Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center
1130 N. 60th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208 (directions)
CLOSED Today: Sept. 16, 2026
Recommended For Kids - This event is geared for children ages 3-12 and their parent(s)/guardian(s).
October 9-10
5:45-7:30pm
Saturday Tyke Hike: 4:30pm
*Tyke Hike is a shorter hike perfect for little ones eager to join in on the adventure! (Hikers will visit 4 of 8 stations).
When you register for the time slot listed, that is the time the shuttle departs the MPS Central Services building (5225 W. Vliet St.) for Hawthorn Glen. Please arrive 5-10 minutes ahead of your listed shuttle departure to check in.
Once you arrive at Hawthorn Glen, it will take each tour group roughly 45-60 minutes to walk the trails and watch the eight skits. From there, all participants are welcome to purchase concessions, participate in arts and crafts, play games, and watch cartoons.
Stop by Milwaukee Recreation's Halloween Glen, a fall tradition more than 30 years in the making!
This year's theme is tricksters! Decipher disguises, seek stunning stunts, and be enticed by entrancing transformations. From swindles and shams to sneaky sleights of paw, find out how nature puts the trick in trick or treat.
Actors present interactive and educational skits at eight decorated stations at Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center, Milwaukee Recreation's 23-acre nature center. This humorous and educational outdoor adventure is a great alternative to the usual, spooky Halloween events! Following the hike, families can participate in a variety of fall-themed activities. Concessions will be available (cash only).
Please note: there will be no parking, no walk-up registrations, and no check-ins at Hawthorn Glen. All registered individuals must check-in at MPS Central Services (5225 W. Vliet St.) before their scheduled hike begins, including registrants who reside within walking distance of Hawthorn Glen. Shuttle buses will transport participants to Hawthorn Glen. The only way guests may arrive at Hawthorn Glen is by riding the shuttle buses, which will run continuously all night.
The Hawthorn Glen parking lot will close on Thursday evening and will reopen on Sunday morning. Hawthorn Glen will close at 3 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
Halloween Glen will be held rain or shine.
$6 per person
$3 per person for the Tyke Hike (4:30pm on Saturday)
Children ages 2 and under may attend for free. Parent/guardian must register, pay, and attend with child. The number of children 2 and under must be indicated. Fee is per person.
Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center
1130 N. 60th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208
43.045870 / -87.986290
Hawthorn Glen is on N. 60th street, where Hawley and State streets come together on the edge of Milwaukee and Wauwatosa.
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