October 20 & 21
Mauston Pumpkin Bash – 10am to 5pm both days at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mauston, WI.
Annual event with pumpkin carving contest, scarecrow contest, tug of war contest, pie baking contest and much more including smowmobile and ATV drag races. Great Pumpkin Parade 6:30pm through downtown Mauston. www.VisitMauston.com
October 20
Prime Time Jimmy Kline 5K/10K Run and 5K Memorial Walk for Cancer during Mauston Pumpkin Bash.
Contact (608) 847-6891 or (608) 547-2697.
October 20
Crane Watch Magic – 3pm to Dark at Sandhill Wildlife Area, 1715 Highway X, Babcock, WI.
Experience the flight of thousands of cranes as they return to the Gallagher Marsh after a day of feeding in surrounding fields. Dress warmly in neutral colors (camouflage preferred). Rain or shine (the birds will be there). Scopes, binoculars, and cameras welcome. $15 fee. Register by Oct. 12. Limit 25 people. Contact (715) 884-6335 or Britt.Searles@Wisconsin.gov
October 20
Pumpkin Walk & Haunted Hayride – 3pm to 9pm – Roche-A-Cri State Park, 1767 State Road 13 – Friendship, WI.
Games from 3pm to 4:30pm walk around the mound 3pm to 9pm with pumpkins and tiki torches lit at dusk, non haunted hayrides 3:30pm to 5:30pm, haunted hayrides 6pm to 9pm, food will be sold. Ticket sales for hayrides end at 9pm. Free admission to the park, park and ride free shuttle bus from corner of Highway 13 and Czech Avenue. Rain or Shine. Supported by the Friends of Roche-A-Cri State Park. Contact (608) 565-2789.
October 20
Oktoberfest – 5pm – Town Hall – Rome, WI
Lester Public Library hosts a night of Gemutlichkeit with German food, polka band and more. Tickets available at the library in early October. Contact (715) 325-8990.
October 20
Spirit Walk – 6pm – 8:15pm – Historic Point Basse site – Highway Z – Nekoosa, WI.
A lantern lit guided walking tour gives you a chance to meet many of the former citizens of Historic Point Base on the East Bank of the Wisconsin River. Their spirits emerge from their surrounding to tell you about themselves and legends of the 1840’s. Contact (715) 423-3120 or historicpointbasse.com/spiritwalk.htm
October 27
Boo Hike – 5:30pm – 8pm – Necedah Wildlife Refuge – N11285 Headquarters Road – Necedah, WI.
Visit creatures of the night in a non-spooky way, costumes welcome. Contact (608) 565-2551
October 27
Spirit Walk – 6pm – 8:15pm – Historic Point Basse site – Highway Z – Nekoosa, WI.
A lantern lit guided walking tour gives you a chance to meet many of the former citizens of Historic Point Base on the East Bank of the Wisconsin River. Their spirits emerge from their surrounding to tell you about themselves and legends of the 1840’s. Contact (715) 423-3120 or historicpointbasse.com/spiritwalk.htm
October 27
Lake Arrowhead Halloween Dance – 7pm – Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse – 1195 Apache Lane – Town of Rome, WI.
Featuring the Ravens Band, costume party with prizes. Contact (715) 325-3341 or www.lake-link.com/events
October 31
Halloween Costume Parade & Carnival – 5:30pm line up, 6pm parade begines, outside the Bethesda Thrift Shop – Rapids Mall – 555 W. Grand Ave. – Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
Bring your little one to the annual Rapids Mall Halloweeen costume parade. Ages 6 months to 14 years, they are all invited to parade through the mall visiting each of the stores, showing off their costumes and maybe even getting some treats. Come join your friends for a night of fun and even a little candy. Contact (715) 421-3500.
