Explore a cave, visit an island, and more to do around Wisconsin this week

Madeline Island: Family Fall Fest. Take a ferry ride to the town of La Pointe for free family activities, pie eating contests and pumpkin decorating Oct. 20. Enjoy wine tasting and a Wapple, a waffle filled with apple cheesecake and caramel sauce. madelineisland.com

Appleton: Soup Walk. Stroll downtown Appleton and taste signature soups from a variety of restaurants on Oct. 20. If your feet wear out before your taste buds, hop on the free trolley and ride to your favorite soup stops. appletondowntown.org/soup-walk/

Kenosha: History Center Chili Cook-Off. Eat chili and help preserve Kenosha County History as restaurants and fire stations compete for the People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice awards Oct. 20. The UAW Local 72 is hosting the event this year. visitkenosha.com

Maribel: New Hope Cave Tours. See flowstones, soda straws and other unique geologic rock formations in the largest cave in Manitowoc County Oct. 21. Bring a flashlight, old shoes, and remember you might get dirty. maribelcaves.com

Monticello: Native American Artifact Show. The Badger State Archaeological Society will have authentic American Indian and Pre-Columbian cultural items on display Oct. 21. Bring your own artifact and let an expert identify its place in history. monticello-wi.com/