October Events
It’s an American classic! It’s the show that first introduced the immortal writing team of Rodgers and Hammerstein! It’s the show that ushered in the Golden Age of American Musical Theatre! It’s OKLAHOMA! This bright, brassy, boisterous musical comedy is filled with colorful costumes, breathtaking dancing, side-splitting humor, and a musical score featuring such hits as “People Will Say We’re In Love,” “Surrey With the Fringe On Top,” and the rousing title number “Oklahoma!”
Dragon Days™ is a fun-filled fantasy festival for families, fantasy film and fiction fans, and gamers alike! This city-wide event celebrates the City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, as the birthplace of Dungeons & Dragons®!
Attendees and children of all ages will be able to experience our Fantasy Faire in the local park along the picturesque shores of Lake Geneva. Here you may explore our Fantasy Village, enjoy trick-or-treating in our Enchanted Bazaar, adventure in our hay bale, Dragon Days™ Dungeon Maze, or dress-up for our Fantastic Costume Contest! There will also be face painting, circus performers, Medieval musicians, demonstrations of Medieval craftsmanship, archery, and swordsmanship, and an Enchanted Bazaar with Medieval crafts, clothing, jewelry, and fantasy and gaming merchandise of all kinds!
Our 2025 haunted hayride is back in action with a revamped woods and scares at every corner! Come out and enjoy a full filled night of spook-tacular HAUNTED HAYRIDE AND HAUNTED BARN fun!! First come first scared!
Come take a walk, if you dare, through our haunted barn. Screams and screeches around every corner!
Test your bravery as you venture through The Haunted Barn at Dan Patch Stables. Tickets are sold at the door the night of starting at 5:45pm and are on a first-come, first-scared basis.
Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting a new one this fall, The Elegant Farmer offers you an old-fashioned farm experience at our annual Autumn Harvest Fest!
- Saturdays & Sundays only,
- Sept. 6th – Oct. 26th,
- 10am – 5 pm.
LET'S BASH! Your shopping delights await at the ELKHORN HOLIDAY CRAFT BASH! Over 300 booths, all located at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, inside and outside, there's something for everyone! We'll have delicious food vendors throughout the Bash to keep your shopping motors running! Calendar 10/4 from 9-4 for tons of BASH-filled fun! Bash admission is $5.
AppleFest | Weekends September 20th – October 12th
Celebrate the sights, smells, and tastes of fall at Royal Oak Farm’s annual AppleFest!
Join us weekends for a full harvest experience featuring U-Pick apples with wagon rides out to pick, our one-of-a-kind Amaze 'N Apples apple tree maze, delicious fall treats from the bakery, hearty meals from the Country Kitchen, rides for kids, scenic orchard tours, and so much more.
Celebrate the beauty of autumn lakeside with family, friends, and fun during our Family Fall Festival at Lake Lawn Resort! From festive activities and live entertainment to fall flavors and local brews, it’s the perfect way to enjoy the season.
Spend a weekend at the Farm...Celebrating Pumpkin Season! Come and spend a beautiful fall day at the Farm! Large 12 Acre Corn Maze. You won't want to miss this family tradition.
Saturday, October 11th and Sunday October 12th
Live Music: TBD
We will have special Pumpkin items only available this one weekend!!! You won't want to miss this family tradition.
It's coming! Lagers & Steins & Beers Oh MY!
Elkhorn Oktoberfest will fill the entire downtown with bands, brats and golden beers on October 18th, 2025.
Expect to see the park filled with craft and commercial vendors alike! Walk the line on Wisconsin Street and enjoy local and German cuisine from a variety of food vendors! LIVE MUSIC will plug in at our Main Stage starting at 11am and play till our day ends. Find a second music stage on the corner of Wisconsin & Court with music playing from 1pm - 4pm!
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Taste of Broad Street: A Walking Foodie Event!
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where you can indulge in a variety of delicious treats for a good cause.
Welcome to Taste of Broad Street – a delightful Fundraising event, Sunday October 19th
Dates:- Saturday, October 18th 10-5pm
- Sunday, October 19th 11-5pm
All Weekend Long:
Pick Your Own Apples
Fresh Bakery
Homemade Apple Cider Donuts
Wine Tasting
Food Truck: Anchor In
Live Music:- Saturday: Tin Bucket Band and Bill & Jim Acoustic Duo
- Sunday: Bill & Jim Acoustic Duo and Gary Stebnitz
TRICK OR TREAT
Town of Lyons Trick or Treat will be held Saturday, October 25th between the hours of 2:00pm-4:00pm.
4:00pm - 6:00pm - Halloween Party
- Hosted by Lyons for a Better Neighborhood,
- At Riverview Park, Mill St., in Lyons WI.
Activities will include;
- Spooky cupcake decorating
- Crafts
- Kid's bingo
- Costume judging in the following categories.
- Sparkliest
- Funniest
- Creepiest
- Most Creative
- Coolest
- Best Overall Costume
Hot dogs, chips, and hot chocolate will be provided by Village Tap and Ye Olde Hotel. .
Lyons Fire and Rescue will be lighting the bonfire at dusk.
Pick the perfect pumpkins for Halloween carving, stock up for your spooky celebrations, and soak in the last weekend of fall fun on the farm.
- Saturday October 25th 10-5pm
- Sunday, October 26th 11-5pm
Fresh apples Pumpkins galore Wine tasting Apple Cider Donuts and fresh bakery … and of course, a little bit of Hocus Pocus magic!