Bring homeschool learners to Old World Wisconsin in Eagle for an up-close history experience designed for PK-12 students and families. Advance planning is recommended.
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8 events,Start the weekend at the East Troy Farmers Market at Honey Creek Collective, featuring locally grown produce, handcrafted goods and small independent vendors.
Free Shop Friday afternoon in Genoa City for local produce, baked goods, flowers, crafts and other locally made products. Check the Village of Genoa City page for weekly updates.
Free Experience a Wisconsin Friday fish fry and Biergarten night at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle, pairing a historic-site visit with a classic regional food tradition.
$14.95 Part of the 2026 Lake Geneva Humanities Festival, bringing literature, music, architecture, history and ideas to venues around Lake Geneva. RSVP requirements may apply; check the festival site before attending. See a ticketed live magic and illusion performance at Tristan Crist Magic Theatre in Lake Geneva. This row reflects a specific public showtime on the theatre's September schedule.
$48 Plan an evening at Geneva Stage in downtown Lake Geneva for a live tribute concert. Tickets and final show details are available from the official venue/event listing.
$25 – $30 Catch free stand-up comedy at Topsy Turvy Brewery in downtown Lake Geneva. Check the brewery event page for any same-day schedule changes.
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15 events,The Fireside Dinner Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away in Fort Atkinson. Multiple meal-and-show times may be available on this performance date; verify the exact arrival and curtain time when booking.
$100 Browse the Saturday morning Fort Atkinson Farmers Market for seasonal produce, locally made foods and market vendors in the downtown area.
Free Shop the Saturday morning Whitewater Farmers Market for fresh local produce, baked goods, honey, crafts, plants, preserves and flowers.
Free Spend a fall weekend at The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago with orchard activities, a corn maze, farm food, hayrides and seasonal family fun. Admission and parking are free; individual activities may have fees.
Free admission and parking; activity fees vary Ride a historic electric train between East Troy and The Elegant Farmer during fall harvest season. Day-pass tickets are valid for scheduled trains; advance reservations are recommended.
Free – $18 Browse classic and vintage boats from around the country at The Abbey Marina in Fontana. Saturday public viewing is free, with a scheduled boat parade at 4 p.m.
Free Cruise Delavan Lake aboard the Lake Lawn Queen for an autumn sightseeing tour past lakeside homes and changing shoreline colors. Boarding begins before departure.
$3 – $25 Spend Saturday at Cravath Lakefront Park for Whitewater Food Truck Fest, a community food-truck gathering along the lakefront. Check the city parks page for final vendor and entertainment details. Sip and shop through downtown Burlington retail and restaurant stops during the fall Wine Walk. Registration includes tastings and food stops; designated-driver tickets are available.
$25 – $50 Explore downtown Waterford during an afternoon tasting walk with local businesses, a crafter market, food trucks and live music. Check-in instructions and tickets are provided by the organizer.
$35 – $40 See a ticketed live magic and illusion performance at Tristan Crist Magic Theatre in Lake Geneva. This row reflects a specific public showtime on the theatre's September schedule.
$48 Pair a meal with a ride aboard the East Troy Railroad for a ticketed fall dining experience. Reservations are strongly recommended; confirm current menu and departure details before attending.
$140 Hear live music at Topsy Turvy Brewery in downtown Lake Geneva. Check the brewery event page for any same-day schedule changes. Part of the 2026 Lake Geneva Humanities Festival, bringing literature, music, architecture, history and ideas to venues around Lake Geneva. RSVP requirements may apply; check the festival site before attending. Luke Bryan brings the Word on the Street Tour to Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy. Confirm gate time, parking and ticket details with the venue before the show. |
10 events,The Fireside Dinner Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away in Fort Atkinson. Multiple meal-and-show times may be available on this performance date; verify the exact arrival and curtain time when booking.
$100 Take a fall sightseeing cruise on Delavan Lake aboard the Lake Lawn Queen. Check Lake Lawn Resort for the exact departure time on this date before booking.
$15 – $25 Search for antiques, vintage finds and collectibles at the Elkhorn Antique Flea Market at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. Choose a supported 25- to 100-mile cycling route through Southeast Wisconsin, starting at Lake Geneva House of Music. Registration and route support details are available from the event organizer.
$30 – $40 Spend a fall weekend at The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago with orchard activities, a corn maze, farm food, hayrides and seasonal family fun. Admission and parking are free; individual activities may have fees.
Free admission and parking; activity fees vary Ride a historic electric train between East Troy and The Elegant Farmer during fall harvest season. Day-pass tickets are valid for scheduled trains; advance reservations are recommended.
Free – $18 Spend Sunday at The Abbey Marina in Fontana viewing classic and vintage boats during the final public day of the Geneva Lakes Antique & Classic Boat Show.
Free Spend Sunday at the Geneva Outdoor Market near Lake Como and Lake Geneva, with local vendors and an easy weekend stop for visitors exploring the Southern Lakes region.
