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Lost in The Woods Improv @ Washburn Cultural Center
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Washburn Cultural Center, 1 East Bayfield St, Washburn
Join Chequamegon Bay Arts Council hosting Lost in the Woods Improv in the gallery! Enjoy the new gallery exhibit come to life with a once in a lifetime improv performance.

Poe at the Point
2025-10-16 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Black Point Estate & Gardens, W4270 Southland Rd, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, 53147, United States
Enjoy a glittering sunset cruise on Geneva Lake courtesy of Lake Geneva Cruise Line before docking at this historic Queen Anne manor for an evening of gothic allure and chilling tales from one of America’s greatest authors.
Upon docking, step into the historic Black Point Estate, a stunning residence that serves as the perfect backdrop for a night of eerie, ethereal storytelling. Join Edgar Allan Poe historian and author Joshua Dubbert as he presents three dramatic readings of the macabre poet’s work in the estate parlor. Tremble to “The Tell-Tale Heart,” flinch at “The Mask of the Red Death,” and brace yourself for “The Raven,”—if you dare! After the readings, guests will have the opportunity to engage in a question-and-answer session and explore the first floor of this gorgeous—and spooky—1888 summer cottage.
Cost
Adult (18-64): $68
Senior (65+): $68
Teen (13-17): $49
Advance registration is required

China Lights: Magical Forest
2025-10-16 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-17 17:30 - 22:00 | Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, Wisconsin, 53130, United States
With more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern displays, Boerner Botanical Garden in Whitnall Park will be transformed into a magical forest for this 2025 season!
Complimentary live stage entertainment is included in the admission daily. The performance hours are 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:00pm. Each show lasts for about 30 minutes. Stage performance might be canceled due to rain or other inclement weather. Live stage entertainment will be at the shrub mall with acts such as Hat Juggling, Face Changing, Balancing, and more!
Enjoy Asian and Western cuisine from new and local vendors. Soda, beer, and hard seltzers are also available. View all of our vendors on the FAQs page!

Check Out the Library: A Tour of MPL
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Manitowoc Public Library, 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 54220, United States
Manitowoc Public Library’s role in the community continuously evolves as we expand our collection, enhance our amenities, and provide unique programs. You may not be aware of everything MPL has to offer. Did you know MPL has a Makerspace, a Seed Library, and a Toy Library? To learn about these resources and others, come to Manitowoc Public Library on Thursday, October 16, for “Check Out the Library: A Tour of MPL.” This guided tour will introduce you to many of the wonderful features of Manitowoc Public Library. The tour includes:
• An overview of the various collections for Adults, Teens, and Kids.
• A preview of upcoming programs and special events.
• A walking tour of the building***
***The tour will consist of public areas only. It will not include administrative offices or processing areas.
You will need to be able to withstand walking/standing for about an hour. If you are interested in learning more about your local library, join us on Thursday, October 16, at 6 PM for “Check Out the Library: a Tour of MPL.”

Champian Fulton Quartet
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Great Northern Distilling, 1011 2nd Street, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 54481, United States
Voted 2025 “Rising Star Female Singer” by DownBeat Magazine!
Jazz Coterie presents New York pianist/singer Champian Fulton with Swedish saxophonist Klas Lindquist, and regional celebrities Mark Urness on bass and Ryan Korb on drums.
Info & Tickets at JazzCoterie.com — $35 General Admission | FREE for Music Students | 50% for Musicians & Educators
Champian made her mark as a Dinah Washington-influenced singer while still in her teens, but in the years since she’s developed the piano prowess to match her vocal sensibility. There are few artists in jazz with as much mastery of both the microphone and keyboard.
The delightful Ms. Fulton swings the Great America Songbook. And it’s impossible not to get caught up in her charms. This young woman from Oklahoma captivates audiences in New York’s finest Jazz rooms and in concert halls around the world.
“The best singing pianist in jazz.” — New York Music Daily

