Events for October 3, 2026

"Landscapes in the Rain," paintings, and "The Thinking Eye," fabric works, 9/30-10/4 (reception 4-6 pm, 9/30). Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/bevin-elizabeth-moeller/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-30T00:00

Interactive displays and replicated study scenarios, 9/30-2/28 (reception 5-7 pm, 10/1). Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/science-of-human-thriving-100-years-child-development-lab/?occ_dtstart=2026-09-30T00:00

Local vendors, music, 10 am-5 pm on 10/3 and 11 am-4 pm, 10/4, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Free admission. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/art-market-mmoca/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T00:00

Photographs, 10/3-3/3. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/as-it-seems/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T00:00

7 am-noon Saturdays, 5/2-10/31, Cannery Square and Market Street. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/sun-prairie-farmers-market-saturdays/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T07:00

8 am-noon Saturdays, 6/6-10/31, Water Wheel Drive at Simon Crestway, Waunakee. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/waunakee-farmers-market/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T08:00

8 am-noon Saturdays and noon-3 pm Wednesdays, 5/2-10/31, Green County Courthouse Square, Monroe. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/monroe-farmers-market-saturday/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T08:00

8 am-1 pm Saturdays & Wednesdays, 5/2-10/31, behind LL Bean. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/hilldale-farmers-market/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T08:00

Music and dance performances begin 8:30 am, 10/3-4; America 250 music concert 5 pm, 10/4; "Bhāskarōdayam" dance concert 7 pm, 10/4. $40-$25 per day ($55/weekend). Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/melharmony-festival/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T08:30

Nationwide Trophy Recycling Program fundaiser sale of rebuilt trophies of all kinds, 9 am-1 pm first Saturdays, 6670 Odana Road (at Market Square). Trophy recycling also available. Tickets and full […]

Strength competitions hosted by Primal Strength & Fitness, plus special guest Bryce Johnson. $20 ($15 adv.). Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/wisconsins-strongest-man-woman/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T09:00

First (and sometimes third) Saturdays. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/Sequoya-Library-Book-Sale-first-saturdays/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T09:00

Black Star Drum Line, 9:30 am, 11 am and 1 pm. Free. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/Kids-in-the-Rotunda-black-star-drum-line/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T09:30

Silent meditation retreat led by Gen Kelsang Dorje. $45. RSVP. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/the-accepting-heart/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00

Quiet walk guided by Valerie Vervoort. $37 adv. only. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/shinrin-yoku-holy-wisdom/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00

Bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime reading from "Un llugar llamado musica," new book, with music by Jorge. Free. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/samira-alvarez-gretzinger-un-lugar-llamado-musica/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00

Youth open jam/improvisation workshop with Hanah Jon Taylor, 10 am Saturdays. Free. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/youth-jazz-expo-saturdays/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00

Madison Arts Commission temporary installation by Indigenous artists (through 11/1, also at Hudson, Merrill Springs, Olbrich & Tenney parks, and UW Arboretum). Rain date: 10/4. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/teejop-community-art-project-site-tour-gathering-square/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00

media release: Dan Barker, keyboards; John Widdicombe, bass. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/dan-barker-john-widdicombe-seven-acre/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00

Juried vendors, 10 am-5 pm, 10/3, Schumacher Farm Park, Waunakee. Rain date 10/4. $4 admission. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/waunakee-artisan-market/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00

Vintage, crafts, food, music, 10 am-5 pm on 10/3 and 10 am-3 pm, 10/4, downtown Mount Horeb. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/fall-village-market-mount-horeb/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00

15 percent of Tea Collection sales donated, 10/2-4. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/common-threads-madison-fundraiser/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00

60-plus vendors, 10 am-6 pm on 10/2 and 10 am-4 pm, 10/3, Waukesha Expo Center. $8 admission. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/WADA-show-sale-fall/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T10:00

National Alliance on Mental Illness-Dane County chapter's annual benefit walk, noon, 10/3, Warner Park (registration 10:30 am; opening ceremony 11 am). Free; pledges encouraged. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/namiwalk/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T11:00

Southwest Wisconsin Area Progressives and Mount Horeb Progressive Trolls gathering.. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/rally-for-democracy-oct-3/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T11:00

Youth soccer clinic with activities and info from Madison Gas & electric about sustainable energy. Free. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/dia-de-futbol/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T11:00

Madison Makers Market vendors, 11 am-4 pm, followed by music and other activities 6-8 pm. Free admission. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/cider-market-hidden-cave/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T11:00

Homecoming vs. Michigan State, 11:30 am, 10/3, Camp Randall. Badger Bash tailgate, 9 am, Union South. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/uw-football-michigan-state/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T11:30

Cracker has been described as a lot of things over the years: alt-rock, Americana, insurgent-country, and have even had the terms punk and classic-rock thrown atthem. But more thananything Cracker […]

"In the Spirit of Alternography," PhotoMidwest Biennial exhibition, noon-4 pm Saturdays, 8/29-10/3, PhotoMidwest Studio Gallery (reception 7 pm, 9/15). Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/photomidwest-alternography-interest-group-2026/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T12:00

Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/mix-it-mitch-rigby/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T12:00

With apple cider pressing, kids' activities, farm tours, workshops, food & music by The Earthlings. Free admission. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/harvest-fest-troy-farm/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T12:00

Giveaways and treats, 10/3-10, A Woman's Touch Sexuality Resource Center, 302 S. Livingston St. Tickets and full details: https://isthmus.com/events/womans-touch-30th-anniversary-celebration/?occ_dtstart=2026-10-03T12:00

Rock Venue: The Rave-Eagles Club, Milwaukee Tickets and full details: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7JZa3

R&B Venue: The Sylvee, Madison Tickets and full details: https://www.universe.com/events/r-b-only-live-madison-wi-tickets-HWF03S?ref=ticketmaster

Rock Venue: Vivarium, Milwaukee Tickets and full details: https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/militarie-gun-2026

Doors at 7:00 pm | Show at 8:00 pm CASHLESS VENUE - The Majestic Theatre services all credit and debit payments only. No cash accepted. Bags (max size 12" x […]

Something MoreFor nearly two decades, Fruition have built their genre-bending version of American roots music around harmony not just the vocal interplay of the bands three songwriters, but the deeper […]

Other Venue: Vivarium, Milwaukee Tickets and full details: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7PFuZ

Other Venue: The Rave-Eagles Club, Milwaukee Tickets and full details: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7JZa4