Check out this wicked list of Halloween parties and events at local venues

Milwaukee is Halloween town with plenty to do, from a witch with the eye of a newt to easy candy eating. To put it simply, you can celebrate as much as you want – just get out and enjoy the spookiest time of the year.

Here’s a list of local events – Halloween parties, costume contests, scary stories and more. The list will be updated regularly, so send us your event at [email protected].

Happy spooky season everyone!

Friday, October 18

Quilz at the Humboldt Pumpkin Pavilion
Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave.
Check out the hundreds of lit jack-o’-lanterns; The Quilz performance
19:30

Saturday, October 19

Haunted Halloween on historic Downer Avenue.
Downer Avenue Business District
Family friendly; costumes are encouraged. Face painting, balloon making, pumpkin carving contest, free chocolate chip cookies and more.
from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m

Thursday, October 24

Gothic Wisconsin: Twisted Tales from the Central Coast
Waukesha Municipal Theater, 264 W. Main St.
18:30
More information here.

Nadja’s Vampire Club pop-up
The Lost Whale, 2151 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Calling all “What We Do In the Shadows” fans. This pop-up is for you.
Until Sunday, November 3

Friday, October 25

Cathedral Square costume competition
520 E. Wells St.
Sponsored by Room Seven, Belmont Mke, The Sofie, Taylor’s, Allure Mke, Sportsclub, This Is It, Expert Only
At 8 p.m., there will be a bar contest and costume contest with $1,600 in cash prizes.

Liquid Halloween party
819 S. 2. Św.
There will be performances by Miss “Spencer” and friends and a costume contest.
20:00

Haunted Miodowy Potok
Honey Creek Park, 8405 W. National Ave.
Cemetery tours with flashlight, campfire ghost stories, tarot card reading, spooky face painting, s’mores, live music.
from 16:00 to 21:00
More information here.

Walker’s Pint Scare-E-Oke and Costume Contest
Walker’s Pint, 818 S. 2nd St.
20:00

Saturday, October 26

Clementine’s Halloween evening
Clementine’s Tavern, 3143 S. Clement Ave.
Enjoy 30 free pizzas and 300 jelly shots.

Halloween on Brady Street
A big dress up contest around the bar and a costume with $1,000 first prize.
All details here.

Halloween party in La Piña
La Piña, 1801 S. 3rd St.
Costumes, tequila and more!

MKE Brewing’s 27th anniversary and Halloween party
Bay View Taproom, 2335 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Free drink ticket for costumed guests, costume contest, live music
12:00 to 12:00

Red Maple Spooktacular DJ
Red Maple, 100 W. Maple St.
20:00

View of the Bay / Halloween Tour of St. Patrick’s Pub Franciszek
Stop by Salty Dog, Redbar and Trailer Park Tavern for Halloween.

Steny’s costume contest and Halloween party
Steny’s, 800 S. 2nd St.
Drink specials and costume contest with a $500 grand prize.

Spooky Halloween from X-Ray Arcade 3
X-ray Arcade, 5036 S. Packard Ave.
Live music and costume competition. Find out the details here.

Thursday, October 31

Halloween trivia and costume contest
Creed’s Foggy Dew, 3672 S. Kansas Ave.
19:00-21:30
Prizes for best costume and first, second and third place in trivia.

Dance of the Riverwest Witch
Corner of Pierce and Townsend streets
Dress up like a witch and come dancing!
19:00 and 20:00

Saturday, November 2

Awkward Nerd Events Halloween party with a post-apocalyptic twist
Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
This unforgettable event will transport guests to the world of Fallout with live music, video games, photo opportunities and more. Go here to see all the geek deets.

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The whole month

Beans and Barley October Breakfast and Brunch
1901 E. North Avenue.
Halloween breakfast and brunch of pancakes with cinnamon and sweet cream cheese frosting.

Halloween celebration at the Biersel Tavern
5520 street W.Vliet
A whole month of Halloween events. Click here to find out all the details

Halloween on the streets of Old Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St.
Leaves falling from above (literally), vintage Halloween decorations and the Haymarket Candy Store will be open!
Details here.

Haunted Mini Golf
Nine Below, 1905 E. North Ave.
Thirteen terrifying indoor putt-putt holes. Ghoul-approved cocktails. All deets here.

Ghosts of the Silent City: Dead Reckoning!
Forest Home Cemetery, 2405 W. Forest Home Ave.
Under theatrical lighting, the cemetery becomes a stage for professional actors who bring the cemetery’s stories to life. New route; new stories.
October 11-12; 18-19.
Details here.