David Ibbett Solo Concert from his Symphonies of Science Suite
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Yerkes Observatory, 373 W. Geneva Street, Williams Bay, Wisconsin, 53191, United States
Resident Composer at the Center for Astrophysics at Harvard & Smithsonian, David Ibbett will share movements from his symphonies and create live pieces inspired by the cultural galaxy of Yerkes on Thursday, October 16 at 7:30pm. With audience help, David will build an immersive sonic black hole with his keyboard and laptop. He will musically explore black holes, the microscopic world of cells, exoplanets, and the distant universe for this immersive performance.
David is the composer of Black Hole Symphony from 2022 and Mars Symphony from 2024. He will share his process for translating science into music and discuss with us how he composes electrosymphonic music which he describes as “a fusion of classical and electronic styles interweaving influences from symphonies, pop, rock, and electronica. Musical strands are met with inspiration from the work of scientists: sonified data, musical metaphors for scientific theories, and experimental sound and images from cutting edge research.”
David Ibbett, Ph.D. is a composer, educator and musical advocate for science. Based in Boston, he is a Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and directs the Multiverse Concert Series, a project that integrates music and science in live performance. In 2023, David was named the first Resident Composer at the Center for Astrophysics at Harvard & Smithsonian.

An Evening with David Sedaris
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
As always, the reading will be accompanied by a pre and post-show book signing and audience Q&A.
Spend the evening with David Sedaris, one of America’s pre-eminent humorists and satirical writers. Beloved for his essays and short stories, Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim + more!

La Crosse Community Theatre: Ken Ludwig's Lend me a Tenor
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | La Crosse Community Theatre, 428 Front Street South, La Crosse, 54601, United States
Enjoy a spectacular show at the La Crosse Community Theatre!
In Ken Ludwig’s Lend me a Tenor, Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world-famous singer Tito Merelli, known as II Stupendo. The greatest tenor of his generation set to appear for one night only, as the star of the opera. Tito arrives late, and through a hilarious series of mishaps, he is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. His pulse is so low that Saunders and his assistant Max believe he’s dead – and in a frantic attempt to salvage the evening, Saunders persuades Max to get into Merelli’s costume and fool the audience into thinking he’s II Stupendo. Max succeeds and lives up to his idol, but Merelli regains consciousness and gets into the identical costume, ready to perform. Now two opera singers are running around in the same costume and two women are running around in lingerie, each thinking she is with IlIStupendo. A sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.
Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really. - La Crosse
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Toland Theatre, 150 Lowe Center for the Arts, 333 N. 16th Street, La Crosse, 54601, United States
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy
By Kate Hamill
Based Loosely on the Novel by Bram Stoker
Directed by Mary Trotter
Bouncing between horror and humor, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s seminal novel is a thrilling play that questions who the true monsters are. When your survival is at stake…will you be able to distinguish the monster from the man? Both terrifying and riotous, Kate Hamill’s imaginative, gender-bending “feminist revenge fantasy” is like no Dracula you’ve ever seen—exploring the nature of predators and reinventing the story as a smart, disquieting, darkly comic drama. Hamill’s signature style and postmodern wit upends this familiar tale of Victorian vampires—driving a stake through the heart of toxic masculinity. Fierce, feminist, and frightening, Dracula is a revenge fantasy worth sinking your teeth into!
Performance Dates
October 10-11 & 16-18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
October 12 & 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts
Assigned Seating.
ONLINE TICKETS: $20 adults; $18 senior citizens/non UWL students/military; $8 UWL students. Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout. Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email. Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance beginning October 1, 2025.

Avatar the Last Airbender in Concert: The 20th Anniversary Tour
2025-10-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Miller High Life Theatre, 500 West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203, United States
Celebrate 20 years of elemental storytelling, unforgettable characters, and the epic journey that defined a generation.
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour presents a stunning live orchestral performance of the series’ beloved soundtrack, now elevated with a once-in-a-lifetime cinematic experience.
This special anniversary edition features a two-hour visual journey through all three seasons of the iconic animated series, projected on a full-size cinema screen with new elements and artistic surprises crafted for this special anniversary edition that offers fresh perspectives on the show’s legacy.
Preserving the original dialogue and sound effects, the concert replaces the recorded score with a powerful live orchestra, performing the legendary music of Emmy® Award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman, the creative mastermind behind the show’s original music, in perfect sync with the action on screen.
From taiko drums and erhu to soaring strings and delicate woodwinds, the music comes alive alongside the adventures of Aang, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Zuko, and more, all brought together by Zuckerman’s expanded arrangements and creative collaboration with original series editor Jeff Adams.
With a few inspired additions and celebratory touches designed to mark the occasion just for this milestone tour, longtime fans and newcomers alike will experience Avatar: The Last Airbender like never before.

