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I will post more events as I find them - so come back soon!

Don't forget to also visit the fall fun page for farms, haunted barns, hayrides & pumpkin picking, or the calendar & special events page for what is happening today!

<<Halloween Fun...In Order By Date>>

THE ANIMALS MUSIC-FILLED HALLOWEEN

Why should the big kids have all of the fun?
You and your INFANT/toddler/preschooler (ages INFANT-6 years) Are invited to join Miss Laura Kronser (certified kindermusik®EDUCATOR) AND HER ANIMAL FRIENDS IN A MUSICAL, TODDLE FRIENDLY (NO SCARY STUFF!!) CELEBRATION OF HALLOWEEN.

WE WILL DANCE, PLAY INSTRUMENTS, READ A STORY, MAKE AN ANIMAL MASK AND DECORATE PUMPKIN COOKIES. SO DRESS UP LIKE YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL AND JOIN US!

WHEN: MONDAY OCTOBER 27 9:00-10:00 AM OR
THURSDAY OCTOBER 30 10:30-11:30 AM

WHERE: 803 WHISPERING OAKS RD, OREGON

COST IS $15/CHILD-PARENTS ARE FREE!

SPACE IS LIMITED SO CALL Laura at 692-8821 to reserve your spot

HOLLOWeen at the Cave
Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds Call: 437-3038
October 30 - November 2 open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Don't be afraid of the dark - explore the hollows this Halloween! Costumed youngsters recieve gemstone treats along trails in the warm, lighted cave environment. Candlelight Hikes, Scavenger Hikes, Storytelling, and seasonal refreshments await revelers of all ages. Special demonstrations of the unique art of falconry presented by local falconer. FUN for the whole family!

Trick or Treat tours $14 adults; $7 child ages 4-12; under 4 FREE; All above ground activities are FREE. 608-437-3038

Wisconsin Historical Museum
October 28-31, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Halloween Week at the Wisconsin Historical Museum offers activities for all ages interested in the odd and peculiar! Enjoy screenings of Harry Houdini’s early film exploits. Get creative with “grave” arts and crafts for the kids. Join in the hunt for Wisconsin’s spookiest stories and places. Meet some colorful characters from Wisconsin’s past wandering our exhibit floors.

Johnson Creek Outlet Mall - Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Fri, Oct 31: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Costumed youngsters are invited to receive treats from participating merchants. Children must be accompanied by an adult. While supplies last.

HILLDALE-O-WEEN - Trick or Treat!
Saturday,October 25th 9:30 -12:30pm Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza At Metcalfe’s Sentry.

Friday, 10/31 - Ken Lonnquist’s Halloween Show
How many ghouls can Hilldale hold, Young Ones and Parents-all-covered-with-mold? Ken sings one hour! Then Merchants will hand out sweet treats to devour!
Showtime: 4pm Location: Hilldale Main Atrium

Friday 10/31 - Trick or Treating
For our smallest visitors, up to age 7
Most retailers hand out candy or toys to children dressed in costume. We ask that all children are escorted by a parent or guardian.
Time: 4pm – 7pm

MALL WIDE TRICK-OR-TREAT @ East Towne Mall
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 2008 5:00-7:00PM
Enjoy Trick or Treating right here at the mall! Most retailers hand out candy or toys to children dressed in costume. We ask that all children are escorted by a parent or guardian.

Halloween Party @ Madison Childrens Museum
Join us for our Halloween Party on Friday Oct. 31 from
10:00 - 1:00.

Baby's Halloween Party @ Happy Bambino
Friday, October 31st
10:30 a.m.

Another October treat for you and your bambino! Join us for some Halloween Fun - the party features:

· Spooky Music, of course!
· Tasty Treats from Ally Moll of Wildtree
· Costume Contest for "Most Original" and "Best Pair."
· Happy Bambino co-owner and photographer, Lea Wolf, will be taking Halloween photos. Get a digital print of your little pumpkin at no charge!
· ...Plus Safe Costume & Trick-or-Treating Tips

Members: Free
Non-Members: $1

Tricks'n'Treat and Costume Portraits For a Smile
WHAT: Trick’N’Treat Costume Portraits For a Smile
WHEN: Saturday, Nov 1st, from 12-4pm
WHO: Wanted - Princesses, Monsters, Dinosaurs, Frankensteins and all other Halloween Creatures of all ages
WHERE: Funky Monkey Photography Studio, 202 S Dickinson St (1 block off Williamson St), Madison

DETAILS: Donate $10 to Operation Smile and you’ll receive a digital image of your child in their costume within 1-2 weeks.

INFO: http://www.funkymonkeyblog.com info@funkymonkeyphoto.com, 608-513-9400

Hope to see you there! This is a baby,toddler & child friendly event.

Trick or Treating Around Madison

Madison:
No official times set for Trick or Treating

TRICK OR TREAT 2008:

Albany- Oct. 31st, 5:00-7:30 pm

Belleville- Oct. 31st, no set time

Beloit- "Halloween Skate," Oct. 24th, 7:00-10:00 pm

Cambria- Oct. 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm

Cambridge- 608-423-3780

Cottage Grove- Oct. 31st, no set times

Cross Plains- Oct. 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm

Darlington- Oct. 31st, 6:00-8:00 pm

Deerfield- Oct 31st, no set hours

Fitchburg- Oct. 31st, no set hours

Janesville- Oct. 31st., 5:30-7:30 pm

Maple Bluff- Oct. 31st, 4:30-7:30 pm

Markesan- Oct. 31st, 5:30-7:30

McFarland- Oct. 31st, no set time

Middleton- Oct. 31st, no set time

Monona- Oct. 31st, no set time

Mt. Horeb- Oct. 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm

Oregon- Oct. 31st, 5:00-8:00 pm

Prairie Du Sac- Oct. 31st, 4:00-7:00 pm

Richland Center- Oct. 31st, 5:00-7:30 pm

Sauk City- Oct. 31st, 4:00-7:00 pm

Shorewood Hills- Oct. 31st, no set time

Shullsburg- Oct. 31st, no set time

Stoughton- Oct. 31st, 6:00-8:00 pm

Sun Prairie- Oct. 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm

Verona- Oct. 31st, 5:00-8:00 pm

Waunakee- Oct. 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm

Wisconsin Dells- Oct. 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm

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Love to trick or treat, but all that candy is just too much for little ones? Check out the Halloween Candy Buy Back. They buy back your excess candy, you get some special rewards in addition to cash, and it is for a good cause! Read more...

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