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Event Series Homeschool Days at Wade House

Homeschool Days at Wade House

Wade House Historic Site W7965 State Highway 23, Greenbush

Calling all homeschool learners and non-traditional students! Learners of all ages will be invited to explore the horse-powered world of Wade House and Wisconsin in the mid-1800s. Upon arrival, visitors can step inside a reproduction stagecoach and learn about plank road travel. The horse-drawn world of the 19th century is on display in the Wesley […]

$2 – $65
Event Series Noon Hour Philosophers

Noon Hour Philosophers

First English Lutheran Church 326 E. North St., Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Noon Hour Philosophers – 2025 Fall Schedule Fascinating speakers on diverse subjects of community interest, free and open to the public Meets at First English Lutheran Church 326 E. North St. (corner of Drew St.) Parking Lot Entrance 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Guests always welcome, bring a friend Check our Facebook page for cancellations […]

Free
Event Series China Lights: Magical Forest

China Lights: Magical Forest

Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, Wisconsin, United States

With more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern displays, Boerner Botanical Garden in Whitnall Park will be transformed into a magical forest for this 2025 season! Complimentary live stage entertainment is included in the admission daily. The performance hours are 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:00pm. Each show lasts for about 30 minutes. Stage performance might be […]

$31.88

Dementia Badger Talk

Cleary & Friends Alumni Center 615 East Avenue North, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

Can Dementia Be Prevented? What really works when it comes to preventing dementia? October 8, 2025 6 p.m. | Cleary & Friends Alumni Center FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Join Alexis Eastman, M.D., a leading expert in geriatric medicine, for a dynamic, one-hour session exploring the latest scientific findings on how to reduce your […]

FREE

Anytime Anywhere Meditation Course

Tergar Meditation Community of Madison 301 S. Blount St, Madison, WI, United States

Join Tergar Madison for a 5-week hybrid workshop designed to make meditation enriching and accessible from anywhere. This program will guide you through the essential topics of awareness, compassion, and wisdom, blending traditional teachings with modern insights. The workshop will be led by Scott Anderson, an experienced meditator and teacher who combines his expertise in […]

$25 – $75
Event Series H.M.S. Pinafore

H.M.S. Pinafore

Theatre Building – Mainstage Theatre 2400 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, United States

Full of wit, absurdity and sly social commentary, HMS Pinafore is a hilarious tale of love, honor and duty aboard a Royal Navy ship whimsically named after a woman’s garment. Written by master social satirists W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan—one of musical theatre’s most iconic duos—this classic 19th-century comic opera gets a fresh, imaginative staging […]

$22.00

Bob Mould Solo Electric: Here We Go Crazy with support from David Barbe

Stoughton Opera House 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States

Bob Mould’s 15th solo album, Here We Go Crazy, is a distillation of the unfailing melodic skill, the emotional lucidity and dynamic fluency he’s developed over more than four decades. […]

$48

Mercer’s 23rd Annual Pumpkin Run ATV/UTV Rally

All Around Mercer and Iron County Wisconsin, United States

The 23rd Annual Pumpkin Run ATV/UTV Rally kicks off Columbus Day weekend in Mercer, Wisconsin. The event, held Thursday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12, promotes riding in Iron County, Wisconsin – the ultimate ATV and UTV adventure! A Multi-day poker run, ATV, UTV and lawn tractor pulls, the Great Pumpkin Parade through downtown Mercer, […]

$1 – $30

Gather with the Griffon – Sturgeon Bay

MUSE 330 Jefferson St, Sturgeon Bay, United States

Take a break from your day and Gather with the Griffon—a refreshing series of midday B Double Sharp miniconcerts that nourish both mind and spirit. Featuring selections from the Griffon […]

Disappearance Jail Wisconsin discussion and workshop

Haggerty Museum of Art 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Attend this discussion and workshop about art and the impact of incarceration with artist Maria Gaspar along with Dr. Robert S. Smith, Director of the Center for Urban Research Teaching & Outreach (CURTO), and members of the CURTO Education Preparedness Program staff. This public program features Maria’s “Disappearance Jail” project, currently on view, to invites […]

FREE

Noche Gratuita en Celebración de la Herencia Hispana / Free Night: Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Madison Children’s Museum 100 N Hamilton, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Únanse al Madison Children’s Museum en nuestra celebración anual de la herencia hispana el jueves 9 de octubre, de 5 a 8 p. m. ¡Disfrute de una noche de música, comida, actividades artísticas, espectáculos culturales y programas graciosos, todo gratis! ______________________ Join Madison Children’s Museum for our annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Thursday, October 9, […]

Free
Event Series China Lights: Magical Forest

China Lights: Magical Forest

Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, Wisconsin, United States

With more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern displays, Boerner Botanical Garden in Whitnall Park will be transformed into a magical forest for this 2025 season! Complimentary live stage entertainment is included in the admission daily. The performance hours are 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:00pm. Each show lasts for about 30 minutes. Stage performance might be […]

$31.88