Behind the Scenes Tour: Villa Louis
2025-10-17 10:30 - 12:30 | Villa Louis Historic Site, 521 Villa Louis Rd, Prairie du Chien, 53821
Interested in what goes on behind the scenes at a stately manor? This tour of Villa Louis presents a more in-depth look at the Dousman family and their home and gives a glimpse into the day-to-day inner workings of this restored Victorian mansion. Each round of behind-the-scenes tours features the care and keeping of a different object from the Dousman family collection. Tours include visits to the nooks and crannies of this restored mansion, including the attic and basement—areas normally unseen by the public!
This event explores the second floor, basement and attic, which are only accessible via stairs. Tours are recommended for ages 13+.
Saturday June 21, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, June 27, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, September 26, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, October 17, 2025 | Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.

Black Light & Brew
2025-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Cave of the Mounds, 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, 53517, United States
**Every Friday through November** Cave of the Mounds is thrilled to announce the launch of its exclusive Blacklight & Brews Tour, an enchanting and unforgettable experience designed for adults. This unique 1-hour tour promises a captivating journey through the cave, illuminated by ultraviolet lights that reveal the dazzling beauty of fluorescent minerals and formations. One drink is included.
Important Information for Attendees
Age Restriction: This event is strictly for guests aged 21 and over. Children and infants will not be permitted entry.
ID Requirement: All guests must bring a valid photo ID for entry.
Ticket Information: Tickets for the Backlight & Brews Tour are non-refundable.
Please note that the tours are held in the dark.

Gallery Night Reception: The Legend Lives On – 50 Years Later
2025-10-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Grohmann Museum, 1000 N Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
The Legend Lives On – 50 Years Later
Gallery Night Reception—October 17, 5-9 p.m.
In remembrance of the tragic event of November 10, 1975, this exhibition marks the 50th Anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. However, the legend lives on in both art and popular culture.
Included in this show are original paintings of the boat under construction and of the completed Edmund Fitzgerald. Models, photographs, and other Fitzgerald ephemera will also be on view for this special display linked to what was the largest ship to travel the Great Lakes at the time of her launch in 1958.

Halloween Legends & Lore
2025-10-17 17:30 - 21:30 | Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle, Wisconsin, 53119-9503, United States
In October, the veil between our world and the next grows thin at Old World Wisconsin… watch as supernatural tales brought from cultures the world over come to life before your very eyes for an eerie evening of Halloween-themed spook-tacular activities! Explore the historic Crossroads Village after nightfall for a spirited, one-of-a-kind adventure full of ghost stories, games, performances and more. Discover tall tales and hear old legends from the many generations of immigrants that came to Wisconsin in the 1800s, and have your fill of drinks, sweet treats and hot food—and make sure to stop by the museum store to grab a ghoulish gift for friends, family and other loved ones. Whose muffled footsteps will you hear skulking in the unsettling autumn air? Attend Halloween Legends & Lore and find out… if you dare.
Halloween Legends & Lore is sponsored by the Old World Foundation.
Cost
Adult (18-64): $22
Teen (13-17): $22
Senior (65+): $20
Children (5-12): $17
Child Under 5: Free
Advanced registration is required.
Dates & Time
October 10-11, 5:30PM – 9:30PM
October 17-18, 5:30PM – 9:30PM
October 24-25, 5:30PM – 9:30PM
Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
About the Location
Old World Wisconsin includes 60 authentically restored historic homes, farms, stores and workshops. Each region features a distinct set of stories that invite you to experience the hopes and dreams of those who came before us. From the 1840s to the 1940s, you’ll find a true panorama of early Wisconsin history, covering more than 70 years and many cultures, including African American, Danish, Finnish, Hessian, Irish, Norwegian, Polish, Pomeranian and Yankee.
Old World Wisconsin first opened in 1976. Researchers traveled throughout Wisconsin in search of historic buildings crafted by the first generation of Wisconsin immigrants and migrants. From Lake Superior to the Illinois border, and from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan, historians documented countless historic farmhouses, outbuildings and small-town structures. Once research was complete, the meticulous construction of Old World Wisconsin began. Piece by piece, workers carefully dismantled historic structures from around the state and reconstructed them in their new home.
Old World Wisconsin
W372 S9727 Hwy 67
Eagle, WI 53119
Know Before You Go
Be prepared for low visibility during Halloween Legends & Lore, as the event takes place at night.
Costumes are encouraged! Please refrain from costumes with masks that fully cover your face.
Old World Wisconsin grounds remain open rain or shine. Programs are subject to change based on availability and weather conditions.
Old World Wisconsin is located within the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The site features gravel roads, rough and hilly terrain. Our staff recommends dressing in layers and choosing sturdy footwear.
Onsite vehicle parking is available for FREE at Old World Wisconsin. The parking lot can accommodate large vehicles, RVs, and buses.
Admission is valid for a single date, and guests may exit and re-enter during their visit.
Modern restrooms, changing rooms, and water fountains are available on site.
No pets are allowed.
Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible. Guests using wheelchairs and electric scooters are offered complimentary admission. Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 262-594-6301 or oww@wisconsinhistory.org.

