Calling all candy collectors for this day-long trick-or-treating fiasco, which incorporates all of the zoo’s furry and scaly friends. At the event, kids can also enjoy a straw bale maze, arts and crafts, and pumpkin decorating. racinezoo.org
This party on the street event is the region’s largest annual Halloween party and music festival. Featuring popular artists on three different stages, Freakfest has been a spooktacular event for over 10 years. madfreakfest.com
Thirty-five Midwest craft brewers and distillers will be on hand at this fest, featuring brewers such as Milwaukee-based Mob Craft Beer, Madison-located One Barrel Brewing Company and Lake Geneva’s Lake Geneva Brewing Co. lakegenevabeerandspirits.com
Join this South Central Wisconsin town in celebrating the 52nd annual year of this Swiss-themed festival. Festivities include a diverse variety of ethnic dining options, live music and dancing in the town’s Grand Hall. turnerhallofmonroe.org/shs.html
Experience all 11 wineries and great food on the Great River Road Wine Trail at this fun holiday fest. Enjoy featured wines and ciders paired with holiday foods at each of the wineries on the Trail. greatriverroadwinetrail.org/holiday-harvest-wine-food-festival
Since 1927, this cherished holiday tradition has featured over 100 units in its annual parade. Festivities include floats, local celebrities, costumed characters, giant helium balloons and of course, Santa Claus. milwaukeeparade.com
Start your holiday season off right with this illuminated parade through the heart of downtown Manitowoc. Visit with Santa Claus or watch the parade’s floats and marching bands. Bring your Christmas spirit! manitowoc.org/292/Holiday-Parade
Gaze upon a 140-foot Christmas tree and tons of light displays (made up of more than two million lights) at this holiday tradition in La Crosse along the river. Additionally, enjoy a live nativity presentation, featured every weekend from the event’s kickoff until Christmas. rotarylights.org
Come and check out your favorite artists, creators and celebrity guests to celebrate the best in pop-fi, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Madison is also the place for costumes, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the
For two days only, take a one-hour tour around the exterior of the Taliesin estate. After your tour, Frank Lloyd Wright’s personal drafting studio will be open for warm, wintry beverages and a holiday story reading by the fireside. The Riverview Terrace Café and Taliesin Gift Shop will be open for lunch and holiday shopping