October 22nd is National nut day Celebrate walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts and pine nuts with your friends. And of course, Mr. Peanut.
heading to simmons library711 59th place, for “Slightly creepy Simmons” Today from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. This family-friendly event features games, crafts, and activities designed to “entertain children of all ages.” Admission is free and costumes are encouraged.
Wisconsin Parkside Athletics is taking people to the “dark side” today with a night of Halloween-themed activities from 4 to 9 p.m. The new “Darkside Trunk or Treat and Haunted Trail” event will be held at the university’s Wayne E. Dunnell National Cross Country Course, located across from Petrifying Springs Park at 5555 Seventh St. in Somers.of trunk or treatis designed for children in 8th grade and younger and will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. The cost is $5 per participant.of haunted road This event is recommended for ages 14 and up and will run from 7pm to 9pm. The cost is $10 per person.
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Today is your last chance to see “The Laramie Project” At the University of Wisconsin Parkside, inside the Black Box Theater at 900 Wood Road. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (60 and older) and $10 for youth (ages 3-17) for the 2 p.m. performance. Tickets can be purchased online at uwp.edu/therita, at the box office at 262-595-2564, or at the door (when available). For ticket information, please email boxoffice@uwp.edu.
Halloween season is the time to visit your local pumpkin patch.
jerry smith’s farm — This Somers Farm is a Kenosha area tradition and is open daily through October. There are many fun facilities such as hand-painted pumpkin characters and a petting zoo. smithpumpkinfarm.com.
Borzynski’s farm — This Racine County attraction has a corn maze to go with its pumpkins. borzynskis.com.
Swan’s Pumpkin Farm — This giant pumpkin farm in Caledonia has all kinds of pumpkins and attractions. pumpkinfarm.com.
apple holer — In addition to apple picking, this hugely popular attraction in Yorkville features plenty of family fun, including train rides, a “Crazy Corn Maze,” a petting zoo, and children’s games. There is also a lot of food. At I-94 and Highway KR. applehauler.com.