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2026 Spooktacular 3 Networking Event: Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
2026 Spooktacular 3 Networking Event: Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
October 15, 2026: 4pm – 6pm
Mr. Queso Restaurant and Sports Bar: 1609 Landmark Dr., Suite 120, Cottage Grove, WI
🎃 Greetings, Fellow Witches and Warlocks! 🎃
You are invited to the 3RD Annual SPOOKTACULAR Networking Night in South-Central Wisconsin!
Join us for an evening filled with:
👻 Thrills, Chills, and Spine-Tingling Networking “Shrills”!
🍷 CASH BAR / Complimentary Appetizers (Provided by the Hosting Chambers)
🤝 Business Connections across FIVE local business organizations
🕗 Event Highlights:
- Cost: FREE Admission
- Networking: Bring plenty of business cards and prepare for a “ghoul-ishly” good time
✨ Don’t miss your chance to mix, mingle, and build your network in a fun, festive atmosphere.
Sponsored by:
* Cottage Grove WI Area Chamber of Commerce
* Dane Buy Local
* Wisconsin Power Partners [WPP]
* Monona Eastside Business Alliance [MESBA]
* Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce [WVCC]!
(COSTUMES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED)!
WE are STRONGER TOGETHER!
RSVP Today!
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5 events, GHC-SCW Legacy Trail Adventure- Community Scavenger Hunt: Group Health Cooperative of SC WI Find Caches. Help Donate. Win Prizes! Celebrate 50 years of member-centered care with the GHC-SCW Legacy Trail Adventure! This outdoor scavenger hunt features rock-like cache containers hidden across Dane County and surrounding areas. Each cache represents a GHC-SCW milestone year from 1976 […]  In Tandem: David Lynch & Christina A. West @ Tandem Press In Tandem brings together the sculptures of Christina A. West and the photogravures of David Lynch in a dialogue that explores the human figure as a site of psychological tension, desire, and uncanny transformation. While Lynch’s dreamlike images, published by Tandem Press in 2021, […] -  Every Monday from 4pm-close is Industry Night at Delta Beer Lab. Stop in with a recent pay stub from the service and hospitality, education, or healthcare industries to get 20% off all food and beverage and our $3 beer of the day. We'll save a seat for you. - LGBTQIA+ group meets for conversation and friendly competition, at 6 pm on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at Delta Beer Lab. Typically, opponents rotate and play 3 games a night, with bragging rights to the high scorer of the evening. (Club members may opt to contribute a small prize in addition to […] -  Monday nights we are bringing back the childhood classic and nemesis of barefoot parents everywhere – LEGO! Join us from 6:30-8pm for 3 laid-back rounds of Lego fun! You can vote for your faves and even snag Working Draft or Bricks and Minifigs Madison gift cards! We do three rounds of building with Lego. Each […] | 6 events, Dungeons & Dragons Night: Doundrins Distilling Looking for your next adventure? Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Night at Doundrins Distilling — whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, brand new to the game, or just want to watch and learn! No experience? No problem.No supplies? No problem.Never played before? We’ll help you get started. Come solo […]  Join Longtable Beer Cafe for trivia Tuesday nights at 7pm. Free to play PLUS the chance to win great prizes. Even better, we feature Bottles on the Bottom on Tuesdays, 30% off select large format beers, perfect for bottles shares with friends while you test your knowledge on a wide range of topics. Premier Trivia's […]  Trivia Night: Vitense Golfland Grab your smartest friends and meet us on the patio! Trivia Night begins at Babes at Vitense Grill and Bar on Tuesday, April 14th at 7 PM. It is totally free to play, and we have a full menu of cocktails and food to keep your brain fueled while you compete […] | 6 events, -  WVCC 2026 Business Conference: Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce 50% Discount on Registration for WVCC Regional Partner Members Visit https://www.wiveteranschamber.org/wvcc-business-conference-brookfield-2026/ Enter Promo Code: 26CONFERENCE (all caps) Then Click "Apply" Complete Your Registration and Enjoy 50% Off! September 30, 