Featured Events
1. Fright at the Museum
FRIDAY AT 7 P.M. | MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
Step into this month’s edition of MAM After Dark, Fright at the Museum, if you dare. The party at the museum encourages guests to dress in Halloween-worthy costumes for a night of music, food, drinks and (of course) art. You can review the four categories of the night’s costume contest and grab general admission or member tickets online.
2. Pilot Project Fest
SATURDAY FROM 1-4 P.M. | PILOT PROJECT BREWING
The fifth annual Pilot Project Fest will feature more than 26 breweries, including Donna’s Pickle Beer, Lakefront Brewery, Sahale Ale Works and more from Milwaukee and Chicago. General admission tickets get you samples from 30 vendors and a custom festival glass. There will also be live music and food specials on-site.
3. Uncorked MKE
SATURDAY FROM 7-11 P.M. | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM
Uncorked is back in Milwaukee, bringing more than 100 wines, bubblies and cocktails. This festival will be held after hours inside the Harley-Davidson Museum and will allow full access to festival guests. Get tickets online.
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4. Fall Book Sale
ALL WEEKEND | RACINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Swing by the Racine Public Library for its bi-annual book sale, featuring comics, graphic novels, collectible works and more. The sale is open to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Library members can visit Thursday’s preview day from noon to 6 p.m.
5. Widespread Panic
ALL WEEKEND | RIVERSIDE THEATER
Get ready to rock, “Milwookie.” Widespread Panic is back for another three-night residency at the Riverside. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Grab tickets here.
6. SUCKFEST
ALL WEEKEND | THE SUGAR MAPLE
This Bay View bar is throwing an all-things-vampire pop-up festival, running through Oct. 31. Each day is free to attend, and house-made “spooky swallow” shots will be offered to costumed guests. Check out this weekend’s themes and movie lineup here.
7. Pinto con Tinto: Amacalli Rubber Stamps
THURSDAY FROM 5:30-7 P.M. | 1028 S. NINTH ST.
This stamp-carving workshop will be led by artist and founder of Milwaukee’s Día de los Muertos parade Celeste Contreras Skierski. The $40 ticket includes art supplies, tapas and wine.
8. Roast Battle: Milwaukee vs. Chicago
THURSDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | MILWAUKEE IMPROV
Watch these two lakefront cities battle for Midwest supremacy during this war of words at the Improv. A panel of judges will call the shots and crown the winners with city pride. Grab tickets here.
9. Reading & Book Signing: James R. Gapinski
FRIDAY FROM 5-7 P.M. | LION’S TOOTH
Head to Lion’s Tooth bookstore in Bay View for a look into the award-winning short story collection The Museum of Future Mistakes, by author and former Milwaukee resident James R. Gapinski.
10. Trunk or Treat
FRIDAY FROM 5:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM
The Harley-Davidson Museum is hosting a Halloween-themed Friday night full of candy, costumes and chrome, in support of the Urban Youth Coalition. This free, family event will have a live DJ, concessions, and decorated trunks with candy for trick-or-treaters.
11. Hallowine at Racine Zoo
FRIDAY FROM 6-9 P.M. | RACINE ZOO
Enjoy this Halloween-themed night at the Racine Zoo, with wine tasting from a souvenir sampling glass, a selection of hors d’oeuvres and a visit with an animal ambassador. Get tickets here.
12. Andrew Dismukes
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | MILWAUKEE IMPROV
Catch comedian, writer and actor Andrew Dismukes while he’s in town for four showtimes at the Improv. Along with returning to “Saturday Night Live” for his third season as a cast member, Dismukes has remained a series regular on Amazon’s “The Hospital.”
13. Halloween Bar Crawl
SATURDAY AT 4 P.M. | DUKE’S ON WATER
Break out your costume for this year’s Halloween-themed Milwaukee bar takeover. Tickets include free entry into participating venues (Duke’s, Topic Lounge, Mojo MKE, Truth Lounge and Varsity), exclusive food and drink specials, a free after-party and more. Ticket-holders can head over to Duke’s on Water to receive their wristband from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
14. Packers vs. Steelers
SUNDAY AT 7 P.M. | CACTUS CLUB
Watch Green Bay take on Packer legend Aaron Rodgers for the first time since he left Lambeau! Jaff Graffner will be the Milwaukee Record Halftime Show performer, and DJ Joey Turbo will play during commercial breaks. Plus, regular and non-alcoholic touchdown shots will be on offer.
15. Port Washington Ghost Walk
SATURDAY FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. | DOWNTOWN PORT WASHINGTON
Journey into the history of Paranormal Port during this ghost walk and hunt. The night will start in Port Washington’s historic downtown and end at Union Cemetery, with haunted local stories along the way.
