A Dozen Fun Fall Southcentral Wisconsin Events

Check out these autumn happenings to keep busy this October.

Taking woodsy walks, admiring inspirational art, and picking pretty pumpkins are only a few of the many fun things to do this autumn around Southcentral Wisconsin.

Check out these dozen activities and discover why this part of the state is a great place to live, learn, and play:

·        Fall Art Tour Visit Mineral Point, Spring Green, Dodgeville, and Baraboo from October 14-16 to take in the beautiful works of local artists. 

·        Mammoth Hike Challenge It’s 42 years since the Ice Age Trail became a national scenic trail.  Celebrate with a 42-mile hike over several days and earn a certificate and limited-edition patch for your efforts—maybe you’d like to start your hike in Janesville.  Walk through October.

·        Witches Night Out  Mount Horeb welcomes all witches for a costume contest, shopping fun, and opportunity to sample tasty local fare.  You can even pick up a swag bag!  Thursday, October 13.

·        Wisconsin Book Festival If book talks and writing groups are more your thing, check out the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison from October 13-16.  You’re sure to meet interesting authors and find a great book!

·        World Dairy Expo It’s a moo-ving experience at Madison’s Alliant Energy Center from October 2-7.  Don’t miss out on one of the dairy industry’s premier events!  (And enjoy some ice cream, too!)

·        Stoughton Wine Walk Visit Stoughton’s art district and unique shops!  Register ($40) for a wine glass and two wine samples at each featured shop—enjoy discounts, too!  October 13.

·        HOLLOW-een at Cave of the Mounds An extra charge on your ticket throughout October gets you a fun collection of crystals and fossils you’ll collect trick-or-treating through the cave!  You can also see a guided Black Light Tour on October 7, 16, and 21 at 4:30 PM.

·        Enchanted Valley Acres in Cross Plains features fall fun: a giant slide, corn maze, pumpkins, and more!  Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October—also Thursdays 10/20 and 10/27.  Buy your tickets online to assure entry.

·        Fall Fest featuring a Festival Fire Aldo Leopold Center, Monona.  Fall snacks, torch-lit trails, and a costume parade are but a few of the fun activities in store!  October 7, 5:30-7:30 PM.

·        UW Arboretum’s October Calendar is chock-full of great outdoor events!  Take a full moon night walk on October 8, start with a conifer garden tour earlier that day.  Check out the colors of fall with a tour on October 15 from 1-3.  See their website for more!  Madison.

·        Allen Centennial Garden Harvest Folk Festival October 8, 12-6 PM.  Kick up your heels as you listen to live folk music!  Listen in on interesting student presentations about harvest and food traditions.  Celebrate the Kitchen Garden project and learn about the crops, food, and culture of African American, Indigenous, and Hmong communities. 

·        CRACKLE Fire and Froth, Olbrich Gardens, Madison.  October 7-8, 7-10 PM.  Party in the outdoor gardens with live music--and enjoy tasty snacks from Madison food carts.  Sample a frothy micro-brew!  See Olbrich’s website for ticket information and music line-up.

Post authored by Lora Bray.

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