2026: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM The WVCC Veteran Business Conference advances support for the military community […] -  Every Wednesday night Working Draft hosts its house-made Trivia. The top three teams win WDBC gift cards (or other fun prizes) and the last place team gets to pick one category for the next week. Seats fill up fast, so we recommend getting here early. We often have a food truck popping up, so you […] -  Live hosted by seasoned entertainers, Premier Trivia provides an interactive trivia game experience with a wide range of topics, musical hints, media clips, and (sometimes) hilarious jokes. Teams of all sizes are welcome to play, so gather up your friends, and join us every Wednesday night from 7-9 pm at Delta Beer Lab. Come early […] | 4 events, -  Fore the Love of Felines Golf Fundraising Event: Oaks Golf Course Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Oaks Golf Course: 4740 Pierceville Road Cottage Grove, WI 53527 Please join us in a Fur Seasons fundraiser! The Fur Seasons is a 501C(3) nonprofit. Our mission is to give safety, love and rest to cats who […] -  Every month on the first Thursday, we welcome local sellers to set up shop at our coffeehouse. This way, you have the opportunity to support local businesses, we get to see your smiling faces and we can all enjoy local, live music! -  Test your general knowledge trivia skills at Doundrins Distilling's weekly Thursday night trivia with Dream Day Entertainment! FREE to enter, team registration by 6:45PM, starts at 7PM. $30, $20, and $10 gift cards for the winners! Host: Dream Day Entertainment No entry fee or tickets required. | 3 events, Summer nights in Madison just got even better with the return of Garver Food Truck Fridays, kicking off May 23rd and running through October 3rd! Every Friday, the Garver Patio […] -  Cargo Music Presents: LENTI & Blame It On Cain @ Cargo Coffee East October 2, 2026: 6:30pm - 8:30pm 750 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI "LENTI combines the foundational blues-rock psychedelic songwriting of guitarist Amanda Lenti with the classically-inspired improvisations of pianist Jon Brouchoud.Their unique and powerful dynamics create a sound that is surprisingly fresh, […] | 3 events, -  Becoming Through Action Mini-Workshop: Ether Wellness Women's Health & Fitness Studio Explore how the small choices you make today shape who you’re becoming. Reflect on what matters to you, where you want to grow, and the intentional actions that can help you move forward. As part of our Women's Wellness Series, this class can be […] -  Día de Fútbol 10th Anniversary Celebration with MG&E MGE's 10th annual Día de Fútbol celebration is here! Join us Saturday, Oct. 3, as we celebrate a decade of goals, smiles, and community energy! Take part in FREE soccer clinics, interactive activities, and valuable resources for the whole family. Location: Aldo Leopold Elementary School, 2602 Post […] | 3 events, -  CLARITY 1 Class: CLARITY, LLC CLARITY is a community of individuals and businesses committed to awakening. This class provides an opportunity to connect with oneself while discovering tools that support remembering to choose the experience of peace. Facilitators: Michaela and ShadowCost: $10 2415 Parview Road, Suite 1, Middleton, WI CLARITY is a stand-alone entity consisting […]  Cargo Music Presents Open Mic Night: Cargo Coffee East Come share your music, spoken word, comedy, dance, whatever your Art is! 2-3 songs/10-15mins. And thanks to such great vibes and a consistently overflowing list, we're extending the open mic a full hour, and starting at a NEW TIME! We'll now run 4-7PM, and the sign-up […] |
3 events, - Every Monday from 4pm-close is Industry Night at Delta Beer Lab. Stop in with a recent pay stub from the service and hospitality, education, or healthcare industries to get 20% off all food and beverage and our $3 beer of the day. We'll save a seat for you. - Monday nights we are bringing back the childhood classic and nemesis of barefoot parents everywhere – LEGO! Join us from 6:30-8pm for 3 laid-back rounds of Lego fun! You can vote for your faves and even snag Working Draft or Bricks and Minifigs Madison gift cards! We do three rounds of building with Lego. Each […] | 7 events, -  SBDC: Human Resources Basics for Non-HR Professionals For most small business