From not-so-spooky Halloween events to festive Day of the Dead celebrations, this weekend is full of family-friendly fun! Here are our top picks:
Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Saturday, October 28, 2023, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Get spirited away at downtown Milwaukee’s second annual Halloween-themed Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee in Red Arrow Park. Ideal for kids ages 2-10 and their parents, this pumpkin palooza offers a safe environment to celebrate Halloween
Grab a free pumpkin from the pumpkin patch (while they last) and handfuls of free goodies. Free activities include a kids’ costume parade, story time, pumpkin decorating and carving demonstrations, face painting, bubble playtime, character meet and greets, and more!
New this year are fall-themed produce and sweet treats sold by Weston’s Antique Apple Orchard, Doughnuttery Mayfair, Pop’s MarketPlace, and Cottonmouth MKE.
205 W. Highland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Sunday, October 29, 2023, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Admission: $35
Someone lit the Black Flame Candle, and now you get to party with the Sanderson Sisters on an Edelweiss cruise!
Have your picture taken with the wicked witches (keepsake photo provided), and eat a hot dog lunch with chips and Kool-Aid (cash bar available on board for the adults).
Be sure to arrive 45 minutes prior to departure to get pictures taken.
5800 N. Bayshore Dr., Glendale, WI 53217
Friday, October 27, 2023, 5-8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Bring your princesses, monsters, goblins, and little characters to The Yard at Bayshore for this free and fun, family-friendly event.
Get ready to do the costume boogie with Kid Boogie Down, who will also host costume contests and award prizes at 6 p.m.
Dance with the Halloween-themed Fairytale Princesses presented by Fairytale Birthday Company, enjoy laser light shows and bring your phone/camera to capture yourself in the not-so-spooky Halloween displays throughout The Yard.
Don’t miss these family-friendly Day of the Dead events going on this weekend:
Día de los Muertos at the Domes
524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Friday, October 27, 2023, 6-9 p.m.
Admission: $16 (Members save $3)
Along with traditional food, music, and dancing, gain insights into the rich tradition of ofrendas (altars adorned with offerings) and explore the mesmerizing candle-lit Desert Dome.
Local artisans will showcase their unique crafts, complemented by captivating music and dance performances. It’s a rare opportunity to immerse oneself in a vibrant community celebration at one of Milwaukee’s most iconic event spaces.
NOTE: Ticket sales end on Thursday, October 26!
Día de los Muertos Festival and 5K
Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum, 2405 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Saturday, October 28, 2023, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (5K begins at 9 a.m.)
Admission: FREE
This family-friendly event provides attendees with an insight into the traditions of Dia de los Muertos in a picturesque setting.
The festivities begin with a 5k Run/Walk through the cemetery grounds in the early morning. Starting at 10 a.m., visitors can explore various offerings, from local vendor stalls and children’s arts and crafts areas to food trucks. Traditional music and dance performances are scheduled throughout the day.
Additionally, there will be altars dedicated to the departed in the chapel, face painting stations, and community resource booths, among other attractions.
Sprecher Brewery, 701 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, WI 53209
Sunday, October 29, 2023, Noon-5 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Bring the whole family to Sprecher’s Family-Friendly Halloween Party! Enjoy a Sprecher fizzy treat for the kids, live music by The Lightways starting at 2 p.m., face painting, pumpkin painting and more. Limited edition Halloween-themed root beer bottles will be available.
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