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The holiday season can get hectic. There are Christmas parties, Christmas pageants, last minute gifts, Christmas cards, office gift exchanges, tree decorating…the list goes on and on.

Don’t let your Christmas to-do list overshadow time with your family. We are fortunate to have so many great family activities in the Fox Cities. In that spirit, we’ve listed a few holiday activities for you to enjoy in Oshkosh, Appleton, and Green Bay. So bundle up the kids, take a day or an evening, and appreciate this special time together.

What’s your favorite Holiday family activity in the Fox Cities? Let us know in the comments!

Enchanted Victorian Christmas in Appleton, Wisconsin

What: Hearthstone Historic House Museum, decorated for the holidays, live music on Thursday and Friday evenings.

Where: Hearthstone Historic House Museum, 625 W. Prospect Ave, Appleton

When: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays with live entertainment.

Cost: Adults $6, Children (5-17) $3, Under 5 Free

Contact: 920-730-8204

Holiday Helpers Workshops at the Hearthstone Historic House Museum in Appleton, Wisconsin

What: Children and parents create a Victorian craft gift for someone special at the Hearthstone Historic House Museum.

Where: Hearthstone Historic House Museum, 625 W. Prospect Ave, Appleton

When: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Dec. 5: Decoupage Boxes

Dec. 12: Wind Chime

Dec. 19: Mosaic Picture Frame

Cost: $8 non-members, $7 members

Contact: (920) 730-8204

Oshkosh Celebration of Lights

What: lights and displays

Where: Menominee Park, Merritt Ave and Hazel St. , Oshkosh

When: Every night from Nov. 25 – Jan. 1

Cost: $8 per car or $6 with non-perishable food donation

Contact: Oshkosh Convention & Visitors’ Bureau (920) 303-9200 (ask for Jodie)

13th Annual WPS Garden of Lights in Green Bay, Wisconsin

What: Mile-long walking tour or horse-drawn wagon ride through Green Bay Botanical Garden holiday displays.

Where: Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay

When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 27th-December 27th (Closed Christmas Day)

Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Wagon rides: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

Sundays · 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Wagon rides: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.)   

Cost: Horse drawn wagon rides: $10 adults, $6 children 5-12
 Walking tour (1 mile): $7 adults, $4 children 5-12
 Children 4 and under: FREE

Contact: (920) 490-9457, or toll free: (877) 355-4224

A Heritage Hill Christmas in Green Bay, Wisconsin

What: Horse drawn wagon rides, visit with St. Nick, baking sugar cookies, Christmas stories in the school house, historic dances, tour of Caroline Tank’s cottage decorated for Christmas, and make your own S’More.

Where: Heritage Hill State Historical Park, 2640 S. Webster Ave, Green Bay

When: Saturday Dec. 5, 12, and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $8 adults, $7 ages 62 and over, $6 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and under. $1 off with donation of canned food item.

Contact: (920) 448-5150

Halloween events are in full swing in the Fox Cities and Green Bay area. We’ve put together an area listing of haunted houses, trick or treat outings, pumpkin carving, costume contests, and games for all ages.

Did we miss a Halloween activity? Let us know in the comments so we can add it to our list.
What’s your favorite Halloween event?

Neenah

Youth Go Haunted House
What: Haunted House to benefit Youth Go
Where: Neenah’s Old City Garage, 333 W. Cecil St., Neenah.
When: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Oct.16-17, 23-24, 29-31.
Cost: $10 at door, $5 ages 10 and under (parental discretion recommended).
Contact: (920) 722-1435

Children’s Day at the Haunted House
What: Lighted, child friendly tours of the Youth Go haunted house, carnival games and crafts and trick-or-treating. Kids (and chaperone) come in costume! All proceeds benefit Youth Go.
Where: Neenah’s Old City Garage, 333 W. Cecil St., Neenah.
When: Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 31.
Cost: $3 per person and one can of non-perishable food.
Receive one free ticket for an evening show (limit one ticket per family) with donation of a new or gently used coat for Coats for Kids.
Contact: (920)722-1435

Burial Chamber
What: Two haunted houses, haunted woods, and burial simulator
Where: Burial Chamber, 500 N. Lake St., Neenah.
When: 7-11:30 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 15, 18, 22, 25, 28-29.
Cost: $14 and up.
Contact: (920) 727-4669

Haunted Hay Rides
What: Scary but fun ride to the woods, walk through the woods, and hayride back. Bonfire and refreshments available.
Where: Cavanaugh’s Carriages, 3910 Fairview Road, Neenah
When: Rides start at dark Oct. 16-17, 22-24, 28-31.
Cost: $10 per person
Contact: (920) 836-2013

Menasha

Great Pumpkin Hunt
What: Kids search for pumpkin coins hidden in the park, and then exchange them for candy and prizes. Bring flashlight, costume recommended. Meet at the Clovis Park shelter. See below for meeting times per age group. No pre-registration necessary.
When: Oct. 26
Ages 4 and under  6 p.m.
Ages 5-7  6:15 p.m.
Ages 8 and up  6:30 p.m.
Where: Clovis Park, 974 Ninth St., Menasha.
Cost: Free.
Contact: Menasha Parks and Recreation Department, (920) 967-3640.

