A Wisconsin day, your way
Your fall outing plan
Keep a main stop and a backup—or compare up to 6 ideas before choosing. This shortlist is not a booking or a suggested driving route.
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Official sources checked October 24, 2026. Schedule comparison uses Oct 28, 2026 in Wisconsin time. Confirm current hours, tickets, weather and travel time with each operator.
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South Central · Outdoor
Dane County Farmers’ Market
Madison · Markets
Next recorded date: Oct 31, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- Saturday on the Square: April 11–November 14, 2026, 6:15 a.m.–1:45 p.m.; check exceptions.
- Budget
- Purchases and parking are separate costs.
- Before you go
- Vendors may sell out before closing. Pets are not permitted; service animals are permitted. Use the market's current parking and access information.
Official source: https://dcfm.org/markets/saturday-on-the-square
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Northeast · Outdoor
Peninsula State Park & Eagle Tower
Fish Creek · Nature & fall color
Opening days are not encoded for this place. Check operating hours separately before choosing it.
- Published dates
- Tower normally opens approximately May 1–October 31; later access is weather-dependent.
- Budget
- Check state park admission requirements.
- Before you go
- Do not assume the tower is open in November. DNR describes an accessible canopy ramp; that does not make every park trail accessible.
Official source: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/peninsula/tower
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Southwest · Outdoor
Wyalusing river-bluff walks
Prairie du Chien area · Nature & fall color
Opening days are not encoded for this place. Check operating hours separately before choosing it.
- Published dates
- Self-planned park visit; check notices and conditions.
- Budget
- Check state park vehicle admission requirements.
- Before you go
- The level loop description for Sentinel Ridge does not describe the entire trail, which later descends steeply. Review stairs, terrain and route length before choosing.
Official source: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/wyalusing/recreation/hiking
Before you leave
- Confirm opening hours, last admission and any advance tickets.
- Check weather, parking, restrooms and accessibility for your group.
- Allow travel time between stops; the list order is not route optimization.
- Save directions and the organizer’s contact, and keep an indoor backup.