What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (Oct. 26-Nov. 1)

Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—your round up of Wisconsin events.

October 26, 2026

"Sunset overlooking Big Kitten Lake, Vilas County." Courtesy of Marlin M.

Welcome to this week’s Badger State Buzz—your round up of Wisconsin events from the UpNorthNews newsletter. If you want to see the Badger State Buzz as soon as it drops each week, make sure you’re subscribed. And if you’d like your photo featured, like reader Marlin M., capturing this sunset over the fall colors, just reply to any newsletter with your submission.

Now, onto your Badger State Buzz:

Skulloween, Milwaukee (Oct. 29)

Head to the Harley-Davidson Museum for a Halloween celebration, complete with live music, seasonal food and cocktails, fire pits, giveaways, and a costume contest.

Fall Downtown Fest & Casket Races, Beaver Dam (Oct. 30-31)

Celebrate the spooky season with two days of family-friendly fun in downtown Beaver Dam, featuring a light-up parade, trick-or-treating, costume contests, live entertainment, food trucks, and a bar crawl. And don’t miss the signature casket race!

Halloween Bar Crawl, Milwaukee (Oct. 30-31)

Explore Milwaukee’s bars during a two-day Halloween Bar Crawl featuring creepy cocktails, exclusive drink deals, Halloween-themed entertainment, and plenty of costumes.

East Troy Electric Railroad Lunch & Dinner Trains (Oct. 31)

Get a gourmet dining experience aboard restored railroad cars. Guests can enjoy an elegant three- or four-course meal in a unique setting. Menus and prices vary by train.

Hallowfest, Eagle River (Oct. 31)

Enjoy a day of Halloween fun with a downtown business scavenger hunt, goodie bags from the Lions Club, and a dance demonstration from the Chain O’Lakes. Families can also catch free Halloween moves and show off their costumes in a contest.

Jack O’Lantern Days, Fish Creek (Oct. 31)

Fish Creek will transform into a Halloween destination with activities for all ages, including kids’ games, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and a spooky trail walk at dusk.

That’s your Buzz for the week. If you make it to any of these events—or capture a scene worth sharing—reply to any of our daily newsletters with a photo. We always look forward to seeing what Wisconsin looks like through your eyes.

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