Milwaukee Family Events
Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar — your go-to guide for family-friendly events in the Milwaukee area. From free storytimes and hands-on workshops to can’t-miss festivals and seasonal celebrations, we round up the best local happenings for kids and families all in one place.
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See The Harry Potter Movie Series on the Big Screen Marcus Theatres in SE WI (See Details)
Marcus Theatres WI
Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
Phantom Lake YMCA Camp S110W30240 YMCA Camp Road, MukwonagoWeek of Events
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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October 26, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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October 26, 2025 -See The Harry Potter Movie Series on the Big Screen Marcus Theatres in SE WI (See Details)
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October 26, 2025 -Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
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October 26, 2025 -Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
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October 26, 2025 -Happily Haunted at Bookworm Gardens
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October 26, 2025 -Boo at the Milwaukee Co Zoo
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October 26, 2025 -The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
See The Harry Potter Movie Series on the Big Screen Marcus Theatres in SE WI (See Details)
HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES You are cordially invited back to Hogwarts to re-live the magic of Harry Potter on the BIG SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL SERIES INCLUDES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Tickets (September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets (September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets (September 28 & […]
Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 🎃 WALK-INS ONLY🎃 FRI | 5PM – 11PM & SAT | 2PM – 11PM •Oct 23rd & 30th from 5PM - 11PM •Oct 26th from 12PM […]
Happily Haunted at Bookworm Gardens
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens during Happily Haunted Gardens! Stroll through the Gardens, glowing with over 100,000 twinkling lights and enchanting structures,storytime, I-Spy, bonfire, Pumpkin Walk, and enjoy seasonal delights […]
Boo at the Milwaukee Co Zoo
New for 2025 – Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 It’s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 AND Oct. 24-26. Enjoy not-so-scary family-friendly activities including a Trick-or-Treat Trail, live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, dazzling light shows and…ANIMALS! All ghosts and goblins (and their parents) […]
The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
Journey through magical fairy lands, Viking ships, mermaids, witches, and wizards inhabiting the wooded trails and glistening shores of Phantom Lake YMCA camp. The Hollows is an awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind experience of 3,000 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns that will pique your imagination and create magic. A portion of proceeds from the event provide financial support for our inclusion […]
Monday, October 27, 2025
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October 27, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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October 27, 2025 -Little Mondays (Witches Brew Bubble Foam) at Little Sprouts
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October 27, 2025 -See The Harry Potter Movie Series on the Big Screen Marcus Theatres in SE WI (See Details)
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October 27, 2025 -Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
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October 27, 2025 -Growing Together: Parenting Workshops with Tosa Pediatrics at The Little Village Play Cafe
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Little Mondays (Witches Brew Bubble Foam) at Little Sprouts
We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each pickup new ways to create fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are […]
See The Harry Potter Movie Series on the Big Screen Marcus Theatres in SE WI (See Details)
HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES You are cordially invited back to Hogwarts to re-live the magic of Harry Potter on the BIG SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL SERIES INCLUDES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Tickets (September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets (September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets (September 28 & […]
Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Growing Together: Parenting Workshops with Tosa Pediatrics at The Little Village Play Cafe
Join us for a special series of parenting classes in collaboration with the amazing therapists from Tosa Pediatrics! Each month, we’ll explore a different topic to support you through the ups and downs of parenting—from toddler tantrums to anxiety. This monthly workshop series is designed to give parents evidence-based tools, expert insight, and a whole […]
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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October 28, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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October 28, 2025 -Toddler Storytime at the St Francis Library
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October 28, 2025 -Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
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October 28, 2025 -Tiny Tasters: Creepy Crawly Cookies at Little Sprouts
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Toddler Storytime at the St Francis Library
Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Tiny Tasters: Creepy Crawly Cookies at Little Sprouts
Join us for Tiny Tasters: A Fall Cooking Series! Our hands-on culinary adventure for little chefs aged 2-6! In partnership with Toddlers Love to Cook, this three-part series at Little Sprouts Cafe + Play will celebrate the flavors and fun of the autumn season. From decorating Apple "Donut" Disguises to creating festive Spooky Swirls and […]
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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October 29, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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October 29, 2025 -Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
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October 29, 2025 -Bilingual Storytime at the Milwaukee Domes
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October 29, 2025 -Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
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October 29, 2025 -Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
Ages O - 5. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Bilingual Storytime at the Milwaukee Domes
Bilingual Storytime – Last Wednesday Each Month – 10am-10:20am (included with admission) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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October 30, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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October 30, 2025 -Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
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October 30, 2025 -Milwaukee Halloween Ghost Hunt
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October 30, 2025 -Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
