Friday, October 2, 2026

  1. Door Peninsula Lighthouse Passport Days

    Door County, WI2026-10-02

    The Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay offers tours of the peninsula's 11 lighthouses by foot, boat, trolley, minibus and airplane.

  2. World Music Festival

    Chicago, IL2026-10-02

    Artists and ensembles from 22 countries perform at the Chicago Cultural Center and other venues around the city. Admission is free and first-come, first-served.

  3. Apple Festival

    Bayfield, WI2026-10-02

    It's the 64th year of this big festival on Lake Superior, which features  orchard tours, history walks, an apple-peeling contest, live music and a big parade at 2 p.m. Sunday.

  4. Door Peninsula Fall Lighthouse Passport Days

    Sturgeon Bay, WI2026-10-02

    The Door County Maritime Museum sponsors tours by air, land and water to lighthouses on the peninsula, some of which can be visited only during passport days. Reserve as early as possible.

  5. Harvest Fair

    West Allis, WI2026-10-02

    This free festival at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds features lumberjack shows, pumpkin bowling, scarecrow-making, kids' rides and entertainment on three stages.

  6. Oktoberfest

    Amana, IA2026-10-02

    There's German music and food at this Amana Colonies village, plus contests that include the Eisenmann, or Iron Man, competition: Teams roll kegs, walk a balance beam with full steins of beer and saw logs. The parade is at 10 a.m. Saturday.

  7. Milwaukee Oktoberfest

    Milwaukee, WI2026-10-02

    There will be dachshund racing, stein-hoisting and brat-eating competitions as well as music and dancing at the War Memorial on the lakefront.

  8. Chain O' Lakes Blues Festival

    Waupaca, WI2026-10-02

    Listen to the blues at the historic Indian Crossing Casino.

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