There is such transition in fall, with seasonal endings and new beginnings. Only a limited time remains to enjoy the outdoor season of Kenosha HarborMarket, which ends Oct 12. Winter HarborMarket begins the following Saturday. Twelve days remain to tour the historic Durkee Mansion, until it re-opens in December, dressed for the holidays. Just four weekends remain to climb the Southport Lighthouse and tour the Southport Light Station Museum (until next May). Five Sundays remain to shop for deals at Wilmot Mountain Flea Market. Fishing with the Kenosha Charter Boat Association, golfing at Brighton Dale Links and Petrifying Springs Golf Course, and the Weekly Common Grounds Coffee Ride continue for a time more (weather permitting).

Make your reservation today for the Oktoberfest Buffet at Boat House Pub & Eatery (Oct 18-19) or the House of Gerhard Oktoberfest Smorgasbord (Oct 19). House of Gerhard has been serving Authentic German cuisine and American favorites for nearly 50 years! You get to be the judge at the Kenosha History Center Chili Cook-Off on Oct 19. Seven restaurants along with firefighters from the Kenosha Fire Department will be vying for your vote! Natalie Troha's Pride of Kenosha Gourmet Food & Wine Tasting is Nov 15. Hotel packages, including event tickets, are listed here. Did you know Downtown Kenosha is home to not one, but two, craft brewers? Read a partner spotlight article about Rustic Road Brewing Company here.

Halloween fun for all ages fills the calendar this month! House of Phobias: Kemper Center Haunted House is open on Fridays and Saturdays, Oct 4-26. The City of Kenosha Fall Festival - with free pumpkins to the first 200 children - takes place Oct 12. Visit the Dinosaur Discovery Museum for Dinos In The Dark on Oct 25. Oct 26 is a busy day for events: Jelly Belly Munchkin Masquerade, Boofest at three musuems, a Haunted Halloween Hike at Pringle Nature Center, and an Eco-Halloween Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Trick or Treating for Special Needs Children and Adults will be held at Brat Stop's Parkway Chateau on Oct 30.