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 31, 2026 in Wisconsin time. Confirm current hours, tickets, weather and travel time with each operator.
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Northeast · Mixed
Fish Creek Jack O’ Lantern Days
Fish Creek · Halloween
Next recorded date: Oct 31, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- Main day: October 31, 2026. Individual activities run at different times between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
- Budget
- Check each activity's price, age guidance and registration.
- Before you go
- Supporting activities are listed October 29–30. Use the full organizer timetable rather than assuming every attraction runs all day.
Official source: https://visitfishcreek.com/event/jack-o-lantern-days/
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Northwest · Mixed
Ferguson’s Orchards — Eau Claire
Eau Claire · Farms & harvest
Next recorded date: Oct 31, 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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North Central · Indoor
Birds in Art at the Woodson Art Museum
Wausau · Museums & gardens
Next recorded date: Oct 31, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- Exhibition: September 12, 2026–January 3, 2027. Check hours and holiday closures.
- Budget
- Museum admission is free.
- Before you go
- Closed Mondays and listed holidays. Confirm hours and access needs; the museum offers wheelchairs and strollers on request.
Official source: https://www.lywam.org/exhibitions-archive/birds-in-art-exhibition-in-wausau/
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South Central · Indoor
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Madison · Museums & gardens
Opening days are not encoded for this place. Check operating hours separately before choosing it.
- Published dates
- Regular galleries Wednesday–Sunday; check holiday closures and exhibition schedules.
- Budget
- Museum exhibitions are free; parking and special events may cost extra.
- Before you go
- Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Thanksgiving. Check current hours. The museum describes elevator access and a first-come manual wheelchair.
Official source: https://www.mmoca.org/plan-your-visit/
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.