Milwaukee and its surrounding communities transform into a pumpkin paradise each fall, offering more than festivals, farms, and celebrations where families can carve jack-o-lanterns, navigate corn mazes, and celebrate the harvest season.

Celebrate the magic of fall in the heart of Milwaukee with the return of Halloween Village at Baird Community Commons (400 W. Wisconsin Avenue).

Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan is once again transforming into a twinkling wonderland for its annual Happily Haunted celebration — and it’s one of the most family-friendly fall traditions around!

Plan your perfect family visit to China Lights 2025 at Boerner Botanical Gardens. Get ticket prices, parking tips, timing advice, and insider secrets for the Magical Forest lantern festival in Hales Corners, WI.

Milwaukee's beloved multicultural festival returns for its 82nd year, transforming Wisconsin State Fair Park into a vibrant celebration of global cultures where families can taste authentic dishes from 60+ countries, watch traditional dance performances, and explore interactive exhibits—all under one roof across three festive days.

Saturday, October 4, brings the 10th annual Beet Street Fall Festival to Bay View—a free, all-ages celebration featuring legendary Brazilian psychedelic rockers Os Mutantes, 20+ community organizations, pie competitions, and activities designed specifically for children.

Discover QWERTYFEST MKE, Milwaukee’s one-of-a-kind typewriter festival happening October 3–5, 2025. This family-friendly event features creative workshops, kid activities, live shows, and hands-on fun—perfect for parents and children looking for a unique fall adventure.

Discover Milwaukee's Bayview Bash 2025 - September 20th's FREE family street festival! North Shore families guide to kid-friendly activities, parking tips, neighborhood exploration, and authentic community celebration. Plan your perfect day trip to Milwaukee's largest volunteer-run festival with live music, food vendors, and lakefront adventures.

The Milwaukee Fire Department will host its 150th Anniversary Celebration this Saturday, September 13th, at Henry Maier Festival Park. The free community event runs from noon to 4:00 PM.

Celebrate fall at the Oconomowoc Fall Festival, Sept. 5–6, with live music, food trucks, kids’ games, craft vendors & free trolley rides.

Join the Thiensville-Mequon Lions Club's 10th Annual Applefest on Oct 5, 2025! Free family fun with hay rides, apple treats, live music & crafts by Milwaukee River.

Wisconsin's oldest county fair celebrates its 176th year in 2025, offering six days of authentic Midwestern fun from August 27 through September 1. This massive 99-acre fairgrounds in Elkhorn delivers everything families expect from a classic county fair.

Discover why Mexican Fiesta Milwaukee (Aug 22-24, 2025) is perfect for North Shore families. Authentic culture, kid-friendly activities, lakefront location, and scholarship mission make this 3-day festival a meaningful summer adventure.

Complete family guide to TosaFest 2025 in Wauwatosa, WI. Discover kid-friendly activities, music, food, and VIP experiences for families at this September 2025 festival.