owners and managers, there is a wide gap between hiring your first employee(s) and bringing on an HR manager or team of HR professionals. Yet in the meantime, there are a lot of legal details and best practices to know to best position your […] -  Safe at Home: Stoughton Health Tuesday, October 6 3:45pm - 5:15pm Stoughton Hospital 900 Ridge St., Stoughton -  Join us for BINGO! It's free to play, you can win Working Draft merch, gift cards, and other fun prizes! We host Bingo Night every other Tuesday night starting at 6:30. Yahtzee! I mean, Uno! Um, uh, oh yeah, Bingo!!! | 6 events, Wednesday Wakeup in Cambridge: 523 Collaborative, Inc. This is a casual meetup for local business owners to network and discuss relevant issues affecting their business in Cambridge. Non-business owners are welcome to attend if they wish to offer support for local businesses. This is a time to network, ask questions, seek advice, collaborate, and support […] - Every Wednesday night Working Draft hosts its house-made Trivia. The top three teams win WDBC gift cards (or other fun prizes) and the last place team gets to pick one category for the next week. Seats fill up fast, so we recommend getting here early. We often have a food truck popping up, so you […] - Live hosted by seasoned entertainers, Premier Trivia provides an interactive trivia game experience with a wide range of topics, musical hints, media clips, and (sometimes) hilarious jokes. Teams of all sizes are welcome to play, so gather up your friends, and join us every Wednesday night from 7-9 pm at Delta Beer Lab. Come early […] | 5 events, - SBDC: Hire Badgers - Student Staffing Opportunities for Small Businesses Did you know that the UW-Madison Work-Study Program, previously reserved for on-campus and non-profit organizations, has been expanded to small businesses – and, as of September 2023, even covers 50% of the wages earned? Or that many UW-Madison students pursue internship opportunities as a way to […] -  Meeting new friends is hard. Where do you look? How do you choose who to talk to? Or what to talk about? And who has the time??? Taking a cue from speed dating, but removing the pressure and stress of romantic expectations, Delta is proud to debut a new form of community-building: Speed Meeting! Happening […]  Benedictine Conversations (in-person and virtual): Holy Wisdom Monastery The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity to learn more about Benedictine spirituality, about the Rule of Benedict, and to talk with others about the gifts and challenges of living a Benedictine […] | 6 events, After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - 10pm Plus Thursdays, October 22 & 29 When the sun goes down, it gets dark in the corn maze! Exploring the maze at night offers […] - SBDC: AI-Enhanced Entrepreneurship - A 102-Level Guide to AI Applications in Business You’ve learned the basics of prompting and explored where AI can fit into your workflow — now it’s time to go deeper. One of the biggest challenges with AI is moving from “interesting outputs” to meaningful results you can actually use in your […] -  Ken E. Curtis @ Drumlin Ridge Winery October 9, 2026: 4:30pm - 7:00pm It’s Ken, his voice and his guitar. That’s it, but he manages to pull in a whole band with those two instruments. He’s comfortable covering “Paint it Black,” the 1966 Rolling Stones hit and “Hey, Soul Sister,” the 2009 hit for Train. […]  Doug White Quintet: Cafe CODA Every second Friday 5pm-7pm, Cafe Coda, 1224 Williamson St., Madison, WI. This show features rich, liquid flute and sax playing by Tom Gullion, smooth, solid bass by Mark Urness, fascinating drum rhythms by Dane Richeson, and sensitive, lively piano and organ by Doug White. This performance is free of charge. […] | 4 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - 10pm Plus Thursdays, October 22 & 29 When the sun goes down, it gets dark in the corn maze! Exploring the maze at night offers […]  AfroVibe Soiree Saturdays @ Cafe Coda AfroVibe Soiree Saturdays: Every 2nd Saturday Expect an elevated night of culture, rhythm, and nonstop vibes. Music & Energy:Amapiano • Afrobeats • Dancehall • Soca Throwbacks • Reggae & more Tonight + Every 2nd Saturday 10PM – 2AM Café Coda | 1224 Williamson St $20 Dress Code: Classy • Mature • UpscaleCome dressed to […]  Winterberry Art & Gift Show: ArtWorks