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Looking for family-friendly activities in Milwaukee? Check out the MKE With Kids Events Calendar—your one-stop resource for the best kid-friendly events happening today. We’ve done the hard work, gathering the top activities from around the city into one easy-to-use guide. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, story times, or entertainment options, you'll find something perfect for your family. Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.

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Appleland’s Fall Festival

Appleland Farm Market 4177 State Road 57, Fredonia, United States

We are excited to welcome you to Appleland's Fall Festival on September 21 & 22 from 10am - 4pm each day. Family fun activities include:   - U-pick Honeycrisp and other apple varieties- U-pick Pumpkins- Brat and burger fry- Wine tasting and beer tent- Caramel apple bar- Local craft vendors- Live music- Wagon rides- Bounce […]

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Event Series Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival

Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival

Downtown Cedarburg WI, United States

Get excited for all things FALL at Festival of Cedarburg's Wine & Harvest Festival 50th Anniversary! Enjoy the FREE two day festival featuring Arts on the Avenue, makers market, Family Friendly Party in the Park at Cedar Creek Park, pumpkin activities, live music, food court and food trucks, beer/wine, local boutiques/restaurants/cafe's/bars, and more! For more […]

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Cedarburg Creek Farm Opening Day

Cedarburg Creek Farm 649 State Road 60, Cedarburg, WI, United States

Cedarburg Creek Farm is opening on Saturday September 21st 10:00am-6:00pm and will be open daily from 10:00am-6:00pm weather permitting.   Come on out and see our animals, playground, corn maze, pumpkins, and more.   Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may close due to […]

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Event Series Oktoberfest at Barthel Fruit Farm

Oktoberfest at Barthel Fruit Farm

Barthel Fruit Farm 12246 N Farmdale Road, Mequon, WI, United States

Live polka music, warm pretzels from Milwaukee Pretzel Company, brats made locally by Old Germantown, apple brats made by Schwai’s Meat, hot dogs, Hammerschlagen, corn maze, apple and pumpkin picking, homemade bakery, and of course…beer!   Live music schedule:Saturday, September 21st from 1:00-4:00 Gunter’s Goodtime Polka!Sunday, September 22nd from 1:00-4:00 Jeff Winard Polka Parties! Admission […]

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Fiesta Latina at Regner Park in West Bend

Regner Park 800 N Main St, West Bend, WI, United States

Come join us in West Bend for: Family Fun Latin American Music Food Trucks and Drinks Entertainment for all ages, including Kids Games Dancing Raffles Loteria Admission is FREE! Kids game wristband is $5. No carry-ins!   Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may […]

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Event Series 2024 Family Movies

Saturday Evening Movies In The Park Greenfield

Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

Saturday Evenings / Movie begins at Dusk The AMP at Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI The Movies in the Park is held on various Saturdays throughout the summer. The Family-Friendly movies will begin at dusk and is great fun for all ages.  2024 Scheduled (Subject to Change): June 8th: The Super Mario […]

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Greenfield Farmers Market at Konkel Park

Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

It's time for the Greenfield Farmers Market! Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI Every Sunday from May-October  10 am - 2 pm 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: (It's Picnic Time MKE!)

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Event Series Sunday Family Fun Day!

Sunday Family Fun Day at Northwestern Mutual Community Park Milwaukee

Northwestern Mutual Community Park 639 E. Summerfest Place, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Four Northwestern Mutual FREE Sunday Family Fun Days with MKE with Kids at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park The schedule and theme for each event in the series is as follows: June 9 – Summerfest  July 7 – Family Health and Wellness August 4 – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) September 22 – Performing Arts […]

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Event Series 2024 Community Events

Riverwest Farmers Market Milwaukee

Riverwest Neighborhood Milwaukee E Center St & N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Riverwest Market Our mission is to make fresh, naturally grown, local food accessible to all. On any given Sunday, you can expect to find a plethora of seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey and eggs, freshly made bread, sweet bakery items, hand crafted body care items, and heaping bouquets of flowers. Please note: Dates and […]

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Event Series Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival

Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival

Downtown Cedarburg WI, United States

Get excited for all things FALL at Festival of Cedarburg's Wine & Harvest Festival 50th Anniversary! Enjoy the FREE two day festival featuring Arts on the Avenue, makers market, Family Friendly Party in the Park at Cedar Creek Park, pumpkin activities, live music, food court and food trucks, beer/wine, local boutiques/restaurants/cafe's/bars, and more! For more […]

