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Community Calendar

OCTOBER 2008

Majority of information provided by Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

1 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission


 
4 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission


 
4 Autumn Splendor Art & Craft show
FDL Cty Fairgrounds Rec Bldg, Hwy 45-S
9-3pm
Adults $1, under 12 free with parent
920-906-6663
www.fdlrecdept.com
A quality show featuring unique handmade gifts and home decorating ideas.

 
8 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission


 
11 - 12 Gun Show
FDL Cty Fairgrounds Expo Center, Hwy 45-S
Sat 8-5pm, Sun 9-3pm
$3
Buy, sell or trade old and modern guns and accessories at the largest gun show in Wisconsin, with 400-6 foot tables. Food available.

 
11 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission


 
15 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission


 
17 U. S. Marine Band Concert
FdL High School Field House
7:30pm
Free admission
www.fdlsymphonicband.org
Free concert by the U S Marine Band - "The President's Own". Free tickets will be distributed after Labor Day at the FDL Convention and Visitors Bureau, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope requesting up to 4 tickets to: Marine Band Tickets, P O Box 1483, Fond du Lac WI 54936.

 
17 - 18 Fairwater Int'l Folk Dance Workshop
Fairwater Civic Center, Hwy 44
Admission is charged.
Reservations required.
920-398-2895
Friday 6pm-11pm family friendly contras, squares, and rounds. Saturday 9am to midnight, International. Both days have dance instruction and live band. Saturday potluck supper.

 
17 - 18 Halloweeen Nature Hikes
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit, Long Lake Recreation Area, Hwy 45-S to Hwy 67-N
6:30-9:30pm
State Park System Vehicle Admission Sticker Required
Join us for a nighttime adventure where you will meet a whole cast of nature characters. This is a non-scary hike.

 
18 - 19 Autumn Celebration
Wade House, Greenbush, 18 mi E of FDL, Hwy 23
10-5pm
Adults $10, Seniors (65 and older) $9, Children (5-17) $5, Family Rate (up to 2 adults and dependent children under age 18) $27
920-526-3271
Learn about the origins of American Halloween customs, play seasonal games of the period, enjoy hot cider in the Stagecoach Inn, take a two mile open-air horse-drawn wagon ride, walk the Greenbush Cemetery and listen to classic renditions of scary (family friendly) stories in the candlelit sawmill.

 
18 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission


 
22 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission


 
24 Haunted Carriage House
Galloway House & Village, 336 Old Pioneer Rd
7-9pm
$5
920-922-0991
www.fdl.com/history
Wind through the village in the dark of night for a fright at the Haunted Carriage House. Recommended for teens and adults.

 
25 - 26 Fall Show & Swap-WI Bird and Game Breeders Assn.
FDL Cty Fairgrounds, Hwy 45-S
Sat 6:30-4pm, Sun 6:30-Noon
$2, under 17 free
www.dotnet.com/~zoglman
Annual fall swap and show of gamebirds, poultry, waterfowl and small animals. Sellers must have paperwork on birds and animals. Saturday night awards banquet.

 
25 Olde Tyme Halloween Village & Haunted Carriage House
Galloway House & Village, 336 Old Pioneer Rd
5:30-7:30pm
$5
920-922-0991
www.fdl.com/history
Trick or Treat in a unique historic atmosphere. Costume contest (including adults), pumpkin painting, make and take craft, and wagon rides. Haunted carriage house for youngsters. All activities included in admission. www.fdl.com/history

 
25 Monster March
Downtown FDL
1-3pm
Free admission
920-921-9500
Downtown hosts a free trick-or-treat day for kids in costume. March up and down Main Street and trick or treat at participating businesses.

 
25 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission


 
26 Trick or Treat
City of FDL
3:30-5:30pm

Hours are set by ordinance. Stay safe, watch for cars when crossing the street and have fun.

 
29 Farmers Market
Johnson and Macy Streets
2:30-6pm
Free admission


 
31 Halloween Ghost Stories by Candlelight
Historic Octagon House, 276 Linden St
7pm
$15 adults, $10 12 years and under
Reservations required.
920-922-1608 or info@marlenesheirlooms.com
www.octagonhousefdl.com
Let's talk ghosts. We're haunted all year, but tonight we'll tell you about it. Explore this Civil War home by candlelight, escape through secret passageways and the underground tunnel. Featured on the History Channel's "Secret Passages." For an added treat dress up in Halloween costumes. Tickets may be purchased with a major credit card.

 
31 Haunted Woods & Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
Villa Loretto, N8114 Calvary St, Mt. Calvary, 13 mi. NE of FDL
4-8pm
$1
920-753-3211
Haunted woods for older children, Enchanted Pumpkin Patch for younger. Games, food and beverages.
 

 

Note: All dates, times, locations, admission fees, and event information subject to change.

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