Free Spend Sunday afternoon on the harbor at The Abbey Resort in Fontana with live music, food and drinks along the Waterfront patio. Part of the 2026 Lake Geneva Humanities Festival, bringing literature, music, architecture, history and ideas to venues around Lake Geneva. RSVP requirements may apply; check the festival site before attending. |
1 event,Monday evenings bring food trucks, kids activities, vendors and entertainment to Ten Club Park in Waterford. The official program excludes Labor Day, so only the remaining September Mondays are included here.
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1 event,Visit Whitewater's Tuesday evening City Market at the historic depot for farmers, artisans, food vendors, live music and a community-focused local shopping experience.
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4 events,The Fireside welcomes High Road for a special country, bluegrass and Gospel concert package in Fort Atkinson. This row represents the matinee arrival.
$41.95 Shop the Wednesday afternoon Mukwonago Farmers Market at Field Park for local produce, foods, crafts and small-business vendors.
Free The Fireside welcomes High Road for a special country, bluegrass and Gospel concert package in Fort Atkinson. This row represents the evening arrival.
$41.95 Enjoy Jeff Trudell at Maxwell Mansion in Lake Geneva. Public programming may move indoors for weather; check Maxwell's current event page before heading out. |
1 event,AppleFest at Royal Oak Farm Orchard features U-pick apples and fall farm activities. Weekend offerings include wagon rides, the Amaze 'N Apples tree maze, children's rides and orchard tours. Activity availability and fees vary, so check the orchard before traveling.
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5 events,AppleFest at Royal Oak Farm Orchard features U-pick apples and fall farm activities. Weekend offerings include wagon rides, the Amaze 'N Apples tree maze, children's rides and orchard tours. Activity availability and fees vary, so check the orchard before traveling.
Varies The East Troy Farmers Market closes its 2026 season with local produce, handcrafted goods and products from independent vendors at Honey Creek Collective.
Free Downtown East Troy's October First Friday brings live music, food trucks, fall flavors, artisan vendors, retail and dining specials, and a kids zone to the Village Square.
Free Haunted hayrides near Grand Geneva run from early family-friendly rides into scarier later-evening rides. Tickets are sold on-site; younger-child pricing is available and details can change by night.
Varies An evening history program at Black Point Estate exploring Victorian-era spiritualism and the cultural fascination with communicating beyond the grave. |
10 events,A large seasonal craft and vendor show at the Walworth County Fairgrounds with indoor and outdoor booths plus food vendors.
$5 A fall weekend at Pearce's Farm Stand with seasonal farm activities, pumpkins, corn-maze fun and special October programming. Individual activities and purchases may carry separate fees.
Varies Oktoberfest at Duesterbeck's Brewing Company brings German-style fall celebration and live music, including the Mike Schneider Band and Alpine Blast. Check the organizer for any updated food, beer or activity details. Ride the East Troy Electric Railroad during fall Harvest Fest season between East Troy and The Elegant Farmer. Train schedules and ticket classes vary, so use the official schedule when planning your departure.
Varies An old-fashioned fall farm weekend with apple picking and seasonal activities at The Elegant Farmer. Admission and parking are free; purchases and selected activities are extra.
Free Lake Geneva's fall fantasy festival celebrates the area's tabletop-gaming legacy with downtown activities, fantasy programming and family-friendly experiences. Festival access and ticketed activities vary.
Varies AppleFest at Royal Oak Farm Orchard features U-pick apples and fall farm activities. Weekend offerings include wagon rides, the Amaze 'N Apples tree maze, children's rides and orchard tours. Activity availability and fees vary, so check the orchard before traveling.
Varies A Wisconsin Historical Society walking tour that looks at the colorful scandals, stories and characters connected to historic Lake Geneva. Ride the East Troy Railroad's vintage dining train for a German-themed Oktoberfest dinner experience. Advance tickets are required; October dinner trains check in before the 5 p.m. departure.
$140 Haunted hayrides near Grand Geneva run from early family-friendly rides into scarier later-evening rides. Tickets are sold on-site; younger-child pricing is available and details can change by night.
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5 events,A fall weekend at Pearce's Farm Stand with seasonal farm activities, pumpkins, corn-maze fun and special October programming. Individual activities and purchases may carry separate fees.
Varies Lake Geneva's fall fantasy festival celebrates the area's tabletop-gaming legacy with downtown activities, fantasy programming and family-friendly experiences. Festival access and ticketed activities vary.
Varies Ride the East Troy Electric Railroad during fall Harvest Fest season between East Troy and The Elegant Farmer. Train schedules and ticket classes vary, so use the official schedule when planning your departure.
Varies AppleFest at Royal Oak Farm Orchard features U-pick apples and fall farm activities. Weekend offerings include wagon rides, the Amaze 'N Apples tree maze, children's rides and orchard tours. Activity availability and fees vary, so check the orchard before traveling.
Varies An old-fashioned fall farm weekend with apple picking and seasonal activities at The Elegant Farmer. Admission and parking are free; purchases and selected activities are extra.
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