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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Northwest · Mixed
Ferguson’s Orchards — Eau Claire
Eau Claire · Farms & harvest
Next recorded date: Oct 28, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- Published 2026 season: August 15–November 1. Check daily hours.
- Budget
- Selected store/pumpkin areas have no admission fee; other attractions and purchases cost extra.
- Before you go
- As of October 21, the operator says pick-your-own apple bags are no longer sold because tree fruit is very limited. Bagged apples remain in the store; confirm stock.
Official source: https://fergusonsorchard.com/eau-claire-home/
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Northwest · Outdoor
Maple Harvest daytime corn maze
Eau Claire · Farms & harvest
Next recorded date: Oct 29, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- Remaining daytime season through November 1, 2026; Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Budget
- Maze admission required; see operator's inclusions.
- Before you go
- Night maze dates are Friday–Saturday, 6–9 p.m., through October 31. Private bookings in the calendar are not public events.
Official source: https://mapleharvestec.com/calendar-of-events/
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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
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.