The spooky season is here and love the activities that come with October. Whether it’s trick or treating, going to a haunted house, or binge watching scary movies with our friends there’s always something to do. What better way to enjoy the crisp in the air and have some festive Halloween spirit. than with some affordable activities. This guide will help you discover the best budget friendly events happening in October.
Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm
https://www.jerrysmithfarm.com/
Do you like pumpkin farms? Well we are in luck because there is fun at Jerry smith pumpkin farm. Jerry Smith is open from September 14 – October 31. Open weekdays from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The only area that requires admission tickets is the Activity Area located in the back half of the farm. Prices range from $7 – $15.
Enjoy pumpkins, hot cider, caramel apples, hayrides, petting zoos, corn mazes and more.
Night Lights at the Racine Zoo
This fun activity is enjoyed by many with the colorful lights and big beautiful dazzling light decorations. Also the beautiful big pumpkin sculptures. There are over 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns that light up the night. This event is open from September 26 – November 3 Jack-O-Lantern night is open Thursday – Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 a person but free for children 2 years and younger.
Fall festival
Oak Creek is hosting a fall Festival at Drexel town square. This event has a variety of different activities you could do like pumpkin decorating, vendor booths, hayrides, face painting, caricatures and more. This event is open on October 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit https://www.oakcreekwi.gov/visitor/events/fall-festival for more details.
Halloween Movie night
https://www.visitkenosha.com/event/halloween-movie-night/3257/
Halloween comes with spooky scary movies. Enjoy a FREE movie night at Petrifying Springs. The movie playing is The Addams Family October 26 at 5 p.m. with pre-movie family activities starting at 3 p.m.
Boo at the Zoo
Do you have little siblings who love free candy or do you? Well, come on and enjoy a great time the Racine Zoo on October 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event has trick or treating for kids. They also have fun activities like decorating pumpkins, cookie decorating, Halloween crafts and meeting some of the animals. this event is free for zoo members and children two and younger. Otherwise ticket prices range from $5 to $11.
There has to be just about something for everyone this spooky season, so get out and enjoy the fall weather.