Wisconsin A boutique show located in the beautiful Klein's Greenhouse on the east side of Madison. Artists & Crafts People will be showing a variety of work, including glass, jewelry, painting, photography, pottery, and woodworking. You'll find great one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items. Many are perfect for gift giving, so get […] | 6 events,Winterberry Art & Gift Show: ArtWorks Wisconsin A boutique show located in the beautiful Klein's Greenhouse on the east side of Madison. Artists & Crafts People will be showing a variety of work, including glass, jewelry, painting, photography, pottery, and woodworking. You'll find great one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items. Many are perfect for gift giving, so get […]  Sundays of Summer Brunch: The Edgewater Hotel Our ‘Sundays of Summer’ Brunch Series is Back! Join us for our ‘Sundays of Summer’ brunch series on The Grand Plaza! Experience the perfect way to celebrate the weekend with an alfresco dining experience, surrounded by breathtaking views of Lake Mendota. Every second Sunday of the month, we’ll […] -  Autumn Reset Retreat: Ether Wellness When: October 11, 2026: 11am-3pm Where: Ether Wellness | 25 N Pinckney St., Ste 310, Madison The Autumn Reset Retreat is a cozy, intentional afternoon designed to give you space away from the busyness of everyday life to move your body, nourish yourself, connect with others, get creative, and simply rest. Throughout […] |
4 events, - SBDC: Reclaim Your Day with Delegation How do you know if it’s the right time to start outsourcing and delegating some of your to-do list? With the rise of organizations utilizing the expertise of virtual assistants and other outsourced service providers to help manage their to-do lists, is this an option you should consider to […] - Every Monday from 4pm-close is Industry Night at Delta Beer Lab. Stop in with a recent pay stub from the service and hospitality, education, or healthcare industries to get 20% off all food and beverage and our $3 beer of the day. We'll save a seat for you. - Monday nights we are bringing back the childhood classic and nemesis of barefoot parents everywhere – LEGO! Join us from 6:30-8pm for 3 laid-back rounds of Lego fun! You can vote for your faves and even snag Working Draft or Bricks and Minifigs Madison gift cards! We do three rounds of building with Lego. Each […] | 6 events,Dungeons & Dragons Night: Doundrins Distilling Looking for your next adventure? Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Night at Doundrins Distilling — whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, brand new to the game, or just want to watch and learn! No experience? No problem.No supplies? No problem.Never played before? We’ll help you get started. Come solo […] -  Calling all record heads, LP lovers, and audiophiles. Delta Beer Lab's Vinyl Night returns! Join beertender, Andrew (aka DJ Slimzy), every second and fourth Tuesday of the month for an evening of musical mayhem. Bring your own record, add it to the queue, and we'll keep the spin cycle going. DJ alias not required. Join Longtable Beer Cafe for trivia Tuesday nights at 7pm. Free to play PLUS the chance to win great prizes. Even better, we feature Bottles on the Bottom on Tuesdays, 30% off select large format beers, perfect for bottles shares with friends while you test your knowledge on a wide range of topics. Premier Trivia's […] | 6 events,Benedictine Conversations (in-person and virtual): Holy Wisdom Monastery The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity to learn more about Benedictine spirituality, about the Rule of Benedict, and to talk with others about the gifts and challenges of living a Benedictine […] - Every Wednesday night Working Draft hosts its house-made Trivia. The top three teams win WDBC gift cards (or other fun prizes) and the last place team gets to pick one category for the next week. Seats fill up fast, so we recommend getting here early. We often have a food truck popping up, so you […] - Live hosted by seasoned entertainers, Premier Trivia provides an interactive trivia game experience with a wide range of topics, musical hints, media clips, and (sometimes) hilarious jokes. Teams of all sizes are welcome to play, so gather up your friends, and join us every Wednesday night from 7-9 pm at Delta Beer