• Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival

    The Friends of San Damiano is excited to provide the venue again this year for the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival. Please visit their website for event information, including artist bios and a full schedule of the festival's events. You don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind biennial event!

  • Make Music Day

    Join us for a full day of free live music in celebration of Make Music Day, a global phenomenon that promotes music of all genres and musicians of all abilities. Food carts on site include The Roost, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, Jolly Frog, Sandwich Hub, Jakarta Café, and Curd Girl. Friends of San Damiano will also… 

  • Concert on the Shore: Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials

    Join us for the first Concert on the Shore of the year! Presented by WVMO, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials will kick off the 2026 Concerts on the Shore free, lakeside music series this summer at San Damiano Park. Hosted during the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival, this concert will be one you… 

  • Sunset Games in July

    Sunset at San Damiano Park is one of THE BEST in Dane County. Join us and add a spectacular backdrop to your Sunday evening. The 2nd Sunday of each month, May through October, join us for a peaceful evening on the shores of Lake Monona. Enjoy dinner from the food cart or bring your own. Partake in… 

  • Sunset Games in August

    Sunset at San Damiano Park is one of THE BEST in Dane County. Join us and add a spectacular backdrop to your Sunday evening. The 2nd Sunday of each month, May through October, join us for a peaceful evening on the shores of Lake Monona. Enjoy dinner from the food cart or bring your own. Partake in… 

  • Concert on the Shore: Headliner TBA in July

    Join us for our last Concert on the Shore in 2026! Due to a radius clause, we can't announce this band until July, but we're certain this Midwest Americana band will be sure to have you movin' to the beat. Hosted in partnership with WVMO, this event is only possible because of our community sponsors. Food trucks,… 

  • Sunset Games in September

    Sunset at San Damiano Park is one of THE BEST in Dane County. Join us and add a spectacular backdrop to your Sunday evening. The 2nd Sunday of each month, May through October, join us for a peaceful evening on the shores of Lake Monona. Enjoy dinner from the food cart or bring your own. Partake in… 

  • Celebration on the Shore

    Join us for our annual fundraising gala and the gorgeous fall sunset over Lake Monona.

  • Sunset Games in October

    Sunset at San Damiano Park is one of THE BEST in Dane County. Join us and add a spectacular backdrop to your Sunday evening. The 2nd Sunday of each month, May through October, join us for a peaceful evening on the shores of Lake Monona. Enjoy dinner from the food cart or bring your own. Partake in…