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Family Halloween Events 2009

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