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Plan Ahead
🗓️ Get your planner ready
We’re making sure you never have FOMO this fall. | Photo via Canva
Have a ball this fall. Check out our top five event picks for October, spanning sporting events, concerts, and comedy shows.
Shows
Greg Warren | Sunday, Oct. 5 | 3:30 p.m. | Comedy on State | $32+ | Tickets are selling fast for this stand-up show that also features Nate Bargatze as the opener.
Taylor Tomlinson | Thursday, Oct. 9-Friday, Oct. 10 | 7-9 p.m. | Overture Center | $60+ | She has been dubbed one of comedy’s brightest stars and has earned high praise from outlets like Forbes.
Casey Rocket | Thursday, Oct. 9-Saturday, Oct. 11 | Times vary | Comedy on State | $74+ | Prepare for a fast-paced show full of one-liners and general chaos from a comedian who rose to fame on “Kill Tony.”
Concerts
Disney and Pixar: “Toy Story” in Concert | Sunday, Oct. 5 | 2:30 p.m. | Overture Center | $30+ | Bring the whole family to watch this screening complemented by a live orchestra scoring the film.
Sports
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers | Saturday, Oct. 18 | TBA | Camp Randall Stadium | $145+ | Luke Fickell looks to upset the school where he started his head coaching career.
Backed by research, this skincare restores skin vitality. | Photo by Timeline
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Dane County wants to make major changes at Alliant Energy Center, and officials are seeking partners for the endeavor. Renovations are expected to cost $125 million, if you happen to have that lying around somewhere... (Wisconsin State Journal)
Sports
Wisconsin’s men’s ice hockey team is traveling to Belfast, Ireland in 2027 for the Friendship Four tournament. The other three schools making the trip are North Dakota, Northeastern, and Quinnipiac. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Real Estate
Increasing maximum building heights, adjusting lot space areas, and simplifying structural codes. These are just three of many proposals and plans the city is considering in its latest effort to increase housing.
Development
Construction on a new homeless shelter in Madison is set to finish next year, but organizers are requesting financial support. They are seeking $4 million to cover operation fees as they hope to be a 24-hour facility. (FOX 47)
Trending
A nine-year-old polar bear named Nora is taking a vacation to Henry Vilas Zoo. She’s traveling from the Oregon Zoo so she can enjoy our cold months this winter. (WMTV 15)
Pets
These kitties took a wrong turn in Kuwait and ended up in Madison, and now they need help. Luckily, The Fur Seasons is here to do just that. Check out this local shelter that is helping exotic and rare breeds of cats survive in our unfamiliar environment. (WMTV 15)
Seasonal
With autumn comes crowd-favorite fall festivals + so much live music (we’re ready to jam out at Cage The Elephant). Luckily, these hearing aids are the world’s first with multi-stream processing, designed to help you engage in conversations effortlessly (even in noisy environments).*
Announced
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Jobs
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, 608today Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles for free + watch the applications roll in.
Discover your creative potential with Inward & Artward School of Creativity’s online classes this fall. Engage in courses like Creativity & Personal Mythology and Writers Accountability Groups to build resilience and sustain inspiration. Plus, apply for the 2026 hybrid Creative Facilitator Training for a unique learning journey. Enroll.*
Weather
With some states still experiencing record-breaking heat waves, the last thing you need is a $10,000 HVAC repair bill (no, we didn’t accidentally add an extra zero there). Luckily, this leading company is offering 50% off select plans — get your free quote. See disclaimers forimportant consumer information.*
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I’ve always thought it would be so fun to travel to another country to watch an American game. Then I look at the 15+ hour travel time in an airplane and remind myself how much I love my couch. That’s right — according to Gemini (Google’s AI), your trip to Belfast will take around 15 hours with layovers, as there are no direct flights.
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