Lab. Come early […] | 8 events, Featured - Featured 2026 Spooktacular 3 Networking Event: Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce October 15, 2026: 4pm - 6pm Mr. Queso Restaurant and Sports Bar: 1609 Landmark Dr., Suite 120, Cottage Grove, WI […]  Day of Play: Explore Children’s Museum Day of Play is a day of FREE ADMISSION to Explore Children’s Museum for all visitors and happens the third Thursday of each month from […] -  Lunch & Learn | Identity First, Habits Next - Act Like Your Future Self and Let Results Catch Up: Guardian Nurse Consulting Learn how acting like your future self today […] | 5 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - 10pm Plus Thursdays, October 22 & 29 When the sun goes down, it gets dark in the corn maze! Exploring the maze at night offers […] -  Fall Fest 2026 @ Aldo Leopold Nature Center Join us for our spooky-ish celebration featuring Creatures of the Night! Fall Fest returns with a fun-filled night of spooky nature activities […] -  GiGi’s Playhouse Madison Generation G Gala Ten Years Written. A Lifetime of Chapters to Come. Welcome to the 10th Annual GiGi’s Playhouse Madison Generation G Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating […] -  Mix & Mingle - Over 40: Doundrins Distilling Mix & Mingle Night = Your Chance to Meet Someone New! Friday, October 16 • 7–10pm • Doundrins Distilling (Cottage Grove, WI)FREE Event — Open to All Over 40!$5 "Singles" special - 1.5 oz pours with a single mixer If you’re over 40, and ready to actually […] | 6 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - 10pm Plus Thursdays, October 22 & 29 When the sun goes down, it gets dark in the corn maze! Exploring the maze at night offers […]  Nail Trim Event at Mounds Pet Food Warehouse (East) $20 Pawdicure Give your dog the paw pampering they deserve with a nail trim from Duncan's Dog Daycare! Hosted on the 3rd Saturday of the month at our Mounds East location. -  Kylee's Gift Cottage: 5th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, October 17, 2026 10am - 4pm Kylee's Gift Cottage 6711 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Middleton, WI (608) 712-3440 Join us as we celebrate our 5th Anniversary with specials throughout the store, tasty treats while you shop, and register for a VIP bag. -  Family, Friends & Fans Fest 2026: Friends of San Damiano Saturday, October 17th, 2:00pm to 6:00pm (rain or shine) San Damiano Park: 4123 Monona Dr, Monona WI Featuring Rachelle & the Red-Hot Rattlers, VO5, and special guests… You’re invited to a festival open to everyone, celebrating local musician sexagenarians of 1966! Bring a chair […] | 3 events, -  Pints for Pups @ Delta Beer Lab: Underdog Pet Rescue of WI Join us at Delta Beer Lab! 167 E. Badger Road, Madison, WI October 18, 2026 2pm - 5pm Have a drink and help raise money for Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin. Sundays are for the dogs! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in our […] Cargo Music Presents Open Mic Night: Cargo Coffee East Come share your music, spoken word, comedy, dance, whatever your Art is! 2-3 songs/10-15mins. And thanks to such great vibes and a consistently overflowing list, we're extending the open mic a full hour, and starting at a NEW TIME! We'll now run 4-7PM, and the sign-up […] |
5 events, - Every Monday from 4pm-close is Industry Night at Delta Beer Lab. Stop in with a recent pay stub from the service and hospitality, education, or healthcare industries to get 20% off all food and beverage and our $3 beer of the day. We'll save a seat for you. SBDC Introduction to Financial Management Whether you are starting a new business or looking to organize your current business’s finances, accurate financial information is one of the most valuable tools you have to drive success. This course seeks to set participants on the right path by providing a “101” overview of financial bookkeeping, accounting terminology […] -  We've got plenty of beverages to go around, but on the third Monday of every month, Delta Beer Lab is inviting guests to BYOM: Bring Your Own Music! Delta's Music Open Mic is your opportunity to bring an instrument and your voice to the taproom. Try out some originals or cover a classic, and join […] | 7 events, - SBDC Business Taxes 101: A Beginner's Guide to Navigating Self-Employment and Small-Business