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Event Series Oktoberfest at Barthel Fruit Farm

Oktoberfest at Barthel Fruit Farm

Barthel Fruit Farm 12246 N Farmdale Road, Mequon, WI, United States

Live polka music, warm pretzels from Milwaukee Pretzel Company, brats made locally by Old Germantown, apple brats made by Schwai’s Meat, hot dogs, Hammerschlagen, corn maze, apple and pumpkin picking, homemade bakery, and of course…beer!   Live music schedule:Saturday, September 21st from 1:00-4:00 Gunter’s Goodtime Polka!Sunday, September 22nd from 1:00-4:00 Jeff Winard Polka Parties! Admission […]

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Toddler Storytime at the St Francis Library

St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

Tuesdays, June 4th-July 31st @10-10:30am 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. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

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Event Series 2024 Outdoor Festivals and Events

Milwaukee’s Sherman Park Summer Music Series

Sherman Park Milwaukee 3000 N Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Enjoy music, food trucks and family-friendly fun in Sherman Park every Thursday evening from June 6 through September 26 from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm! A detailed schedule is on its way. Plan to attend and bring the whole family. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

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Public Observation Night at Milwaukee Astronomical Society in New Berlin

Milwaukee Astronomical Society Observatory 18850 Observatory Road, New Berlin, WI, United States

Public Observation Night at Milwaukee Astronomical Society 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: (Seeing Stars MKE)

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Event Series 2024 Community Events

Tosa Farmers Market

Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 8am-noon The Tosa Farmers Market is a local not-for-profit organization that carefully curates the best, freshest foods in the region, but it’s more than that. It’s a community hub for foodies, cyclists, coffee-lovers, music fans, yogis, kids — and all their neighbors. Power of Produce (POP) […]

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Pumpkin Decorating at ALL Fleet Farm Locations

Join us at your local Fleet Farm for Pumpkin Decorating on September 28th from 9AM - 1PM! This event is FREE at all Fleet Farm locations. Milwaukee area locations include Germantown, Oconomowoc, Muskego, and West Bend.   We'll have pumpkins, paint, markers and stickers ready for you and your family to decorate your pumpkin however […]

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Falls Harvest Festival at Mill Pond Park

Mill Pond Park Main Street and Grand Avenue, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Join us for Falls Harvest Festival on September 28th at Mill Pond Park in Menomonee Falls!   This is a FREE family friendly event to enjoy:-Live Music-Vendor Marketplace-Food Trucks-Entertainment-Wagon Rides-Concert from 5pm-7pm by Cream City Hot Club

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Fall in Love with Reading Festival at Schoolhouse Park in Whitefish Bay

Schoolhouse Park 5445 N Marlborough Dr, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Join us for an afternoon of book-themed activities including games, scavenger hunt, delicious snacks, and plenty of surprises. Everyone is invited, so don’t miss out on the fun!   Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may close due to holidays, weather, staffing, etc. Please […]

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Greenfield Farmers Market at Konkel Park

Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

It's time for the Greenfield Farmers Market! Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI Every Sunday from May-October  10 am - 2 pm 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: (It's Picnic Time MKE!)

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Event Series 2024 Community Events

Riverwest Farmers Market Milwaukee

Riverwest Neighborhood Milwaukee E Center St & N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Riverwest Market Our mission is to make fresh, naturally grown, local food accessible to all. On any given Sunday, you can expect to find a plethora of seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey and eggs, freshly made bread, sweet bakery items, hand crafted body care items, and heaping bouquets of flowers. Please note: Dates and […]

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Fall Fest in Sussex

Join us for Fall Fest on September 29th at 11am at Redeemer United Church of Christ in Sussex/Menomonee Falls. There will be food, games, a bounce house, and more fun for the whole family! This event is FREE.   Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled/rescheduled, or business […]

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Event Series 2024 Community Events

Tosa Farmers Market

Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 8am-noon The Tosa Farmers Market is a local not-for-profit organization that carefully curates the best, freshest foods in the region, but it’s more than that. It’s a community hub for foodies, cyclists, coffee-lovers, music fans, yogis, kids — and all their neighbors. Power of Produce (POP) […]

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Event Series Cedarburg Oktoberfest

Cedarburg Oktoberfest

Downtown Cedarburg WI, United States

Join us for Festivals of Cedarburg's Oktoberfest! Get out your lederhosen and dirndls for this fun-filled FREE weekend. Enjoy the makers market, food court, traditional German food and beer, vintage steins for sale, live Glockenspiel Show (Cuckoo Clock), German music and dancing! Fore more information, click here!

