Big Foot Recreation District

	2026 Fall Special Events & Family Programs	Fall 2026 Updated 8/20/26
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	Movie Night at Meggy Moo's! Friday, September 25 at 7:00 PM - Back To The Future	Sponsors:
Bring your lawn chair and blankets and join us at Meggy Moo’s for a 50’s style movie night as we go “Back to the Future”! The screen will be set up out in the field with plenty of room for everyone to set up a spot in the grass. Meggy Moo’s will be open selling concessions during the movie. FREE!! - Please bring donations to the food pantry.

Sharon Community School
Friday, October 16 at 5:00 PM - Lilo & Stitch (2025 live action)
Friday, November 13 at 5:00 PM - GOAT

Reek Elementary School
Friday, November 20 at 6:00 P.M. -Hoppers

Sharon Admission $2.00 | Reek Admission $1.00
Concessions available
*Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a patron at least 13 years old.

Touch A Truck
Don't miss this chance to see and get "hands-on" with fire trucks, police cars, farm tractors and more!! WalCo Health & Human Services will be on hand to perform FREE child seat installation checks.
Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 AM - Noon
Location: Big Foot HS, East Parking Lot
FREE!

Astronomy Exploration
Family Friendly
Join us for an exploration of the history and future of astronomy! This 1.5 hour deep-dive into one of the world’s most cherished observatories includes a tour of the historic building, solar observing if the weather is clear, and an engaging hands-on activity that will immerse visitors in the wonders of astronomy. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy in the arboretum. Anyone under the age of 5 must have an adult present.
Guides: Yerkes Staff
Location: Yerkes Observatory, 373 W. Geneva St, Williams Bay
Fee: $15/person

Date	Time
Wed, September 2	10:00 - 11:30 AM
Wed, October 7	10:00 - 11:30 AM

DIY Halloween Tombstone
Adults
This spooky hands on workshop will guide you through the process of making your own Halloween decorations to display in your yard! We are bringing back the foam tombstones, but new this year is a witch’s cauldron on hot coals and a skeleton pallet grave. We will be using dremel tools, sanders, heat guns, spray foam and paint. Join us if you dare! This class will meet over 4 Mondays.
Head Gravedigger: Dean Connley

Mondays: September 14 - 28 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: BFHS E33
Fee: $45/person

Valley Of The Kings Tour
All Ages
Join us for an educational tour of this private sanctuary that cares for animals of all sizes. VOTK provides refuge for abused, abandoned or retired bears, wolves and other animals. Not open to the public, this is an opportunity to learn about these magnificent animals up close.
Advanced Registration Required

Location: Valley of the Kings· W7593 Townhall Road, Sharon
Fee: $20/person

Date	Time
Saturday, September 26	2:30 - 4:30 PM

Guided Farm Tour - Hephzibah Farms
A fun outing for your family and friends at Hephzibah Farms. These guided tours are interactive and educational! You will be petting, holding, and learning about animals from experienced guides, in a relaxed, safe setting. Spend two hours on this farm enjoying the animals at a more leisurely pace.
Saturday, October 10 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Hephzibah Farms, Hebron, IL
Fee:$15/person (18 months & under are free)

Root Beer Making & Tasting
Families
Learn how to make your own root beer! Each family will make 2 gallons of root beer, designing your own labels and bottling your brew. The following week we will have a taste test before your take your tasty creations home. Bring your own bottles (we have caps) or purchase a case from us. Registration deadline is September 28.
Instructor: Chuck Thiesenhusen
Location: BFHS E35 (Foods Room)
October 5 & 12 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM
$25 per batch & $25 for a case of bottles

Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving
Join us at Pearce’s Farm Stand for our Annual Spooktacular Jack-O-Lantern Fest. We’ll supply the pumpkins and the carving utensils. Soak in the fall atmosphere while you carve your pumpkins. Stay for the corn maze, plus hot cider and their famous Apple Cider Donuts (extra fee).
Friday, October 23 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Pearce Farm Stand, W5740 N. Walworth Road, Walworth
Fee: $20 / participant

