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
Treinen Farm corn maze & pumpkins
Lodi · Farms & harvest
Next recorded date: Oct 28, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- 2026 main season: September 19–November 8, Wednesday–Sunday. Hours vary.
- Budget
- Admission required; pumpkins and some activities cost extra.
- Before you go
- Last maze admission is two hours before closing. Check the day's hours and weather notices before driving.
Official source: https://treinenfarm.com/plan-your-visit/
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South Central · Mixed
Cave of the Mounds: HOLLOWeen
Blue Mounds · Halloween
Next recorded date: Oct 28, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- HOLLOWeen is listed for October 2026. Check tour times and individual activities.
- Budget
- Paid tours; specialty events may require separate tickets.
- Before you go
- The cave has stairs and uneven paths. Regular tours and evening specialty events are different products; do not assume one ticket covers both.
Official source: https://www.caveofthemounds.com/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.