It may not feel like it with this persistent summer weather, but fall is officially here! That means it’s time to swap the flip flops for flannels (or maybe just hold that thought until it’s not 80 degrees outside anymore) and dive into all the cozy, autumnal fun happening all over the Green Bay area!
Whether you’re a costume connoisseur, an Oktoberfest brewmaster, or a pumpkin carving savant, there’s an event for everyone!
September 28th
Fall Family Festival at the Green Bay Botanical Garden
2600 Larsen Rd, Green Bay, WI 54303
Celebrate the start of the season at Green Bay Botanical Garden’s Fall Family Festival, offering free admission from 9:00am to 6:30pm. Enjoy vibrant fall colors, explore the Bell Children’s Garden, and take part in family-friendly activities from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Highlights include performances by the Oneida Dancers, demonstrations by Oneida artists, face painting, games, crafts, and more. Hungry? You’ll have plenty of options! Grab a bite from local food trucks Taco Tones, Heritage Coffee, and Cottontail Candy. It’s a perfect day of fall fun for the whole family!
Stillmank Oktoberfest
215 N Henry St, Green Bay, WI 54302
Dust off your lederhosen—it’s time for a classic Oktoberfest celebration at Stillmank Brewing Company. With festive beers, mouthwatering brats, and a hearty serving of Booyah Shed’s delicious booyah, this is a fall party you won’t want to miss! Enjoy live music from Troy Heinz and the 57s from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, followed by Country Holla’s “classic country a la Wisconsin” from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
It’s Fall Ya’ll Craft Fair
1018 Cedar St De Pere, WI 54115
Feel like doing some early holiday shopping? Check out the It’s Fall Y’all Craft Fair at the Cedar Creek Event Center in De Pere, 9:00am to 2:00pm. Browse over 30 local vendors showcasing unique handmade crafts, art, and more. With live music, games for the kids, delicious food, and exciting prize drawings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
October 4th
Great Pumpkin Walk
Meadowbrook Park | 670 Hillcrest Heights, Howard, WI 54313
From 6:00pm to 8:00pm, bring the family to Meadowbrook Park in Howard for a delightful evening stroll along a decorated trail glowing with jack-o-lanterns and luminaries. Afterward, warm up by the bonfire and enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate. Inside the pavilion, kids can get creative with crafts and pumpkin decorating. Don’t forget your flashlights and strollers for younger children! Free admission.
October 5th
Fall Fest on Broadway
Leicht Park | 128 Dousman St, Green Bay, WI 54303
Check out the annual Broadway District Fall Fest from 11:00am to 3:00pm and enjoy face painting, balloon art, horse-drawn hayrides, petting zoo, and climbing wall, plus a classic car show Trunk-or-Treat! With live music, delicious food trucks, and a variety of ciders and other beverages, Fall Fest on Broadway is the perfect place to soak up all the autumn vibes.
Craftoberfest at the Resch
820 Armed Forces Dr, Green Bay, WI 54304
Raise a glass at Craftoberfest, the ultimate craft beverage sampling event and a Green Bay fall favorite! Presented by Festival Foods, this popular event offers unlimited tastings of hundreds of craft beers, wines, spirits, and more. Enjoy live music, axe throwing, unique attractions like a silent disco, Level-Up Beard competition, the return of Titletown Brewing Company’s “Toss It In The Tuba,” plus so much more. Must be 21+ to attend, including designated drivers. Cheers!
Wrightstown Fall Fest & Car Show
445 Main St, Wrightstown, WI 54180
This family-friendly event from 11:00am to 3:00pm in the beautiful Wrightstown River District has a little something for everyone! Kick off the day with the Color Blaze Run, explore the vibrant street market filled with local vendors, and enjoy live music and kids' activities. Car enthusiasts will want to make sure to stop by 4th Annual Tim Ade Memorial Car Show from 10:00am to 2:00pm to admire classic cars while supporting a great cause—100% of the $10 registration fee benefits the Wrightstown Urban Klister American Legion Post 436.
Shawano Octoberfest
100 & 200 blocks of Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166
Last call for Octoberfest! Get one last stein of beer in at downtown Shawano’s annual Octoberfest from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Indulge in a delicious German menu at Stubborn Brothers Brewery, featuring Oktoberfest and pumpkin ales, or visit Old Glory Candy for a unique open-faced caramel apple bar. Browse over 50 craft vendors, grab a bit from a variety of local food trucks, enjoy children’s activities hosted by the Shawano County Library and 4-H, and take home a free pumpkin. Cap off the day by creating a pumpkin succulent planter and catch some live polka music!
