Events going on in WI in October

Here is a listing of some events taking place in Wisconsin in October.


4, 5 Quilt Show—Boscobel. High School. Crafts, demonstrations, raffle. 608/375-2672.

4, 5 Shihata Orchard Fest—Prairie du Chien. Apple House. Apples, jams, cider, pumpkins, wagon rides, wine, cheese, and sausage. 608/326-2785.

4, 5 Art Studio Tour—Augusta, Fairchild, Fall Creek, Humbird, Osseo. 715/286-2464 or www.fallingleavesarttour.com.

4–5, 11–12, 18–19 Fall Foliage Cruises—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island, noon. 2-hour Mississippi river cruise. 877/647-7397.

4, 5 Gun Show—Eau Claire. Expo. Center, Sat. 8–5; Sun. 9–3. 715/289-5333.

5 Meatball & Lefse Dinner—Westby. Skogdalen Lutheran Church.

8 Wusthof Cutlery Demo—Phillips. The 5 Senses. Cutting/sharpening lessons and food. 715/339-2777 or www.the5senseswi.com.

8 Historic Walking Tour—Prairie du Chien. Fort Crawford Museum, 1 p.m. 608/326-6960.

9 Meatball & Lefse Supper—Redmound. New Hope United Methodist Church, 4–7 p.m. 608/648-2828.

10 Fall Festival—De Soto. Community Center, 4:30–7 p.m. Salisbury steak dinner and raffle.

10 Fall Bazaar—Sparta. Rolling Hills Nursing Home, 9–1:30. Crafts, baked goods, rummage items. 608/269-8829.

10 Comedy Show—Unity. Monster World Campground, 6:30–9 p.m. Limited tickets, camping available, haunted house discounts. 715/223-4336 or www.MonsterWorldInc.com.

10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31–Nov. 1 Haunted House—Fall River. 7–10 p.m. 920/484-6099.

11 Craft Auction & Bake Sale—Stoddard. North Stoddard Rd., 1 p.m.

11 Great Harvest Dinner—La Farge. Organic Valley Headquarters, 6 p.m. Entertainment, auction, five course dinner. Reservations, 888/444-MILK Ext. 3283.

11 Musky Tournament—Park Falls. Dick & Joan’s Butternut Resort on Butternut Lake, 7–4. 715/769-3333.

11 Holiday Craft & Bake Sale—Pittsville. Veedum Moravian Church, 9–1.

11 Run/Walk—Chaseburg. Village Park. Catfish fry & chicken BBQ, 11 a.m. 608/452-3135.

11 Growing Green—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10:30 a.m.–noon. Incorporating children in gardening. Register by October 10. 715/798-3890.

11 Arts & Crafts Fair—Bloomer. High School, 9–3. Women’s health fair, tour of homes. 715/568-3668.

11 Lutefisk and Meatball Supper—Holmen. Halfway Creek Lutheran Church. 608/526-3701.

11 Lutefisk and Meatball Supper—Hustler. Fountain Lutheran Church, 4–8 p.m. 608/427-6908.

11 Home Energy Conservation Workshop—Rib Lake. High School. Registration required, 715/339-2555.

11 Catfish Fry—Genoa. American Legion Clubroom, 4–8 p.m. 608/689-2222

11 Harvest-Time Bazaar—Dellwood. United In Christ Lutheran Church, 9–2. Luncheon, crafts, baked goods, white elephant table.

11 Tony Rocker and the “Comeback Special” Band—Black River Falls. Lunda Theater, 7 p.m. 715/284-4415.

11, 12 Train Show—Eau Claire. Regis High School. 715/559-0380.

11, 12 Pottery Tour—St. Croix & Pierce Counties. Four studio stops, eight potters. 715/426-7367 or www.scrolfpotter.com.

11, 12 Civil War Heritage Weekend—Coon Valley. Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center. 608/452-3424 or www.norskedalen.org.

