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◆ September 30: Villa Louis Behind the Scenes. Take a peek behind the velvet ropes of a historic house museum on the last Friday of the month from June-October. This tour presents a more in-depth look at the Dousman family and gives a glimpse into the day-to-day inner workings of this restored Victorian mansion. Each round of behind-the-scenes tours highlights a different object from the Dousman family collection. Tours are two hours and include visits to the nooks and crannies of the restored mansion, including the attic and basement. Reservations required. 608-326-2721, www.villalouis.org. ◆ October 1: Spirits of Prairie du Chien. Visit historic cemeteries in Prairie du Chien and meet residents who were part of the rich heritage of this community. Guided tours at 10 am, noon and 2 pm. Admission charge, reservations required with limited attendance. Prairie du Chien Historical Society, Villa Louis Historic Site and Prairie du Chien Downtown, 608-3266960.

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St. Feriole Island Gardens, Prairie du Chien, WI Friday, Oct. 14 & Saturday, Oct. 15

• Tapping of the Keg Party • PARADE 10 am • GERMAN FOOD • LIVE MUSIC • OKTOBERFEST BEERS • KIDS ACTIVITIES • BINGO • EUCHRE TOURNAMENT • HAMMERSCHLAGEN-STEIN HOLDING • DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT • POTOSI BREWERY ROLLING BAR • MENS & WOMENS KEG TOSS • STROLLING BUTTON BOX

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◆ October 1: Great River RoadRoad Race. 8 am, 5K-10K and kids run. Pikes Peak State Park, McGregor, IA, 563-873-2186, www.mcgreg-marq.org. ◆ October 1-2: Shihatas Orchard Fest. Visit the Apple House with 19 varieties of apples, jams and jellies, award winning cider, pumpkins, Wisconsin wine, cheese and sausage. Weekend outing of family fun with wagon rides in the orchard, U-pick apples, Country Fun Park, and The Pumpkin Patch. Free samples of many Apple House products, six miles north of Prairie du Chien on Hwy. 27, left on Limery Rd., 608-326-2785. ◆ October 1-2: Flea Market under the Bridge. Food stand available. Marquette, IA, 563-873-3736. ◆ October 1-2: Froelich 1890s Village Museum Tours. Home of first gas propelled tractor - 1892, open Saturday 10 am-5 pm and Sunday 11 am-5 pm, admission charge, 24397 Froelich Rd., McGregor, IA (four miles east of Monona, IA), 563-536-2841. ◆ October 8-9: Flea Market under the Bridge. Food stand available. Marquette, IA, 563-873-3736. ◆ October 8-9: Froelich 1890s Village Museum Tours. Home of first gas propelled tractor 1892. Open Saturday 10 am-5 pm and Sunday 11 am-5 pm. Admission charge. 24397 Froelich Rd., McGregor, IA (four miles east of Monona, IA), 563-536-284. ◆ October 14-15: The Haunted Halls of Terror. St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, WI. 7-10:30 pm each night. Sponsored by Scream Extreme, www.HallsofTerrorpdc.com. ◆ October 14-15: Oktoberfest. Celebration to show the German Heritage of the area, 11 am-5:30 pm. German food, drink, games, music and more. Parade held at 10 am in downtown Prairie du Chien. Celebration held at St. Feriole Island Memorial Gardens, Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-326-7207. ◆ October 15: Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen. Hands-on cooking workshop for adults. Participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century though the preparations and consumption of a Victorian breakfast using the foods, utensils and technology of the time. Family style breakfast served followed by tour of the estate, 8:30 am-1 pm, Reservations required and admission charged. Villa Louis, 521 N. Villa Louis Rd., Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-326-2721, villalouis.org.

◆ October 21-22: The Haunted Halls of Terror. St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, WI. 7-10:30 pm each night. Sponsored by Scream Extreme, www.HallsofTerrorpdc.com. ◆ October 28: Villa Louis Behind the Scenes. Take a peek behind the velvet ropes of a historic house museum on the last Friday of the month from June to October. This tour presents a more in-depth look at the Dousman family and gives a glimpse into the day-today inner workings of this restored Victorian mansion. Each round of behind-the-scenes tours highlights a different object from the family collection. Tours are 2½ and include visits to the nooks and crannies of the restored mansion, including the attic and basement. Reservations required. 608-326-2721, www.villalouis.org. ◆ October 28-29: The Haunted Halls of Terror. St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, WI, 7-10:30 pm each night. Sponsored by Scream Extreme, www.HallsofTerrorpdc.com. ◆ October 29: Halloween Parade and Festival. Activities for all ages! McGregor, IA, 563873-2186, www.mcgreg-marq.org. ◆ October 29: Star Splitters. Starting at 8:30 pm. Wyalusing State Park, 13081 State Park Ln., Bagley, WI, 608-996-2261. ◆ October 29: Hole in the Sock Gang 1880 Street Theatre. The Old West comes alive in downtown McGregor, IA, with a reenactment of action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls, free show at 1 pm, 563-873-2387.

◆ November 4: “Art Around the World.” A show of work inspired by this theme. The Left Bank Shop and Gallery, 158 Main St., McGregor, IA, 563-329-2010. ◆ November 5: Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen. Handson cooking workshop for adults. Participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century though the preparations and consumption of a Victorian breakfast using the foods, utensils and technology of the time. Family style breakfast served followed by tour of the estate, 8:30 am-1 pm, Villa Louis, 521 N. Villa Louis Rd., Prairie du Chien, WI, www.villalouis.org, 608-326-2721. Reservations required and admission charged.

◆ November 12: Fall Bird Migration Day. Riverview Park (Observation deck) 9-11 am, Ferryville, WI. Birding experts from the Audubon Society. Spotting scopes at the Observation Area in the heart of Ferryville. 608-7349018, www.visitferryville.com. ◆ November 19: Holiday Craft and Gift Fair. Largest craft fair in the tri-state area, over 50 vendors, music throughout the day. 9 am-2 pm. Hoffman Hall, 1600 S. Wacouta Ave., Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-326-8925. ◆ November 24: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Three mile run/walk, 8 am. Hoffman Hall, 1600 S. Wacouta, Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-326-7207. ◆ November 28: Christmas Tree Lighting. Santa, Christmas carols and treats, 6-7 pm. Ferryville, WI, 608-7349077. Visit our website for more updated information at www.visitferryville.com. ◆ December 2: Holiday Parade. Downtown Prairie du Chien along Blackhawk Ave., beginning at 5:30 pm, 608-326-8555. ◆ December 10: Christmas at the Fort. Annual sale of homemade cookies and candies. Begins at 9:30 am, Fort Crawford Museum and store open for tours and holiday shopping. 717 S. Beaumont Rd., Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-326-6960. ◆ December 27-31: Carp Fest. Week-long family related activities including illuminated sledding hill, torchlight ski/hike, skating party, bowling, snow bowl football, ice fi shing, Hoffman Hall Dollar Days, and more. For a list of activities contact the City Park and Recreation, Prairie du Chien, WI, 608-326-7207.

Events are subject to change, please call ahead to confi rm 1-800-732-1673 or check our web site at www.prairieduchien.org for additions and latest updates. Refer to the attractions listing in the front of this guide for daily activities such as river cruises, historic tours, wine tasting, cave tours, museum and garden tours, outdoor recreation rentals, farmers markets and much more!