This Saturday is Halloween. But the fun isn’t limited to that day. Local organizations are hosting events all week across Milwaukee’s North and South Sides for families to celebrate.
Whether you want to bring your children to a costume party or participate in the citywide trick-or-treat, there’s plenty of fun to be had.
Here’s what’s happening this week.
(Did we miss anything? Let us know at cwardell@milwaukeenns.org)
1. Haunted Carnival: Thursday, Oct. 29
The Kosciuszko Community Center will be hosting a “Haunted Carnival” from 5 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 2201 S. 7th St. Families can come dressed in costumes and receive resources and candy. More information here.
2. Enderis Park Trick-or-Treating: Friday, Oct. 30
Residents are invited to the Enderis Park Haunted Carnival House to trick-or-treat from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at 2853 N. 72nd St. There will be games, candy, prizes and other activities. More information here.
3. Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 31
A trunk-or-treat hosted by the #1 Stunnas Milwaukee Chapter will happen from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Milwaukee Harley-Davidson, 11310 W. Silver Spring Drive. Children will have the chance to get candy, dress in costumes and view decorated vehicles and motorcycles. If you are interested in decorating your car or motorcycle, feel free to send them a direct message. More information here.
4. Citywide Trick-or-Treat: Saturday, Oct. 31
Across Milwaukee, trick-or-treating will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. If you plan on participating, here are safety tips for families to consider while having fun. More information here.
5. Halloween Costume Party: Saturday, Oct. 31
Developing Youth Inc. presents its 4th annual Halloween costume party that will include pumpkin carving and decorating, a dance contest, family games and other festivities from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at King Hall, 3413 N. Martin Luther King Drive. It’s encouraged to come in a costume for a chance to win a prize. More information here.
6. Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat: Saturday, Oct. 31
Serenity Sensory is partnering with several organizations to host its first sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat event for all children from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 in the parking lot of Century City Tower, 4201 N. 27th St. There will be activities like a bounce house, face painting, free food and resources for families. More information here.
7. Community Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 31
Centennial Lutheran-Milwaukee is hosting a community trunk-or-treat from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 3558 S. 24th St. Community members are also encouraged to come with a decorated trunk to hand out candy to children. All attendees must sign up. More information here.
8. Safe Indoor Trick or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 31
El Conquistador Latino Newspaper is hosting an indoor trick-or-treat event for children up to age 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at South Division High School, 1515 W. Lapham Blvd. Families are encouraged to wear a costume and bring a bag to put candy in from the pinata party. More information here.
Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between CatchLight Local and Report for America.
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