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  • Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Nine Below 1905 E North Ave, Milwaukee

    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 🎃 […]

    $45

  • Boo at the Milwaukee Co Zoo

    2025 Events at the Milwaukee County Zoo
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    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) […]

    $15 – $17

  • Old World Wisconsin’s Halloween Legends and Lore

    Halloween 2025
    Old World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle, WI, United States

    Legends & Lore Select Friday & Saturdays 5:30pm – 9:30pm  Oct 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 They say the veil between our world and the next is weakest in places where old spirits still linger. Embark on an eerie journey to Old World Wisconsin this October, where supernatural stories, haunted tours, bone-chilling performances and spectral sights await […]

    $17 – $22

  • Free Concert Series at Ivanhoe Plaza MKE

    Free Concert Series at Ivanhoe Plaza MKE
    Ivanhoe Plaza 2050 E Ivanhoe Pl, Milwaukee, United States

    Free Concert Series in Ivanhoe Plaza Select Fridays through October Ivanhoe Plaza Live music at Ivanhoe Plaza!  We’re thrilled to partner with The Argo  and FM 102/1 to bring you a free outdoor concert series right here in the heart of the East Side! From now through October, enjoy a full season of live performances […]

    Free

  • The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)

    The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA
    Phantom Lake YMCA Camp S110W30240 YMCA Camp Road, Mukwonago, United States

    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 […]

    $12 – $20

  • Jack-O-Lantern Nights at the Racine Zoo

    Halloween 2025
    Racine Zoo 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI, United States

    Jack-O-Lantern Nights (Racine Zoo) October 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, 2025 from 6:00pm – 10:00pmWebsite Stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and b immersed in dazzling lights and intricately designed jack-o-lanterns. Discover custom designs including cats, owls, scarecrows, and more Halloween-themed creations. To compliment the jack-o-lanterns, there will be enchanting light displays throughout the […]

    $10

  • Halloween Haunts at Wehr Nature Center

    Halloween 2025
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Halloween Haunts at Wehr Nature Center Dates: October 16 - 18, 2025 Time: Entry start times range from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132 Phone: (414) 425-8550 Admission: $15 per person; $12 for Friends of Wehr members. A parking fee of $5 is also payable […]

    $15

  • October Fright Nights at The Milky Way Drive-In (Franklin)

    2025 Family Movies
    Milky Way Drive-In Movie Theater 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI, United States

    October Fright Nights (Milky Way Drive-In) October 3-November 2, 2025 The Milky Way Drive-in is showing Halloween movies every weekend in October at 6:30 p.m. Beforehand, you can walk through a Not-So-Scary Halloween Party every Sunday from 2:30-4:45 (more info above). A family bundle for both attractions is $45, and that gets admission for everyone […]

    $45

  • Hike Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Halloween 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Scarecrow Lane 📅 Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is […]

    Free
  • Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center Waukesha WI

    Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Retzer Nature Center 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Pumpkin Party at Davidson Park

    Harley-Davidson Museum 2025 Events & Activities
    Davidson Park at Harley Davidson HQ 3700 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    PUMPKIN PARTY   OCTOBER 18 • 9:00am - 12:00pm   Celebrate the season at Davidson Park’s Pumpkin Party, a kid-friendly fall fest full of harvest fun and hands-on activities. Don’t forget to wear your costume and trick-or-treat your way through the park! Whether you want to relax after work, meet up with your team, or […]

    Free

  • Fall into Fun Run 5K/10K in Brown Deer

    Brown Deer Village Park 920 W Green Brook Dr, Brown Deer, WI, United States

    Celebrate the season at the Fall into Fun Run, a festive 5K and 10K walk/run race taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Village Park in Brown Deer! Whether you're running for time, walking with friends, or dressing up in your best fall costume, this event is the perfect way to enjoy the crisp […]

    $35 – $40

  • Magical Mornings at BlackBear Children’s Boutique

    Magical Mornings at BlackBear Children’s Boutique
    Black Bear Boutique 4312 Oakland, Shorewood, WI, United States

    Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading a book and doing a matching craft & coloring activity to follow. Best-suited for ages 1-4 years. Hope to see you there! October 11: We'll be reading "The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom" October 18: We'll […]

