Member Friday & WAA Birthday Celebration

Wisconsin Alumni Association members, join us on Fridays this summer for complimentary pontoon rides, family-friendly art activities, a guided tour of Alumni Park, and refreshments. While today’s boat rides have been cancelled due to weather, stop by for the WAA Birthday Celebration at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy complimentary cake, a UW-spirited singalong, and a special appearance by everyone’s favorite mascot Bucky Badger, to celebrate the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s 158 years of serving alumni.

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No Member Friday event Friday July 5.

All activities are subject to change due to the weather. For more information, please contact [email protected] or 608-262-2551.

Pontoon Ride Details

Boat rides require in-person registration at One Alumni Place starting 30 minutes before each ride. Capacity is limited, and rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis (starting at time of registration).

Ride Schedule

Unfortunately, today’s rides have been cancelled due to rain and storms.  Please join us for the next Member Friday boat rides on July 12.

Rides last approximately 30 minutes. At least one person in your party must be a WAA member to participate. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; no infants or children less than 18 pounds. Ride schedule is subject to change, and rides may be cancelled due to weather or lake conditions.