»JULY 

Through July 31 APPLETON—The Wonder Bread Years. Laugh your way through this hilarious one-man show about growing up as a baby boomer; Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. 920.730.3760.

Through Aug. 7 MILWAUKEE—Directing and Physical Acting Tools. Course about original group and solo performances with discussion and practice time led by Rebecca Holderness on Saturday mornings; Kenilworth. 414.229.4947.

Through Aug. 8 MADISON—Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies. Stroll tropical gardens in search of butterflies; Olbrich Botanical Gardens. 608.264.4550.

Through Aug. 8 MILWAUKEE—Jennifer Bolande & Cecilia Condit. See two simultaneous exhibitions about artists specializing in drawing, dance, choreography, film and video; Kenilworth. 414.229.6122.

Through Aug. 24 FISH CREEK—Concerts in the Park. Free concerts every Tuesday; Noble Square. 920.868.2316.

Through Aug. 29 WAUSAU—Peanuts at Bat. See Charlie Brown step up to the plate in this collection of baseball-themed Peanuts comic strips; Woodson Art Museum. 715.845.7010.

Through Aug. 29 WAUSAU—The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century. Browse creative works inspired by historical paintings; Woodson Art Museum. 715.845.7010.

Through Aug. 31 GREEN BAY—Butterflies & Friends on Parade. A fundraiser walking tour featuring model butterflies, cranes, flowers and turtles created by Wisconsin artists; Fox River. 920.884.8800.

Through Aug. 31 MADISON—Let Me Introduce Myself & Home Sweet Home. Artists learn how to create self-introductions for their work as well as what "home" means to them and how it can be described artistically; Madison Municipal Building. 608.261.9134.

Through Sept. 6 MILWAUKEE—American Quilts: Selections from the Winterthur Collection. See more than 40 quilts from the late 1700s and early 1800s; Milwaukee Art Museum. 414.224.3200.

Through Oct. 14 CORNUCOPIA—Cornucopia Farmers Market. Shop an array of seasonal vegetables and fruits, maple syrup, honey, baked goods and local crafts; Cornucopia Beach. 715.742.3941.

July 27 PORTAGE—"The Ho-Chunk People of Today". William Quackenbush will present the second installment of the "Their Side of the Story": The Ho-Chunk at the Portage Speaker Series; Historic Indian Agency House. 608.742.6362.

July 28-Aug. 1 ANTIGO—Landglade County Youth Fair. A five-day event featuring live music, rides, animal sales, demo derby and pig wrestling. 715.216.2356.

July 30 OSHKOSH—Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Oshkosh Jewel Heist. Follow the clues through downtown businesses and have the chance to win a $500 reward if you can solve this mystery; downtown. 920.303.2265.

July 30-31 MILWAUKEE—Dancemakers. Collection of original works by graduate students of dance; Mainstage Theatre. 414.229.4308.

July 30-Aug. 1 KENOSHA—Taste of Wisconsin. Taste a variety of Wisconsin food and beverage specialties from more than 50 vendors and enjoy live music, culinary demonstrations and children's activities; Kenosha Harbor. 800.654.7309.

July 30-Aug. 1 MILWAUKEE—Guitar Workshop. Intermediate guitar students will work on three compositions by Leo Kottke during this intensive workshop; Kenilworth. 414.229.6122.

July 31 CHIPPEWA FALLS—Anna Johnson and Her Band. Chippewa-native country singer-songwriter returns home; Heyde Center for the Arts. 715.726.9000.

July 31-Aug. 1 BAYFIELD—Festival of Arts. One of Wisconsin's largest art shows. Over 90 artists display their work, from pottery and painting to jewelry and glass; Memorial Park. 800.447.4094.

July 31-Aug. 1 MILWAUKEE—Jewelry & Metals Workshop. Try this surface finishing technique during the Powder Coating: Colorful Utensil workshop; Peck School of the Arts Building 391. 414.229.4308.

 »AUGUST 

Aug. 1 CHILTON—Escarpment Bicycle Tour. Pedal along five routes ranging from eight to 100 miles; Ledge View Nature Center. 920.849.7094. 

Aug. 2 GREEN BAY—Animal Stories for Preschoolers. Sanctuary staff will read animal stories, and kids can participate in craft projects, see a real snake and venture outside; Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. 920.391.3671. 

