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.
3 of 6 ideas · Choose a date to compare schedulesYour selections are stored in this link. Bookmark it to return; no account is needed.
Official sources checked October 24, 2026. Schedule comparison uses Oct 29, 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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Southeast · Mixed
The Elegant Farmer Autumn Harvest Fest
Mukwonago · Farms & harvest
Recorded schedule has ended for this date. Choose another idea or confirm a new schedule directly.
- Published dates
- Weekends September 12–October 25, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Budget
- Entry and parking are free; picking, rides, maze and purchases cost extra.
- Before you go
- October 24–25 is the final listed festival weekend. Apple varieties and picking availability change; the farm market has separate hours.
Official source: https://www.elegantfarmer.com/harvest-festival/
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South Central · Outdoor
Devil’s Lake Halloween Nature Trivia Walk
Baraboo · Halloween
Next recorded date: Oct 31, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- October 31, 2026; confirm time and meeting point on DNR's event calendar.
- Budget
- Confirm event details and park vehicle admission.
- Before you go
- Check the current park notice for terrain, accessibility, weather changes and activity hours. This is separate from the October 24 Halloween Extravaganza.
Official source: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/131111
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.