MANITOWOC, WI—Maximize Halloween costumes and excitement by starting early at Farm Wisconsin’s annual Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 31. The event takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and as a special treat, families who arrive within the first hour will receive one FREE youth ticket with every paid adult ticket.
Various animals will be dressed in costume, so adults and kids are encouraged to come dressed in costumes as well as they seek out Wisconsin goodies at various stations across the inside of the building. Specific treats include malted milk balls from Briess Malt & Ingredient Co., cheese from Pine River Pre-Pack, coupons for Palermo’s Pizza, milk from Sheboygan County Dairy Promotion Association, and more.
Specific features during this event include
A Dressed-Up Calf: Snuggle up and snap the perfect photo with a live calf wearing a Halloween costume chosen by Farm Wisconsin visitors who voted throughout October.
Farm Animal Interactions: Make time to visit adorable Finnsheep from Painted Acres Homestead, as well as the 3 little piggies and the big bad wolf from Peter Family Show Pigs.
Thrilling Corn Maze: Take a break outside and explore our winding patriotic-themed corn maze. Included with admission, guests will receive a map prior to entering the maze. The outdoor maze will remain open until 4:00 p.m.
Activities & Halloween Crafts: Interactive craft stations will be set up inside the discovery center for children to make and take home. Families can also visit the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Promotion and Engagement Committee’s “Ask a Farmer” station and sample different flavors of milk with the Farm Stapels team.
Halloween Café Feature: Tucked in Farm Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Café will be open offering a Halloween special: Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich. Farm-to-table breakfast, lunch, and homemade soups will also be available from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
All Trick-or-Treat activities outside of the café are included in the price of general admission or free for Farm Wisconsin members. The discovery center will remain open until 4:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the front desk.
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is an interactive agricultural education center located along I-43 in northeastern Wisconsin. Farm Wisconsin connects visitors’ curiosity to the wonder of Wisconsin agriculture and provides guests with a better understanding of their food sources and their importance.
Regular Farm Wisconsin admission rates are $18 for adults, $14 for seniors 62 and older, and $10 for youth 3-18. Children 2 and younger are admitted free of charge. More information can be found at farmwisconsin.org.
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