Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson (middle) watches as children paint a pumpkin during the 2023 Sherman Park Harvest Fest. The next harvest fest is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. (Photo provided by Aerial Lopez)

It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.

1. District 2 Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 25

The Milwaukee Police Department District 2 will have a night filled with games, snacks, costumes and giveaways from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 at 245 W. Lincoln Ave. All ages are welcome. More information here.

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2. Latino Family Expo and Festival: Saturday, Oct. 26 

El Conquistador Latino Newspaper will host the 13th annual Latino Family Expo and Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at South Division High School, 1515 W. Lapham Blvd. There will be entertainment, job opportunities and more. Children and adults are welcome. More information here. 

3. 2024 Sherman Park Harvest Fest: Saturday, Oct. 26

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson will host the third annual Sherman Park Harvest Fest from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 3000 N. Sherman Blvd. Families will enjoy food, music and games. More information here. 

4. Autumn Celebration: Saturday, Oct. 26

The Urban Ecology Center invites Washington Park residents to attend its annual fall celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 4023 W. Galena St. Enjoy pumpkin carving, pony rides, biking and more. More information here. 

5. Fifth Annual Trunk or Treat: Sunday, Oct. 27

Gates Family Youth Center invites you to its fifth annual “Trunk or Treat” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1840 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Children can come dressed in their favorite costume, play games and enjoy treats. More information here. 

Bonus: Dia de los Muertos Festival and 5K: Saturday, Oct. 26

Join Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum for its Dia de los Muertos Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2405 W. Forest Home Ave. The day will kick off with a 5K run/2K walk at 9:30 a.m.; check-in is at 8:30 a.m. The family festival will open at 10 a.m. and will feature music, arts and crafts, food trucks, resources and more. Register here.  More information here.

Bonus: Milwaukeeland: Saturday, Oct. 26

The City of Milwaukee is partnering with Rock the Vote to host “MilwaukeeLand” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 700 W. State St. The block-party style community festival will celebrate the first Saturday of early voting, with the aim of breaking down barriers to voting and empowering young people. The event will feature a free performance by Lil Uzi Vert, along with carnival games, roller rinks, food trucks and more. More information here.





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Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.