Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Your guide to fall fun with Milwaukee Recreation starts here! Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to join us this season for a variety of festive and affordable fall activities. From pumpkin carving to Halloween celebrations, you won’t want to miss out on these upcoming fall events.
Milwaukee Recreation is thrilled to celebrate 31 years of Halloween Glen! A spectacular event is on tap this fall, as we roll out this year's exciting theme - "Halloween Glen: Myths & Mysteries." Seek unknown truths and known untruths. Follow a trail of clues to discover the reasons we reason, and how we know what we know. You will help furry friends with fuzzy logic, share space with out-of-this world superstars who know the history of our mysteries, and visit some characters who are just unreal!
Actors will present interactive and educational skits at eight decorated stations at Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee Recreation’s 23-acre nature center. This humorous and educational outdoor adventure is a great alternative to the usual Halloween events! Following the hike, families are welcome to participate in a variety of fall-themed activities.
- Dates: Friday, Oct. 4 & Saturday, Oct. 5
- Where: Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center (1130 N. 60th St.)
- Ages: 3-12 years old
- Cost: $6 per person ($3 per person for the Tyke Hike)
- Register Here
This fall, Milwaukee Recreation is hosting its annual Twilight & Treat family celebration at two Twilight Centers!
Join us to kick off Halloween weekend with free, fun, family friendly activities, including trick or treating, carnival games, arts & crafts, and a variety of enrichment activities. No registration is required.
Friday, Oct. 25
Saturday, Oct. 26
Rally your friends, family, and co-workers for the eighth annual Halloween-themed kickball tournament this fall!
Costumes are encouraged, and awards are given to the first and second place teams, as well as the best costume! Teams must have at least 10 players, including a minimum of 4 women. All participants must be at least 18 years old.
Milwaukee Recreation is celebrating five years of Mother & Son Superhero Night in 2024! This year's edition of Milwaukee Recreation's Mother & Son Superhero Night event will bring out the world's most courageous heroes for an evening of games, crafts, and snacks.
Moms and sons will participate in arts and crafts, Superhero Training activities, and will have the opportunity to take photos at our prop stations. Fly, swing, or smash your way in for this event; it’ll be one you won’t want to miss. Healthy snacks will also be provided.
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 9
- Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Where: Hamilton HS Community Center (6215 W. Warnimont Ave.)
- Ages: 1-10 years old
- Cost for mothers: $20 for city of Milwaukee residents/$30 for non-residents
- Cost for sons: $5 for city of Milwaukee residents/$8 for non-residents
- Register Here