halloween events IN MANITOWOC after nightmare Off 8th street
Pumpkin Palooza
pumpkin palooza
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 2026 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stroll down to Burger Boat Park (across from the Manitowoc Public Library) for a free afternoon of pumpkin carving, painting and decorating! The finished Jack-o'-Lanterns will stay and decorate downtown through Halloween. Pumpkins will be provided while supplies last. Please bring your own tools as only a limited number of tools and paints will be provided.
ZOO BOO
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Halloween fun is taking over Lincoln Park Zoo with a howling good time for the whole family! Visitors can enjoy games, concessions, animal enrichment demonstrations, and trick-or-treating with local organizations. Kids can show off their Halloween costumes in the costume contest, and every child receives a gift bag with admission.
metal night at petskull brewing
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS @ 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
If you’re a fan of heavy music, Metal Nights at PetSkull Brewing are happening every Wednesday from now through May. Discover new bands, play metal trivia, and catch up with fellow metal heads. Grab a friend and support the local music scene right here in Manitowoc.
trunk-or-treat
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Come spooky. Come silly. Just come! Families will this safe, fun and FREE trick-or-treating event which showcases local businesses and organizations. Dress in costume and share in the festivities the week before Halloween. Event will be held in the Briess Parking Lot across from the Manitowoc Public Library.
Halloween Glowga
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2026 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Yoga meets spooky season with this popular black light yoga class at Waves Yoga Studio.
CHADDONFIELD
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 2026 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM!
CHADDONFIELD is a FREE home haunt for the trick'r'treaters in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and the surrounding area. Created and operated by a bunch of grown-up kids who love Halloween and never grew out of it. Open Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st.
Halloween day events
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 2026
Trick-or-Treating - Trick-or-Treating will be on Saturday, October 31st in Manitowoc from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Waves Yoga Studio - Throw on your favorite costume, grab a friend, and enjoy themed yoga classes, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, giveaways, and pumpkin pie pudding shots (non-alcoholic!) from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Black Heart Books - Spend Halloween afternoon at Black Heart Books with plants, tarot, goth goods, and great books! Come haunt the shop, snag a plant baby, get your cards read, and treat yourself to something strange from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
PetSkull Brewing Company - Looking for live music and Halloween fun? PetSkull Brewing is throwing a Halloween party featuring Rising Star, the 2026 WAMI Award winner for New Artist of the Year! Dress up for the occasion, because there will also be a costume contest with big prizes up for grabs! Open from 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
Ryan’s on York - Celebrate with spooky drink specials all night long and a costume contest with a chance to win a grand prize. The staff will choose the winner, with the costume contest happening at 11:00 PM. Make plans to stop by and show off your best Halloween costume!
Chaddonfield
Halloween Party at Petskull Brewing Company