Taxes Stepping into the world of business ownership brings with it the critical responsibility of understanding and managing business taxes. Whether you’re a fledgling entrepreneur, a freelancer transitioning to a formal business entity, or a small business owner, grasping the basics of business […] - Join us for BINGO! It's free to play, you can win Working Draft merch, gift cards, and other fun prizes! We host Bingo Night every other Tuesday night starting at 6:30. Yahtzee! I mean, Uno! Um, uh, oh yeah, Bingo!!! Benedictine Conversations (in-person and virtual): Holy Wisdom Monastery The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity to learn more about Benedictine spirituality, about the Rule of Benedict, and to talk with others about the gifts and challenges of living a Benedictine […] | 9 events, -  10th Annual Care Café Fundraising Breakfast: St. Vincent de Paul Madison Come to the Table, Share the Blessing Wednesday, October 21, 2026 7:30 am – 8:30 am Alliant Energy Center, Madison Help raise $240,000 to provide radical hospitality and essential support to neighbors in need. Attend the Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison’s […] Wednesday Wakeup in Cambridge: 523 Collaborative, Inc. This is a casual meetup for local business owners to network and discuss relevant issues affecting their business in Cambridge. Non-business owners are welcome to attend if they wish to offer support for local businesses. This is a time to network, ask questions, seek advice, collaborate, and support […] - SBDC Trust but Verify: Using AI for Small-Business Research Entrepreneurship requires constant learning. Whether you are researching a new market, evaluating regulations, understanding a customer trend, learning new technology, or making strategic decisions, business owners are expected to absorb and interpret information quickly. AI tools are increasingly being promoted as a solution for faster research, […] | 6 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - 10pm Plus Thursdays, October 22 & 29 When the sun goes down, it gets dark in the corn maze! Exploring the maze at night offers […] -  Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at Hilldale: Dane County Humane Society Head on over to Hilldale Shopping Center on October 22nd for a Howl-o-ween Yappy Hour that’s sure to be a spook-tacular time for you and your furry friend. When: 5:00pm-7:00pm 726 North Midvale Boulevard Madison, WI 53705 You and your furry friends can embark on a […] SBDC: Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) ETP is an intensive business-planning training program designed to help participants who want to start a new business, grow an existing business, or make a substantial pivot that requires viewing the business with a new perspective. The focus of the program is to help you complete a comprehensive “rough draft” […] - Test your general knowledge trivia skills at Doundrins Distilling's weekly Thursday night trivia with Dream Day Entertainment! FREE to enter, team registration by 6:45PM, starts at 7PM. $30, $20, and $10 gift cards for the winners! Host: Dream Day Entertainment No entry fee or tickets required. | 5 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - 10pm Plus Thursdays, October 22 & 29 When the sun goes down, it gets dark in the corn maze! Exploring the maze at night offers […] -  BECOMING HER: A Women’s Growth & Transformation Workshop Part One | Clarity, Courage & Creating the Life You Want More Information Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I know there’s more for me…”? More growth. More purpose. More confidence. More fulfillment. More of the life you actually want. Becoming Her is […] -  Join us on the second and fourth Friday nights every month for some good old fashioned Euchre! Space is limited to the first 32 folx that sign up. Interested in joining? Reach out to greggaweaver@gmail.com to sign up!  