Rocky Horror Show
2025-10-17 19:00 - 20:45, 2025-10-17 21:30 - 23:00 | Schauer Arts Center, 147 N Rural St, Hartford, 53017
A staged production of the delightfully subversive and zany classic promises an outrageous, interactive night of rock ‘n’ roll, camp, and chaos. The production features a talented local cast from southeastern Wisconsin, dazzling bespoke costumes, and all the wild energy that’s made Rocky Horror a global phenomenon for five decades.
Audiences are encouraged to come and join in the fun with prop bags being offered for sale at the show or with premium tickets. Callouts are welcomed and seamlessly facilitated throughout the performance.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Playhouse at Overture Center, 201 State St, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703, United States
Back by popular demand! Based on Dahl’s beloved classic, this captivating musical follows a brilliant little girl with extraordinary powers who refuses to let her cruel parents or a tyrannical headmistress hold her back. Armed with a sharp mind, a vivid imagination, and a bit of magic, Matilda dares to take a stand and rewrite her destiny. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and unforgettable songs, MATILDA is a joyous triumph of one girl’s fight for what’s right.
Recommended for ages 9+
Happens on the following Dates:
Oct 4, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 4, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 5, 2025, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 5, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 11, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 11, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 12, 2025, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 12, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 17, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 18, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 18, 2025, 7:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 19, 2025, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: CDT

James Gordon House Concert
2025-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Fort Atkinson House Concert, 106 S. 6th Street, Fort Atkinson
James Gordon in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin–House Concert

TERROR TRAIL
2025-10-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Terror Trail, W5893 Chicago Avenue, Wautoma
Dare to enter the most feared haunted woods in central Wisconsin? There is a place, far worse than any nightmare, and it’s now open to the public.
Happens on the following Dates:
Oct 4, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 10, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 11, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 17, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 18, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 19, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 24, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 25, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 26, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 31, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Nov 1, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Nov 2, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Hub City Symphony Concert - Invitation to the Dance
2025-10-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Helen Connor Laird Theatre at UW Stevens Point at Marshfield, 2000 W Fifth St., Marshfield
Dance music from the European Repertoire including Slavonic Dances by Dvorak and music from Strauss, Schubert & more. Tickets are available at tickets.uwsp.edu or at the door one hour before the performance. Sponsored by the Laird Endowment Fund for the Arts

Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton
2025-10-17 20:00 - 22:00 | The Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
As the playful billing suggests, the show will feature numbers drawn from record releases from “My Aim Is True” in 1977 to “Blood & Chocolate” in 1986, along with other surprises. Those nine years saw the first appearance of some of Elvis Costello’s most renowned compositions from “Watching The Detectives” to “I Want You”, along with songs that have remained in The Imposters’ live repertoire over the last 20 or more years, including “Alison,” “Man Out Of Time” and “Brilliant Mistake.”
Regarding the decision to sharpen the focus on a specific period of time, Costello reminded us:
“You can expect the unexpected and the faithful in equal measure. Don’t forget this show is “Performed by Elvis Costello & The Imposters”, an ensemble which includes three people who first recorded this music and two more who bring something entirely new. They are nobody’s tribute band.
The Imposters are a living, breathing, swooning, kicking and screaming rock and roll band who can turn their hands to a pretty ballad when the opportunity arises.”
The Imposters are Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas and Davey Faragher and they are joined once again by guitarist, Charlie Sexton.

