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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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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South Central · Mixed
Olbrich gardens & Bolz Conservatory
Madison · Museums & gardens
Opening days are not encoded for this place. Check operating hours separately before choosing it.
- Published dates
- Garden and conservatory schedules differ. Conservatory closure posted for October 26, 2026.
- Budget
- Check current conservatory admission and special-event charges.
- Before you go
- Bolz Conservatory is closed October 26 for GLEAM dismantling. Check fresh notices. The gardens and conservatory have wheelchair/stroller access information on the official site.
Official source: https://www.olbrich.org/visit
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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.