Milwaukee is a Halloween City with gobs of activities that range from eye-of-newt witchy to eat-candy easy. In plainer English, you can celebrate as much or as little as you want to – just get out there and enjoy the spookiest season of the year.
Here is a list of local events – Halloween parties, costume contests, scary storytelling and more. The list will be updated regularly, so send us your event to molly@onmilwaukee.com.
Happy spooky season to all!
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8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Get dressed up and celebrate Halloween with Awkward Nerd Events as they transform the iconic Turner Hall Ballroom into the world of Fallout with an array of exciting, post-apocalyptic games, video game experiences and themed cocktails. Whether you're a hardcore gamer, a cosplayer decked out in your most inspired costume (Fallout-themed or otherwise) or you simply want to enjoy the festivities, there's something for everyone at this event. Plus incredible photo opportunities and a dance floor powered by The Threepios and The Shake Ups. Get tickets
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Nadja’s Vampire Club pop-up
Lost Whale, 2151 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Calling all "What We Do In the Shadows" fans. This pop-up's for you.
Now through Sun., Nov. 3
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Halloween Pajama Jamboree Concert: “Tricks, Treats, and Transylvania”
Bradley Pavilion of the Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N Water St.
7 p.m.
Geared toward children from K4 through fifth grade, the Pajama Jamboree series features lively music selections that tell a story or highlight the orchestra’s different sounds and colors. The Halloween concert will include thrilling, eerie and whimsical pieces that will enchant young and old alike. Casual dress is encouraged, and families are welcome to attend in costumes, bring teddy bears and blankets, and enjoy open-floor seating for an up-close experience. More here.
Halloween Tasting
Noche, 6601 Northway, Greendale, (414) 246-2002
Each guest will enjoy 4 Halloween-themed cocktails. Listen to spooky music, dress up in costumes and laugh the night away. There are only 40 tickets available. Call to reserve. $35/ticket.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Weekend-long Halloween Party
Bar Louie, 95 N Moorland Road, Brookfield
Fom Thursday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 3, the Original Gastrobar is pulling out all the stops with scary good deals featuring $5 Blue Moon drafts, $5 LTO Halloween-inspired shots and $9 Bavarian Pretzels. Throughout October, Bar Louie is highlighting its Martini of the Month in support of its ongoing Cocktails for a Cause initiative featuring the Purple Reign Martini. For each Purple Reign sold*, Bar Louie will donate $1 to No Kid Hungry, an organization that strives to solve and end child hunger and poverty.
Halloween at District Fore
District Fore, 233 E. Chicago St.
No cover charge. Costume contest with up to $1000 prizes. $2 bomb popups. Live DJ. VIP section (limited; reserve now.) Go here for more info.
Spooky Burlesque Show
Bad Moon Saloon, 4035 S. Clement Ave.
Featuring Chapell Moan, Holly Garland and more. Starts at 9 p.m.
Halloween trivia and costume contest
Creed's Foggy Dew, 3672 S. Kansas Ave.
7-9:30 p.m.
Prizes for best costume and first, second and third in trivia.
Riverwest Witch’s Dance
Corner of Pierce and Townsend Streets
Dress like a witch and come dance!
7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Tech-O-Ween Masquerade Party
Up-Down, 615 E. Brady St.
3:30 to 6 p.m.
Get ready for an evening of tech, games and Halloween fun at the 1st Annual Channel Champions & Adaptiv Networks Tech-O-Ween Masquerade 2024. This spooky celebration is all about coming together, connecting with the channel community and having a blast while exploring the latest tech innovations. More info here.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Awkward Nerd Events Halloween Party with a Postapocalyptic Twist
Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
This unforgettable event will transport guests to the world of Fallout with live music, video games, photo opportunities and more. Go here for all the geeky deets.
All Month Long
Beans & Barley October Breakfast and Brunch
1901 E. North Ave.
Halloween breakfast and brunch featuring pancakes with a cinnamon swirl and a sweet cream cheese topping.
Biersel Tavern Halloween Celebration
5520 W. Vliet St.
A full month of Halloween happenings. Click here for all the details
Halloween at The Streets of Old Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St.
Leaves falling from above (literally), vintage Halloween decor and the Haymarket Candy Store will be open for business!
Details here.
Halloween Village
Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The outdoor attraction, which runs through Thursday, Oct. 31, features a seasonal scene for photo ops. Visitors can pose for pictures with a ghost, scarecrow, Frankenstein and witches, as well as walk through a giant 12-foot pumpkin. On Saturday, Oct. 26, the 3rd annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee will haunt the space from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first 400 guests to attend will pick a free pumpkin, courtesy of Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market. Trick-or-treat goodie bags will also be available while supplies last.
Haunted Mini-Golf
Nine Below, 1905 E. North Ave.
Thirteen horrifying holes of indoor putt-putt. Ghoul-approved cocktails. All the deets here.
Spirits of the Silent City: Dead Reckoning!
Forest Home Cemetery, 2405 W. Forest Home Ave.
Under theatrical lighting, the cemetery becomes a stage for professional actors who bring the stories of the cemetery to life. New route; new stories.
Oct. 11-12; 18-19.
Details here.
Molly Snyder started writing and publishing her work at the age 10, when her community newspaper printed her poem, "The Unicorn.” Since then, she's expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee.
Molly is a regular contributor to FOX6 News and numerous radio stations as well as the co-host of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women.” She's received five Milwaukee Press Club Awards, served as the Pfister Narrator and is the Wisconsin State Fair’s Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Champion of 2019.