Aug. 2 GREEN BAY—Feast With the Beast. Dine on the wild side with samples from area restaurants; NEW Zoo. 920.434.7841. 

Aug. 2 MANITOWISH WATERS—Discover Your World: Biting Bugs. Kids learn about creepy crawly ticks, menacing mosquitoes and buzzing flies; North Lakeland Discovery Center. 715.543.2085. 

Aug. 2-9 MARSHFIELD—National Trappers Convention. More than 125 trapping, sporting and outdoor product vendors. Saturday live music and dancing; Marshfield Fairgrounds Park. 231.590.9288. 

Aug. 3 EAGLE RIVER—Annual Northwoods Children's Museum Benefit Auction. Support one of Eagle River's great venues. Many wonderful items offered, donations and auction items gratefully accepted; Northwoods Children's Museum. 715.479.6400. 

Aug. 3 MANITOWISH WATERS—Adventure Club: Modern Day Pirates. Go out in search of hidden treasure - geocaching - through the Northwoods, for kids 9-14 years old; North Lakeland Discovery Center. 715.543.2085. 

Aug. 5-8 PORT WING—Port Wing Plein Air Painting Event. Watch artists, inspired by nature, paint along the shore of Lake Superior; Lake Superior. 715.774.3799.

Aug. 6-7 EAGLE RIVER—50th Annual Rotary Club Antique Show. Browse an assortment of antiques; Eagle River Derby Expo Hall. 800.359.6315. 

Aug. 6-7 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN—Country on the River Music Fest. Watch local and national bands perform; St. Feriole Island. 608.326.6724.

Aug. 6-7 TWO RIVERS—Rogers Street Days. A museum fundraiser and community celebration featuring live music, burgers, brats, beverages, kayak parade and games for kids; Rogers Street Fishing. 920.793.5905.

Aug. 6-9 BOULDER JUNCTION—Musky Jamboree. Head to the Musky Capital of the World for three days of music, fireworks, crafts and fishing; various locations. 715.385.2400.

Aug. 6-28 APPLETON—Shona Sculpture. Masterpieces of modern sculpture from the Shona Tribe of Zimbabwe; Appleton Art Center. 920.733.4089.

Aug. 6-July 24 RACINE—Matt Eskuche: Agristocracy. Objects of mass production recreated from unexpected materials by hand; Racine Art Museum. 262.638.8300.

Aug. 7 HERBSTER—Herbster Community Club Corn & Brat Fest. Indulge in corn on the cob and freshly grilled hot dogs, brats and Polish sausages; Herbster Beach Pavilion. 715.774.3780.

Aug. 7 MANITOWISH WATERS—Nature Nook: Wolf Plaster Cast Making. Kids learn about Wisconsin wolves and make a plaster cast of a real wolf track to take home with them; North Lakeland Discovery Center. 715.543.2085. 

Aug. 7-8 BOSCOBEL—Lower Wisconsin Thresheree. Tractors and agricultural demonstrations; Antique Club Grounds. 608.326.2236.

Aug. 7-8 DURAND—Blues on the Chippewa. Free benefit blues festival featuring 15 bands, a car show, motorcycle show and craft show; Memorial Park. 715.672.8785.

Aug. 7-8 MINOCQUA—Ladies of the Lake 2010 Quilt Show. Quilt displays, demonstrations, vendors and door prizes; Lakeland Union High School. 715.356.9510.

Aug. 8 BERLIN—23rd Annual Car Show. See a collection of classic and new cars; Riverside Park. 920.566.4911.

Aug. 8 HALES CORNERS—Elkhorn Antique Flea Market. View more than 10 acres of antiques and old collectibles from 675 dealers; Walworth County Fairgrounds. 414.525.0820.

Aug. 8 KENOSHA—Tour DeVour. Ride your bike through the Kenosha countryside to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Racine and Kenosha Counties; UW-Parkside. 262.637.7625.

Aug. 8 RACINE—Wind Point Lighthouse Tour. Climb to the top of one of the Great Lake's tallest lighthouses and enjoy views of Lake Michigan; Wind Point Lighthouse. 262.639.2026.

Aug. 8 THREE LAKES—Art on Main. Browse and buy from more than 40 artists and fine crafters; Superior Street. 715.546.2299.

Aug. 9-15 KOHLER—92nd PGA Championship. See the pros golf along the shores of Lake Michigan; Whistling Straits. 920.565.4300.

