OCTOBER 2004 - Special Events

Complete address of sites is listed with first mention. Area codes of phone numbers are 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirm events when possible; listings are subject to change.

POTAWATOMI BINGO CASINO, 1721 W. Canal St. Located minutes from downtown, this two-story entertainment complex offers high-stakes bingo; craps, roulette, blackjack table games, and video and reel slot machines. 500-seat cabaret-style theater and 1,800-seat concert hall host some of the nation’s top performers. Dining options include international buffet, sports bar & grill, fine dining restaurant and snack bars. Open 24 hours a day. Call toll-free, 1-800-PAYS-BIG or visit www.paysbig.com

BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Ongoing activities include Krafty Kids, ages three and up, 11:30 a.m. Fridays; Story Time, children 1 and older, 11 a.m. Fridays; Puppet Play, all ages, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays; Tot Time, ages one to three years and parent or caregiver, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 390-5437.

GOLD DOLLAR TOURS, daily; Departing downtown Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Hyatt Regency and Pfister hotels, tours showcase Milwaukee beginning at 10 a.m. at the Hilton. Also shuttles to Mayfair Mall from downtown hotels at 9:15 a.m., returning at 1:30 p.m. For reservations, call 321-8940.

FARMER’S MARKETS, through the fall, various locations. East Town Farm Market, Saturday mornings through Oct. 9 in Cathedral Square Park, E. Kilbourn Ave. Between Jackson and Jefferson Sts. Westown Farmer’s Market, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 27 in Zeidler Union Square, Michigan St. between 3rd and 4th Sts.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS, through Oct. 3; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. All-new, “Hometown Edition.” 7 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m. Sun. 908-6001.

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT, through Oct. 16; Trimborn Farm, 8881 W. Grange Ave. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 529-7744.

HAUNTFEST, through Oct. 31; Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. 282-3866.

FIRST FRIDAY, Oct. 1; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free appetizers, cash bar. 224-3200

CEDARBURG OCKTOBERFEST, Oct. 2; Cedar Creek Park, Cedarburg. Sponsored by Silver Creek Brewing Co. to benefit the Cedarburg Fire ad Police Departments and American Legion. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 262-375-4444.

HAY DAYS FALL FESTIVAL, Oct. 2; Greendale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 423-3080.

RAPTOR SATURDAY, Oct. 2; Schlitz Audubon Center, 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd. 352-2880.

NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR, Oct. 3-4; Midwest Airlines Center. 908-6001.

MAXWELL STREET DAY, Oct. 3; Fireman’s Park, Cedarburg. 38th year for one of the area’s most popular flea markets. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. 262-377-9620.

ARTS WEEKEND, Oct. 8-10; Cedarburg and Ozaukee County. Friday Evening Gallery Walk, Self-guided Studio Tours Sat. and Sun. plus special events. 5-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Maps at Cedarburg Cultural Center. 262-376-0381 or www.cedarburgartistsguild.com.

SECRET LAB SATURDAY: SPOOKED!, Oct. 9; Discovery World Museum. 800 W. Wells St. 765-9966.

ADVENTURE WEEKEND: BAD SCIENCE, Oct. 9-10; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Learn how real scientists use procedures to produce reliable facts. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 278-2702.

THE PREHISTORY OF DENMARK, Oct. 12; Milwaukee Public Museum. Michael D. Stafford, MPM president, presents nearly 12,000 years of Southern Scandinavian history. 11 a.m. 278-2702.

MILWAUKEE’S LARGEST FISH FRY, Oct. 14; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. Fish from four different restaurants, plus all the trimmings. 486-9692.

GALLERY NIGHT AND DAY, Oct. 15-16; Downtown Milwaukee. Gallery hopping Friday night and all day Saturday throughout downtown. Free parking in Historic Third Ward parking structures, 212 N. Milwaukee St. and 225 E. Chicago St. Friday night 5-9 p.m., ride the Gallery Night Xpress 20-passenger bus. 271-1416.

SKYWAUKEE WALKING TOUR, Oct. 16-May 28; Shops of Grand Avenue, Plankinton Building. Explore the early history of Milwaukee as seen from the glass skywalk system with Historic Milwaukee, Inc. 277-7795.

2nd ANNUAL MILWAKEE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Oct. 21-31; various locations. 225-9740 or www.milwaukeefilmfest.org.

RETRO BEER NIGHT, Oct. 22; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Food, drink and more. 931-0808.

ILLUSIONS IN THE NIGHT, Oct. 22-31; Modjeska Theatre, 1128 W. Historic Mitchell St. 14th annual magical extravaganza at Milwaukee’s historic and haunted Modjeska Theatre. 645-0700.

BOOS AT THE ZOO, Oct. 22-23; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Presented by M&M Mars and Roundy’s Pick ‘n Save. Haunted Halloween maze and colorful crafts. 771-3040.

TASTE OF HOME’S COOKING EXPO, Oct. 22-23; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 908-6000.

ADVENTURE WEEKEND, AWESOME FOSSILS, Oct. 23-24; Milwaukee Public Museum. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 278-2701.

FAMILY SUNDAY, Oct. 24; Milwaukee Art Museum. Noon-4 p.m. 224-3200.

THE PLAYS OF LUNT AND FONTANNE, Oct. 25; Ten Chimneys. Genesee Depot. 7 p.m. 262-968-4161.

LUNAR ECLIPSE OBSERVATION, Oct. 27; Milwaukee Public Museum. 7-11 p.m. 769-1358.

HALLOWEEN HAUNTINGS, Oct. 30-31; Milwaukee Public Museum. Collect candy and other treats, plus face-painting, mask-making, balloon sculpting, and storytelling. 11: a.m.-3 p.m. 278-2728.

DIVERSITY JOB FAIR, Oct. 27; Midwest Airlines Center. 908-6000.

NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN, Oct. 28-31; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Safe, indoor Halloween fun. Noon-4 p.m. 291-0906.

TRICK-OR-TREAT SPOOKTACULAR, Oct. 29-30; Milwaukee County Zoo. Presented by M&M Mars and Roundy’s Pick ‘n Save. Ghost train, costume parade and spooky tales. 771-3040.

HORRIFIC SCIENTIFIC, Oct. 29-30; Discovery World Museum. Saturday Night Costumed Karaoke Contest and more. 765-9966.

GOTHIC HISTORY TOURS, Oct. 29-31; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 7-10 p.m. 262-375-3676.

CEDARBURG WOMAN’S CLUB ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE, Oct. 30-31; Cedarburg High School. 10 am.-4 p.m. 262-377-9620.

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