Tani Diakite & Afrofunkstars @ Cafe Coda Every last Friday of the month 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Every last Friday, we bring Tani Diakite & the AfroFunkstars to Coda for a TGIF treat! Tani is a musical force who has inspired an entire community of artists. With his Kamale n'goni, a West African ancestor to the banjo, […] | 5 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - 10pm Plus Thursdays, October 22 & 29 When the sun goes down, it gets dark in the corn maze! Exploring the maze at night offers […] -  Trunk or Treat 2026 @ Forward Gymnastics Join us for a fun, family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat on October 24, with Hmong Family Society, Inc. in partnership with Forward Gymnastics! This community event is open to everyone and will include decorated trunks, candy, and Halloween fun for kids and families. Saturday, October 24, 2026: 2pm - 4pm Forward […] -  Fast Lane @ Warm Belly Farm Full Harvest Festival 2026 October 24, 2026: 4pm - 7pm Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove Fast Lane plays live in our Beer Garden during Full Harvest Festival 2026. Full Harvest Tickets Here! -  Stand Up Comedy @ Doundrins Distilling Join us Saturday, October 24 for a night of stand-up comedy featuring Justin Frisque, Taylor Hooker, Owen Joyner & Peggy Hurley! Show starts at 8 PM • FREE admission • 21+ There is a 2-drink minimum per person. Cocktails, beer, cider, seltzer, wine, mocktails and NA beer count. A […] | 4 events, -  Camp WildSide Discovery Day @ Dane County Humane Society Explore, discover, and have fun at Discovery Day! This event is open to all ages—children and adults are welcome. You do not need to attend with a child to participate and enjoy the event. Experience a sampling of all we have to offer at your own […] -  Letting Go of What's Not Yours to Carry - Healing with Family Constellations: Bohemian Oasis Healing Center October 25, 2026: 9:30am - 1:30pm Bohemian Oasis Healing Center: 1956 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI This experiential workshop will assist you to access support from your ancestral lineage and other resources to address intergenerational issues that hinder your […]  Cargo Music Presents: Jumpstart Jam with Dan Kennedy @ Cargo Coffee East Jumpstart Jam with Dan Kennedy at Cargo Coffee on East Wash - a judgment-free low-volume jam for anyone looking to dip a toe into live collaborative music-making! Just getting started? Just getting re-started? Just completed a session at a rock camp and don’t […] |
5 events, - Every Monday from 4pm-close is Industry Night at Delta Beer Lab. Stop in with a recent pay stub from the service and hospitality, education, or healthcare industries to get 20% off all food and beverage and our $3 beer of the day. We'll save a seat for you. SBDC Introduction to Financial Management Whether you are starting a new business or looking to organize your current business’s finances, accurate financial information is one of the most valuable tools you have to drive success. This course seeks to set participants on the right path by providing a “101” overview of financial bookkeeping, accounting terminology […] - LGBTQIA+ group meets for conversation and friendly competition, at 6 pm on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at Delta Beer Lab. Typically, opponents rotate and play 3 games a night, with bragging rights to the high scorer of the evening. (Club members may opt to contribute a small prize in addition to […] | 6 events,Dungeons & Dragons Night: Doundrins Distilling Looking for your next adventure? Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Night at Doundrins Distilling — whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, brand new to the game, or just want to watch and learn! No experience? No problem.No supplies? No problem.Never played before? We’ll help you get started. Come solo […] - Calling all record heads, LP lovers, and audiophiles. Delta Beer Lab's Vinyl Night returns! Join beertender, Andrew (aka DJ Slimzy), every second and fourth Tuesday of the month for an evening of musical mayhem. Bring your own record, add it to the queue, and we'll keep the spin cycle going. DJ alias not required. Join Longtable Beer Cafe for trivia Tuesday nights at 7pm. Free to play PLUS the chance to win great prizes. Even better, we feature Bottles on the Bottom on Tuesdays, […] | 8 events, - SBDC Digital Marketing & Social Media Conference In this all-day conference, participants will explore how strategy, systems, and technology work together to drive sustainable digital marketing results. Join us to build your marketing toolkit and take a time-out to learn more! Click through each session to learn what topics will be covered: Session 1 - Why People […]  Storytime at 4-C (in English, in-person) We will read stories, sing songs, and end with a fun activity inspired by the story shared! This program is designed for children ages 0-5. A parent or caregiver must accompany children throughout the program. 