Oshkosh

Three Floors of Horror
What: Haunted house for ages 10 and older.
When: Oct. 23-25, 29-31.
Thursday: 7-11 p.m.
Friday 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
Saturday 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
Sunday 7-10 p.m.
Where: 915 S. Main St., Oshkosh.
Cost: $10 per floor /$20 for all three floors
Ghoul Pass (immunity from monsters) $5
Contact: Threefloorsofhorror@gmail.com

EAA’s Haunted Hanger
What: Spooky guides lead visitors on a flashlight tour of the Haunted Hanger.
Where: EAA AirVenture Museum, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh
When: Oct. 23-24, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person, EAA members are free
Recommended for elementary and middle school-age children and families.
Contact: (920) 426-6880

EAA’s Slightly Haunted Hanger
What: Trick or Treat, games, Halloween activities. Dress in costume! Recommended for younger children.
Where: EAA AirVenture Museum, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh
When: Oct. 24 11a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Included with regular museum admission
Adults (18+) $ 8.75
Senior (62+) $ 7.75
Students (6-17) $ 6.75
Children (5 and under) FREE
Family Rate $22.00
EAA Members FREE
Contact: (920) 426-6880

Zooloween Boo
What: Arts & Crafts, storytelling, costume contest, trick or treat stations, games, drawings and prizes.
When: October 24 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Menominee Park, Merritt Ave and Hazel St
Cost: $4 adult, $2 child
Contact: (920) 236-5089

Downtown Oshkosh Trick or Treat
What: Children’s activities, pumpkin painting, costume contest, carnival games, participating stores hand out candy
When: Oct. 29 4-7 p.m.
Where: Opera House Square, 300 Block of N. Main
Cost: Free
Contact (920) 303-2265 ext. 11

Theater of Lost Souls
What: Two haunted attractions, haunted hay ride, funeral simulator
When: 6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 23-25, 29-31. Box office opens 6:15 p.m. 1st hay ride is 6:30 p.m. 1st group enters the haunt 7:00 p.m. Last group enters at 11:30 p.m. EXCEPT Oct. 25 when last group enters at 10 p.m.
Where: Winnebago Fairgrounds/Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E County Y, Oshkosh
Cost: $13 and up.
Contact: (920) 731-8555

Sleepy Hollow Haunted Woods
What: Haunted woods, haunted cemetery, tunnel and black maze. “No-touch” event. Bonfire available. Benefits the Oshkosh North Music Dept.
When: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30.
Where: Sleepy Hollow Farm, 1679 W. Waukau Ave., Oshkosh
Cost: $8 per person
Contact: (920) 231-0122

Green Bay

Terror on the Fox
What: Four haunted attractions. All shows “PG13” except Kids Day – lights on, rated “G.”
When: 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Oct 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28.
6:30 – 11:30 p.m. Oct 16-17, 23-24, 28-31.
Kids Day Noon – 4p.m. Oct. 25.
Where: National Railroad Museum, 2285 S. Broadway, Green Bay.
Cost: $14 and up.
Contact: (920) 430-1844

The Morgue
What: Haunted House, Live music by UNDERNEETH from 10 p.m.-? Oct. 17, 24 and 31. Opening is The Black Reverie
When: 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31. Ticket sales start 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 17 from 5-7 p.m. kids ages 10 and under are welcome to come in with one can good or $1
Where: next to Immaculate Conception Parish, N5589 County E, De Pere.
Cost: $10 admission, free parking, cash only
Contact: (920) 788-6569

Spooktacular Fun at Lambeau Field
What: Entertainment attractions including Oneida Nation Dancers and Singers, musicians, magicians, stilt walkers; face painting and Halloween-themed arts and crafts
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24.
Where: Lambeau Field Atrium, Accessed through the Miller Lite Gate on the north end of Lambeau Field, 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay.
Cost: Free.
Contact: (920)569-7500

Green Bay Packers Haunted Concourse
What: Scenes of high-tech shocks and horrors. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult, children under age 8 will not be admitted
When: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 23; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Oct. 24. Lines may be cut off before end times to avoid unnecessary waits.
Where: Lambeau Field, Oneida Nation Gate, 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay.
Cost: Free.
Contact: (920) 569-7500.

