Downtown Milwaukee just got a little spookier!
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 has unveiled a brand-new Halloween Village at Baird Community Commons, and it’s here to delight families through October 31st.
Whether you’re looking for free, family-friendly Halloween activities or simply want to soak in the festive vibes, this exciting new addition to Milwaukee’s fall events calendar is worth checking out.
What You’ll Find at Halloween Village
Located at the Baird Center (400 W. Wisconsin Ave.), Halloween Village is an interactive outdoor light display that offers unfrightful fun for kids of all ages.
From daylight to nightfall, the space is alive with glowing decorations and whimsical characters perfect for photo ops. You’ll walk through a 12-foot illuminated pumpkin and snap pictures next to larger-than-life figures like a ghost, scarecrow, and even Frankenstein!
And for those who love witches, there are two—one riding her broom.
The best part? It’s free! Halloween Village is open to the public and will remain lit throughout both day and night, so you can visit whenever it’s convenient for your family.
Jack O Lantern Jubilee
Halloween Village is one part of the festive offerings at Baird Community Commons.
On Saturday, October 26th, the Halloween fun continues with Milwaukee Downtown’s 3rd annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee, also presented by Baird.
This pumpkin palooza runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it’s packed with hands-on activities and Halloween entertainment, ideal for children ages 2–8. The first 400 families to arrive can even snag a free pumpkin to decorate, courtesy of Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market, and Kroger Delivery.
Don’t forget your costumes, because trick-or-treat goodie bags will be handed out while supplies last, and there will be plenty of chances to take fun, festive pictures!
The event will also feature live entertainment, face painting, balloon art, storytime sessions, and even fire engine exploration with the Milwaukee Fire Department. And if all that pumpkin fun works up an appetite, treats will be available for purchase on-site.
Make Halloween in Milwaukee Extra Special
Besides the new Halloween Village, there are so many other spots to explore. Be sure to check out our round-up of the best Halloween events for kids in Milwaukee and get the scoop on the coolest Halloween displays around town.
For more information on Halloween Village and Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee, visit Milwaukee Downtown. Happy haunting!
Calie Herbst, Editor-in-Chief of Milwaukee With Kids, has spent over a decade combining her experiences as a parent of three to create a hub for Milwaukee’s family adventures.
Her decade-long teaching career in Milwaukee Public Schools and academic background, including a Master’s in Teaching from Marquette University and dual B.A.s in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, fuel her passion for inclusive and engaging family content.
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