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October Events

AppleFest | Daily September 19th – October 11th

Celebrate the sights, smells, and tastes of fall at Royal Oak Farm’s annual AppleFest!

Join us for a full harvest experience featuring U-Pick apples with wagon rides out to pick (wagons run on weekends only, walking available on weekdays), our one-of-a-kind Amaze 'N Apples apple tree maze, delicious fall treats from the bakery, hearty meals from the Country Kitchen, a free playground and petting zoo, Pick 'N Putt mini golf,  rides for kids (weekends only), scenic orchard tours (weekends only), and so much more.

Bring the whole family and make it a tradition—there’s something fun (and tasty!) for everyone at Royal Oak Farm's AppleFest!

"https://www.royaloak.farm/events

  • 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 10/3 from 9-4 for tons of BASH-filled fun! Bash admission is $5. Proceeds benefit Barnyard Adventure Agriculture Education programming at the Walworth County Fair.

    THANK YOU for your support from the Barnyard Adventure/Bash Team!

  • https://www.walworthcountyfairgrounds.com/p/events/2024-elkhorn-holiday-craft-bash

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®!

Events will be held at several venues throughout Lake Geneva, including Library Park, Geneva Stage, Geneva Lake Museum, 330 Center Street—The Birthplace of D&D®, Lake Geneva Public Library, and Horticultural Hall.

Activities include:

  • Medieval style Fantasy Faire
  • Tours of the Birthplace of D&D®
  • Visit to the Wizard of Lake Geneva exhibit
  • Pictures at the Mistress of Dragons mural
  • Children's Fairy Tale Story Times
  • Children's cartoons and a viewing of the movie Honor Among Thieves
  • Gaming
  • And more!

A fun-filled, fall festival for families, children of all ages, fantasy fans, and gamers alike, celebrating Lake Geneva as the Birthplace of Dungeons & Dragons®. Get advance tickets now and avoid lines on festival day! Kids 12 and under are FREE!

Festival dates and times are as follows:

October 2nd Opening Ceremony, 5-6 pm (FREE and open to the public!)

October 3 & 4, 2026

  • 3rd: Festival Day I, 10-5 pm
  • 4th: Festival Day II, 10-5 pm

Food and drink will be available nearby at the many local ice cream shops, candy stores, cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants in the charming downtown area—all within walking distance!

https://www.dragondays.org/

Head out to Pearce's Farm stand and officially kick off October and Fall on the farm!! 

Free music, and dancing. Concessions are available for purchase.​

https://www.easttroyrr.org/trick-or-treat-trains.html

Welcome to a Spectacular, Supernatural Night of Family Fun

In October, the veil between our world and the next grows thin at Old World Wisconsin... watch as supernatural tales brought from cultures the world over come to life before your very eyes for an eerie evening of Halloween-themed spook-tacular activities! Explore the historic Crossroads Village after nightfall for a spirited, one-of-a-kind adventure full of ghost stories, games, performances and more.

Whose muffled footsteps will you hear skulking in the unsettling autumn air? Attend Halloween Legends & Lore and find out... if you dare.

Note: registration for this special, spooky series fills up fast—so be sure to grab tickets before they sell out!

What You'll Experience

  • Discover tall tales and hear old legends from the many generations of immigrants that came to Wisconsin in the 1800s
  • Have your fill of drinks, sweet treats and hot food
  • Come early for a range of pre-event opportunities including food, drinks, music, and shopping in select areas beginning at 4 PM! 
  • Make sure to stop by the Welcome Center Gift Shop to grab a ghoulish gift for friends, family and other loved ones 
  • https://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/
Join us at Yerkes Observatory for an Open House! We'll have telescopes on the South Lawn, presentations, food, and educational activities for you and your family. Each event has a unique theme and activities, making it a exciting, exploratory experience each time!
 
October is International Observe the Moon Night!
  • The open house will take place rain or shine.
  • This does not include use of telescopes within the building.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Tickets for this event cost $5 per child and $10 for adults and are available online only.
The main change is related to parking: instead of trolleys transporting guests to and from Williams Bay School, guests will park on-site at the observatory. This also means fewer tickets will be available for each open house, though we are planning to host several more open houses throughout 2026.
Join us at Yerkes Observatory for an Open House! We'll have telescopes on the South Lawn, presentations, food, and educational activities for you and your family. Each event has a unique theme and activities, making it a exciting, exploratory experience each time!