There's something truly magical about autumn in Wisconsin. We have some of the best fall foliage in our neck of the woods, with crisp weather that's perfect for getting outside and enjoying it all. 

Dane County offers a lot of excellent annual events and fall festivals this time of year. Be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming fall events in Dane County.

• Farley Center Fall Festival 2023 - 2299 Spring Rose Rd, Verona, WI 53593
  Located just outside the village of Verona and mere minutes from these Verona homes for sale, the Farley Center for Peace, Justice, and Sustainability is a nonprofit organization on a beautiful 108-acre farm. Every year they host an Annual Fall Festival that brings the local community together, and this year's event takes place on October 1st. The festival includes farm tours, live music, a farmers' market with fresh produce, a beekeeping tour, and a chance to make your own cider on a genuine 180-year-old cider press.
  
  
• Aldo Leopold Nature Center Fall Fest - 330 Femrite Dr, Monona, WI 53716
  Kids always have a good time at Fall Fest at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. This event takes place on October 6th this year and offers a chance to get in the Halloween spirit a little early. From 5:20 pm to 7:30 pm, Fall Fest offers children's games, activities, science experiments, and a costume parade, along with spooky hiking trails, storytelling, and campfires. The Aldo Leopold Center is located in the countryside, just a few minutes drive from many Monona homes for sale.
  
  
• Verona Fall Fest - Hometown U.S.A Festival Park, Verona, WI 53593
  Taking place on October 6th and 7th, Verona Fall Fest is a great way to get in the autumnal spirit. The event starts with Fall Fest Family Night at Hometown U.S.A. Festival Park from 6 to 9 pm on the 6th, which includes activities like face painting, scavenger hunts, hayrides, a petting zoo, bonfires, and great food courtesy of some of the best regional food trucks. The next day, the festivities resume with the Fall Fest Tailgate Party from 10 am to 5 pm, which includes food, drink, games, and live music in celebration of the Badgers vs. Rutgers homecoming game.
  
  
• Mount Horeb Fall Village Market - 300 E Main St, Mt Horeb, WI 53572
  The Fall Village Market returns to Mount Horeb on Saturday, September 30th, and Sunday, October 1st this year, offering two days of fun, food, and fall-themed festivities. The festival takes over downtown every year, so you won't have to go too far from these Mount Horeb homes for sale. Live outdoor music and some great food trucks provide entertainment and tasty eats, but the best part is the market itself, which features countless vendors selling everything from arts and crafts to antiques and repurposed goods, not to mention foodstuffs like local honey and baked goods.
  
  
• Halloween at the Farm - Schumacher Farm Park, 5682 WI-19, Waunakee, WI 53597
  Head out to Waunakee's Schumacher Farm on Saturday, October 21st, to enjoy some old-fashioned fall activities! Just minutes from these Waunakee homes for sale, Schumacher Farm Park hosts Halloween at the Farm every year, featuring all the family-friendly fun you'd expect, like games, crafts, a magic show, live fiddle band, face painting and tattoos, storytelling, marshmallow roasting and much more. 

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