The free, family-friendly fall extravaganza Pumpkin Palooza presented by H.J. Martin and Son is set to take over Titletown Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with fall activities and Halloween fun for all ages.
The event will include free pumpkin carving, with carving tools and pumpkins provided. Carving stations will be located at Hy-Vee Plaza on the east side of Titletown and the Grand Stairs Plaza on the west side. Pumpkin carving is available on a first-come, first-served basis and those planning to carve pumpkins must sign a waiver to participate. Waivers are available to be signed in advance at this link. Ariens Hill will close at the beginning of October and will reopen for Pumpkin Palooza (subject to change based on weather).
Pumpkin Palooza will also feature interactive giant games, live music and fun photo ops. Visitors can enjoy fall crafts and art projects, professional carved pumpkins, face painting and pumpkin décor that can be found throughout Titletown on Saturday.Guests are also encouraged to stop by the trick-or-treat station for Halloween surprises. Fall-themed food and beverages will be available for purchase, including apple cider and pumpkin donuts, pumpkin bars and caramel apples.
New this year, Titletown will be hosting a Trunk or Treat. Nonprofits and local businesses are invited to participate by decorating a car/tent space and distributing trick or treat items (provided by Titletown). Titletown is also looking for construction trucks, semi-trucks, farm equipment, race cars or other company/business vehicles for Touch a Truck as part of this event. Those interested in participating should reach out via email to titletown@packers.com.
Live music will be offered throughout the day, with the Spicy Tie Band and the band Outlaw'd performing at the stage on the east end of Titletown.
For more information about the event, please visit titletown.com/events/pumpkin-palooza.
The next day, ahead of the Packers' game against the Minnesota Vikings, Titletown Gameday Live presented by American Family Insurance will return, with live music and entertainment, as well as food and beverages for purchase, starting four hours prior to kickoff. A schedule of bands and DJs performing listed at titletown.com/events/calendar/titletown-gameday-live.
Up-to-date information about activities and programming also is shared through Titletown's social media platforms at facebook.com/TitletownGB, twitter.com/titletown and instagram.com/titletown. Titletown also includes TitletownTech, The Turn, Bellin Health Titletown Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, Lodge Kohler, Hinterland Restaurant and Brewery, Associated Bank and the U.S. Venture Center. For more information, visit titletown.com.