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What's Happening: Oct. 24-Nov. 2

FRIDAY, OCT. 24

NAVARINO: Farmtoberfest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Porter’s Patch, W4314 State Highway 156. Variety of family activities, 60 varieties of pumpkins for sale, food, live music. Details at porterspatch.com. Weekends through Oct. 26. Admission $12.32 plus tax per person; ages 3 and younger free.

NAVARINO: Halloween Happenings goes to Hogwarts, 5:30-8 p.m., Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Traditional non-scary Halloween event with Harry Potter theme. Admission fee $5.

SHAWANO: Roll the Dice Event for Shawano Area Community Foundation, 5:30-10 p.m., Stubborn Brothers Brewery Crescent Ballroom, 220 S. Main St. Admission fee $100.

SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.

WITTENBERG: “Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens,” a Jones Hope Wooten comedy, 7 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St. Crossroads Community Theater production. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $15 at Wittenberg Sentry or 715-253-2535.

KESHENA: “Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience,” 8 p.m., Menominee Casino Resort, N277 State Highway 47-55. Admission $30.

SATURDAY, OCT. 25

BONDUEL: SPYRT Craft Sale and Silent Auction, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran School gymnasium, 240 E. Green Bay St. $1 admission for craft sale. Also bake sale, and ham and cheese chili lunch (not included in admission).

OCONTO FALLS: Trick or Treat Trail, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Side Beach, North Flatly Avenue. Games, crafts, activities. Costumes encouraged but not required.

BIRNAMWOOD: Schairer’s Autumn Acres, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 154 U.S. Highway 45. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, petting zoo and other family activities. Pumpkin stroll 6-9 p.m. with more than 100 carved pumpkins on display on a lighted corn maze trail.

NAVARINO: Farmtoberfest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Porter’s Patch, W4314 State Highway 156. Variety of family activities, 60 varieties of pumpkins for sale, food, live music. Details at porterspatch.com. Weekends through Oct. 26. Admission $12.32 plus tax per person; ages 3 and younger free.

BONDUEL: Harvest Hayride, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Everflow Farm and Orchard, W3945 Landstad Road. Tickets $15, $13 for ages 3-12, includes hayride to and from pumpkin patch, corn maze. one large pumpkin, one small pumpkin and two gourds.

SURING: Happy Halloween Party, 2-4 p.m., Suring Fire Department, 210 N. Heasley St. Games, tote bags, snacks and activities hosted by Business Association of Suring, followed by official village trick-or-treating 4-6 p.m.

PULASKI: Pumpkin Palooza, 3-5 p.m., Pulaski Polka Days Grounds, 448 E. Pulaski St. Pumpkin picking, hayrides, music, trunk-or-treating, haunted trail. Free family event sponsored by Pulaski Public Works, PACE and Pulaski FFA.

WITTENBERG: “Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens,” a Jones Hope Wooten comedy, 7 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St. Crossroads Community Theater production. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $15 at Wittenberg Sentry or 715-253-2535.

SUNDAY, OCT. 26

BONDUEL: Harvest Hayride, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Everflow Farm and Orchard, W3945 Landstad Road. Tickets $15, $13 for ages 3-12, includes hayride to and from pumpkin patch, corn maze. one large pumpkin, one small pumpkin and two gourds.

BIRNAMWOOD: Schairer’s Autumn Acres, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 154 U.S. Highway 45. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, petting zoo and other family activities. Pumpkin stroll 6-9 p.m. with more than 100 carved pumpkins on display on a lighted corn maze trail.

NAVARINO: Farmtoberfest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Porter’s Patch, W4314 State Highway 156. Variety of family activities, 60 varieties of pumpkins for sale, food, live music. Details at porterspatch.com. Weekends through Oct. 26. Admission $12.32 plus tax per person; ages 3 and younger free.

SHAWANO: Sppoktacular Halloween Party, 1-4 p.m., behind Masonic Center, 2324 E. Richmond St. Presented by Shawano Area Free and Accepted Masons for children ages 2-12. Games, free Sun Drop soda, hot dogs and candy.

