1. The Harvest Fair
SEPT. 27-29 | WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
With live music, lumberjack shows, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin cream puffs and more, The Harvest Fair at the Wisconsin State Fair grounds has a lot of fall fun going on. Check out the full lineup of events and vendors here.
2. Falls Harvest Fest
SEPT. 28 | MILL POND PARK, MENOMONEE FALLS
Menomonee Falls’ festival will include over forty vendors, selling candles, ceramics, snacks and more. There will also be live music and a chili cook-off. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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3. Milwaukee Latvian Fall Harvest Festival
SEPT. 28 | 1853 N. 75TH ST., WAUWATOSA
The Wisconsin Latvian Cultural Foundation is hosting a fall festival with an artisan marketplace, family activities, Latvian music and dancing, and more. At 5 p.m., they’re serving up a traditional Latvian dinner. See the full schedule here.
4. Bayside Fall Fest
SEPT. 28 | 9075 N. REGENT RD., BAYSIDE
The lineup of activities at Bayside Fall Fest includes a picnic, the Bayside Five and Wine run/walk, a Movie on the Hill and more. There will also be a petting zoo, touch a truck, rock climbing and games. Learn more here.
5. HEAR Wisconsin Fall Festival
OCT. 5 | 10243 W. NATIONAL AVE., WEST ALLIS
The annual HEAR Wisconsin Fall Festival has a variety of family friendly activities, including a petting zoo, free lunch and more. Register online.
6. Cider Sunday
OCT. 6 | WEHR NATURE CENTER
Wehr Nature Center’s largest fundraiser is for apple lovers. Meet Johnny Appleseed, listen to live music, wander along the trails at the apple-themed Story Stroll, eat apple treats and more. See the full lineup here.
7. Milwaukee Public Market Harvest Festival
OCT. 12 | RIVERWALK COMMONS PARK
The Milwaukee Public Market is throwing its own harvest festival right in the heart of the city. Lakefront Brewery is hosting a sampling of their pumpkin ale, tapped from the market’s giant pumpkin. There are also plenty of family-friendly events such as pumpkin carving stations and scarecrow making. Admission is free for all and the event goes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
8. Fall Festival
OCT.19 | DREXEL TOWN SQUARE, OAK CREEK
Fall Festival in Oak Creek celebrates the changing of the seasons with activities like pumpkin decorating, live music, acrobatic performances, a photobooth, a petting zoo and more. The Oak Creek Farmers Market will also be happening alongside the festival. Activities will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
