Fall is in the air. Get out your calendar and mark down these 12 fun ideas and events happening this fall in Jefferson County, Wisconsin!
Apple Picking – September 2025
Fall is a wonderful time to enjoy fresh local apples!
Head to a local apple orchard to stroll through the apple trees, smell the sweet aroma, and taste several apple varieties!
Some places to enjoy fresh apples near Jefferson County are:
- Jelli’s Market – Helenville, WI (lots of apples, peaches, pears, and plums!)
- Warm Belly Farm – Fort Atkinson, WI
- Morningside Farm, Orchard & Greenhouse – Fort Atkinson, WI — available at the Saturday Fort Farmers Markets
- Door Creek Orchard – Cottage Grove, WI (so many apples, cider, grapes, pears, sheep, honey, and more!)
- Hawk’s Orchard & Farm – Milton, WI
You can also make or buy applesauce, apple cider, apple pies, apple butter, apple cider donuts…you get the point!
Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes – September & October 2025
Picking your own pumpkin from a pumpkin patch and getting lost in a corn maze are iconic fall events in the Midwest.
Three of the most popular places in our area are:
- Busy Barn Farm Adventure by Fort Atkinson
- Schuster’s Farm near Deerfield
- Skelly’s Farm Market by Janesville
You can even increase your home’s value if you’re thinking of selling this fall by sprucing up the curb appeal with a fall-themed front porch!
High School Football Games – September & October 2025
If you like watching football games, head to your local high school to support the local youth athletes under the Friday night lights.
Here are many of the local high school football schedules for your convenience:
- Cambridge High School
- Fort Atkinson High School
- Jefferson High School
- Johnson Creek High School
- Lake Mills High School
- Lakeside Lutheran High School
- Luther Preparatory School
- Waterloo High School
- Watertown High School
While you’re at it, consider supporting the local volleyball, cross-country, and soccer teams too! Go sports!
Enjoy Pumpkin Spice Everything – September & October 2025
Tis the season for pumpkin spice everything, from lattes to baked goods. Enjoy that warm fall flavor at some of our local shops:
- Simple Kup – Lake Mills
- Daydream Believer Books & Gifts – Lake Mills
- Brickhaus Cafe – Jefferson
- Literatus & Co. – Watertown
- Beauty and the Bean Coffeeshop – Fort Atkinson
- Center Street Cafe – Whitewater
- Deerfield Coffeehouse – Deerfield
Fall Festival of Color – October 5, 2025
The Fall Festival of Color is a fun Lake Mills event for all ages that takes place on Sunday, October 5 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
With over 150 vendors selling arts, crafts, local produce, fall flowers and seasonal and home décor, it’s the perfect kick-off to the harvest season! Enjoy food, live music, and there are free pumpkins for kids too (while supplies last)!
All events are located in Commons Park at the heart of historic downtown Lake Mills.
Location: 100 North Main Street, Lake Mills
Love crafting? Check out the Make Your Own Leather Earrings event at Lewis Station Winery!
Glow Party – October 11, 2025
October Family Fun at the Johnson Creek Public Library is a Glow Party on Saturday, October 11 at 10:00 AM.
Come for glow-in-the-dark games, dance party, and fun. Wear white or neon to make your clothes glow!
This family glow party will be held in the library’s programming room.
Location: 125 Lincoln Street, Johnson Creek, WI
Boo Bash – October 16, 2025
Everyone is encouraged wear costumes to downtown Jefferson for business trick-or-treating on Thursday, October 16 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM.
There will be a costume contest with prizes for the best dressed in multiple categories.
Kids can trick-or-treat at participating businesses scattered throughout downtown Jefferson and stop at one of the many photo spots!
Be sure to visit Shine Realty in Jefferson for goodies!
Location: 101 N. Main Street, Jefferson, WI
St. Paul Lutheran Fall Fest – October 19, 2025
Head to St. Paul Lutheran Church and School on Sunday, October 19th from 3:00–5:00 PM for an afternoon of family fun!
Come dressed up for a Trunk-or-Treat, enjoy a hayride, and check out the bounce houses in the gym and more. There will also be a free hot dog meal served.
This event is designed for children ages 8 and under and their families.
Location: 1530 S. Main Street, Lake Mills
Boo Bash at Bentzin Family Town Square – October 25, 2025
Bentzin Family Town Square in Watertown will be hoppin’ with activities from 12:00 – 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 25!
Activities:
• Face painting
• Living Statues presented by Watertown Players and sponsored by Watertown Wine & Liquor
• Haunted Bus
• Balloon Art by Geraldo Alvarez
• Photo Booth
• Over 30 trick-or-treating booths
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• Extreme Sound DJ
𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀:
• Buddha Belly Pizza
• Harvest Moon Coffee
• Little Sister Cookies
Look for “Boo Bash Decals” on storefront doors of participating merchants for trick-or-treating and spook-tacular sales throughout our Main Street.
Location: 1 West Main Street, Watertown
Llama Farm Open House – October 25 & 26, 2025
Get up close with llamas on Saturday & Sunday October 25-26 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM!
Explore the farm grounds and meet the friendly llamas, goats, chickens, ducks, and rabbits at Stone Crest Llamas by Fort Atkinson.
Watch fiber processing in action, including spinning and felting techniques.
Plus, learn all about raising and breeding llamas and goats.
Then visit our on-site store featuring a wide selection of llama wool products–perfect for gifts! Discover new yarns, dryer balls, socks, insoles, hats, mittens, felted items, roving, and more.
Location: N3155 County Road A, Fort Atkinson, WI
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Witches Night Out – October 29, 2025
Downtown Lake Mills will be filled with costumed children trick-or-treating at local businesses on Wednesday, October 29 from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Participating locations will display an official Witches Night Out poster in their windows. Some local businesses will also be set up on the Lake Street side of Commons Park to join in the candy giveaways!
Be sure to stop by the Shine Realty office in Lake Mills for this event!
Legendary Lake Mills Wine Walk – November 21, 2025
Stroll through charming downtown Lake Mills on Friday, November 21 to enjoy two tastings of wine at each of the participating Wine Stops.
How better to enjoy a crisp November Friday evening than the Lake Mills Wine Walk?
Wine stop locations are hosted at fabulous Lake Mills businesses, each of whom will have their doors open to greet you! Sample wine and have a bite to accompany your evening walk.
Tickets are limited and this event has sold out every year! Must be 21 to participate.
We hope you stop by Shine Realty in Lake Mills for this event!
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