Aug. 11-15 PHILLIPS—Price County Fair. Live entertainment, exhibits, rides and more; Price County Fairgrounds. 715.339.2397.

Aug. 12 EAGLE RIVER—Downtown Eagle River Street Sale with Pig & Corn Roast. Shop for unique items and chow down on delicious food; downtown. 800.359.6315. 

Aug. 12-15 EAGLE RIVER—Annual Vilas County Fair. Don't miss this true community fair complete with rides, exhibits, entertainment, food and souvenirs; Vilas County Fairgrounds. 800.359.6315. 

Aug. 13-14 DELAFIELD—Waukesha BluesFest. Enjoy great blues music from local and regional bands; Naga-Waukee Park. 800.366.1961.

Aug. 13-15 CHIPPEWA FALLS—Pure Water Days. YMCA races, Heritage Fun Fest, sporting events, live entertainment, a parade and more; downtown. 715.723.0331.

Aug. 13-15 PORT EDWARDS—Port Edwards Fun Fest. Enjoy a car cruise on Friday and a car show, craft booths, food and games on Saturday; Alexander Park. 715.887.3511.

Aug. 14 ASHLAND—Thai Culinary Class. Learn the tricks for making delicious Thai cuisine; Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 505.470.5618.

Aug. 14 BARABOO—Summer Art Classic. A fine art festival with artists from throughout the Midwest; downtown. 608.985.8076.

Aug. 14 EAGLE—Flavor of Wisconsin: Central Europe. Reserve your spot to sample Central European flavors from Wisconsin's past; Old World Wisconsin. 262.594.6301.

Aug. 14 EAGLE RIVER—Polish Boat Regatta. Join them for the 10th annual celebration; Pitlik's Sand Beach Resort. 715.479.6400. 

Aug. 14-15 CASSVILLE—Railroad Days. Through railroading activities and displays, take a trip back in time to when trains were the main source of transportation; Stonefield State Historic Site. 608.725.5210.

Aug. 14-15 IOLA—Vintage Military & Gun Show. Vintage tractors, military vehicles and equipment plus WWII reenactments and living history encampments; Iola Old Car Show Grounds. 715.445.4005.

Aug. 14-15 LAKE GENEVA—30th Annual Art in the Park. A juried art show featuring 90 artists from across the country, plus music and a children's art activity area; Library Park. 262.249.7988.

Aug. 16 GREEN BAY—Animal Stories for Preschoolers. Sanctuary staff will read animal stories, and kids can participate in craft projects, see a real snake and venture outside; Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. 920.391.3671.

Aug. 18 EAGLE RIVER—Paul Bunyan Fest. Chain saw wood carving demonstrations by Ken Schels, arts and crafts booths, live music and roast cook-off; downtown. 800.359.6315.

Aug. 18-22 LAKE GENEVA—Venetian Festival. A festival featuring a carnival, craft fair, water ski show, music, food and a lighted boat parade followed by fireworks over the lake; downtown.

Aug. 19-22 ATHENS—Athens Fair. Biggest little fair in the state. Stop and see the 4-H exhibitors. Free admission; downtown. 715.257.7619.

Aug. 20-21 LA CROSSE—Sand on the Riverfront. Sand-sculpting contest with the theme, "Adventure in Candyland"; Riverside Park. 800.949.7380.

Aug. 20-22 EAGLE RIVER—National Championship Musky Open. Family oriented, catch and release musky tournament held on six different lake families; Vilas County Fairgrounds. 800.359.6315.

Aug. 20-22 PORT WASHINGTON—Maritime Heritage Festival. Sail or tour a tall ship and enjoy live entertainment, food and fireworks; lakefront. 262.268.1132.

Aug. 21-22 OCONOMOWOC—Festival of the Arts. More than 130 local and national artists, children's tent, family entertainment and live music; Fowler Park. 414.861.5025.

Aug. 24 MANITOWOC—Manitowoc County Fair. Agricultural exhibits, food, music, games and rides; Manitowoc County Expo. 920.683.4378.

Aug. 25-Sept. 11 BAYFIELD—Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration. Special lighthouse cruises and tours, visiting artists and photography contest; Keeper of the Light. 800.779.4487.