MONDAY, OCT. 27

SHAWANO: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Room 4, 100 W. Presbyterian St. Information: Dallas Gast, 715-701-5388 or dallasgast8@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, OCT. 28

KESHENA: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m. Omaeqnomenewak Wetohkatikamek Center, 2700 Mianaceqtawak Road. Information: Mindy Thunder at 715-799-3835 or mthunder@mitw.org.

OCONTO FALLS: Oconto Falls Lioness and Lions meeting, 6:30 p.m., S&S Hometown Restaurant and Bar, 211 S. Maple St. Attend and learn how they support the community.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29

SHAWANO: Walk Wednesdays, 7-8 a.m., USAir Motorsports Raceway, W5901 County Road BE. Track is open for walkers. Free admission.

SHAWANO: Halloween Spirit Parade, noon to 12:45, Sacred Heart Catholic School, 124 E. Center St. Businesses are encouraged to come out, bring candy to the costumed students and wish them a Happy Halloween.

SHAWANO: Well Water Workshop, 5-6:30 p.m., Shawano Community High School, Large Group Instruction Room, 220 County Road B. Overview of private wells and groundwater, explanation of well testing in Menominee and Shawano counties, and details on the Well Tap Program. Free private well testing. Hosted by Waterways Association of Menominee and Shawano Counties. Registration required, wamsco.org.

KESHENA: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m. Omaeqnomenewak Wetohkatikamek Center, 2700 Mianaceqtawak Road. Information: Mindy Thunder at 715-799-3835 or mthunder@mitw.org.

THURSDAY, OCT. 30

OCONTO: Community Bible study, 2:30 p.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St.

GILLETT: Community Market, 5-7 p.m., Ebenreiter Square, 200 E. Main St.

BOWLER: Native American Talking Circle, 7-9 p.m., Mohican Family Center, N8605 Oak St. Information: Yvonne Burr, 715-326-0891.

FRIDAY, OCT. 31

MOUNTAIN: Youth Pumpkin Hunt, 4-6 p.m. Green Lake Park Picnic Shelter, 13322 State Highway 32. No charge; youth must be accompanied by an adult. All participants receive a small gift; five main prizes for youth who find a hidden pumpkin in the park.

SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.

SATURDAY, NOV. 1

SHAWANO: PTL Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. James Lutheran School, 324 S. Andrews St. Crafts, foods, bake sale. Adults $2, 14 and younger free.

SURING: Fall Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 210 S. Krueger St. Shredded pork and turkey sandwiches, chili, chicken soup, pie, Charlies’s Rummage Corner, crafts, baked goods, baked goods, raffle.

SHAWANO: Zurko Public Auction Sale, 10 a.m., Community Hall, 115 E. Division St. Preview 10 a.m., auction 11:15 a.m. Vintage coins, antiques, comics, books of stamps, old toys, collectibles and more.

GILLETT: Clock Church Annual Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St. Crafts, vendors, ticket and bucket raffles, chicken booyah, hot beef sandwiches, pies and more.

SHAWANO: Christmas open house, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Bottle House Antiques, 701 S. Main St. Vendor sales, snacks and beverages, Christmas decor. Wine samples and door prizes 4-7 p.m.

BONDUEL: Red River Riders Day at the Races, 12:30 p.m., Doc’s Harley-Davidson HOG Barn, W2709 State Highway 29. Food, video horse racing, basket raffle, auctions, derby hat contest, 50/50 and special raffles. $15 at the door.

SUNDAY, NOV. 2

OCONTO: Breakfast and Basket Fundraiser for Oconto County Veterans Services, 7-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 310 Farnsworth Ave. $8 per person, free to veterans and children under 5.

SURING: 41st annual Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Suring High School Gymnasium, 411 E. Algoma St. Sponsored by Suring Junior High School Student Council. Admission free, donations accepted.