things to do in the fall and for halloween
Enjoy the Fall season and Halloween in Kenosha! Fall festivals and Oktoberfest events begin in early September in the Kenosha Area. That’s followed by Halloween event season. During the fall harvest, you can expect to find lots of fresh produce and fall-themed decorations from vendors at our Saturday Farmers Markets: Kenosha HarborMarket and Kenosha Public Market. We have recommendations for leaf peeping spots as well!
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Fall Colors | Pumpkin Farms | Haunted House | Ghost Tours | Create Your Own Art | FUN 101 | Events
Fall Colors
While it’s hard to predict when the fall colors will peak in any given year, mid to late October is typically a great time to enjoy the show of many colors, courtesy of Mother Nature.
Some of the best places to see fall foliage in Kenosha County:
Get Your
10,000 Steps
Enjoy an outdoor aerial adventure park
Boundless Adventures
Pumpkin Farms
Jerry Smith Farm
Bring the whole family for a fun outing at Jerry Smith Farm featuring:
- Free hand-painted pumpkin displays
- Pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, and more fall decor to purchase
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
- Petting zoo
- Haunted forest
- A country store full of produce and treats such as their famous and delicious frosted fresh-baked cookies, gourmet caramel apples, and apple cider
- And much more!
The farm’s fall season kicks off in mid-September.
Thompson Farm
Known for its U-Pick Strawberries season in the summer, Thompson Farm is also open in the fall for U-Pick Pumpkins and more activities!
In mid-September, the Fall Season Experience and Fall Festival Weekends begin. Your family can enjoy a 4-acre adventure farm that includes 10+ attractions including a giant playground, two large bounce pillows, trike track, corn/jungle maze, a low-ropes course and more! An admission fee is required. Also available:
- U-Pick Pumpkins: The farm’s unique “Carload of Pumpkins” is available, as well as regular pumpkin picking.
- U-Pick Raspberries
- U-Pick Sunflowers, Zinnias, and Wildflowers *Limited Time*
- Fall Photo Ops
- And much more!
Weather and supply affect the dates of each season, so be sure to check the listed website for updates/changes.
Haunted House
It’s been a tradition for years: the Kemper Haunted House. Historic Kemper Center on the Lake Michigan shore is the perfect, spooky setting for a haunted house.
Kemper Center and Kenosha County Teen Task Force present the Haunted House. Tickets are sold at the door. This takes place across multiple weekends.
The lights are left on for the kids/those feeling less brave during the first hour each night.
Ghost Tours
Experience a private or public Historical Kenosha Ghost Tour!
Gather your friends, relatives, neighbors, or co-workers for a fun and information-filled tour. Learn what ghosts and spirits may reside in Downtown Kenosha!
These tours are offered by Lakeshore Pedal Tours each October.
Create Your Own Halloween Art
Create a piece of art at Alpaca Art, a pottery-painting studio. Choose from the wide selection of bisque - plates, bowls, banks, boxes, figurines. Then sit, relax, and paint! As Halloween approaches, the shop offers many items with themes such as pumpkins, Dracula, gourds, spiders, witches, and Frankenstein. Make your own unique candy dish!
Pinot's Palette (shown) is a paint studio that offers guided painting classes. Their event calendar includes Halloween-theme paintings as we get closer to Halloween.
Fall / Winter FUN 101
Twice a year, we produce a FUN 101 list: 101 Things to See & Do for $10 & Under (Many are FREE!). The Fall / Winter FUN 101 is typically posted by late September. Each edition of the list features seasonal events and activities – as well as not-to-miss year-round places in the Kenosha Area. Both free items and budget-friendly ones are included.
Shopping
Find an array of locally-owned shops, boutiques, galleries and markets with an emphasis on the...