Aug. 27 CHIPPEWA FALLS—Michael Johnson. Enjoy the music of a singer-songwriter and talented guitar player who co-wrote songs with John Denver; Heyde Center for the Arts. 715.726.9000.

Aug. 28 GREEN BAY—Morning Bird Walk. Bring your binoculars and a field guide for this chirpy morning walk around sanctuary trails. Meet at the parking lot by the director's house; Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. 920.391.3671.

Aug. 28-29 EAGLE RIVER—Festival of Flavors. This festival showcases Wisconsin-made products, local goods, culinary artisans, wineries and cheese producers; Riverview Park and downtown. 715.477.0645.

»SEPTEMBER

Sept. 1 GREEN BAY—Senior Citizen Day. Free admission, coffee, lemonade and cookies for visitors 62 years and over; NEW Zoo. 920.434.7841.

Sept. 1 PEWAUKEE—Sucker Punch Sally. Listen to this free Waterfront Wednesday Concert series, weather permitting; Lakefront Park. 262.695.9735.

Sept. 1 WAUKESHA—Badgerland Water Ski Show. Free entertainment featuring pyramids, barefoot waterskiing, jumping and chorus lines on the water; Frame Park. 414.640.6361.

Sept. 1-6 DOOR COUNTY—Midsummer's Music Festival. Celebrate Labor Day with world-class musicians who come together to perform classical/chamber music at unique venues across the county. 920.854.7088.

Sept. 1-6 ELKHORN—Walworth County Fair. Live entertainment, tractor and truck pulls, carnival, livestock exhibition and petting zoo; Walworth County Fairgrounds. 262.723.3228.

Sept. 1-6 WAUKESHA—Marc Sijan: Being Alive Exhibit. View these incredibly lifelike, sensuous and graceful figures; Waukesha County Museum. 262.521.2859.

Sept. 3 PEWAUKEE—Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show. Colorful costumes, music, live announcer, barefoot waterskiing, pyramids and comedy on water; Lakefront Park. 414.350.8713.

Sept. 3-5 BARABOO—Baraboo River Rendezvous. A reenactment of the pre-1840 fur trade era; Spirit Point. 608.356.8172.

Sept. 3-5 DELAFIELD—Irish Plays. Actors from the local professional theatre community present Irish wit, wisdom and tragedy; Lapham Peak State Park. 262.391.3110.

Sept. 3-5 WAUKESHA—Wisconsin Highland Games. A weekend of Celtic games, dancing, music and parades; Waukesha County Expo Center. 262.896.8490.

Sept. 3-5 WAUKESHA—WI Hunter Jumper Horse Show. Watch as horse and rider attempt to jump over a series of obstacles; Waukesha County Expo Center. 262.896.8490.

Sept. 3-6 JIM FALLS—Lions Sturgeon Festival. Amusements on the midway, bands nightly, demolition derbies, truck and tractor pull and parade; Anson Park. 715.832.5405.

Sept. 3-6 PORTAGE—25th Annual Sheep Dog Trial. Aled Owen of Wales will judge this Labor Day weekend event; McLeish Farm. 608.212.3401.

Sept. 3-24 WAUKESHA—Freeman Friday Night Live. Live music festival held rain or shine every Friday night on five stages; historic downtown. 262.547.1060.

Sept. 3-Oct. 11 WAUKESHA—Eddee Daniel Photography Exhibit. Photography exhibition Accidental Art: Construction Fences in the Landscape with reception on Oct. 11; Humphrey Memorial Chapel and Art Center. 262.524.7195.

Sept. 4 BURLINGTON—Fall Container Planting Party. Rejuvenate your container or create a new one for fall with the help of designers; Burlington Garden Center. 262.763.2153.

Sept. 4 CORNELL—Pork in the Park. Enjoy a roasted pork dinner served with all the trimmings, homemade pies, activities for children and dancing; Mill Yard Park. 715.239.3710.

Sept. 4 PARK FALLS—Flambeau 40 On-road Bike Race. Open to all, this 38-mile on-road bike race follows the rolling hills along the Flambeau River; downtown. 715.762.2703.

Sept. 4-5 EAGLE—Camp We-Kan-Tak-It. Wisconsin’s own camps are brought to life in this one-hour musical comedy celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps; Old World Wisconsin. 262.594.6301.

Sept. 4-5 TWO RIVERS—Kites Over Lake Michigan. Huge show kites and banners along the beach, kite demos and bonfire; Neshotah Beach. 920.793.9599.

