Fall Fun and Halloween Happenings!
2014 Trick or Treat Hours
Times for events will be posted as soon as possible
and are subject to change.
Cities of:
Chilton:
Kiel: October 26, 4-6 pm
Manitowoc:
Two Rivers:
Villages of:
Cleveland:
Francis Creek:
Kellnersville:
Maribel:
Mishicot:
St. Nazianz:
Valders:
Whitelaw:
Pumpkin Patches
Pumpkin Patch at Wilfert Farms
Our pumkin patch is a great place for family fun during the fall season! You can pick your own or select from a large assortment of decorative, jack-0-lantern, pie, or white pumpkins that have already been picked. In addition we offer colored corn, corn stalks, and gourds for all your fall decorating needs.
Each year we entertain many large groups of school children. If you or someone you know would like to bring a large group of children, just contact us ahead of time so that we can make the experience one that the children will remember for a lifetime!
Open daily from 9 am-6 pm.
7528 Manitou Drive (one mile north of Shoto)
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 683 – 3264
e-mail: sales@wilfertfarms.com
Shoops Orchard
Our family farm is open seasonally with many varieties of apples and squash, pears, gourds and pumpkins! We are located between Natural Ovens and the Manitowoc Area Visitors Center.
3120 county Road CR
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-3036
Meuer Farm Corn Maize
The Meuer farm Corn maze offers something for everyone in the family!! From ages 1 to 100. Corn maze, hayrides, activity area with 80′ slide, corn box, farm animals, corn cannons and water balloon slingshots. Friday and Saturday nights it’s the night time maze with glow sticks. In October, a separate haunted cornfield opens up, “IF YOU DARE.” Always great food, free parking, fresh bakery and lots of pumpkins. See you in the maze!!!! Please visit our website for prices.
Open September 12, 2014 – November 2, 2014
Monday thru Thursday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm ticket sales end at 6 pm.
Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm ticket sales end at 10 pm.
Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm ticket sales end at 6 pm.
9 miles west of Chilton
N2564 Hwy 151,
(920) 418-2676
meuerfarm.com/corn-maze.html
Costume Parties and Event
Kurt Kane will perform magic, and Itchy the clown will be making balloon animals. Also face painting, limo rides, a bouncy house, games and more. Then at 4 pm, the Kiel Middle School Band will lead all off the trick or treating.
Kiel Middle School
October 26, 2014
Free
2-4 pm
Bonfire, costume contest, candy find, Halloween stories. Great candy find for children up to 12 years old. Halloween stories will add to the fun
Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers
Oct 31, 2014
6:30 – 8 pm
Free
(920) 793-5593
Haunted Barn
A maze of frights in the Big Red Barn. Refreshments, games and a Haunted Trail for the brave. Customized for ghouls and goblins 5 years of age and up.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Manitowoc
Oct 24, 25, 31, 2014,
5-9 pm
Fee charged
(920) 686-4685
Old-fashioned Halloween fun with spooky stories by the fire, horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin carving, creepy characters like the village gravedigger and 19th-century-style entertainment including crafts, games and more! Participate in a reading of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at 5 pm. Keep an eye out for the Headless Horseman!
Pinecrest Historical Village
Oct 25, 2014
2-6 pm,
Fee charged except for members
(920) 684-4445
Haunted Houses and Light Displays
Haunted House of Bathory
Scary hotel, not suitable for very young children. House of Bathory is back once again for an all new spine chilling adventure capturing the essence of true horror on its grandest scale. Meet those who shocked the world with their sinister plans and disturbing minds that by the mere mention of their names, make you cringe.
Mad Hatter 901 S 8th Street (corner of 8th and Franklin
Street), Manitowoc
Oct 11-Nov 2, 2013
Fee charged
Thurs, Fri and Sat 7 pm to Midnight
Splatter Haus Haunted House
Scary warehouse, not suitable for children. The only haunted house in Wisconsin run by adults to scare adults.
Fee Charged
Sept 27-Oct 26 and Nov 1-2, 2013
Fri and Sat, Tickets go on sale at 7 pm,
house open from 7:15 pm-12 am
1912 Columbus Street, Two Rivers
The Maritime History Ghost Walk
This event is not recommended for children under 5. Join us for a unique Halloween experience. Our Maritime History Ghost Walk offers the chance to hear true Lake Michigan tales with an eerie twist. This outdoor walk includes tales of haunted lighthouses and ships and unsolved mysteries of the Great Lakes. Each outdoor walk is approximately 1 hour.
