From the Pioneer Grill & Saloon Facebook page.

Join us for some spooktacular fun at our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat! Bring the kids, wear your favorite costumes, and stop by Comforts of Home in Menomonie for an afternoon of treats, Halloween fun, and time together with our residents, team, families, and community. Comforts of Home 917 22nd Ave NE, Menomonie, WI 54751 October 17th 2026: 1:00–3:00 PM We would love to see you there—come trick-or-treat with us and help make this year’s Trunk or Treat another great community e

THE GIN MILL IS GETTING HAUNTED! HALLOWEEN PARTY @ THE GIN MILL 10/31/26 Get your costumes ready because we're throwing a Halloween party you DON'T want to miss! COSTUME CONTEST Come dressed to impress & compete for PRIZES! Best costume? Best Couples Costume? Most creative? You could be taking home the win! HALLOWEEN DRINKS CAMP CRYSTAL LAKE COOLER A creepy-cool Halloween cocktail made for the occasion! ZOMBIE BRAIN SHOT It looks terrifying… but you'll proba

Travel through time solving riddles and discovering clues to track down the Museum Story Crystal! The Rassbach Museum tells the stories of our past -- and the Story Crystal that helps power our stories has been hidden. Can you help us find it? No costume necessary, but dress for adventure if you wish! All ages are welcome! Kids and their guardians will work together completing tasks within the museum. Tasks will be achievable by adventurers with a guardian's help. Thanks to s

Rural Route 5 Acoustic is back!! Enjoy a night of music and community and wear your Halloween costumes. (prizes for the best dressed) Food, open bar and bonfire fun! From the Facebook event page.

It's spooky season and we want to celebrate with you - so we're hosting a Pumpkin Carving Contest! This is a FREE, all ages contest with prizes available for youth and adults in two categories - "Most Spooky" and "Most Creative." Winners will receive a local products goodie basket valuing over $50! Participants must provide their own pumpkin for the contest and fill out an entry slip with our customer service team when they drop it off. Important dates: October 20-22: Turn in

During the Fall Frolic. Meet Author JoAnn Matthys, she'll have books for sale and signing and she might read it aloud for you if you ask. The story behind "Charlie was a Worrier." "One of my numerous work adventures brought me in touch with the early grades of K-12. It was a program known as "The Foster Grandparent Program." It was a Federal program run through the CESA School system. I was hired to assist the Supervisor of the program. This program brought seniors into the c

FREE! – No admission Over a dozen decorated vehicles with local “Trunkers” Indoors so your little ones (and you) can stay warm Treats and goodies Creepy Camper Food Trucks Halloween fun for the whole family! Put on your costumes and head over to Markquart Menomonie for another year of Halloween fun! The whole family will enjoy this FREE event! Local businesses and organizations will be decorating over a dozen vehicles, and each "trunker" will have a stash of various goodies t

During the Fall Frolic, meet author A.W. Powers/William J. Anderson, he’ll have books for sale and signing. His Books: "The Psychic Guardian Angel Series" has 13 books in the series The books combine a mystery, adventure and a reluctant psychic who pulls the pieces together. "The Psychic Guardian Angel Companion Series" "Psychic Sidekick Series" "Kill Shot Series" "Music, Mayhem, and Murder Series" From the Facebook event page.

Grab your friends and family and come check out the fun “trunks” set up for you to do your trick or treating all in one place. Don’t forget to bring your Halloween bags and buckets to fill with treats! Head inside after for drinks or dinner. Can’t wait to see you and your great costumes! All ages welcome. *If you’d like to set up a trunk at this event please reach out via Facebook messenger! We will be having a “Best Trunk Contest” so get creative! From the Facebook event pag

Oktoberfest is Saturday, October 10th! There are still openings for more vendors! Contact Carla 715-556-4499 From the Trinity Lutheran Church Facebook page.

From the Menomonie Moose Lodge Facebook page.

Tailgate Fundraiser for the MHS Class of 2027! Join us Friday, October 16, from 4–6:30 p.m. at The Great Escape for a fun, family-friendly tailgate party! We’re raising money for the Menomonie High School Class of 2027 Post-Graduation Lock-In. Enjoy music, games, basket raffles, and great food! We’ll also be selling squares for our Super Bowl board. Bring the family, have some fun, and help us give the Class of 2027 an unforgettable post-graduation celebration! From the Faceb

Fall Festival Join us October 3rd from 10 AM–2 PM for a fun-filled day celebrating all things fall! We’re creating a memorable experience for our guests with delicious fall-inspired food and beverage demos, promotions, activities, and more! Come taste, explore, and discover some of our favorite seasonal offerings. What to expect: Delicious food & beverage samples Great fall promotions and featured products Kids’ activities Community connections Plenty of fall fun and surprise

Think you’re brave enough to make it through the darkness? Join us for a night of fear, frights, and unexpected scares as you make your way through the Baxterville After Dark Haunted Trails! Creeping through the woods after dark, you never know what—or WHO—you’ll encounter around the next corner. Are you ready to face your fears? Bring your friends, family, and a little courage… because once you enter the trail, there’s no turning back! October 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 6:30

In conjunction with UW-Stout's annual Homecoming celebration, we're providing all-day fun for locals, alumni, students, and visitors alike. Each business has a fun activity or one-day-only sale for you to enjoy. Enter FREE raffles at each location to win Downtown Menomonie experience packages filled with $20 gift cards to your favorite local businesses. The more stops you make, the better your chance to win! The UW-Stout homecoming parade goes through downtown starting at 11A

Join us Wednesday, October 21st, for a fun evening of sea shanties, folk songs, work songs, and drinking songs from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at Brewery Nonic. The event is free, everyone is welcome, and no preparation is required. From the Facebook event page.

Octoberfest is happening now at Menomonie Fleet Farm. Stop by this week for a chance to guess the pumpkin weight, then join us Saturday, October 3rd for pumpkin painting and brats. Plus, the first 400 customers with a purchase can take home a free tote bag. From the Fleet Farm Menomonie Facebook page.

Saturday, October 3rd at the Farmers Market - We’ve got a full, cozy fall morning planned at the Menomonie Farmers Market, and you won’t want to miss it. Find us in Wilson Park from 8am-1pm! Kids Free Pumpkin Painting (9am–noon or while supplies last) Thanks to Synergy Retirement Planning Strategies, kids under 18 can pick out a pumpkin for free and paint their very own fall masterpiece right at the market. Supplies provided, creativity encouraged, and fun guaranteed. Fresh f

This whirlwind summer is coming to an end and the Music in the Park Season Finale is October 3rd, 2026. Please join us for our last outdoor concert featuring Western Meadowlark in their Music in the Park debut (It's only fitting to start this season with Clint Meyer Music and end it with the Father-Daughter Duo!) We will also be collecting donations for the Wisconsin Foster Closet, Inc. Food: Big Dam Farms & The Fluffy Pigs Pulled Pork Sandwiches We invite you to come end th