Sept. 4-Oct. 30 WAUKESHA—Farmers Market. Find in-season Wisconsin grown, raised or made products every Saturday; Riverfront Plaza. 262.549.6154.

Sept. 5-6 SPIRIT—Yesterday House & Liberty School Open House. Don’t miss the barn dance fundraiser after visiting these historical buildings that contain items used by early settlers; Yesterday House and Liberty School. 715.564.3299.

Sept. 6 PEWAUKEE—Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show. Free show with colorful costumes, music, pyramids, barefoot waterskiing, and comedy; Lakefront Park. 414.350.8713.

Sept. 6 WAUKESHA—Badgerland Water Ski Show. Free show featuring pyramids, barefoot waterskiing, jumping and chorus lines on water; Frame Park. 414.640.6361.

Sept. 8 PEWAUKEE—Stoneship Eden. Listen to this free Waterfront Wednesday Concert series, weather permitting; Lakefront Park. 262.695.9735.

Sept. 9-11 MADISON—Quilt Expo. Sewing workshops, quilt contest and appearance by Nancy Zieman of public television’s Sewing with Nancy; Alliant Energy Center. 866.297.6545.

Sept. 10-11 LAKE GENEVA—Wine Festival. This entertaining and educational wine festival on the lake is one to savor; Grand Geneva Resort. 262.245.8635.

Sept. 10-11 MANITOWOC—Sputnikfest. Commemorating the Russian satellite piece that landed here in 1962, this festival includes food and juried art fair and costume contest; Rahr-West Art Museum. 920.684.4501.

Sept. 10-12 DELAFIELD—Irish Plays. Actors from the local professional theatre community present Irish wit, wisdom and tragedy; Lapham Peak State Park. 262.391.3110.

Sept. 11 BOULDER JUNCTION—Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair. Farmers market, arts and crafts, venison sloppy joes and scenic routes; Boulder Junction Community Center. 715.385.2400.

Sept. 11 BURLINGTON—Mount Carmel's Annual Grandparents Picnic and Pie Auction Fundraiser. Potluck picnic and pie auction – all proceeds used to purchase Christmas presents for residents; downtown. 262.763.9531.

Sept. 11 CHILTON—Crafty Apple Fest. Apple celebration with more than 100 crafters, kids events, live music and pumpkin bowling; Highway 32/57. 920.418.1650.

Sept. 11 FOND DU LAC—Fondue Fest. See the world’s largest fondue pot ever made, enjoy live music and try fondue made by chefs from the local culinary arts program; downtown. 920.921.9500.

Sept. 11 GREEN BAY—Olsen's Piggly Wiggly Fun Day. A day of special fun activities and treats from area vendors at the zoo; NEW Zoo. 920.434.7841.

Sept. 11 STURGEON BAY—A Taste of the Garden Door. Taste a variety of foods produced in Door County and vote for your favorite pesto; UW Peninsula Research Station. 920.743.9026.

Sept. 11 WAUKESHA—Art Fest. Music, face painting, silent auction and more than 40 artists from around the country showcase art from all mediums; historic downtown. 262.549.6154.

Sept. 11-12 CHIPPEWA FALLS—Fall Festival. Charity event featuring live music, wine tasting and door prizes; Autumn Harvest Winery. 715.720.1663.

Sept. 11-12 NEWTON—Tractor Show & Thresheree. Steam engines, motors and vintage farm tractors featuring John Deere equipment; Newton Firefighter’s Park. 920.683.4388.

Sept. 11-12 MUKWONAGO—Maxwell Street Days Flea Market. More than 650 sellers offering a variety of goods; Field Park. 262.363.7758.

Sept. 11-12 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN—Villa Louis Carriage Classic. Elegant equine sport driving event with the region’s finest horses and more than 100 new and restored carriages; Villa Louis Historic Site. 608.326.2721.

Sept. 11-12 WISCONSIN RAPIDS—Port Edwards Lions Club Collectible Show. Tractors, engines, old machinery, cars, truck & swap meet, vendors and refreshments; Orvie Schroeder’s Place. 715.325.2918.

Sept. 11-Nov. 14 WAUSAU—Birds in Art. Check out the new gallery where each painting, work on paper and sculpture takes flight; Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. 715.845.7010.

