Looking for family-friendly Halloween events in the metro Milwaukee area? Here are some options that have more fun than fear to them.
Check MilwaukeeMoms’ calendar for even more options, including special events at nature centers and public libraries.
For local trick-or-treating times, here’s a comprehensive list courtesy of the NOW sites.
SPOOKY SKIES PLANETARIUM SHOW
Where: Daniel M. Soref Planetarium, 800 W. Wells St. (Milwaukee Public Museum)
When: Oct. 9-31
Cost: $6-$8
More: Features scary wonders of outer space
Website: Spooky Skies Show
FESTIVAL CITY ORCHESTRA HALLOWEEN PAJAMA JAMBOREE
Where: Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 123 E. State St.
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28
Cost: Free!
More: You can wear PJs.
Website: Pajama Jamboree
HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT SPOOKTACULAR
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10005 W. Blue Mound Rd.
When: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31
More: Trick or treating! Animal costume parade, 2 p.m. Saturday
Website: Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular
NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN
Where: Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave.
When: Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 29-31
More: Fall crafts, games and family activities
Cost: Free with Sendik’s receipt for specific products (see site)
Website: Not-So-Scary Halloween
LITTLE MONSTER BASH
Where: Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave.
When: Friday, Oct. 30
More: Dancing, treats and fun workshops
Cost: $13 members; $17 non-members
Website: Little Monster Bash