Family events in Columbus, WI

A Halloween weekend at the campground brings playful scares and creative activities. The Decorating Site Contest invites campers to transform their sites into spooky, fun, or over the top scenes and vie for the winner's spot. Pumpkin painting adds a hands on craft, and little ghosts and goblins can trick or treat around the campground. Live music from The Right Band keeps the Halloween spirit going. Expect costumes, creativity, candy, and plenty of music.

The Dream Bus Mobile Library visits Sunshine Pantry, offering library card registration, free borrowing of books, music, and movies, and access to free Wi-Fi and library resources.

Experience live birds of prey up close and learn about Wisconsin’s raptors with educators from Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center in Milton, Wisconsin. This all-ages program takes place at Rock Lake Activity Center. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations to Friends of Korth Park are appreciated, and memberships and contributions support programs, events, and stewardship projects that enhance and protect Korth Park.

Share a meal that highlights vegetables and dessert, with some menu details still to be determined. Dine-in seating is available, and carry-out can be provided if needed. The gathering takes place at Iglesia Agua De Vida Living Waters Church, formerly the Windwood Club. Ride-sharing is recommended for those needing transportation, and there is encouragement to form a transportation ministry and to share information about any groups that come together so the word can be spread.

The Parkside Annual Block Party in DeForest, Wisconsin brings neighbors and community members together for an outdoor evening with live music by Best Practice Band, an array of food trucks, drinks and refreshments, and kid friendly games and activities. Guests also receive complimentary raffle tickets for chances to win raffle baskets. No RSVP is required. For more information, call (608) 520-5010.