Sept. 12 MILWAUKEE—Starving Artists' Show. More than 225 professional and amateur artists sell original, creative art in a variety of media priced at $100 or less; Mount Mary College. 414.256.1254.

Sept. 12 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN—"Life on the Mississippi" River Cruise. Smithsonian archivist Captain Jack will share his personal life experiences aboard this two-hour cruise; Mississippi Explorer Cruises. 877.647.7397.

Sept. 14-Oct. 11 WAUKESHA—Shirley Hansen Watercolor Paintings. Watercolor painting exhibition with reception on Oct. 10; Humphrey Memorial Chapel and Art Center. 262.524.7195.

Sept. 16-18 WAUKESHA—Oktoberfest. Join in the German celebration with pig roasts, live music, contests and car show; Weissgerber’s Gasthaus. 262.544.4460.

Sept. 17 JANESVILLE—Stone Ring Band. Listen to this traditional Celtic music that captures the feel of a real Irish pub; Janesville Performing Arts Center. 608.758.0297.

Sept. 17-18 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN—Cannons at the Fort: Life in Early Prairie du Chien. Relive daily life of the past with historic re-enactors, musket and cannon firing demonstrations and games; Fort Crawford Museum. 608.326.6960.

Sept. 17-19 CHIPPEWA FALLS—Oktoberfest. If you like to polka, eat sauerkraut and play euchre, bring the family to enjoy a full weekend of German fun; Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. 866.723.0340.

Sept. 17-Oct. 3 WAUKESHA—Two by Two. Musical comedy retelling of Noah and the Ark; Waukesha Civic Theatre. 262.547.0708.

Sept. 18 EAGLE—Farmhand Buffet & After-Hours Barn Dance. Enjoy pulled-pork sandwiches, roasted chicken, corn on the cob and more before live music and dancing, rain or shine; Old World Wisconsin. 262.594.6301.

Sept. 18 BOULDER JUNCTION—Colorama Dinner. Features wild game stew and chicken, door prizes and entertainment; Camp Manito-wish YMCA. 715.385.2400.

Sept. 18 GREEN BAY—Walk for Wildlife. This quarter-mile or 2.5-mile walk benefits more than 4,000 orphaned and injured animals brought to the sanctuary each year; Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. 920.391.3671.

Sept. 18 MILWAUKEE—Gabriel Prokofiev and Phillip Bush. Present Music Ensemble’s season opener features neoclassical music and the final concert with the group’s keyboardist/pianist; Turner Hall Ballroom. 414.271.0711.

Sept. 18 SHEBOYGAN—Maywood Earth Ride. Five non-competitive scenic bicycle tours through Sheboygan County; Ellwood H. May Environmental Park. 920.459.3906.

Sept. 18 TWO RIVERS—Ethnic Fest. Celebrate more than 60 cultures from around the world with ethnic food booths, music, dance, craft vendors and entertainment; Central Park. 920.794.1482.

Sept. 18 VILAS COUNTY—Wheels in the Woods Bicycle Tour. Five to 100 miles of paved routes along scenic Vilas County; various locations. 800.44.NORTH.

Sept. 18 WAUKESHA—Apple Harvest Festival. Horse-drawn wagon rides, crafts, children’s activities and many apple varieties at this autumn family festival; Retzer Nature Center. 262.896.8007.

Sept. 18 WITTENBERG—Three Guys from Gresham. Curt Knoke, photographer; Simon Levin, potter; David Aschenbrenner, bronze sculptor; WOWSPACE. 715.253.3525.

Sept. 18-19 CEDARBURG—Wine & Harvest Festival. Enjoy the bounty and color of the fall season with live bands, a farmer’s market, scarecrow contest, grape stomping and Cedar Creek Wine; National Historic District. 262.377.3891.

Sept. 18-19 EAGLE—Old World County Fair. An 1860s county fair is recreated with livestock, historic music, children’s games and displays of heirloom produce; Old World Wisconsin. 262.594.6301.

Sept. 18-19 MARSHFIELD—Maple Fall Fest. American Heart Association walk, bicycle tours, 150 handmade arts and crafts vendors and all things maple; Wildwood Park. 715.384.4314.

Sept. 18-19 NORTH LAKE—Sesquicentennial Birthday. Celebrate 150 years of North Lake with a flea market, classic car show, tractor pull, parade, rededication of War Veterans Memorial and live music; downtown. 262.966.1804.

