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  • Teen Shelf Care Boxes at Manitowoc Public Library

    Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States

    Ready to explore the shelves? Teens between the ages of 11-18 are invited to sign up for our new Shelf Care boxes from Wednesday, October 1 through Wednesday, October 15! These boxes will take you on an adventure through the Manitowoc Public Library YA stacks, introduce you to authors—both popular and unfamiliar—and maybe we’ll even […]

    Participation is Free!
  • 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 […]

    $2 – $65
  • 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
  • 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

    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
  • 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. […]

    $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. Its turbulent vignettes are scored by Mould’s familiar bruised tunefulness, but the sound is pared back to its fundamentals, 11 songs blistering past in just […]

    $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 String Quartet’s December concerts, these intimate performances blend inspiring music with engaging conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Performed by Roy Meyer and Alex Norris […]

  • 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