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Shorewood Fish & Feather Festival

Hubbard Park 3565 N Morris Blvd, Shorewood, WI, United States

Join us for a beautiful day on the banks of the Milwaukee River. Enjoy the fall colors, salmon running up river, migrating birds, great food, music, and these fun activities: Discover fun activities for kids including face painting, bee house making, sidewalk chalk art, and painting free birdhouses, pumpkins, and gourds See huge salmon swimming […]

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Just Kiln Time Pottery’s 13th Birthday Party in Menomonee Falls

Just Kiln' Time N88W16683 Appleton Ave,, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Join us for a fun-filled celebration at Just Kiln' Time Pottery in downtown Menomonee Falls! Activities include pottery painting, special birthday discounts, free snacks and drinks, giveaways and prizes, and live demonstrations from local artists!   Please note: Dates and times are subject to change as occasionally events may be cancelled/rescheduled, or business may close […]

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Fall Street Festival in Port Washington

Downtown Port Washington 116 W Grand Avenue, Port Washington, WI, United States

Visit Downtown Port Washington for the FALL CELEBRATION you won't want to miss, as we close down Historic Franklin Street for live band stages, car show, vintage motorcycle show, Farmers Market, artisan vendors, food & drink booths, Family Fun Zone with pumpkin and gourd decorating, face painting, games, animal rescues, bounce house, and more! It's […]

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Greenfield Farmers Market at Konkel Park

Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

It's time for the Greenfield Farmers Market! Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI Every Sunday from May-October  10 am - 2 pm 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: (It's Picnic Time MKE!)

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Riverwest Farmers Market Milwaukee

Riverwest Neighborhood Milwaukee E Center St & N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Riverwest Market Our mission is to make fresh, naturally grown, local food accessible to all. On any given Sunday, you can expect to find a plethora of seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey and eggs, freshly made bread, sweet bakery items, hand crafted body care items, and heaping bouquets of flowers. Please note: Dates and […]

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Applefest at Thiensville Village Park

Village Park Thiensville 240 Elm St, Thiensville, Wisconsin

T𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞-𝐌𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦 – 𝟓𝐩𝐦. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐳𝐚𝐮𝐤𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲’𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 […]

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Event Series Cedarburg Oktoberfest

Cedarburg Oktoberfest

Downtown Cedarburg WI, United States

Join us for Festivals of Cedarburg's Oktoberfest! Get out your lederhosen and dirndls for this fun-filled FREE weekend. Enjoy the makers market, food court, traditional German food and beer, vintage steins for sale, live Glockenspiel Show (Cuckoo Clock), German music and dancing! Fore more information, click here!

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Pumpkin Train Rides in Cedarburg

Milwaukee Light Engineering Society 2620 Country Aire Dr, Cedarburg, WI, United States

Come and join us for a ride and experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 16th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly... nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy our hobby with us. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available. Daytime rides are offered at no charge. Donations to the club are appreciated. […]

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Pumpkin Carving at Brown Deer Library

Brown Deer Library 5600 W Bradley, Brown Deer, WI, United States

Join us for pumpkin carving at the Brown Deer Public Library! We'll supply the pumpkins and carving supplies, you bring your creativity.   Registration is required, and space is limited. You can register by calling us at 414-357-0106 or by stopping by the Reference Desk.

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Fall Fest in West Bend

Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

Dress in your Halloween best! Bring your treat bag and get ready to Trick-or-Treat in Downtown West Bend. Free kids activities, music, and more!   Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may close due to holidays, weather, staffing, etc. Please check the event website […]

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Event Series 2024 Community Events

Tosa Farmers Market

Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 8am-noon The Tosa Farmers Market is a local not-for-profit organization that carefully curates the best, freshest foods in the region, but it’s more than that. It’s a community hub for foodies, cyclists, coffee-lovers, music fans, yogis, kids — and all their neighbors. Power of Produce (POP) […]

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Harvest Festival in Downtown Hartford

Downtown Hartford 33 N Main Street, Hartford, Wisconsin, United States

Drive up to Hartford and experience our local businesses, delight in live music, shop artists & crafters, enjoy a variety of food & beverages, involve the kids in art activities, cheer on decorated pumpkins racing the Rubicon, and live STEAMROLLER ART!

