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Events and things to do near DeForest, Wisconsin.

DeForest offers a close-knit community north of Madison with parks, local gathering places, and convenient access to the surrounding region. Start here when looking for nearby ways to get involved.

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A colorful macaw over a painterly town — Venturer's guide to things to do in DeForest, Wisconsin
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Happening nearby

Upcoming events near DeForest.

A current sample of public events within about 12 miles. Open an event in Venturer for full details.

Pokémon Club

Waunakee Public Library

Meet fellow Pokémon fans for cards, themed games, crafts and conversation. Grades K–4. No registration required. Bring cards to play, share or trade, or use the library’s cards. Meeting room: Storytime Room.

Waunakee Public Library · Waunakee · WI

Día de Muertos – Imagination Center Library

Madison Public Library

Family arts, crafts and games introducing the traditions and history of Day of the Dead; no registration. Free; all ages. Drop in; no registration required.

Imagination Center Library · Madison · WI

Mad City Cornhole Weekly Play

Mad City Cornhole

Join weekly drop-in cornhole with divisions for different experience levels. No partner needed; walk-ins welcome. Registration opens at 5:30 PM; bags fly at 6:30 PM. Division fees apply; published prices differ, so confirm your division pri

Pooley’s · Madison · WI

Trivia at Monk's Bar & Grill (Sun Prairie)

America's Pub Quiz

Enjoy a quiz session with APQ and see how your knowledge measures up. Confirm any admission charge, reservation policy or age requirement directly with the venue before attending.

Monk's Bar & Grill (Sun Prairie) · Sun Prairie · WI

Trivia at Lazy Oaf

America's Pub Quiz

Enjoy a quiz session with APQ and see how your knowledge measures up. Confirm any admission charge, reservation policy or age requirement directly with the venue before attending.

Lazy Oaf · Madison · WI

Fun & Games With Books

Waunakee Public Library

Trade book recommendations, play games and make time to read with other children. Grades 3–4. Registration required, opening October 20 at 8 a.m. Bring a book or borrow one at the library. Meeting room: Storytime Room.

Waunakee Public Library · Waunakee · WI

Teen Creativity Club

Sun Prairie Public Library

Experiment with painting, zines, clay, collage and other art forms in a creative group for teens. Grades 6–12. One signup covers all sessions; occasional absences are fine. Free and open to the public. Meeting room: The Mixer. Advance regi

Sun Prairie Public Library · Sun Prairie · WI

WAC Run Club

Windsor Athletic Club

Weekly meeting for a social run. Usually about 5k. Meet at the front of the WAC

Windsor Athletic Club · Windsor · Wisconsin

Trivia at Sugar River Pizza (Sun Prairie)

America's Pub Quiz

Challenge yourself with quiz questions during this APQ trivia session. Confirm any admission charge, reservation policy or age requirement directly with the venue before attending.

Sugar River Pizza (Sun Prairie) · Sun Prairie · WI

Tuesday Trivia Night

Sugar River Pizza

Swing by Sugar River Pizza for free trivia, hosted by America’s Pub Quiz

Sugar River Pizza · Sun Prairie · Wisconsin

Dane County Farmers’ Market—Wednesday

Dane County Farmers’ Market

Browse seasonal produce, food and flowers from local sellers. Find the stalls along MLK Jr. Boulevard, near the city and county government buildings. Budget separately for anything purchased from a vendor.

Wednesday Market — 200 block of MLK Jr. Boulevard · Madison · WI

LEGO League

Waunakee Public Library

Build freely with LEGO bricks or take on the library’s monthly construction challenge. Grades K–4. No registration required. Meeting room: Storytime Room.

Waunakee Public Library · Waunakee · WI

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Things to do in DeForest, answered.

What events are happening in DeForest?
Venturer lists upcoming public events within about 12 miles of DeForest, Wisconsin — from live music and community gatherings to markets, festivals, and recreational leagues. Open any event in the Venturer app for full details.
Are there free things to do in DeForest?
Yes. Many events near DeForest are free to attend, and Venturer shows pricing on each listing so you can quickly find free and low-cost things to do.
How do I find things to do near DeForest this weekend?
Browse the upcoming events on this page, or open DeForest in the Venturer app to filter by date, category, and distance.
Does Venturer cover local deals and leagues in DeForest?
Yes. Alongside events, Venturer surfaces useful local deals and recreational leagues around DeForest so you can find more reasons to get out and explore.

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