Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
2025-10-30 07:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-31 07:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Retzer Nature Center, S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, 53188, 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 the season!

DATES & TIME: Daily, from September 20 – October 31, 2025 • Sunrise – 10 p.m.

LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)

COST: Free (all ages)*
*September 20 only – $10 admission per car during Apple Harvest Festival.

REGISTRATION: No registration; walk-ins welcome.

NOTE: The Orange Trail is an approximately 0.75 mile trail. Expect woodchipped and mowed grass trails with some sloped terrain. The trail is not paved and is not lit after dark.

Fondy Farmers Market
2025-10-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Fondy Farmers Market, 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53206, United States
2025 Market Season
REGULAR SEASON
July 5th – October 30th
Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Saturdays: 7:00am to 2:00pm

Sundays: 9:00am to 2:00pm
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.

Free Day at Boerner Botanical Gardens
2025-10-30 10:00 - 18:00 | Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130, United States
Boerner Botanical Gardens – FREE Admission!9400 Boerner Dr., Hales Corners, WI 53130Thursday, June 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Milwaukee County Parks, in partnership with the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, Inc. (FBBG) present FREE admission to Boerner on the last Thursday of the month from May – October. Don’t forget to explore Margie’s Garden while you’re there!
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.

Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
2025-10-30 11:00 - 11:30 | Wonderland Bookshop, 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin, 53211
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 venue to confirm the latest details.

Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
2025-10-30 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-31 11:00 - 14:00 | 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 cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

West Allis Farmers Market
2025-10-30 12:00 - 17:00 | West Allis Farmers Market, 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Shop Fresh and Local May – November

The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We open later in the day to allow the farmers to bring only the freshest produce, picked that morning, to the market. Farmers may leave early if all produce has been sold. The Market welcomes only Wisconsin-based growers and makers, so you can shop local and enjoy the best Wisconsin has to offer.
View our events page for dates and hours of our seasonal special events.

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.

Milwaukee Halloween Ghost Hunt
2025-10-30 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-31 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Milwaukee, WI
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 route. Costumes are encouraged, and kids under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
📍 Starts at Downer & Hampshire, Milwaukee📅 October 30–November 2, 2025Get Tickets to the Milwaukee Ghost Hunt
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.

Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
2025-10-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Urban Ecology Center Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Washington Park – NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI
Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more!
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.

Nightmare on Elm Street in Thiensville
2025-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Village Park Thiensville, 240 Elm St, Thiensville, Wisconsin, 53092
The North Shore’s favorite Halloween event is back! Join us for Nightmare on Elm Street presented by Schramka Funeral Home: trick-or-treat, food trucks, entertainment and family fun. FREE admission! Trick-or-treat your way through the Village, then head to our party in the park.

4-6 pm: Business Trick or Treat throughout the Village4-7 pm: Party at Thiensville Village Park• Live DJ• Trunk or Treat• Food Trucks• Hayrides• Pumpkin hunt• Pumpkin patch• Prizes—all kids, adults, and pets in costume receive a free raffle ticket and could win great prizes!

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Nightmare on Elm Street at Village Park Thiensville
2025-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Village Park Thiensville, 240 Elm St, Thiensville, Wisconsin, 53092

Resource Fair and Trick-or-Treating at Kosciuszko Community Center MKE
2025-10-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Kosciuszko Community Center, 2201 S 7th St Suite 205, Milwaukee, 53215, United States
Resource Fair & Trick-or-Treating
Calling all good “ghouls and boos”! (That’s Halloween talk for “girls and boys.”) Come with your family for a fun night out. Take part in the costume contest and enjoy safe trick-or-treating and spooky activities! Bring home some great information from the community resource vendors.
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.

Trick-or-Treat and Resource Fair at Kosciuszko Community Center
2025-10-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Kosciuszko Community Center, 2201 S 7th St Suite 205, Milwaukee, 53215, United States
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 boos” for an evening of festive fun. Families can enjoy a piñata, cookie decorating, face painting, a costume contest, safe trick-or-treating, spooky activities, and the opportunity to connect with community resource vendors.

Celebrate Halloween with us and create memories that will last a lifetime! Don’t miss this opportunity to support the community, engage with local families, and enjoy a festive evening of Halloween fun!

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.

Kosciusko Community Center Trick-or-Treat and Resource Fair
2025-10-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Kosciuszko Community Center, 2201 S 7th St Suite 205, Milwaukee, 53215, United States
Kosciusko Community Center Resource Fair & Trick-or-Treat: Thursday, October 30, 5-7:30 pm at 2201 S 7th St Milwaukee WI FREE.
Calling all good “ghouls and boos”! (That’s Halloween talk for “girls and boys.”) Come with your family for a fun night out. Take part in the costume contest and enjoy safe trick-or-treating and spooky activities! Bring home some great information from the community resource vendors.
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.

China Lights Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens
2025-10-30 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:30 | Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130, United States
China Lights Festival Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens: A Family Favorite!
Milwaukee is in for a treat again this fall!