    Free

  • Tree Climbing Festival at Riveredge Nature Center

    Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

    Want to get up into the trees? Encounter the giants of the forest and explore trees from a new perspective as you climb into the canopy under the guidance of […]

    $25

  • Autumn Celebration at The Urban Ecology Center Washington Park

    Autumn 2025
    Urban Ecology Center - Washington Park , United States

    Autumn Celebration @ Urban Ecology Center 📅 October 18 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMGet ready for a great time celebrating autumn at Washington Park! Whether you’re into nature walks, biking trails, or canoeing on the lagoon, Urban Ecology Center has you covered. They’ll also have games, crafts, and delicious treats to enjoy! Please […]

    Free
  • autumn trolley East Troy Railroad Trick-or-Treat Train Wisconsin

    Harvest Fest at The East Troy Electric Railroad Museum

    East Troy Railroad 2025
    East Troy Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, United States

    Harvest Fest Trains Saturdays and Sundays September 6th through October 26th Combine the fun of a ride on a historic electric train with fall activities ​such as the Elegant Farmer’s Autumn Harvest Fest. The first train leaves the East Troy Depot at 10am The first train leaves The Elegant Farmer about 11am The last train leaves the East […]

    $12 – $18

  • Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer (Mukwonago)

    Autumn 2025
    Elegant Farmer 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI, United States

    Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer Now through Oct. 27, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays only) 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 Admission: FREE (fees apply for activities, apples and pumpkins) elegantfarmer.com Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting a new one this fall, The Elegant Farmer offers an old-fashioned, on-farm experience. Please note: Dates […]

    Free

  • Pumpkin Fest at Basse’s Farm Colgate

    Pumpkin Fest at Basse’s Farm Colgate
    Basse's Taste of Country Farm 3190 County Road Q, Colgate, WI, United States

    Experience One Of The Best Pumpkin Patches In Wisconsin! Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basse’s for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, Wisconsin. Only 25 minutes north west of Milwaukee. Enjoy our pumpkin patch to pick-your-own perfect pumpkin, challenge yourself in our 8 acre corn maze, and […]

    $23

  • Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop

    Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
    Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there!   Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]

    Free

  • Southridge Mall’s Kids Corner: Halloween Spooktacular Science Show

    2025 South Suburbs
    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

     𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁! Get ready for 𝗠𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 at Southridge Mall! Enjoy a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 filled with  science tricks & treats, cauldrons of […]

    Free

  • Pumpkin Pavilion in Bay View MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Bay View, WI Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI

    Pumpkin Pavilion in Bay View 📅 October 15-18 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM This four-day, family-friendly event brings neighbors from all over the city to Humboldt Park Pavilion to carve pumpkins, admire the display of 1,000 lit pumpkins, enjoy live music, eat local food, and embrace the fun that is Halloween. Please note: […]

    Free

  • Trick or Treat at The Corners of Brookfield

    Halloween 2025
    The Corners of Brookfield 20111 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    The Corners of Brookfield: Saturday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m Trick or Treat at The Corners returns! Head to Market Square to meet our sponsors and get your trick-or-treat map! Costumes are encouraged for all ages! Activities: -Live Music with Kid Boogie Down in Market Square -Trick or Treating at participating restaurants, retailers & businesses […]

    Free

  • Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Floating Pumpkin Patch at Tri-County YMCA Menomonee Falls

    Tri County YMCA N84W17501 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Join us for our annual Floating Pumpkin Patch! Every registered family member will have 45 minutes to go swimming and select a pumpkin from our Family Pool. This event is $7 for non-members, free for members.   Click here to register for the 12pm-12:45pm time slot. Click here to register for the 1pm-1:45pm time slot. […]

    $7

  • Little Pumpkin Painters Party at Little Sprouts Cafe + Play

    Little Pumpkin Painters Party
    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly.   Our annual Pumpkin Decorating Fest is getting an upgrade. This year, we're adding some tasty treats for everyone to enjoy.   The Main Event: Let your child […]

    $38

  • Haunted Halloween on Downer Ave MKE

    Halloween 2025
    N Downer Ave & E Webster Pl Milwaukee WI 53211 N Downer Ave & E Webster Pl, Milwaukee, WI

