Spooky season has officially arrived in Walworth County, and the star of this week’s newsletter is the Halloween 2026 Guide — our most comprehensive fall roundup yet. It’s packed with every trunk‑or‑treat, festival, parade, pumpkin event, library happening, and community celebration happening from now through Halloween night. If you want to plan your family’s October without missing a single moment, this guide is your go‑to.

And beyond the big seasonal fun, this week is full of daily events for little learners, movers, makers, and readers — from mama meetups and wiggle sessions to STEAM labs, storytimes, craft clubs, and the beloved Trick‑or‑Treat Train.

Halloween is here, the calendar is full, and we’re keeping you in the loop.

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Mama Meetup by Nurtured Mamas – Moms meeting up with other moms while your kids play and have fun!
• 9am–10am
• Never Say Never Playground, Yadon Park, Delavan

Get Moving! Music and Movement – Music, dancing, and movement for toddlers & preschoolers (ages 2–5).
• 9:30am–10:00am • 10:15am–10:45am
• Life Choices, Burlington via the Burlington Public Library

Baby to Three: Come Wiggle with Me – Story time + dance party for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups.
• 10:15am–10:45am
• UPDATED LOCATION: City of Delavan Council Chambers through Nov 9th*

Paws to Read – Families are welcome to interact and play, listen to stories, and read to the furry friends visiting from the shelter. Live animals will be present in a designated space. Sponsored by the Lakeland Animal Shelter.
• 4:00pm–4:45pm
• Matheson Memorial Library, Elkhorn

Agape House Clothing Exchange – entry is $5 and all clothing items after that are 50¢.
• 6:15pm-8:30pm
• Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan

Stay and Play – Free weekly program for infants to age four.
• 8:30am–9:30am
• Williams Bay Elementary School

Storytime with Trains – Building for a chugga-tastic time of songs, dancing and crafts!
• 9:30am–11:00am
• Elkhorn Recreation Department

Mommy Meetup – Preschool play + adult conversation.
• 10am–12pm
• Lions Club, Williams Bay

Homeschool Pumpkin Science – We will use scientific processing to explore small pumpkins.  Children will need to bring a small pumpkin of their own for class.
• 1:30pm–2:30pm
• Burlington Municipal Building

Crafternoon Art Club – Teen craft project every Tuesday.
• 4pm–5pm
• Barrett Memorial Library, Williams Bay

Homeschool Teen Hangout – Teens explore Create Space; younger siblings enjoy STEAM.
• 10am–12pm
• Matheson Memorial Library, Elkhorn

STEAM Activities – Hands-on STEAM fun.
• 10am–12pm
• Matheson Memorial Library, Elkhorn

Storytime with Monica – Stories, songs, and friends.
• 10am–11am
• Barrett Memorial Library, Williams Bay

Pasie’s Preschool & Play – Storytime, STEAM, music, theater, games, crafts.
• 10:30am–11:30am
• Lake Geneva Public Library

Baby Lapsit Storytime – Snuggly stories & bouncy songs for babies 0–23 months.
• 10:30am–11:15am
• Life Choices, Burlington via Burlington Library

After School Story & Craft Hour – Stories, crafts, snacks, games.
• 3:30pm–4:30pm
• Walworth Memorial Library, Walworth

STEAM Storytime – Storytime + STEAM activity.
• 4:30pm–5:30pm
• Matheson Memorial Library, Elkhorn

Community Bonfire – Join the Delavan-Darien football team in celebrating Homecoming.
• 8:00pm
• Delavan-Darien High School

Lake Geneva Farmers Market – Fresh produce & local vendors.
• 8am–1pm
• Horticultural Hall, Lake Geneva

Storytime with Wendy – Read-aloud stories & themed activities.
• 10:30am–11:30am
• Lake Geneva Public Library

Preschool Storytime – Stories, songs, and interactive reading fun.
• 9:15am–9:45am & 10am–10:30am
• Life Choices, Burlington via Burlington Library

Wiggles & Words Storytime – Stories, movement, and open play.
• 9:30am–10:30am
• Matheson Memorial Library, Elkhorn

Pokémon Hangout – Crafts, cards, and Pokémon fun.
• 3:30pm–5:30pm
• Matheson Memorial Library, Elkhorn

House Decorating Contest – Homes around the community have decorated in the theme of Candyland to celebrate Delavan-Darien High School’s Home Coming
• 5:30pm
• Around Delavan

Open Mic Night – Rock Central (more about them below) hosts a rockin’ good time with their teachers and students.
• 6:00pm–8:00pm
• Topsy-Turvy, Lake Geneva

Itty Bitty Boppin’ Bakers – Join Miss Esther in the Matheson Memorial Library Community Room for songs, dance and a story. Then, head to the tables to bake up some more fun! Add to Calendar
• 10:00am–11:00am
• Matheson Memorial Library, Elkhorn

Family Storytime – Stories, songs, snacks, crafts, friends & FUN!
• 10:30am–11:30am
• Walworth Memorial Library, Walworth

Preschool Class: Shape Squad – Four-week preschool class all about shapes.
• 10am–10:30am
• Burlington Masonic Lodge #28 via Burlington Library

Trick or Treat Train – Family-friendly train ride to Jim Byrnes Memorial Park.
• 5pm & 6pm departures
• East Troy Depot
• Fridays: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30

Delavan-Darien HS Homecoming Line Up – No one really gets into the Homecoming spirit like DDHS. Check out the Schedule of events below.
• 4:00pm - Parade - Brick Street
• 5:00pm - Pig Roast Tailgate - DDHS
• 6:40pm - Football Game with Veteran’s Ceremony - DDHS
• 9:00pm - Fireworks- DDHS

Rock Central isn’t just a music school — it’s one of the most electric, confidence‑building youth programs in the entire Lake Geneva area. Families love it for the instruction, sure, but what truly sets Rock Central apart is the experience kids get once they walk through the door.

Our favorite part? Students don’t just learn music — they live it.

Kids practice with a real band every week, giving them hands‑on experience with collaboration, timing, stage presence, and the thrill of creating something together. And three times a year, those bands take the stage for full gigs, giving students the kind of performance opportunities most adults don’t get.

Rock Central also partners with Topsy Turvy Brewery for open mic nights on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, where bandmates can practice even more, try new songs, and build confidence in front of a supportive crowd. It’s one of the most unique youth‑music opportunities in Walworth County.

The results speak for themselves:

Rock Central is the kind of place where kids find their people, their passion, and their voice. It’s creative, community‑driven, and genuinely transformative — a standout program for families who want something deeper than traditional lessons.

Local Loop’s Halloween 2026 Guide is hands‑down the most complete, family‑friendly roundup of fall fun in Walworth County. Packed with dozens of events — from Franken‑Toys and Pumpkin Fest to trunk‑or‑treats, parades, open‑mic nights, and community celebrations — this guide makes it effortless for families to plan their October. It covers every town, every major event, and every hidden gem, all in one easy place.

Parents love it because it’s organized by date, includes times and locations, and highlights both big festivals and small neighborhood happenings. Whether you’re looking for cider donuts, costume contests, trick‑or‑treat hours, or a cozy library event, this guide keeps you in the loop and ready for the season.

It’s the kind of resource that makes fall feel magical — and makes sure you never miss a moment.

Get it here!

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