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Fall into Grafton

Downtown Grafton Grafton, WI, United States

Fall Into Grafton is a FREE family event held at Paramount Plaza between Bridge and Beech Street in downtown Grafton. Fall Into Grafton features children's activities, mini golf, the annual pumpkin derby, live entertainment, and much more!    Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business […]

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Greenfield Farmers Market at Konkel Park

Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

It's time for the Greenfield Farmers Market! Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI Every Sunday from May-October  10 am - 2 pm 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: (It's Picnic Time MKE!)

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Riverwest Farmers Market Milwaukee

Riverwest Neighborhood Milwaukee E Center St & N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Riverwest Market Our mission is to make fresh, naturally grown, local food accessible to all. On any given Sunday, you can expect to find a plethora of seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey and eggs, freshly made bread, sweet bakery items, hand crafted body care items, and heaping bouquets of flowers. Please note: Dates and […]

Free
Event Series Pumpkin Train Rides in Cedarburg

Pumpkin Train Rides in Cedarburg

Milwaukee Light Engineering Society 2620 Country Aire Dr, Cedarburg, WI, United States

Come and join us for a ride and experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 16th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly... nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy our hobby with us. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available. Daytime rides are offered at no charge. Donations to the club are appreciated. […]

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Trick-or-Treat at the Not So Haunted Brown Deer Library

Brown Deer Library 5600 W Bradley, Brown Deer, WI, United States

Trick or treat. Books are neat. Come visit our not so spooky haunted library in Brown Deer. Make some crafts, collect some candy, and explore our storywalk.

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Greenfield Farmers Market at Konkel Park

Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

It's time for the Greenfield Farmers Market! Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI Every Sunday from May-October  10 am - 2 pm 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: (It's Picnic Time MKE!)

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Event Series Pumpkin Train Rides in Cedarburg

Pumpkin Train Rides in Cedarburg

Milwaukee Light Engineering Society 2620 Country Aire Dr, Cedarburg, WI, United States

Come and join us for a ride and experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 16th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly... nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy our hobby with us. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available. Daytime rides are offered at no charge. Donations to the club are appreciated. […]

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Trick-or-Treat Menomonee Falls Downtown

Menomonee Falls Downtown ​N88W16712 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Join us for a spooky good time on Thursday October 24th from 4-7pm for trick-or-treat in Downtown Menomonee Falls. Participating businesses will host Trick-or-Treat for the kiddos!   Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may close due to holidays, weather, staffing, etc. Please check […]

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Nightmare on Elm Street in Thiensville

Village Park Thiensville 240 Elm St, Thiensville, Wisconsin

The North Shore's favorite Halloween event is back! Begin with trick-or-treating at Thiensville businesses from 4-6 pm, then head to Thiensville Village Park for a Trunk-or-Treat (NEW!). There will also be food trucks, a DJ spinning spooky/fun tunes, family-friendly games and activities, raffle prizes, and of course .... more candy! This event is FREE.   […]

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BAYSHORE BOOgie Bash & Costume Contest

The Yard at Bayshore 5800 Bayshore, Glendale

Have a spooktacular start to the Fall season with the fifth annual BAYSHORE BOOgie Bash & Costume Contest presented by Spirit Halloween and St. Francis Children's Center!   The free, family-friendly celebration will kick off with The Great Pumpkin Giveaway in The Yard, where the first 500 children ages 2-12 will receive a free pumpkin […]

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Trick-or-Treat at Fleet Farm (ALL LOCATIONS!)

Dress you and your family in your Halloween best and make your way through the store to get treats, candy, and more fun surprises! No need to bring a bag or bucket. We'll have free bags to give away with coloring materials available so you can decorate yours however you'd like! Bring the family out […]

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Habitat Haunting at Mequon Nature Preserve

Mequon Nature Preserve 8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI, United States

Trick-or-Treat the Streich Family Wetlands! Dress up in costume and stop at the various candy stations throughout this trail system. This trail is ADA friendly. There will be games and other fun activities as well. Leashed dogs are welcome to attend, dress them up too! Please bring your own candy bag, there will be a […]

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Greenfield Farmers Market at Konkel Park

Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

It's time for the Greenfield Farmers Market! Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI Every Sunday from May-October  10 am - 2 pm 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: (It's Picnic Time MKE!)

Free

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