Classes at Omulu Capoeira Group
Adults and kids learn the dynamic, playful martial art backed by traditional Brazilian music
Madison • 0.5 mi
10+ bought
$60 for $130 Worth of Services — DTC Ballroom
From the merchant: Private ballroom dance instruction in a fun and comfortable environment
South West Madison • 4.7 mi
1 bought
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Love
Expand your Valentine's Day horizons with our holiday guide, which explains how many relationships deserve gifts and how to plan creative dates together.
Go Forth and Own Your Summer
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of things to do in the summer. We compiled this checklist of must-do summer activities to get you started.