Last year, our family visited the incredible China Lights festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and we were blown away! The vibrant lanterns, intricate displays, and beautiful gardens lit up at night left us in awe. The crowds were large, but it was worth it.

The festival kicks off Friday, September 12th, and runs through November 2nd, 2025. The festival opens at 5:00 pm each night, and tickets are available online in three time slots (5:00, 6:30, or 8:00 pm).

We highly recommend buying tickets in advance, as walk-up tickets are limited and more expensive. Weekday tickets are $23 for adults and $16 for children, while weekend prices are $28 for adults and $18 for kids. Infants and toddlers under three get in for free.

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.

Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
2025-10-30 17:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-31 17:00 - 23:00 | Nine Below, 1905 E North Ave, Milwaukee, 53202
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 – 6PM
Typically Nine Below offers its signature Build-Your-Own Mini Golf, a wild twist on a standard game of putt putt. But when the leaves start to turn and the air grows crisp, Nine Below’s vibe shifts to “spooky.” During Nine Below’s Haunted Mini Golf, the Bars & Recreation team transforms the space into 13 horrifying Halloween holes.

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.

Jack-O-Lantern Nights at the Racine Zoo
2025-10-30 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Racine Zoo, 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI, 53402, 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 route.
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.

Hike Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
2025-10-31 07:00 - 22:00 | Retzer Nature Center, S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, 53188, 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 a self-guided hike on the west end of the Learning Center building. The scarecrows, decorated by local families and businesses, will be on display through October 31.
Free Entry and Parking Available | No Annual Membership or Daily Permit required

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.

Little Sprouts Boo-tiful Halloween Bash
2025-10-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Little Sprouts, 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin
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 all things fun this season.
🎨 The Boo-tiful Creations Station
Head over to our self-guided craft stations to create your own spooky souvenir! We’ll provide all the supplies—paints, glue, glitter, and ghoulish materials—along with easy instructions. Make a monster mask or create a creepy critter to take home. No registration or expertise needed—just drop in and let the creative spells fly!

📸 The Fright Night Fashion Show (Photo Backdrop)
Show off your best look! Pose, strike, and capture your Halloween moment at our amazing fall photo backdrop. It’s the perfect setting to get an unforgettable picture of your costume, your family, or your newly crafted creation. We encourage you to snap and share your photos using #littlesproutscafeandplay!

🏆 The Costume Craze Contest
Is your costume wickedly creative, hilariously horrible, or simply the best in the land? Enter our Costume Contest for a chance to win awesome prizes!

How to Enter: Simply visit the photo backdrop, get your picture taken, and sign up at our entry desk. Finalists will be chosen by Little Sprouts staff and the finalists will be chosen via Instagram polls (faces hidden if requested) the week after Halloween!

Judging Categories Include:

Most Creative

Silliest

Best Baby (< 1 year old)

Best Group/Family Costume

Join us for a day of playful mayhem and creative crafting—it’s the perfect way to kick off the Halloween season!

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Babbling Babes x Elite Sports Club Mequon: Mom and Me Yoga + Trick or Treat
2025-10-31 09:15 - 10:15 | Elite Sports Club – Mequon, 11616 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, Wisconsin, 53092
Looking for something fun + kid-friendly to do on actual Halloween day that isn’t too late?
This one’s perfectly tailored for you and your little boo! This event is ideal for infants–6 years old.

We’ll start with mom and me yoga (led by Babbling Babes Ambassador, Sara!) and then trick or treat our way out! Nothing makes leaving an event easier than treats! Bonus … best costume will win a prize!

This is a FREE event and ALL are welcome. PLEASE be open to making new connections and chatting with other moms attending. The whole point of Babbling Babes (Milwaukee area’s largest moms social club) is creating warm, accepting events in local spaces to cultivate community and help build our village.
Sorry for the extra step … but, YOU MUST EMAIL TO BE ON THE GUEST LIST: kids@eliteclubs.com

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Family Storytime at the St Francis Library
2025-10-31 10:00 - 10:30 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
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 the event website to confirm the latest details.

Cedarburg Pumpkin Walk
2025-10-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Cedarburg, WI, United States
The Cedarburg Chamber’s Pumpkin Walk is a fun, community-wide event that celebrates all things Halloween!
Bring your carved pumpkins to light up the street. Wear your costumes and creep down Washington Avenue to view the glowing pumpkins!

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Milwaukee Trick-or-Treat
2025-10-31 17:30 - 19:30
It’s time for the SWEETEST tradition of the year: trick-or-treating! Grab your costumes and bucket, and have a fun and safe time. Remember to turn your porch lights on if you’re handing out treats.
Happy Halloween!

Día de los Muertos at The Mitchell Park Domes MKE
2025-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
Our next Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025!
October 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission includes:

Entrance into The Domes and Greenhouse
Dance Performances
Music
Crafts
Local Food and Drink for Purchase
Bilingual Storytimes
Light Shows
Traditional Day of the Dead Ofrendas and Decorations

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.

KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)
2025-10-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Avalon Theater, 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53207, United States
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.
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.
