Every week, Milwaukee With Kids answers a simple question for families across the area: What are we going to do this weekend? From indoor activities to outdoor adventures, we’ve got you covered. For the full weekend list, make sure to visit the Milwaukee With Kids website.
Featured pick
Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee
Baird Community Commons
Oct. 24
This free event features free pumpkins while supplies last, pumpkin decorating, face painting, character appearances, story times, entertainment and other seasonal activities. Wear a costume to receive a trick-or-treat goodie bag (while supplies last), and make sure to check out all of the family-friendly Halloween events in the Milwaukee area.
Brewers watch parties
Historic Third Ward Block Party
Oct. 23-24 | Noon-11 p.m.
The day starts with a free baseball-themed experience that’s open from noon to 4 p.m. featuring a throwback living room decorated with Brewers gear, autographed items, bobbleheads and more. A live taping of the Foul Territory podcast follows from 5-7 p.m., and then it’s World Series time as the Brewers take on the Rays.
Deer District/Deer Garden
Oct. 23-24 | 6-11 p.m.
Fans can catch all the action on the big screen at the Deer Garden, starting with a Friday celebration that tips off at 3 p.m. as the Bucks host the Bulls their first home game of the season, followed by the Brewers taking the field for game one at 7 p.m. Participating Deer District restaurants and bars will offer special promotions for fans to enjoy while taking in the action throughout the day, highlighted by a ticket giveaway for Saturday’s Brewers game at The Tap Room.
Bayshore: The Yard
Oct. 23-24
For both of this weekend’s games, Bayshore will host a watch party featuring their 200-inch big screen in The Yard. Pick up dinner or snacks from your favorite restaurant, find some green space to settle in, and watch the Brewers make history.
Halloween events
Pumpkin Pavilion
Humboldt Park | Bay View
Oct. 21-24
The Bay View Neighborhood Association invites you to their family-friendly event that brings over 10,000 Bay View residents and Milwaukee neighbors to Humboldt Park Pavilion. Guests can carve pumpkins, check out the display featuring 1,000 Jack O’Lanterns, enjoy live music, eat local food and embrace the fun that is Halloween.
Haunted Mini Golf
Henry Maier Festival Park
Oct. 22-25 | 4-11 p.m.
Bars & Rec is bringing its fan-favorite experience to Henry Maier Festival Park inside Aurora Pavilion, featuring haunted mini golf, creepy characters, spooky surprises, live DJs, food, drinks and plenty of reasons to come dressed for the occasion. No scare actors will be present before 7 p.m., making it the perfect time to bring the kids.
Trunk or Treat
Harley-Davidson Museum
Oct. 23 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween with this free, family-friendly evening of candy, costumes, custom vehicles and community fun. Join Urban Youth Coalition and the Low Rider Community, in partnership with the Harley-Davidson Museum and the City of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety, to explore creatively decorated trunks, collect plenty of treats and check out an impressive lineup of low riders, custom Chevys and motorcycles.
Boo at the Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo
Oct. 23-24
For one of Milwaukee’s biggest family Halloween traditions, the zoo offers trick-or-treating, pumpkin animal enrichment, live entertainment, pumpkin-carving demos, festive light displays and more. New for 2026: Saturdays now include a daytime Boo at the Zoo experience! And make sure to check out more of the best Halloween events around the Milwaukee area.
More seasonal fun
Día de los Muertos 5K & Festival
Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum
Oct. 24
In partnership with Mercadera Market, this annual celebration begins with a 5K run/walk through and continues with a free festival featuring local vendors, arts and crafts for kids and families, food trucks, traditional music and dance, face painting and community resource booths. There’s plenty of other Día de los Muertos events happening around the area, so check out this list to see all there is to do.
Habitat Haunting
Mequon Nature Preserve
Oct. 24 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Come in your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat around the Streich Family Wetlands as the preserve’s staff and volunteers hand out candy and other goodies all along the trail system. There will also be fun games around Marty's Playspace at this event that’s fun for all ages, ADA accessible and dog friendly (please keep your canine companions on a leash).
Foxtown Fall Family Fun Day
Foxtown Station | Mequon
Oct. 24 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Celebrate the season with an afternoon packed with autumn fun for all ages, including pumpkin carving and decorating, hayrides, guided tours through Foxtown Brewing’s historic lager caves, inflatables and outdoor games, local vendors, community booths and more.