This regional exhibition at the Grohmann Museum at the Milwaukee School of Engineering is a destination for all Wisconsinites. It focuses on Midwestern industrial innovation and Milwaukee-made machinery, as well as the engineers who invented them.
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.
Lisa Stubbe, Landscape Artisans Learn what Green Bay gardener Lisa Stubbe does to put her garden to bed before a blanket of winter cold drapes the landscape. She’ll share her experience gardening and landscaping in the Green Bay area. Topics will include: -Cutting back perennials -Proper perennial division times -Preventative insect and disease techniques -Late-season
A celebration of Bayfield’s agricultural heritage and autumn harvest! Test out over 60 local food booths, tour the wineries, attend the Saturday fish fry and do arts and crafts. For kids there’s carnival festivities, a parade and plenty of apples to eat.
Rated #1 in America for haunted houses, the Wisconsin Feargrounds has terror at every turn. It features three haunted houses as well as a new escape room.
During the first week of October, thousands of people gather to celebrate the cranberry harvest with parades, games, food and drinks. Also go on a cranberry marsh tour, watch the krate derby, do arts and crafts, and shop the flea market.
Spiders Alive October 5-January 12 Explore this exciting eight-legged exhibit with 17 species of live spiders from around the world. Learn about spiders’ anatomy and signature traits, like venom and silk-making. Discover little-known defense mechanisms such as mimicry and noise-making. Climb on a spider model that’s 50x larger than its life-sized counterpart! See a rare
Enjoy a free family friendly event exploring a working farm. Guided tours, demonstrations and kids activities are all part of this day of learning about agriculture. Have lunch on the farm and support a local 4-H club as they will have food items for sale. Event runs 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sandy Johnson, Author & Retired Teacher Anyone can be a poet! Start your poetry journey by learning the process of writing the Japanese style poem of Haiku. Bring along a photo of a special person, place or object as inspiration as you create your Haiku. Sandy will share examples of
Explore the mysterious and spooky side of MPM as you put your sleuthing skills to the test! Solve diabolical riddles, interview shady characters, and gather tips to aid your investigation. Grab your magnifying glass and detective hat to follow a series of clues that lead you through the twisting corridors and shadowy corners of the
Rated #1 in America for haunted houses, the Wisconsin Feargrounds has terror at every turn. It features three haunted houses as well as a new escape room.
Enjoy bounce houses, pony rides, arts and crafts, live music and food in the heart of downtown Lake Geneva. New this year is a tent featuring Hofbräuhaus brews.
Sparta, Wisconsin will host their annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct 12 with a Farmers Market, food, craft and food vendors and more.
Step back in time and celebrate La Crosse’s rich downtown history! Take a guided architectural walking tour of one of the largest historic commercial districts in Wisconsin. Tempt your taste buds with special fare from downtown eateries. Listen to a variety of street musicians and bands, watch craft demonstrations, and browse an antique sale and
Every fall, thousands of people gather for this celebrated literary event that connects the active Midwest literary community with the great authors of today. Check out discussions, readings and activities based on the books themselves.
One of the state’s most indulgent food celebrations, this extravaganza features celebrity chefs, cocktails, tastings, culinary seminars and parties, all held at the American Club in the idyllic town of Kohler. Learn about food and spirits pairings, matching up cheeses and chocolates, watch an “America’s Test Kitchen” 20th anniversary presentation and more.
Rated #1 in America for haunted houses, the Wisconsin Feargrounds has terror at every turn. It features three haunted houses as well as a new escape room.
Autumn is a wonderful time of harvest, and an even better time to reconnect with friends through a feast! Learn to prepare a perfect fall dinner and enjoy the spoils of the summer’s work. Menu: Spiced Pork Tenderloin Apple Pear Compote Blue Cheese Walnut Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing Click the event link to register
An every-three-year tradition that celebrates the current status state of Wisconsin art. See photographs, paintings, sculpture, video and more.
The 13th Annual Elkhorn Oktoberfest will fill the town square with fall fun Saturday, October 19th from 9am-5pm in Veterans and Pocket Parks.
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Stroll through the Garden and experience nature transformed into music by Pulitzer Prize winning composer John Luther Adams. The Lawrence University New Music Ensemble will perform Ten Thousand Birds, music inspired by songbirds of the Midwest. Guests will enjoy music at different spots in the Garden (1–mile walk). Performance may
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mary Mraz, Your Health is Your Wealth Join Mary Mraz to discuss healthful tips to keep your body healthy and vibrant! During our lifetime we learn bad eating habits and lifestyles. Eventually, as we age, those bad habits catch up to us and we find our health depleted and are
Rated #1 in America for haunted houses, the Wisconsin Feargrounds has terror at every turn. It features three haunted houses as well as a new escape room.
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm This meeting will feature an hors d’oeuvres reception and brief highlights of the past year’s accomplishments including election of new Board members. All are welcome! Registration information coming soon.
Great event that brings area families to downtown! Local businesses give candy and family fun!
This party on the street event is the region’s largest annual Halloween party and music festival. Featuring popular artists on three different stages, Freakfest has been a spooktacular event for over 10 years.
MPM's Educators will be on the floors from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Test your skills and see how much you know about spiders and the webs they weave. Think you know everything about spiders and arachnids? Uncover the misconceptions!
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Jackie Johnson, ND, Planhigion Herbal Learning Center Humans have used plants for life and survival since the beginning. We will discuss how herbs have been used in the past, and how there has been a recent resurgence in their use as we want to use what we grow (and know