9:00 AM: Storytime & Activity Open Play in 4-C Play Room until 11:00 AM Each […] -  Let's Talk - HR Compliance Basics for Wisconsin Employers: Professional HR Solutions Lunch & Learn: "What a Wisconsin Employer Should Know," to help you navigate it all. Keeping up with employment laws can be a lot to handle, so we're excited to launch our new Lunch & Learn series, "What a Wisconsin Employer Should Know," […] | 6 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - 10pm Plus Thursdays, October 22 & 29 When the sun goes down, it gets dark in the corn maze! Exploring the maze at night offers […] - SBDC Fearless Performance Management The performance management – or employee feedback – process can fill many managers and employees alike with a sense of dread. However, with the right skills […] -  Lunch & Learn | Lose Weight And Gain Energy While Running A Business: Guardian Nurse Consulting When you're running a business, it's easy to put your health on the back […] SBDC: Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) ETP is an intensive business-planning training program designed to help participants who want to start a new business, grow an existing business, or make a […] | 5 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - 10pm Plus Thursdays, October 22 & 29 When the sun goes down, it gets dark in the corn maze! Exploring the maze at night offers […]  Gather & Grow - Madison Women's Network: Ether Wellness When: Every last Friday of the month, 9-10:15 am Cost: $8 per gathering for non-members | Free for Gather & Grow […] -  Main Street Trick or Treat: Verona Area Chamber of Commerce October 30, 2026: 3-5pm South Main Street, Verona, WI Come down to Main Street in your best costumes and find […] -  Boo Bash 2026: Halloween Party @ Explore Children's Museum October 30, 2026: 5-7pm Explore Children's Museum, Sun Prairie WI Get ready for a spooktacular night of play at Explore Children’s […] | 8 events,After Dark Fun: Haunted Forest & Flashlight Corn Maze @ Schuster's Farm Fridays & Saturdays | September 26 through October 31 Friday Hours: 9am - 6pm Saturday Hours: 10am - 10pm Plus Thursdays, October 22 & 29 When the sun goes down, it gets dark in the corn maze! Exploring the maze at night offers […] -  Halloween Trick-or-Treat: Schuster's Farm Saturday, October 31, 2026: 10am - 10pm Grab your favorite Halloween costume and come out to the farm for some trick or treating fun. Farmhands around […] -  2026 Trunk or Treat: Edgerton Hospital It’s time to dress up for one of our favorite events at Edgerton Hospital! Join us for our annual TRUNK-or-TREAT on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st from 1:00pm - 3:00pm in the Edgerton Clinic parking lot at 11101 N. Sherman Road, Edgerton. Come see our staff and volunteers dressed in […] -  The Retro Specz Live and Costume Contest @ Warm Belly Farm Come rock out with Retro Specz live at Warm Belly Farm during our Full Harvest Festival! They are a hardworking, popular 6-piece Classic Rock cover band from the Madison, WI area, bringing you the best hits from the 70s and 80s! They'll be playing […] | 3 events, Pumpkin Destruction @ Schuster's Farm Saturday, November 1, 2026 Come join us for lots of pumpkin smashing fun! There will be pumpkin chucking, pumpkin bowling, and pumpkin destroying! This is the one day of the year that it is okay to smash pumpkins … in fact, it is encouraged! The farm is open with regular […] Benedictine Conversations (in-person and virtual): Holy Wisdom Monastery The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity to learn more about Benedictine spirituality, about the Rule of Benedict, and to talk with others about the gifts and challenges of living a Benedictine […] Cargo Music Presents Open Mic Night: Cargo Coffee East Come share your music, spoken word, comedy, dance, whatever your Art is! 2-3 songs/10-15mins. And thanks to such great vibes and a consistently overflowing list, we're extending the open mic a full hour, and starting at a NEW TIME! We'll now run 4-7PM, and the sign-up […] |
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