18th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day
Join Black women and their families for the 18th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day, a day dedicated to wellness, connection, joy, and community. Presented by the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, this year’s gathering carries the theme “Grounded in Wellness, United in Our Fight,” inviting participants to explore the personal and collective practices that help sustain health, resilience, and community power.
Held at Madison’s Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, the day features a Wellness Fair & Market, keynote speakers, workshops, fitness and movement sessions, a nourishing luncheon, and a closing circle ceremony. The celebration begins the evening before with the Reclaim Our Wellness Walk on Friday, October 2.
Black Women’s Wellness Day takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the closing ceremony continuing until 5:30 p.m. Registration and the full event schedule are available through the Black Women’s Wellness Day website.
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