Taliesin Summer Farm Dinner

Experience a four-course farm-to-table dinner with local beer and wine and view world renowned architecture on the grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright’s personal estate.

Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend

This fun fest encompasses four imaginative events throughout the city, including Art in the Park, Festival of Arts, Center for the Visual Arts and Birds in Art. wausaufoa.org/artrageous-weekend

Ironman

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, this iron-willed event features a 2.4-mile swim race, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile marathon. The Madison course is often pegged as a competitor favorite, and spectators can watch and cheer on the participants all day along the race route. ironman.com

Wine & Harvest Festival

Celebrate fall with great food (harvest apple brats, cranberry turkey wraps, gyros, grilled corn), the wines of hometown Cedar Creek Winery and The Fermentorium craft brews (also made locally). Also see more than 250 juried artists in Art on the Avenue, check out the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, participate in Cedar Creek Winery’s Grape Stomp, listen

Doors Open Milwaukee

Take behind-the-scenes tours of over 170 of Milwaukee’s coolest commercial buildings, breweries, apartments buildings, art galleries, community gardens and more during this fun, mostly free event. Many tours have no charge, while others have a nominal fee that detail Milwaukee’s fascinating history and architectural delights in historic neighborhoods. doorsopenmilwaukee.org

Warrens Cranberry Festival

Get ready for a celebration of the state’s fruit at this fun fest. Experience three miles of shopping, a huge Sunday parade and cranberry marsh tours. Also nibble on Cranberries Jubilee, pancakes with cranberry syrup, cranberry cream puffs and even deep-fried cranberries on a stick. cranfest.com

World Dairy Expo

The World Dairy Expo serves as a forum for dairy producers, companies, organizations and other dairy enthusiasts to come together to show animals, exchange ideas, knowledge, technology and commerce. Watch animal competitions, sample dairy delights and meet animals in person. worlddairyexpo.com

Cheesefest

The town of Shullsburg welcomes visitors to try a variety of Wisconsin’s local cheeses in an event that offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy cheese tasting events, entertainment, craft and food vendors, and other autumn-themed activities. shullsburgwisconsin.org

Pumpkin Patch Festival

This free fest has live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts fair and autumn-themed activities available for the whole family to enjoy. eggharbordoorcounty.org/events/pumpkin-patch

5K Zombie Run

This zombie-themed 5K is a great way to get out and be active while showing off spooky Halloween attire. Prizes are awarded to runners who finish among the top of their group as well as those voted best costume. spoonerzombierun.com