Halloween Happenings

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee

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Usher in Halloween at the 3rd annual "Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee" on Saturday, Oct. 26!

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee is back Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11am to 2pm! The Halloween-themed event will once again delight families with free fun at a new location. Baird Community Commons, located at Baird Center at 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, will be home to this year’s event and will also host a brand-new lighting experience: Halloween Village at Baird Community Commons. 

Visitors can experience all the senses of fall at the third annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee at Baird Community Commons, which offers giveaways, activities and fun for all ages. The first 400 guests at Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee will have the opportunity to pick out a free pumpkin, courtesy of Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market fulfilled by Kroger Delivery. Enjoy pumpkin decorating with Artists Working in Education, face-painting, balloon art, photo opportunities with beloved characters, live entertainment and story times, free trick-or-treat goodie bags, fire engine exploration with Milwaukee Fire Department, a children’s book sale with Friends of Milwaukee Public Library, and food for purchase, among other free activities and entertainment. Kids and families are encouraged to attend in their Halloween costume and celebrate the season in the heart of Downtown Milwaukee!

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De-Light in Halloween Village

October 12 - 31, 2024

Experience the brand-new Halloween Village at Baird Community Commons (400 W. Wisconsin Avenue), featuring a walkthrough Great Pumpkin, interactive lighting pieces including a ghost, Frankenstein, scarecrow, and witches, plus more fall photo ops!

Halloween Village is free, family-friendly and open to the public. Take a stroll through the village for festive photos and Halloween lighting.

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee Highlights

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee 2024 presented by Baird will feature: 

  • Free pumpkins courtesy of Pick 'n Save and Metro Market, fulfilled by Kroger Delivery (qty. 400)
  • Free kettle corn courtesy of Pop's Kettle Corn and Milwaukee Downtown (qty. 400 small bags)
  • Free trick-or-treat goodie bags courtesy of Milwaukee Downtown (qty. 400)
  • Pumpkin decorating with Artists Working in Education
  • Face-painting with 42ndartist Entertainment
  • Balloon art with David Shaker
  • Photo ops with beloved characters
  • Milwaukee Fire Department Survive Alive House and fire engine
  • Book sale with Friends of Milwaukee Public Library
  • Live music by Frogwater, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Storytelling by Wanda the Wise Sandwitch, 11:30 AM - 2 PM (periodic showtimes)
  • Food for purchase from Cocina Filipina, Cottonmouth MKE and Pop's Kettle Corn
  • Seasonal photo ops throughout the event

All giveaways are available while supplies last.