Toddler Storytime at the St Francis Library
2025-10-21 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
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.

Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
2025-10-21 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-23 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
2025-10-21 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-22 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-23 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
2025-10-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-23 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.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Release Party at Wonderland Bookshop
2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Wonderland Bookshop, 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin, 53211
Come celebrate the release of the highly anticipated 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series!! We’ll have party favors, treats, activities, and a Greg Heffley approved raffle drawing at 5PM. Pre-order your book today and get 15% off! Pre-Order Here

About Partypooper:
It’s Greg’s birthday—and you’re invited to the chaos. In Partypooper, the 20th book in Jeff Kinney’s global smash-hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley is planning the ultimate party—for himself.

But when the guest list grows, the decorations flop, and the surprises backfire, this birthday bash turns into a total blowout—just not the kind Greg had in mind.

Packed with cake disasters, family fiascos, and classic Wimpy Kid humor, this book is perfect for readers ages 8–12.

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.

Hollowings Pumpkin Festival at Gazebo Park (Downtown Greendale)
2025-10-21 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-22 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-23 16:00 - 20:00 | Greendale Gazebo Park, 5798 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, 53129, United States
Hollowings returns to Gazebo Park in the Historic Downtown Greendale Village! The halloween holiday fun begins Tuesday, October 21, and runs through Sunday, October 26, afternoons and evenings. The fun happens Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.; Friday from 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Halloween happenings include:

Carve one of 500 free pumpkins for the illuminated pumpkin display
Pumpkin bowling and gourd golf
Brats, hot dogs, burgers, hot chocolate, ice cream and apple cider mini donuts made on-site at the Gift of Wings Grill
Live music, Thursday through Sunday
Spooky kites and spinners will fly in and around the Gazebo

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
2025-10-21 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-22 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-23 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.

Hike Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
2025-10-22 07:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-23 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.

Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
2025-10-22 07:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-23 07:30 - 22:00 | 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.

Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
2025-10-22 10:00 - 10:30 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
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.

Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
2025-10-22 10:00 - 10:30 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
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 check the event website to confirm the latest details.

You Build It! At Central Downtown Library
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch – Central, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
You Build It!
During the summer months (through August 27, 2025), “You Build It!” is offered from 2-3 pm on Wednesdays. During the school year “You Build It!” is offered from 4-5 pm, ie. beginning again on August 3, 2025
Central Library – 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
Come build with us! We’ll supply a variety of building materials and you’ll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.
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.

Fall Fest Family Night at Chick-Fil-A Menomonee Falls
2025-10-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Chick-Fil-A – Menomonee Falls, W185N9590 Bancroft Drive, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, 53051
Join us for our Fall Fest Family Night! We will have face painting, balloon animals, and you can decorate your own pumpkin!
Free to attend. No registration required.

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.

Wisconsin Science Festival Planetarium Show and Night Hike at The Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium (Waukesha)
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Horwitz – DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center), S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, 53188, United States
Watch the Planetarium Show, “The Dark Side of Light” that will show us how humans impact the night sky. Then head outside to enjoy a naturalist-led Autumn Night Hike where we will use our senses and learn about how wildlife adapts to the dark compared to us! The hike route will be on uneven, wood-chipped and grass trails.
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.

WI Science Fest and Autumn Night Hike at Retzer Nature Center
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Retzer Nature Center, S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, 53188, United States
WISCONSIN SCIENCE FESTIVAL: PLANETARIUM SHOW AND NIGHT HIKE
Watch the Planetarium Show, “The Dark Side of Light” that will show us how humans impact the night sky. Then head outside to enjoy a naturalist-led Autumn Night Hike where we will use our senses and learn about how wildlife adapts to the dark compared to us! The hike route will be on uneven, wood-chipped and grass trails.

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • 6-7 p.m. (+optional presentation 7-8 p.m.)

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

COST: $10/person (ages 4+)

REGISTRATION: Required; register online by noon the day before. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows; call ahead and arrive by 5:45 p.m.

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Continue your evening at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium (7–8 p.m.) for a free, fascinating presentation by Michelle Thaller (formerly of NASA) on how our very existence is connected to the stars! No registration required for presentation.
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.

Great Pumpkin Festival in Whitefish Bay
2025-10-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Old School House Park, 5240 N. Marlborough Drive, Whitefish Bay, WI, 53217, United States
Join friends and family at Old School House Park for this festive fall tradition! Check out the jack-o’-lantern display; enjoy beer, hot cider, and delicious food from local vendors; and listen to live music each night from 6-9 pm. Event hosted by the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation.
Pumpkin pick-up will begin on Saturday, October 18 at Old School House Park. Bring pumpkins home to carve, and then return them to the park to be part of the lighted display!

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.

Teen Zombie Run at Spassland Park Germantown
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30
Can you outrun the undead at the Teen Zombie Run?
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us at Spassland Park in Germantown for a spooky mile run infested with zombies! Will you outrun them…or join them?
Click here to register!

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.

Fondy Farmers Market
2025-10-23 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.

Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
2025-10-23 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.

Menomonee Falls Downtown Trick or Treat
2025-10-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Menomonee Falls, N88 W16447 Main St., Suite 300, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States
Grab your costumes and join us Thursday, October 23 from 4–7 PM for a spook-tastic night of Halloween fun in Menomonee Falls Downtown! Participating businesses will be handing out treats to all the little ghouls and goblins—plus plenty of festive vibes along the way.

It’s sure to be a spooktacular evening you won’t want to miss!

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.
