Here are some of our favorite fall activities in the Janesville area that you’re sure to love just as much as we do.
Written by: Ava Sterbin
Cozy Coffee Shops
Nothing says fall like a cozy hand-crafted drink from the best coffee shops in town. Experience a taste of fall from these local favorites!
Skelly’s Farm Market
Join Skelly’s Farm Market for a season of fun, fun, fun! Pick your favorite pumpkin from Skelly’s pumpkin patch, check out their one-of-a-kind and challenging corn mazes, and grab sweet treats to go like warm apple cider donuts or pumpkin bars.
Spooky Events
Immerse yourself in Halloween fun with this thrilling, new event. Downtown Janesville invites you to Halloweekend: a weekend full of trick-or-treating, Halloween movie screenings, a zombie run, and the Monster Mash Bash. This event is family friendly, and for people of all ages to attend.
For more trick-or-treating times and other fall and Halloween-inspired events: check out our events calendar!
Hawk’s Orchard
Ring in the fall season with fun-filled activities at Hawk’s Orchard in Milton! Choose from 14 varieties of apples, try their locally made honey, and indulge in homemade bakery such as donuts and turnovers as well as apple pies. Cash or check are accepted forms of payment.
Fall Color Hikes
Immerse yourself in the great outdoors with a fall color hike. Conquer the Janesville Trail System for over 30 miles of hiking and sightseeing. For another gorgeous view, visit the Devil’s Staircase segment of the Ice Age Trail that climbs along the Rock River and into the color-filled forest.
Public Art Trail
Janesville is home to more than 60 works of public art including murals, sculptures, and historical markers. Download or pick up a FREE Public Art Trail brochure from the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau office and explore the street views of our beautiful city.
Autumn Shopping
With the changing of the season, a chilly breeze starts to fill the air and you may need to update your wardrobe. Janesville’s cute and comfy boutiques and shops will have you ready to conquer fall in style this year! Head to our website for all shopping options that are sure to match your vibe.
Comfort Favorites at Local Restaurants
With over 125 restaurants and counting (more than half uniquely local), Janesville has something to satisfy almost any palate. Plan a lunch or dinner date with that special someone, and get to tasting. To discover Janesville’s food scene, check out our Uniquely Local dining page.
Local Wineries
Experience wine and luxury as the season changes at our local wineries! Taste a variety of different wines that are sure to satisfy your palate. Enjoy dry, sweet, red, white, and dessert wines from Fermenting Cellars Winery. For worldly tastes, enjoy wine made from grapes in California, Chile, New York State, and Wisconsin at Northleaf Winery. Jump out of your comfort zone at Timber Hill Winery with over 40 wines to taste ranging from sweet, dry, and spicy. Sample at Genisa Wine Bar or Lark Market with hundreds of available bottles.
Forest of Freaks Haunted Trail
Looking for a good scare? Join Edge Paintball for their annual Forest of Freaks Haunted Trail. Take your pick (if you dare) between two frightening 30-minute trails that will be sure to knock your socks off and meet all of the Freaks lurking along the way. Enjoy food, music, and a fire pit as you wait to enter the trail.
For more fall-filled activities and places, visit our website!