Fontana Fall Fun Fest
Get in the Halloween spirit with this annual fundraiser that is fun for the whole family. Come in costume for tons of games, bouncy houses, raffles, silent auctions & dinner. This event is free to attend, games and activities require the purchase of tickets at the door.
Thursday, October 22 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Fontana Elementary
Fee:FREE (must purchase tickets for games)

Trunk or Treat at Big Foot - FREE!
Bring your lil’ goblins for a safe trick or treat event! Local businesses and families will participate for this community trunk or treat event. Vote for the best trunk, and they’ll win an award!
Saturday, October 24 from 4 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: BFHS East Parking Lot
FREE!
Wanna decorate a trunk?
Register Online OR Contact Dean at Big Foot Recreation
dconnley@bigfoot.k12.wi.us

Monsters & Zombies Rock! (Painting)
Grades 1- 6
Paint a cute monster and a zombie rock to put in your Fall garden!
Instructor: Vicky Hinchey

Thursday, October 22
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: BFHS E33 (Art Room)
Fee: $15

Build a Friendly Monster
Ages 2+
Watch your child’s eyes light up as you help them bring their adorable stuffed animal to life. Each child will receive a kit that includes their choice of a pig, lion, giraffe, or elephant, the wishing star that goes inside, birth certificate, stuffing, and a bag to bring them home in! Registration Deadline is October 18
Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek

Tuesday, October 27
4:00 - 4:45 PM
Location: BFHS E33 (Art Room)
Fee: $25/kit (take-home kits available)

Family Days at Moose Mountain Falls
Come swim, splash, and slide at Timber Ridge's indoor waterpark: Moose Mountain Falls! With slides, hot tubs, kiddie pools, and more there is fun for the whole family. Access to the lodge and locker rooms begins at 12:00 pm. *Bring your own towel. Limited space available - max 75
Advanced registration required
Location: Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, Lake Geneva
Fee: $15 for all ages (Ages 0 - 11 months free)

Date	Time
Sunday, September 27	12:00 - 8:00 PM
Sunday, October 18	12:00 - 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 1	12:00 - 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 6	12:00 - 8:00 PM

Christmas in My Hometown
November 28, Noon - 5:00 PM
Celebrate the Season with Christmas In My Hometown. An afternoon of festivities including a free holiday movie, craft, vendor fair, a visit with Santa and more! Top it all off with a cup of hot cocoa at the tree lighting in Devils Ln Park.

Craft & Vendor Fair
Shopping: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Childcare: Noon - 4:00 PM
Over 60 vendors! Shop for all your holiday gifts, from local crafters and vendors of all sorts. Childcare is available noon - 4:00 PM for those shopping at our vendor fair, ages 3 and up only.
Location: BFHS
Interested Vendors... Call Lynette at 262-275-2117

Pizza with Santa
Join the Big Foot FFA students and Build your own 7 inch pizza! Pizzas are cooked and delivered back to your table for you to enjoy with Santa and his Elves. There will also be games and cookie decorating. Don’t forget to take a photo with Santa before you leave!
Friday, December 4 from 4:30 - 7:00 PM
Location: BFHS Cafeteria
Fee: $6 / pizza - pay at the door

Gingerbread House Creations
Keep the mess out of the house and come out to this new family tradition! We provide large handmade pre-assembled gingerbread houses, in addition to frosting, candy canes, gumdrops...all the fixings to create a beautiful house that will be sure to be a centerpiece at your house this holiday season. Gather your family together for this sweet event!
Saturday, December 12 from 10:30 - Noon
Location: BFHS Studio Room
Fee: $50 / house + $10 per 6" gingerbread man (optional)
Registration Deadline: December 5

Kids Christmas Gift Workshop
Ages 5 - 13
Kids will come make and wrap their choice of 2-3 crafty holiday gifts such as ornaments and wall art to take home as presents for loved ones.
Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek
Wednesday, December 16 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$20/ child

2026 Fall Special Events & Family Programs