Halloween in Oshkosh

Besides the changing weather, Halloween is one of our favorite parts of October. Oshkosh knows how to celebrate Halloween, with plenty of creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky, and all together spooky events for all ages. Here’s a list of things to look forward to this Halloween in Oshkosh! P.s. Oshkosh's trick-or-treating takes place on Halloween, Thursday, October 31st, from 5:00-7:00pm!

Zooloween Boo at Menominee Park Zoo

Take part in trick-or-treating, children’s games, family entertainment, costume contests, and so much more at the Zooloween Boo event happening Saturday, October 19th at 11am-3pm. This event will be at Menominee Park Zoo. Enjoy food trucks, live entertainment and more! 

Downtown Trick-or-Treat at the Market

Calling all ghosts, goblins & ghouls! Dress up in costumes and head to the Oshkosh Farmers Market on Saturday October 26th for tons of treats and fun! Vendors and participating downtown businesses will be handing out candy and treats during the market from 10am-12pm.

Sweet & Spooky Local Fall Treats

Oshkosh is the perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth. Our local shops have plenty of treats, not tricks, in store for Halloween. Check out our guide about local Halloween goodies from Oshkosh favorites like Tamara’s, Caramel Crisp, Oshpop, and more to get an idea of what’s in store this Halloween. 

Brews In The Zoo

A night out for the adults on Friday October 18th from 5pm-9pm at the Menominee Park Zoo - it's Brews in the Zoo!. Dress up in your best costume and enjoy live music and local craft beer from Fox River Brewing Company, Fifth River Brewery, Fifth Ward, Bare Bones and Lee Beverage. If you get hungry don't worry food truck will be there as well. Costume contests categories include: Best Budget Costume, Laziest Costume, Most Creative Costume, Best Makeup Award, Best Couple Costumes, and Best Group!

Coco at The Time Theater!

Enjoy a fun Halloween movie on the silver screen. Time Community Theater is offering two showings of Coco on Friday November 1st at 6:30pm. The second showing is in Spanish on November 2nd at 1:30.  And don’t forget some extra cash for concessions like popcorn and beer! Get Tickets Here!

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Celebrate and explore Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with your Oshkosh Public Museum! Learn about this celebration through traditional music, participate in our community ofrenda (altar) by bringing family photos and making handmade marigolds, and more on November 2nd from 10am-4pm. This event is free and open to the community!

Glow in The Park Not So Spooky Halloween Edition

Beginning October 12th through November 3rd experience Glow In The Park in a whole new moon light. Gather your ghoulish friends and come experience our Not So Spooky Halloween Edition. With a special playlist of fun and festive music, play your way through our Halloween decorated course that is sure to have your inner monster come out. (This event was not created to be scary, however it may not be suitable for young children. Parental discretion advised.)

The Macabre Market

Check out The Macabre Market at Venue 404 on October 25th from 6-9pm! Indulge your dark side for an evening of all things odd, goth, and Halloween with 25+ local artists, makers, and businesses. 

- Booths filled with art, gothic decor, medieval metal work, steampunk inventions, diy projects, and more!
- Tarot card readings.
- Spooky treat by Sweet Jules Bakes.
- Curated music and vinyl from Eroding Winds Record Shop.
- Gothic-themed selfie display by To Die for DIY.
- Signature cocktails & mocktails from Venue 404.

Halloween Extravaganza at Ardy & Ed's Drive In 

Get your best 1950s costume out for Ardy & Ed's very first Halloween Extravaganza!! The best 1950s costume wins free root beer for a year and customers/participants who wear a costume or bring candy to participate in the Trunk or Treat for the kids will receive a BOGO voucher during the event. Enjoy games, contests and more starting at 5pm-7pm on Tuesday October 29th. 

Halloweekend Party: Fifth Ward 

Fifth Ward is hosting two Halloween events this year, one is Frights on Fifth and the other is Build your own Bloody Mary! 

On Saturday October 26th join Fifth Ward for there Frights on Fifth event starting at 6pm-9pm where you can enjoy live music a costume contest which starts at 7:30pm. Fifth Ward will also be offering $12 boozy blood bags and $8 syringe shots to get you in the Halloween spirit! The next day on Sunday October 27th you can build your own bloody mary while for $8 while you watch the Packers. Build your own bloody mary will be at 12pm-3pm. 

Haunted Hustle 5K 

Enjoy family-friendly Halloween activities, pumpkin decorating, bonfire, s'mores, hot coco, music and a spooky 5k filled with fun "spooky stations." Costumes are encouraged! Activities start at 5pm and 5K starts at 6:30pm at JP Coughlin Center.  Register Here!

Did we miss any spooky events? Let us know in the comments! If you’re interested in the supernatural year-round, consider visiting one of these haunted locations in Oshkosh. As always, share your fun with Discover Oshkosh on Facebook and Instagram for a chance to be featured!  

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