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Oct 24, 25, 2014
7 -8:30 pm
Fee charged
Space is limited so reservations are strongly recommended, but not required
(866) 724-2356 or (920) 684-0218
www.wisconsinmaritime.org
Jaeger Holiday Haus Halloween Lights to Music Show
Come see the Jaeger Holiday Haus! This is a free Halloween “Lights to Music” display at the home of Dana and Jill Jaeger. Tune your radio in to 89.1 FM to “listen” to the lights. For those who may be interested we are collecting food and/or monetary gifts for Peter’s Pantry and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manitowoc County.
Sun-Thurs 6-10 pm and Fri-Sat 6-11 pm
through Oct 6-31, 2014.
Free, but donations for Peters Pantry welcome
2123 S 13th St
Manitowoc, WI, 54220
Fall Festivals
Art on the Lakeshore, Manitowoc YMCA. Formerly known as Art in the Park, this Sunrise Optimists event is for kids 4-12 years old offers craft activities including pumpkin decorating, face painting, spinner art and more.
Oct 4, 2014
Free
10 am-2 pm
(920) 684-6446
Enchanted Forest
Wear your costumes or warm clothing for a self-guided outdoor hike and indoor refreshments. Try apple-bobbing and holiday fun (educational event, not a scary one) Pre-registration required.
Oct 4, 2014
Woodland Dunes Nature Center
Fee charged
4-8 pm
(920) 754-4236
www.woodlanddunes.org
Applefest
Celebrate the harvest! This is a lovely reason to enjoy the changing seasons and spend some time shopping and indulging in a few sweets. With fresh apples, desserts, crafts, entertainment and more to entice you to visit downtown, you will be an apple lover in no time.
Oct 11, 2014
Two Rivers Central Park
9 am-5 pm
(920) 755-2775
Oktoberfest
Father Bill will give a Polka Mass, then go to the ‘tapping of the keg’, enjoy German music, food, bakery, demonstrations, exhibits, and a dance with the Jerry Voelker Band.
Oct 11, 2014
Agricultural Heritage Farm, Kewaunee
(920) 388-0604
www.agriculturalheritage.org
Owlfest
To learn about the Northern Saw Wet Owl, the evening will consist of owl prowl hike, family activities, live raptor presentations by Wildlife of Wisconsin and bird-banding programs! Park at Aurora Hospital on Memorial Drive, then hike or travel to the Owl Fest location!
Oct 18, 2014
Woodland Dunes Field Station, Two Rivers
4-10 pm
Fee charged
(920) 793-4007
www.woodlanddunes.org
Point Beach Fall Festival
Activities will include campsite decorating, pumpkin carving, a visit from Smokey the Bear, and star gazing. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the lodge. Vehicle
admission passes are required. Event is sponsored by the Friends’ of Point Beach State Park.
Oct 18, 2014
Point Beach State Forest,
(920) 794-7480
www.friendsofpointbeachsf.org
Fun day with music, food, games, pumpkin pancakes at the school, Clydesdale horse and wagon rides, arts and crafts, Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off, pumpkin baking contest, pumpkin carving and decorating contest, and parade at 12 pm.
Oct 18, 2014
Downtown Mishicot
8 am-4 pm
Free
(920) 755-2525
www.mishicot.org
Harvest Moon Camp at Camp Tapawingo
• 4-H Membership is NOT required to attend.
• Open to all campers ages 7-14.
• All campers will receive a camp t-shirt.
Learn about Halloween Traditions in a scare-free environment and try your hand at Halloween games and outdoor activites. Have fun and practice outdoor skills like fire building, outdoor cooking, night hiking and shelter building. Also learn life skills like communication, decision making and team building. Although specific programs and activities change from year to year, what we always have is FUN! Fee Charged. Register at the UW-Manitowoc extension at 4319 Expo Drive or call 920-755-2785 for more information.
Oct. 24-26, 2014
Camp Tapawingo
920-755-2785
Performances
Music on the Farm
Listen to music while enjoying Heritage Food.
Oct. 1, 2014
Agricultural Heritage Farm, Kewaunee
6-10 pm
(920) 388-0604
www.agriculturalheritage.org
Octoberfest: Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra
Start the evening with the ethnic sounds of the Dorf Kapelle and sample master microbrews. Then the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra presents Viennese musical confections. Oct. 11, 2014
Capitol Civic Centre
7:30 pm
Fee charged
920-683-2184
www.manitowocsymphonyorchestra.org/concerts.html
Music of the Masters: The Lakeshore Wind Ensemble
Oct 18, 2014
Capitol Civic Centre
Fee charged
7:30 pm
920-683-2184
www.lakeshorewindensemble.org