Prairie Schooner Saturdays
2025-10-18 10:00 - 22:30 | Wade House Historic Site, W7965 State Highway 23, Greenbush, 53026
Sign up for this once-in-a-lifetime experience and journey across the scenic Kettle Moraine countryside aboard a horse-powered covered wagon. Ours is a faithful reproduction of the Prairie Schooners that traveled west across the continent in the 1800s; it was manufactured by Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop and finished in the traditional colors of prairie schooners. Register along with family and friends for one of nine scheduled 30-minute rides on aforementioned Saturdays and get a feel for how Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family traveled throughout the Midwest during the mid to late 1800s.
While the ride is sure to be a highlight of your visit, you won’t want to miss the many other activities and interactive experiences at historic Wade House which are available at an additional cost. The Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum houses the largest collection of historic carriages and wagons in Wisconsin and makes a great stop before or after your ride—then, explore the well-preserved Wade House Stagecoach Inn, and discover the work of our talented tradesmen at the sawmill and blacksmith shop (general admission to Wade House Historic Site is available for an additional fee).
Ride Times (every 45 minutes)
10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Dates occur on these Saturdays:
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Adult (18-64): $15 Teen (13-17): $15 Senior (65+): $13 Child (5-12): $10 Child Under 5: $3 Society members receive a 10% discount

2025 Ladies' Tea
2025-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Oak Creek Community United Methodist Church, 8675 S 13th St., Oak Creek, Wisconsin, 53154, United States
Join the United Women in Faith at Oak Creek Community United Methodist Church for a lovely afternoon tea! Wear your best fascinators or hats, dress up (or not!), and come enjoy delectable treats, delicious tea, and a special round of tea bingo with prizes.
Cost is $25 per person, cash or check only. Tickets will be sold after Sunday services, September 14 through October 5. If you have any questions or would like to reserve your place, please contact Carole L. at 414-531-3407 or cjtlever@sbcglobal.net
Don’t delay — limited seating is available.

Historic Downer Avenue Haunted Halloween
2025-10-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Downer BID District, 2500 N. Downer Avenue, Milwaukee
Head on over to Historic Downer Avenue to trick-or-treat at our businesses, enjoy the amazing family-friendly Halloween event geared towards participants of all ages! Stroll Historic Downer Avenue, where businesses from Park to Webster will be handing out trick-or-treats for both children and adults.
Downer merchants pull out their best pumpkin carving skills and compete to win your vote. Drop your ballot in our voting cauldron at the Downer BID tent in front of Nehring’s Sendik’s, and be entered to win great gifts from our Downer merchants!! Kids can get their face painted plus enjoy some balloon twisting along the way! Dogs are welcome and encouraged to dress up as well!
As part of the Haunted Halloween, Boswell Books Company will be hosting GG McQueen, from 2:00-2:30pm, author of Squash & Pumpkin.
Breadsmith will be handing out mini-chocolate chip cookies and Sendik’s will have hot apple cider to warm you up! Plan your route and make the rounds to check out all of the tricks and treats on Downer Avenue!

Civic Symphony of Green Bay: Wizards, Whips & Wookies
2025-10-18 14:00 | The Weidner, 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54311, United States
Lightsabers, dinosaurs, and a dash of magic! Join the Civic Symphony of Green Bay for a musical journey through the iconic film scores of John Williams. From the galaxy-shaking grandeur of Star Wars and the thrilling pulse of Indiana Jones, to the wonder of E.T., Jurassic Park, and beyond—this concert is a cinematic celebration for all ages. The orchestra will be joined on stage by singers from the Dudley Birder Chorale, the Badger State Girl Choir, and the Badger State Festival Singers.
Learn more here: https://gbcivic.org/events/wizards-whips-wookiees/

Hope, Resilience, and Copland's American Symphony
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53203, United States
Join Festival City Symphony as we partner with Violins of Hope – Wisconsin to present “Hope, Resilience, and Copland’s American Symphony.” Hear the voices of the past through restored instruments once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust – symbols of resilience, courage, and survival. The concert will include powerful performances of David Diamond’s Kaddish featuring FCS Principal Cellist Stefan Kartman, Tomaso Albinoni’s Adagio, Sergei Prokofiev’s Overture on Hebrew Themes, and Aaron Copland’s monumental Third Symphony.
The concert begins at 2:00pm at the Bradley Symphony Center and will be preceded by an on-stage discussion with the Holocaust Education Resource Center beginning at 1:30pm. Tickets for this powerful event are free with suggested donation.
Festival City Symphony is proud to partner with Violins of Hope – Wisconsin, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) in this tribute to the strength of the human spirit and the unifying power of music.
