Seasonal & Holidays
There’s Still Time To Catch Fall Festivals Near Milwaukee
Here are some festivals and events offered in the greater Milwaukee area to make the most of this autumn season.
MILWAUKEE, WI — Fall is a great time to get outside in Wisconsin and take in the rich offering of festivals.
The changing colors of autumn provide a scenic background for fall and harvest festivals, which have contests ranging from apple bobbing and pumpkin carving to lumberjack contests and Halloween parades.
Fall is also the season for corn mazes, pumpkin patches and apple orchard visits. The greater Milwaukee area is home to several apple orchards where you can pick your own fruit. You can find pick-your-own-pumpkin patches across the area as well.
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Here are a few festivals and events in the greater Milwaukee area worth putting on the calendar:
Oct. 22 — Milwaukee Public Market Harvest Festival
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The Milwaukee Public Market plans on celebrating its 17th anniversary with a festival across the street featuring autumn activities.
Sept. 10-Oct. 23. — Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer
The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago features train and pony rides, plus a barn cafe, corn maze and farmers market.
Oct. 28 — Bayshore Boogie Bash and Costume Contest at Bayshore Mall
The Bayshore BOOgie Bash will feature a costume boogie down with contests and awards at 6 p.m. The event will also feature two giant LED robots, a laser show and more.
Oct. 29 — Dia De Los Muertos; Run, walk and festival at Forest Home Cemetary
The free Dia de los Muertos event looks to bring together Milwaukee's southside community to celebrate the traditions of Dia de los Muertos and enjoy the Forest Home Cemetary space. The festival starts with a run and continues with traditions and food trucks.
Oct. 25-Oct. 30 — HalloWings pumpkin carving and display in Greendale
Gift of Wings is bringing back its annual pumpkin carving display which gives people the opportunity to carve their own and show it off with many others.
Sept. 16-Oct 30 — China Lights Adventure in Lantern Wonderland
The incredible China Lights show is in full swing already at Boerner Botanical Gardens including an Alice in Wonderland theme plus a 200-foot dragon.
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