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Holiday & Seasonal
SAT · OCT 17 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
10·17

Haunted Halloween

ft. GG McQueen

Trick-or-treat along Downer Avenue with pumpkin carving, local treats, and author GG McQueen.

Part I

The details

About this event

Haunted Halloween on Downer Avenue is a delightful community event that brings together families, friends, and even pets for a day of festive fun. Stroll along the historic street as local businesses offer treats for all ages, including dogs in costume. The highlight is the pumpkin carving contest, where you can vote for your favorite at the Downer BID tent.

Boswell Books adds a literary twist by hosting author GG McQueen, while Pizza Man and other local spots provide unique snacks and drinks. With mini chocolate chip cookies from Breadsmith and hot apple cider from Sendik’s, there’s something for everyone. Plus, enjoy a pint of Dogfish Head’s Punkin Ale at Cafe Hollander, with proceeds supporting a great cause.

From the organizer

This family-friendly Halloween event is 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, adults and pets! Don’t forget, dogs on leashes are welcome to dress up as well! 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!! As part of the Haunted Halloween, Boswell Books Company will be hosting GG McQueen, from 2:00-2:30pm, author of Squash & Pumpkins (Register HERE to attend)! Pizza Man will have wine Jello-O shots for the bigs and gummy candy pizzas for the littles! Breadsmith will be handing out mini-chocolate chip cookies and Sendik’s will have hot apple cider to warm you up! Cafe Hollander will have Dogfish Head’s Punkin Ale on draught for $5 throughout the day with all proceeds donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee! Plan your route and make the rounds to check out all of the tricks and treats on Downer Avenue!
Downer Avenue BID (Business Improvement District)

Getting in

  • Free — Just Show Up
  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

Pricing details

Free event with various activities and treats.

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