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Ghostly Garden Walk
Sunday, October 25, 2026 — 5:30–7:00 PM Garden District Community Garden, 3932–3998 S 6th St, Milwaukee (Gazebo: 3989 S 6th St)
An evening of candy, crafts, costumes, and community at the Garden District Community Garden. The walk runs from 5:30–7:00 PM.
Schedule
- Event — Sunday, October 25 — 5:30–7:00 PM
- Setup — Saturday, October 24 — 9:00 AM through the afternoon. Come whenever you can; you do not need to stay the whole time. Final decorating touch-ups begin Sunday around 3:00 PM.
- Teardown — Sunday night + November 1 — Tables come down after the event at 7:00 PM. Decoration teardown is Sunday, November 1, noon–2:00 PM.
Help make the walk happen.
There are ways to pitch in before, during, and after the event. Costumes and masks are encouraged if you have one, and extras will be available.
To volunteer, contact Dawn Riegel, GDNA Events Coordinator, at 414-379-2450 or dawn@milwaukeegdna.com.
Volunteer needs:
- Hand out candy — At least a dozen volunteers are needed in the tunnel from 5:30–7:00 PM.
- Lead crafts — Help with craft activities in the gazebo during the walk.
- Tables and chairs — Help set up and take down activity tables and seating.
- Decorate and clean up — Join Saturday setup, Sunday touch-ups, or the November 1 decoration teardown.
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Ghostly Garden Walk / Trick or Treat
Sunday, October 25, 2026 — 5:30–7:00 PM Garden District Community Garden, 6th and Norwich (gazebo: 3989 S 6th St)
Candy, crafts, costumes, and community. Volunteers needed — contact Dawn Riegel, 414-379-2450 / dawn@milwaukeegdna.com.
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