Halloween Moss Art Class
Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 | The Local Makery
The Halloween Moss Art Class at The Local Makery offers a hands-on way to channel the season’s spirit into something unique. Guided by local creatives, you’ll craft your own eerie little scene, complete with bats, moons and haunted trees, using preserved moss, textured accents and paint. No frames required and no experience needed, just two hours of relaxed creativity and spooky inspiration. By the end, you’ll take home a piece of art that feels both handmade and haunting, perfect for adding a natural twist to your Halloween décor.
Haunted Tales of the Milwaukee Theater District
Oct. 11-19, 31 and Nov. 1 | City Tours MKE
Step beyond the velvet curtain and into the shadowy side of Milwaukee's historic theaters with Haunted Tales of the Milwaukee Theater District. This 1.5-hour tour takes you inside three landmark stages where the past hasn't quite taken its final bow. You'll hear chilling accounts of phantom footsteps, unexplained occurrences, and lingering spirits, then use divining rods to explore the paranormal energy yourself. Running throughout Theater Week with special Halloween weekend dates, it's an immersive blend of history, theater, and the uncanny. Perfect for anyone drawn to Milwaukee's most haunted encore.
Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 17-19, 24-26 | Milwaukee County Zoo
Boo at the Zoo transforms the Milwaukee County Zoo into a Halloween wonderland with two weekends of not-so-scary fun for the whole family. Follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail through Adventure Africa, catch dazzling light shows and explore themed spots like Pumpkin Park and Haunted Hollow. Your little monsters can meet animals in indoor habitats, take part in eerie science experiments, and wander through a maze made of hay, while stilt walkers and hundreds of glowing pumpkins add a little extra magic. Don’t forget to bring a treat bag! The sweets are waiting.
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 18 | 12121 W. North Ave.
Trunk or Treat in Wauwatosa turns a quiet parking lot into a festive Halloween lane, where you and your family stroll from trunk to trunk collecting sweets under the glow of October twilight. Kids are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes and trunk-or-treat at decorated vehicles packed with treats, while music fills the air and face painting adds a splash of festive flair. With food trucks and a community-driven spirit behind it, this event brings neighbors together for an event that’s a real treat, no tricks. Admission is free, but guests are encouraged to bring food donations in support of Tosa Cares.
Dia de los Muertos Festival & 5K
Oct. 25 | Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum
The Día de los Muertos Festival & 5K honors life and memory in a setting rich with history and quiet mystery. The day begins with a run winding through the cemetery’s shaded paths before the festival opens with music, dancing, food trucks, face painting and altars crafted in the chapel. As twilight falls, candlelight tours is offering haunting stories that bring Milwaukee’s past to life among the gravestones, blending tradition with a subtle, spooky atmosphere.
Halloween Cover Show
Oct. 31 | Cactus Club
The Halloween Cover Show at Cactus Club turns up the volume with a night of loud, raw energy in support of a good cause. This Hunger Task Force benefit brings together heavy-hitting local acts like Garden Home, Nightmare Unit, and At The Bottom Of The Great Lakes, with a lineup that leans hard into hardcore and punk. Costumes encouraged, earplugs recommended. This is Halloween enchantment turned to 11, and a screaming good time.
Adult Halloween Comedy & Magic at the Haunted Brumder Mansion
Oct. 31- Nov. 1 | Brumder Mansion
Adult Halloween Comedy & Magic at the Haunted Brumder Mansion is a night of sharp humor and eerie thrills. Catch The Brothers, nominated Best Magicians two years in a row, alongside Psychic Kevin Sklander and Magician Serena Stone. Explore the mansion’s secret tunnels once used by Al Capone’s gangsters while enjoying bone-chilling ghost hunting and psychic readings that add a little sorcery to the mix. This event is your chance to experience comedy and the paranormal together.
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Oct. 31- Nov. 1 | Brothers Bar & Grill
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl magically transforms Milwaukee into a chilling playground for two nights of costume-clad fun and creepy cocktails. Starting at Brothers Bar & Grill, this event invites you to hop through top bars with exclusive drink specials, no cover fees and a lineup of Halloween-themed entertainment. With professional photographers, custom badges and an after-party to keep the energy high, every stop brings a fresh vibe and plenty of surprises. Gather your boo-crew and get ready for a night of bold costumes and ghoulish good times.
Hocus Pocus: Film with Orchestra
Nov. 1 | Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Hocus Pocus: Film with Orchestra invites you to join the Sanderson Sisters on a magical Halloween night at Allen-Bradley Hall. Experience John Debney’s haunting score performed live as the classic tale unfolds on screen, filling the room with spooky sounds and playful mischief. Dust off your broom or vacuum and step into a night where this cinematic masterpiece comes alive in a way that only Milwaukee’s Symphony Orchestra can conjure.
Hangman Tours
Daily | Shaker’s Cigar Bar
Shaker’s Cigar Bar, one of the nation’s top five most haunted bars, hosts Hangman Tours, revealing Milwaukee’s shadowy past with a chilling edge. These tours explore secret speakeasies, mob connections and restless spirits that still roam the creaky floors and dimly lit rooms. With different tour options to suit every taste, Hangman Tours is an unforgettable way to celebrate the season.
Brew City Ghost Tours
Daily | Milwaukee Public Market
Brew City Ghost Tours takes you deep into Milwaukee’s haunted core with spine-tingling stories and spirited expert guides who know the city’s past inside and out. This one-hour walking tour reveals ghostly legends tied to historic spots like the Riverside Theater, Pabst Theater and the Broadway Theatre Center.
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