Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon at Haunted Halloween on Downer Avenue! This family-friendly event is perfect for participants of all ages, offering a unique blend of treats, spooky fun, and community spirit.
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Historic Downer Avenue, Milwaukee
Here’s what to expect:
Trick-or-Treat on Downer Avenue
From Park to Webster, businesses along Historic Downer Avenue will be handing out trick-or-treat goodies for kids andadults! Dress in your best costume and stroll down the avenue, filling your bags with treats from local merchants.
Wondering where else to go for trick-or-treating this year? Check out our complete guide to Where to Go Trick-or-Treating in Milwaukee for even more family-friendly fun.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Check out the incredible pumpkin carvings from Downer merchants, who will be competing for your vote! Cast your ballot at the Downer BID tent in front of Nehring’s Sendik’s and you’ll be entered to win amazing prizes from local businesses. Don’t forget to admire the creativity that goes into these pumpkin masterpieces!
Participating businesses include:
- Bel Air Cantina
- Breadsmith
- Boswell Books Company
- Cafe Hollander
- Downer Theatre
- Goodland Home & Goods
- Nail Bar Milwaukee
- Robert Laurence Salon (2023 Champion!)
- Shoreview Pediatrics
…and many more!
Want even more local Halloween fun? Check out our guide to 15 Best Halloween Events For Kids Around Milwaukee.
Special Appearances at Boswell Books
Boswell Books will host two exciting book events during Haunted Halloween:
- 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Meet Silvia Acevedo, contributor to The Haunted States of America.
- 3:00 PM: Join Geo Rutherford for a look at her book Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes That Dot Our Planet.
(Registration required – check the event link for details.)
Treats & Drinks
Warm up with hot apple cider at Nehring’s Sendik’s and enjoy a mini chocolate chip cookie from Breadsmith. If you’re looking for an adult-friendly treat, Café Hollander will be serving Dogfish Head’s Punkin Ale for just $5, with all proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee!
Fun for the Whole Family
In addition to trick-or-treating and the pumpkin carving contest, enjoy chalk art, store decorations, and other surprises along Downer Avenue. This is a Halloween event you won’t want to miss!
Looking for something a bit more spooky? Check out our list of 10 Spooky Halloween Displays to Visit for the best local haunts.
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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