Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee

Presented by

WaterStone Bank

Usher in Halloween at the 2nd annual "Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee" on Saturday, Oct. 28!

Get spirited away at downtown's second annual Halloween-themed event, the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee presented by WaterStone Bank, on Saturday, October 28, from 11 AM - 2 PM, in Red Arrow Park. Ideal for kids ages 2 - 10 and their parents, this pumpkin palooza offers a safe environment to celebrate Halloween, complete with free pumpkins, handfuls of free goodies, and oodles of activities for everyone!

New this year, the event will feature fall-themed produce and sweet treats, including Weston's Antique Apple Orchard, Doughnuttery Mayfair, Pop's MarketPlace, and food trucks.

Don't miss the return of downtown's Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee presented by WaterStone Bank on Saturday, October 28th in Red Arrow Park!

What to Expect

2023 family fun includes:

11:00 AM - Free pumpkin patch opens, sponsored by Pick 'n Save and Metro Market fulfilled by Kroger Delivery (500 free pumpkins available on a first-come, first-serve basis) and live performance by Frogwater
11:30 AM - Storytime with Wanda the Wise Sandwitch
11:45 AM - Live performance by Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee
12:30 PM - Kids' costume parade led by Mayor Cavalier Johnson and the Extra Crispy Brass Band
12:45 PM - Storytime with Wes Tank's StoryRaps
1:00 PM - Halloween music with Sound By Design
1:30 PM - Storytime with Wanda the Wise Sandwitch
Vendors including Weston's Antique Apple Orchard, Pop's MarketPlace, Doughnuttery Mayfair, plus Cocina Filipina, Rose Mob Grill and Pig Tailz MKE food trucks
Free pumpkin decorating with Artists Working in Education
Pumpkin carving demonstrations
Free face painting
Free bubble playtime with Marvelous Michelle, The Milwaukee Bubble Lady
Free character meet & greets with Friends Like Me
Jolly Giants Stilt Walkers
Milwaukee Fire Department's Mobile Survive Alive House and fire engine
Book sale from the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library