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October 30, 2025 -Trick-or-Treat and Resource Fair at Kosciuszko Community Center
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Milwaukee Halloween Ghost Hunt
Halloween Ghost Hunt in Milwaukee Step into the role of a ghosthunter this Halloween! Using your smartphone as a “supernatural detector,” your family will explore Milwaukee’s haunted streets, track wandering spirits, and solve escape-room style puzzles. This interactive outdoor adventure includes 10 hand-picked haunted locations, spooky stories, and scavenger hunt challenges along a 1.5-mile walking […]
Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 🎃 WALK-INS ONLY🎃 FRI | 5PM – 11PM & SAT | 2PM – 11PM •Oct 23rd & 30th from 5PM - 11PM •Oct 26th from 12PM […]
Trick-or-Treat and Resource Fair at Kosciuszko Community Center
Trick-or-Treat & Resource Fair at Kosciuszko Community Center Date: October 30, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Kosciuszko Community Center, in the Gym, 2201 S. Seventh St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 Phone: (414) 645-4624 Admission: FREE Details: Organized by Milwaukee County Parks and the Kosciuszko Advisory Board, this event invites all local "ghouls and […]
Friday, October 31, 2025
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October 31, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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October 31, 2025 -Little Sprouts Boo-tiful Halloween Bash
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October 31, 2025 -Family Storytime at the St Francis Library
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October 31, 2025 -Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
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October 31, 2025 -Milwaukee Halloween Ghost Hunt
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October 31, 2025 -Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
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October 31, 2025 -KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)
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October 31, 2025 -KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Times Cinema MKE
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Little Sprouts Boo-tiful Halloween Bash
A Boo-tiful Day of Play & Projects! Unleash Your Inner Monster and Your Creative Spirit! Get ready for a spooktacular, self-guided Halloween bash filled with crafts, costumes, and creative fun for the whole family! Whether you come to create a masterpiece or show off your terrifying threads, this event is your one-stop shop for […]
Family Storytime at the St Francis Library
Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Milwaukee Halloween Ghost Hunt
Halloween Ghost Hunt in Milwaukee Step into the role of a ghosthunter this Halloween! Using your smartphone as a “supernatural detector,” your family will explore Milwaukee’s haunted streets, track wandering spirits, and solve escape-room style puzzles. This interactive outdoor adventure includes 10 hand-picked haunted locations, spooky stories, and scavenger hunt challenges along a 1.5-mile walking […]
Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 🎃 WALK-INS ONLY🎃 FRI | 5PM – 11PM & SAT | 2PM – 11PM •Oct 23rd & 30th from 5PM - 11PM •Oct 26th from 12PM […]
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix […]
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Times Cinema MKE
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix hit film. […]
Saturday, November 1, 2025
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November 1, 2025 -Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
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November 1, 2025 -Cloud 9 Kidpreneur Fair
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November 1, 2025 -Unity in the Community at The Mitchell Street Library
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November 1, 2025 -Cloud 9 Kidpreneur Fair
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November 1, 2025 -Halloween Family Magic Show at the Brumder Mansion MKE
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November 1, 2025 -KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Times Cinema MKE
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November 1, 2025 -KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)
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November 1, 2025 -Milwaukee Halloween Ghost Hunt
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November 1, 2025 -KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Times Cinema MKE
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November 1, 2025 -Parents Night Out at Tosa Block Party (Ages 6-12)
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November 1, 2025 -KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)
Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 🎃 WALK-INS ONLY🎃 FRI | 5PM – 11PM & SAT | 2PM – 11PM •Oct 23rd & 30th from 5PM - 11PM •Oct 26th from 12PM […]
Cloud 9 Kidpreneur Fair
Kidpreneur Fair Support & encourage local kid entrepreneurs as they present their products, ideas and inventions SAVE THE DATE! DATES: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 TIMES: Two Groups Each Day- 9-11:30 & 1-3:30 Cloud 9 Workshop’s Kidpreneur Fair is a market and share space for kids in 1st- 12th grade to sell their products and […]
Unity in the Community at The Mitchell Street Library
Unity in the Community Saturday, November 1 from 12-4 pm Mitchell Street Library - 906 W.Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI Join us for a celebration of diverse cultures, art, and food within our community. A combined community event brought to you by the Bay View, Tippecanoe, Mitchell Street, and Zablocki Branches. The event features: Browser the […]
Cloud 9 Kidpreneur Fair
Kidpreneur Fair Support & encourage local kid entrepreneurs as they present their products, ideas and inventions SAVE THE DATE! DATES: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 TIMES: Two Groups Each Day- 9-11:30 & 1-3:30 Cloud 9 Workshop’s Kidpreneur Fair is a market and share space for kids in 1st- 12th grade to sell their products and […]
Halloween Family Magic Show at the Brumder Mansion MKE
TWO SHOWS (Saturday & Sunday) November 1st & 2nd @ 2:00 pm Have some Halloween Magical fun at The Haunted Brumder Mansion with Comedians & Magicians Two Brothers One Mind!! Welcome to a world where the impossible is possible. For nearly two decades, Chad & Jeff Orr, have been continually leaving audiences stunned and with […]
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Times Cinema MKE
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix hit film. […]
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix […]
Milwaukee Halloween Ghost Hunt
Halloween Ghost Hunt in Milwaukee Step into the role of a ghosthunter this Halloween! Using your smartphone as a “supernatural detector,” your family will explore Milwaukee’s haunted streets, track wandering spirits, and solve escape-room style puzzles. This interactive outdoor adventure includes 10 hand-picked haunted locations, spooky stories, and scavenger hunt challenges along a 1.5-mile walking […]
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Times Cinema MKE
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix hit film. […]
Parents Night Out at Tosa Block Party (Ages 6-12)
Every Other Saturday / 6:00pm - 8:30pm Drop Off Your Children Age 6-12 years old for LEGO FUN! EAST TOSA has so many amazing restaurants, so leave the kids with us, where everything is awesome, while you go enjoy an well deserved break. Supervised LEGO play, pizza, juice box, and more! Please note: Dates and […]
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix […]
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