October 6th
Fall Fest at the Maple Buzz Cafe
3718 Riverside Dr., De Pere, WI 54115
Enjoy one of the sweetest events of the fall at Maple Buzz Cafe from 9:00am to 2:00pm. You’ll spend the day learning all about how bees produce honey with live demonstrations and honey spinning. Enjoy delicious food and drinks from the cafe, including free samples, and browse their selection of maple syrup and honey products. Greenleaf Landscaping will be there with a beautiful range of perennials, mums, and fall décor to spruce up your home. Get creative with fall-themed canvas painting while the kids explore the straw bale maze!
October 9th
Pumpkin Carving at the N.E.W. Zoo
4378 Reforestation Rd, Green Bay, WI 54313
Carve out some fun at the N.E.W. Zoo’s annual public Pumpkin Carving event from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkins) or grab a pumpkin provided by Piggly Wiggly and get creative! Enjoy complimentary pizza from Happy Joe’s and drinks from the zoo while you carve, and keep an eye out for a special visit from “Happy the Dog” himself! All carved pumpkins will be used to decorate the zoo for the North Shore Bank Zoo Boo, making your artwork part of the fun for all to enjoy. This is a free event open to the public.
October 11th
N.E.W. Zoo Boo
4378 Reforestation Rd, Green Bay, WI 54313
Speaking of Zoo Boo, this year is the 30th anniversary of this beloved Green Bay event, and it’s sure to be wild! Pick one of six evenings of spooky fun throughout October—October 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th. Bring your best costumes and trick-or-treat bags as you explore the zoo from 2:00pm to 7:00pm on Fridays and 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Saturdays. Collect candy at the Treat and Activity Stations, play games, bounce around in the bounce house, and enjoy family-friendly decorations as you stroll through the zoo.
Plus, don’t miss out on the Zoo Boo Skeleton Safari! Hunt for fan-favorite skeletons like Scuba Steve and Billy the Skeleton, and earn a prize at the Prize Table for completing the scavenger hunt. For those feeling brave, venture into the newly-expanded Haunted Zoo Zone—if you dare!
October 18th
Flannel Fest at Badger State Brewing
990 Tony Canadeo Run, Green Bay, WI 54304
Celebrate fall like a lumberjack at the 6th Annual Flannel Fest at Badger State Brewing! Enjoy a lineup of delicious food trucks, including the Main Lobster Truck and Booyah Shed, plus special beer tappings from Badger State’s secret stash and live music and beer specials all weekend long.
Pumpkin Pop-Up at Clay Studio
1242 Main St, Green Bay, WI 54302
Unleash your creativity with this hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own hand-built clay pumpkin—no experience needed! Starting at 6:00pm, you’ll spend about an hour shaping your pumpkin from a ball of clay, guided step-by-step by expert instructors. Once you’re done, your new piece of fall decor will be fired and glazed with the studio color of your choice. This event is perfect for ages 14 and up. Turnaround time for firing is 2 to 2.5 weeks, so you’ll have your pumpkins ready before Halloween!
October 19th
Pumpkin Palooza at Titletown
1065 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304
Create a one-of-a-kind pumpkin display at Titletown from 10:00am to 4:00pm (all supplies provided), plus enjoy live music, carnival games, stilt walkers, caricature artists, arts and crafts, face painting, Halloween animals, delicious food, and more! All activities are free, and retail, food, and beverages will be available for purchase.
Halloween at the Y
West Side, Broadview, and East Side Y
Enjoy some family-friendly Halloween fun at the YMCA’s Halloween events throughout October! Each location will be offering fun and festive activities for the whole family, including carnival games, magicians, balloon twisters, trunk or treat, and more. Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for a safe and thrilling Halloween celebration! Halloween at the Y dates are as follows: West Side Y on October 19th, East Side Y on October 26th, and Broadview Y on October 30th.
October 25th
Boo-seum at the Children’s Museum
1230 Bay Beach Rd, Green Bay, WI 54302
Have a frightfully fun time at Boo-seum: A Dose of Gross, the ultimate family-friendly Halloween costume party! From 4:00pm to 7:00pm, the museum will be transformed into a non-scary spooktacular celebration for children ages 2-9 and their adults. Come dressed in your favorite costumes and enjoy STEAM activities with a spooky twist. Experience the magic of Hocus Pocus spells, glow sticks galore, and even some Beetlejuice-making fun!
October 26th
Vickery Village Autumn Festival
1749 Riverside Dr, Suamico, WI 54173
Bring the fam to Vickery Village in Suamico from 11:00am to 3:00pm for a day of fall festivities, including live music, delicious offerings from local food trucks, and a Trick-or-Treat Trail that’s perfect for the little ones. Discover unique, handmade treasures at the Maker’s Market and enjoy a variety of fall-themed games and activities.
Looking for something spookier?
Now that you’ve got your calendar marked with all the best fall events, you might be craving something a little spookier to get you in the mood for Halloween. Stay tuned for a blog covering all the best frights in the area, including haunted houses, ghost walks, witchy markets, and more!
