Pumpkins & Ghosts Invade Packer Country

GREEN BAY, Wis.
September 27, 2005

Green Bay, WI – Scary displays and pumpkins are beginning to appear, an indication that Halloween events aren’t far behind. Throughout Packer Country there are a host of ‘spooktacular’ events for kids of all ages.

“It’s certainly a fun time of year and there are some tremendous opportunities to enjoy Halloween events throughout the area,” said Katie Green, Director of Marketing for Packer Country Visitor & Convention Bureau. “Whether it’s Pumpkinfest in Mishicot, Pumpkin Palooza on Broadway or learning about animals at a non-scary Halloween Event at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, there’s a little something for everyone.”

Here’s a rundown of the upcoming Halloween-related events and festivals in Packer Country:

• Pumpkin-Palooza on Broadway
  Saturday, October 1, 2005
  Visit the Broadway district in Green Bay to kick off the fall season with free hayrides, vintage cars, a petting zoo and more. While shopping the stores, children can participate in Halloween crafts and trick-or-treating.


• Great Pumpkin Train – National Railroad Museum
  Saturday & Sunday, October 8-9, 2005
  It’s the annual hunt for the perfect pumpkin. Visitors ride the Museum's train to the pumpkin patch, where everyone is welcome to select their very own pumpkin. The Great Pumpkin Train will be pulled by a live steam locomotive. The weekend also features a variety of entertainers.


• Zoo Boo – NEW Zoo
  October 14-15, 2005 and October 21-22, 2005
  Two special weekends of Halloween fun will be featured at the NEW Zoo in Suamico.


• Pumpkinfest – Mishicot
  Saturday, October 15, 2005
  The Pumpkinfest tradition continues on the lakeshore as Mishicot hosts this 18th annual event. Activities in Downtown Mishicot include a pumpkin pancake breakfast, a craft show, musical entertainment, food & refreshments and the Pumpkinfest parade at Noon.


• Spooktacular Fun – Lambeau Field Atrium
  Saturday, October 22, 2005
  The Green Bay Packers host their third Halloween-themed event, 'Spooktacular Fun,' at the Lambeau Field Atrium. New to this year’s event are Nikki’s Kid Show and performances by Comedy City. There’ll also be a variety of interactive and entertaining activities, including magic, face-painting, miming, clowns, stilt walkers, a juggler and more.


• Halloween Event – Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
  Saturday, October 22, 2005
  The 12th Annual Halloween Event at the Wildlife Sanctuary’s Nature Center includes tours that feature a variety of oversized wildlife, including a skunk, mosquito, bat, moth, wolf and more. The animals are portrayed by costumed students who talk about the animal they’re portraying. Kids also receive treat bags. (Pre-registration is required for a specific tour time.)


• Halloween at Heritage Hill
  Thursday through Sunday, October 27-30, 2005
  Every night is a family-friendly night of fun and fantasy. Activities include costume contests, fortunetelling, games, a straw maze, storytelling and more. There’s also the Magic Lantern Show. Invented in the 1650s, the magic lantern was the first projector and forerunner to the movie projector and was used extensively by showmen.


• Trick-or-Treat at the Zoo
  Friday & Saturday, October 28-29, 2005
  Check out the NEW Zoo in Suamico for some trick-or-treating fun among the animals.

“Halloween is another great time of year with a lot of fun, family activites throughout Packer Country,” Green said. For more information on these and other events, visit the Packer Country Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site at www.packercountry.com.

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Packer Country Visitor & Convention Bureau is the regional destination marketing organization committed to improving the visitor experience and increasing the economic impact of tourism to its communities. For more information call 888-867-3342 or visit us online at www.packercountry.com.