Pumpkin patch
Creekside Valley Farm
Mequon, WI
Mequon family pumpkin farm with dozens of pumpkin varieties, a corn maze, farm animals, scavenger hunts and fall decor.
- When
- Opens Sept 19, 2026
- Hours
- Daily 9am–6pm
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Halloween for Kids Near Milwaukee 2026
11 kid-friendly Halloween events near Milwaukee with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 8 towns. The earliest to open is China Lights: Legends Come Alive, on September 11. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 1 list free admission.
Pumpkin patch
Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm
Kenosha, WI
Big Kenosha fall farm with pumpkins, a ticketed activity area open into the evening and a country store.
- When
- Daily, Sept 12–Nov 1, 2026
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 4–8pm; Fri 4–9pm; Sat 10am–9pm; Sun 10am–8pm
Pumpkin patch
Lindner's Pumpkin Farm
New Berlin, WI
New Berlin pumpkin farm with a big petting zoo, barrel train rides, pumpkin bowling, a corn maze and a historic log cabin to explore.
- When
- Sept 12–Oct 31, 2026
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Schuett Farms
Mukwonago, WI
Family farm in Mukwonago with pick-your-own pumpkins and a roughly 12-acre corn maze with miles of trail, open into the evening on Fridays and Saturdays.
- When
- Opens Sept 26, 2026
- Hours
- Tue–Thu noon–6pm; Fri noon–10pm; Sat 10am–10pm; closed Mon
Pumpkin patch
Swan's Pumpkin Farm
Franksville, WI
Long-running Racine County pumpkin farm marking its 50th season, with pumpkin picking, a corn maze, hayrides, weekend pony rides and a kid-friendly spook house.
- When
- Opens Sept 19, 2026
Family event
Boo at the Zoo
Milwaukee, WI
Not-so-scary Halloween weekends at the county zoo with a trick-or-treat trail, animal pumpkin enrichment, light shows and live entertainment.
- When
- Oct 16–17 and Oct 23–24, 2026
- Hours
- Fri 4:30–9pm; Sat 9:30am–9pm
Family event
Boo at the Zoo (Racine)
Racine, WI
Daytime trick-or-treating around the lakefront zoo, with knock-knock candy doors, cookie decorating, crafts, pumpkin decorating and creepy-crawly animal meet-ups.
- When
- Oct 24, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–4pm
- Price
- Included with zoo admission
Family event
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Hales Corners, WI
Evening lantern festival with more than 40 giant illuminated sculptures along a walking path through the gardens, plus nightly acrobatics and folk performances.
- When
- Tuesdays–Sundays, Sept 11–Nov 1, 2026
- Hours
- 5:30–10pm (last entry 9:15pm)
- Price
- From $38 adults, $23 kids 3–11
Family event
Halloween Glen
Milwaukee, WI
Non-scary guided nature hike where costumed actors perform funny, educational skits at decorated stations.
- When
- Oct 9–10, 2026
- Price
- $6 per person ($3 Tyke Hike)
Family event
Halloween Hauntings
Milwaukee, WI
The museum's members-only Halloween party, the last one in its current building, with costumed fun among the exhibits.
- When
- Oct 23–24, 2026
- Hours
- Fri 6–9pm; Sat 2–5pm
- Price
- Free for MPM members; reservation by phone required
Fall festival
Pumpkin Pavilion
Milwaukee, WI
Volunteer-run Bay View tradition where neighbors carve pumpkins together and then see about a thousand jack-o'-lanterns lit at once, with music, magic and local food.
- When
- Oct 21–24, 2026
- Price
- Free
Quick Answers
What kid-friendly Halloween events are open near Milwaukee in 2026?
Boo at the Zoo, Boo at the Zoo (Racine), China Lights: Legends Come Alive, Creekside Valley Farm, Halloween Glen, Halloween Hauntings, and 5 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do kid-friendly Halloween events open near Milwaukee in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is China Lights: Legends Come Alive on September 11, 2026.
What Halloween events near Milwaukee are not scary at all for little kids?
Boo at the Zoo (Racine), China Lights: Legends Come Alive, Creekside Valley Farm, Halloween Glen, Halloween Hauntings, Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm, and 4 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Which pumpkin patches near Milwaukee are good for kids?
Creekside Valley Farm, Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm, Lindner's Pumpkin Farm, Schuett Farms and Swan's Pumpkin Farm, all suggested for all ages.
Are there free kid-friendly Halloween events near Milwaukee?
Yes: Pumpkin Pavilion lists free admission on the official site.
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