Sept. 18-19 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN—Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen. This hands-on workshop for adults includes a culinary tour, preparation and consumption of a 19th century meal; Villa Louis Historic Site. 608.326.2721.

Sept. 18-19 RICHFIELD—Annual Thresheree. See steam-driven threshing and log sawing demonstrations, horse plowing techniques, antique cars, engine exhibits and impersonators of historic figures; Richfield Historical Park. 262.628.2841.

Sept. 18-19 WAUKESHA—Badger Open Table Tennis Tournament. Test your skills of table tennis; Center Court Sports Complex. 414.444.3143.

Sept. 19 CADOTT—Booya Day. Free booya soup, arts and crafts vendors and entertainment; downtown. 715.289.3338.

Sept. 19 MILWAUKEE—Zoological Society's Bike Ride Fundraiser. Kids can ride the 2.5-mile Critter Caravan bike route through the zoo with their favorite animal toy while adults take the Ride on the Wild Side route; Milwaukee County Zoo. 414.258.2333.

Sept. 19 PEWAUKEE—Fall Harvest Fair. Fresh farm produce, arts and crafts, flea market, food and entertainment; Clark House Museum. 262.691.0233.

Sept. 19 WAUKESHA—Pedal the Kettle. Bicycle tour exploring the scenic back roads of Waukesha County to promote local bicycling and charities; Waukesha North High School. 414.297.9135.

Sept. 24 OMRO—Jazz Jam for Casa Esther featuring Noah Harmon. Jazz concert to benefit the nonprofit faith-based organization that promotes peace and justice, helping those in need, especially the immigrant community, and supporting local music and arts; The Gathering Space. 920.685.2094.

Sept. 24-25 FORT ATKINSON—Lorine Niedecker Wisconsin Poetry Festival. Poets, poetry appreciators and publishers will gather along the banks of the Rock River for readings, workshops, tours and exhibits; Velvet Lips Lounge. 920.563.7790.

Sept. 24-26 FISH CREEK—Inside/Outside. Enjoy fall decorations and festivities around town. 920.868.2316.

Sept. 24-26 HARTFORD—Sister's Late Nite Catechism 3. After teaching students about the saints, sins, guilt and more, Sister is now teaching hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and Last Rites; Schauer Arts & Activities Center. 262.670.0560.

Sept. 24-26 WARRENS—Cranberry Festival. The world’s largest cranberry festival features arts and crafts, farm market, parade and marsh tours; downtown. 608.378.4200.

Sept. 25 BARABOO—Cranes of the World Festival. Special tours, lectures and nature-related activities for the entire family; International Crane Foundation. 608.356.9462.

Sept. 25 BRODHEAD—Sugar River Bike Tour. Routes range from 50 to 100 miles through beautiful autumn foliage for the fight against childhood cancer; Veteran’s Memorial Park. 608.897.4481.

Sept. 25 CHIPPEWA FALLS—Mary Mack. Comedian and folk humorist who plays the mandolin; Heyde Center for the Arts. 715.726.9000.

Sept. 25 EAGLE RIVER—Classic Car Show. Check out these classic rides and don’t miss the pig and corn roast; downtown. 715.479.6400.

Sept. 25 MANITOWOC—The Oak Ridge Boys: The Boys Are Back. Enjoy this concert by this Grammy Award winning group and hear songs like “Elvira”; Capitol Civic Centre. 920.683.2184.

Sept. 25 OGEMA—Christmas Tree Festival. Tour Elk Home Museum, see a parade, arts and crafts show, farmers market and variety show before the Fireman’s Dance; downtown. 715.767.5836.

Sept. 26 BURLINGTON—St. Charles Fall Festival. Turkey dinner, silent auction, craft raffle, games and music; downtown. 262.206.5569.

Sept. 26 ELKHORN—Antique Flea Market. More than 500 dealers of antiques and collectibles; Walworth County Fairgrounds. 414.525.0820.

Sept. 28 PORTAGE—Their Side of the Story. Final part of the Ho-Chunk speaker series about the system of tribal leadership from prehistory to the modern day; Historic Indian Agency House. 608.742.6362.

Sept. 30-Oct. 2 PRENTICE—Pops Garage Sale. New items daily; Lion’s Pavilion. 715.767.5119.