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Inside: Area trick or treat schedules, Día de los Muertos, Bucks are back
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October is another season of endings and beginnings. We sadly saw the Brewers’ season come to an end this week, but it’s also the start of basketball and hockey season. Hope springs eternal. I saw Admirals’ president Jon Greenberg post this on Facebook on the eve of their season opener:
“Opening Night of any season is special. It brings pomp and circumstance. It brings people together for the first time on a new journey that will hopefully last nine months and end with a championship celebration.”
So happy Opening Night to the Bucks, the Great Pumpkin Festival and all the memories that this season brings!
Know the North Shore: Ghoulhouse Park
The Great Pumpkin Fest kicks off its 39th celebration TONIGHT at “Ghoulhouse Park.” This annual event traces its roots back to the late 1970s when local resident Gordy Falk began carving intricate pumpkins and displaying them on his front lawn, drawing crowds to Carlisle Avenue. To this day, Falk's passion for pumpkin carving was immortalized in his straight-to-VHS movie "Great Faces.” Enjoy the pumpkins! See our full guide to this family favorite.
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North Shore Trick or Treat Schedule
For most North Shore communities, trick-or-treat hours are the same: Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Mequon has special hours: Friday, October 31 (Halloween Night!) from 5- 8 PM. Looking beyond the North Shore? We have you covered with trick-or-treat schedules all across the greater Milwaukee area.
Día de los Muertos
Milwaukee's Day of the Dead celebration at Forest Home Cemetery on Saturday October 25 offers an authentic experience that intertwines ancient Mexican traditions, a festive 5K, and the serene beauty of a Victorian cemetery. This daylong event provides a unique opportunity for visitors to honor their deceased loved ones in a setting that resonates with the cultural practices of Día de los Muertos. See our full guide.
Bucks are Back!
OK, we’re all a little bummed at how the Brewers season ended… but at least the NEW LOOK Bucks are back! The Bucks tip off their regular season against old friend Kris Middleton and the Washington Wizards tonight at 7 p.m. See our family-friendly guide to Bucks basketball!
ROAD TRIP: Cheese Curd Day in Sheboygan 🧀
Wisconsin’s most delicious “state of mind” gets its own festival, and it’s gloriously cheesy. On Saturday, October 25, 3 Sheeps Brewing in Sheboygan is throwing a full-on National Cheese Curd Day party—part family carnival, part food showdown, part very-Wisconsin pageant—with activities from 11am–3pm and live music rolling into the evening. See our guide.
Go Bucks!
The 2025-2026 Bucks season kicks off TONIGHT! Gear up for the games this year!
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North Shore History: The 400 Train
The Ghost Train project, inspired by the historic Chicago & North Western "400" train, offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich history of this iconic streamline passenger service. The "400" trains, which were a symbol of speed and efficiency, once traversed through Shorewood, crossing the Capitol Drive trestle, a precursor to the modern Oak Leaf Trail Bridge, from 1935 until the mid-1960s. Source: Village of Shorewood Facebook.
See you out there,
North Shore Family Adventures
P.S. Forward this guide to anyone still asking, “What should we do this Halloween???”
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