11, 12 Quilt Fest—Bloomington. St. Mary’s CCW. Exhibits, competition, raffle, sale. 608/994-2327.

12 Harvest Dinner & Bake Sale—New Miner. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3:30–6:30. 715/886-4754.

12 Spaghetti Dinner—Lake Mason. Club 23, 4–7 p.m. 608/254-8633.

16 Sportsman’s Banquet—Fifield. Northwoods Supper Club, 5:30 p.m. Ruffled Grouse Society. Limited tickets. 715/339-4346.

16–19 Book Fest—Eau Claire. Presents writers and their works, audience discussions, various locations. 715/839-5004 or www.cvbookfest.org.

16–18 Great Pumpkin Fest—Sand Creek. The Olde School. Arts, crafts, and food. Thurs. 4–8; Fri. 2–7; Sat. 9–3. 715/658-1372.

17–19 Fall Play—Phillips. High School Auditorium. 715/339-3908 or www.northwoodsplayers.com.

18 Fall Craft Fair—Portage. St. John’s Lutheran School, 8–3. Bake sale & luncheon. 608/742-4222.

18 Fall Rummage Sales—La Crosse. First Congressional Church, 8–1. 608/784-8137.

18 Fall Bazaar—Eau Claire. Lake Street United Methodist Church, 9–2. 715/832-6603.

18 Autumn Fair & Craft Show—Menomonie. Holiday Manor Convention Center. 715/235-3656.

18 Moonlight Moments: Owl Prowl—Cable. Telemark Resort, 7:30 p.m. Barred owl course. 715-798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com.

18 Craft Fair—Portage. Bethlehem Lutheran, 9–2. Bake sale & luncheon.

18, 19 Mystical Soul Festival—New Lisbon. The Aquarian Garden. 608/562-5433 or www.theaquariangarden.org.

18, 19 Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen—Prairie du Chien. Villa Louis Historic Site, 8:30–12:30. Reservations required. 608/326-2721.

23–26, 30–Nov. 1 Scrapbook and Stamp Camp—Cable. Telemark Resort. 715-798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com.

24 Night Walk—Necedah. Nat’l Wildlife Refuge, Ellen Allan Learning Center, 6:30 p.m. Stare at stars, howl at wolves, crawl among creatures. 608/565-2551.

24–26 Haunted Halloween Walk—Alma. W1656 Cty. Rd. S. 6:30–8:30 p.m. 608/685-3756.

24–26 Fall Play—Phillips. High School Auditorium, Fri./Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. 715/339-3908 or www.northwoodsplayers.com.

25 Harvest Festival—Brantwood. Community Center, 4–6:30 p.m. Dinner, raffle. 715/564-2283.

25 Mischievous Geologists—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10:30 a.m. Explore a quarry, break rocks, minerals, and more. Register by October 24. 715/798-3890.

25 Safe & Spooky Halloween—Cassville. Stonefield Village, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Fun for young and old, decorations, treats. 608/725-5210.

25 Fall Wine Tasting—Phillips. The 5 Senses. 715/339-2777 or www.the5senseswi.com.

25 Fall Art & Craft Sale—Elk Mound. High School & Mound View Elementary, 9–3. Over 120 crafters, free child care. 715/559-0209.

25 Harvest Festival Dinner—Brantwood. Community Center, 4–6:30 p.m.715/564-3241.

25 Chili Supper & Bake Sale—Foster. St. Luke Lutheran, 4–7 p.m. 715/878-4575.

26 Pie Theatre “Sorry, Wrong Number”—Greenwood. High School Cafetorium, 1:30 p.m. 715/267-6101.

29, 30 Ghoulees in the Coulees—Coon Valley. Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center, 5:30–9 p.m. Haunted hike through the woods. Advanced registration required, 608/452-3424 or www.norskedalen.org.

31, Nov. 1 Quilt Show—Waunakee. St. John’s School Gym, 9–4. Over 150 quilts, vendors, antique quilt bed turning. 608/846-5267.