Cost Cutters Sweet Street
What: Trick-or-treating, pumpkin bowling, haunted village, inflatable games
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 30.
Where: ShopKo Hall, 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay.
Cost: Kids 2-12 $6, Adults $4, Advance tickets (available at Copps Food Centers) Kids $5, Adults $3.
Contact: http://www.ticketstaronline.com/

Zoo Boo
What: Trick or treating, inflatables, and Halloween decorations. Haunted wagon ride through “Freaky Forest” available the first two weekends, and children’s games available Oct. 30-31. DJ each evening and dance with NEW Zoo costumed mascots. Children encouraged to wear costume.
Where: 4378 Reforestation Road, Green Bay
When: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31. Zoo closes at 2:00 each day to prepare, gates close at 7:30 p.m..
Cost: $10 at the gate, $8 in advance. Children 1 and under are free.
Contact: (920) 434-7841

Halloween Event at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
What: Pumpkin lit walk through darkened nature center. Animal characters educate in a fun, light-hearted way. Kids are welcome to come in costume. Suitable for all ages.
When: Every 20 minutes starting at 6 p.m. on Oct 17. Pre-registration required.
Where: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 East Shore Drive, Green Bay
Cost: $3 adult, $2 child 12 and under. Call 920 391-3671 for ticket info or stop in Nature Center 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Contact: (920) 391-3671

Halloween at Heritage Hill
What: Trick or Treat throughout 13 historic buildings, Haunted Hospital (suitable for older children), costume contest, scary stories, Halloween crafts, hay bale maze
When: 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Oct. 23.
Where: Heritage Hill State Historical Park, 2640 South Webster Ave, Green Bay.
Cost: $5 (children 4 and under free).
Contact: (920) 448-5150 or 800-721-5150

Shawano Manor 3-D Haunted House
What: Haunted House
When:  7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Oct. 15-17, Oct. 22-24, Oct. 27-31, Children’s Matinee 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Oct. 17
Where: Beja Shrine Center, 1950 Bond Street, Green Bay.
Cost: $13 regular admission, $23 RIP Admission includes hot chocolate, live entertainment and event t-shirt. Children’s Matinee is $2 or, free with a coat to donate for “Coats for Kids.”
Contact: (920) 309-0981

The Shrine of Horror
What: Haunted House
When: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 22-24, 29-31. Kids Day 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24.
Where: 507 N. Broadway, Green Bay
Cost: $10
Contact: (920) 450-0016

Appleton

Boo Bash
What: Non-spooky Halloween event. Trick-or-treating in the Building for Kids, carnival games throughout City Center Plaza. Wear costume, Must be accompanied by an adult.
When: 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 29-30.
Where: City Center Plaza and The Building for Kids, 100 W. College Ave., Appleton.
Cost: Free.
Contact: The Building for Kids, (920) 734-3226.

Haunted House: A Night to Dismember XI
What: Haunted House presented by the North High School Theatre Department. Non-scary flashlight tours available during all hours. Carnival games, mini-inflatable haunted house, and bake sale.
When: 6-11 p.m. Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m. and 6-11 p.m. Oct. 30, 1-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-midnight Oct. 31
Where: Appleton North High School Auditorium, 5000 N. Ballard Road, Appleton.
Cost: $7 adults, $5 children under 12. Tickets available at the door.
Contact: Ron Parker, theatre director, (920) 832-4300 or parkerronaldc@aasd.k12.wi.us

Romp in the Autumn Swamp
What: Illuminated Trails with live nature characters, fall music, campfire, outdoor move, face painting, pumpkin decorating. 
When: 4-8 p.m. Oct. 24. Birds of Prey Show 4-6 p.m., Outdoor movie showtimes at 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m..
Where: Bubolz Nature Preserve, 4815 N. Lynndale Drive, Appleton
Cost: $9 adults, $7 kids, $30 family. Discounts for pre-registration and free glow sticks.
Contact: (920) 731-6041

Jack O’Lantern Jamboree Halloween Party
What: Costume Contest, festive obstacle course, Scooby snacks, ghoulish games, creepy crawly crafts. Ages 1 to 10.
When: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 25
Where: The Little Gym of Appleton, W3192 County Rd KK, Suite K, Appleton
Cost: FREE
Contact: (920) 749-4990

Spook-tacular Family Halloween Party
What: Carnival games, inflatables, trick-or-treat alley, drawings, fire truck, police car, ambulance, petting zoo. Ages 12 and under, parent or guardian must accompany child.
When: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 30
Where: Players Choice of the Fox Cities, W3035 Edgewood Trail, Appleton
Cost: $7/ticket ages 2 & up, Adults are free. $5 tickets when you donate 2 or more of the following: non-perishable food items, old cell phones, used inkjet cartridges. Drop off at Players Choice of the Fox Cities by Oct. 30 to receive discount.
Contact: (920) 731-PLAY

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