    Haunted Halloween SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 | 1:00 – 4:00PM | FUN FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS! This family-friendly Halloween event is geared towards participants of all ages! Stroll Historic Downer Avenue, where businesses from Park to Webster will be handing out trick-or-treats for both children and adults. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • School of Theater Open House at MKE Rep’s Herzfeld Foundation Education Center

    2025 Stage Performances
    Milwaukee Repertory Theater Herzfeld Foundation Education & Engagement Center 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    Curious about Milwaukee Repertory Theater's brand new Herzfeld Foundation Education & Engagement Center? Thinking about taking a class with us but not sure what to expect? Join us for the School of Theater Open House on Saturday, October 18 from 1:00pm-6:00pm! Drop in anytime from 1:00pm-6:00pm to: -Learn more about Milwaukee Rep Education & Engagement Programming […]

    Free

  • Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Nine Below 1905 E North Ave, Milwaukee

    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 🎃 […]

    $45

  • Little Pumpkin Painters Party at Little Sprouts Cafe + Play

    Little Pumpkin Painters Party
    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual Pumpkin Decorating Fest is getting an upgrade. This year, we're adding some tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. The Main Event: Let your child pick a […]

    $38

  • Goosebumps: Phantom Of The Auditorium at the Todd Wehr Theater (Oct 11-Nov 2)

    Marcus Performing Arts Center 2025
    Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    R.L. STINE’S GOOSEBUMPS: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM October 11 - November 2 Adapted for the stage with: Book & Lyrics by John Maclay Music & Lyrics by Danny Abosch Orchestrations & Arrangements by Danny Abosch Horror fans Brooke and Zeke are thrilled to be starring in a mysterious show called The Phantom, and not the […]

    $24 – $45

  • Happily Haunted at Bookworm Gardens

    Halloween 2025
    Bookworm Gardens 1415 Campus Drive, Sheboygan, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $8 – $15

  • Tales by the Fire at HAWS Waukesha

    HAWS 2025 Events
    HAWS Animal Shelter Waukesha 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, United States

    Join us for a cozy and fun-filled fall event at the Schallock Center for Animals! Tales by the Fire is a Halloween-themed evening perfect for families and animal lovers of all ages.  Enjoy a heartwarming visit from Mobile Adoption, where you can meet adoptable pets looking for their forever homes. Get up close with adorable resident […]

    $10

  • Boo at the Milwaukee Co Zoo

    2025 Events at the Milwaukee County Zoo
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    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) […]

    $15 – $17

  • Old World Wisconsin’s Halloween Legends and Lore

    Halloween 2025
    Old World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle, WI, United States

    Legends & Lore Select Friday & Saturdays 5:30pm – 9:30pm  Oct 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 They say the veil between our world and the next is weakest in places where old […]

    $17 – $22

  • The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)

    The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA
    Phantom Lake YMCA Camp S110W30240 YMCA Camp Road, Mukwonago, United States

    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 […]

    $12 – $20

  • Jack-O-Lantern Nights at the Racine Zoo

    Halloween 2025
    Racine Zoo 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI, United States

    Jack-O-Lantern Nights (Racine Zoo) October 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, 2025 from 6:00pm – 10:00pmWebsite Stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and b immersed in dazzling lights and […]

    $10

  • Halloween Haunts at Wehr Nature Center

    Halloween 2025

    Halloween Haunts at Wehr Nature Center Dates: October 16 - 18, 2025 Time: Entry start times range from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132 Phone: (414) 425-8550 Admission: $15 per person; $12 for Friends of Wehr members. A parking fee of $5 is also payable […]

    $15

  • October Fright Nights at The Milky Way Drive-In (Franklin)

    2025 Family Movies
    Milky Way Drive-In Movie Theater 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI, United States

    October Fright Nights (Milky Way Drive-In) October 3-November 2, 2025 The Milky Way Drive-in is showing Halloween movies every weekend in October at 6:30 p.m. Beforehand, you can walk through a Not-So-Scary Halloween Party every Sunday from 2:30-4:45 (more info above). A family bundle for both attractions is $45, and that gets admission for everyone […]

    $45

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