Mark your calendar! Haunted Honey Creek is creeping back with a night full of frightful fun on Friday, Oct. 24, from 4–9 p.m. at Honey Creek Park (8405 W. National Ave.). Get ready for a spine-tingling evening featuring:
Flashlight cemetery tours
A special outdoor screening of Ghostbusters with West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services
Photo ops with Wisconsin Ghostbusters and the Ecto-1 car
Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee
Campfire ghost stories and ooey-gooey s’mores
Live music from Sweet Sheiks and Caleb Westphal—DJ
Self-guided tours of the West Allis Historical Society
Carved pumpkin display (help us carve them Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4-7 p.m. at Honey Creek Park!)
Shop the Eerie Emporium filled with local vendors
Dine on wicked eats and bone-chilling beer in the Fear Garden with EZ Tiki, Fiddlesticks Kettle Corn & Lemonade, Flour Girl & Flame, Flip's - Mini Donuts, The Ladle Lady, My Aunties Kitchen, and OPE! Brewing Co.
Hay ride shuttle
Costumes are encouraged. You won’t want to miss this hauntingly good time! Get the full schedule of events (including tickets to the Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee after-hours tour of the West Allis Historical Society) at WestAllisWI.gov/HauntedHoneyCreek. Thanks to our sponsors for this spooky event The Revv, OPE! Brewing Co., and West Allis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical.

The event will kick off at the West Allis Senior Center (7001 W. National Ave.) at 1 p.m. with the Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center hosting informative presentations on Medicare 101 and Medicare Changes. Afterwards, vendor booths will be open from 2 - 7 p.m., offering valuable resources and networking opportunities.
This event is open to people of all ages and is not limited to West Allis residents.

Fall officially started this week, so that means it's time for fall Public Works updates.
The Morgan Avenue Drop-Off Site
The drop-off site at S. 116th Street south of Morgan Avenue will close for the year at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26. It will reopen next year on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Fall Yard Waste Collection
Fall yard waste collection begins on Sept. 28 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 16. During this timeframe, yard waste materials such as leaves, weeds, flowers, vines, and other non-fruit or vegetable material can be placed in the curb-line of the street. After this date, yard waste can be brought to the Municipal Yard. Learn more about the do’s and don’ts at www.WestAllisWI.gov/YardWaste
Brush Collection
Brush collection ends on Friday, Oct. 3. Now is your last chance to place brush, sticks, trimmings, and branches out on your scheduled recycling pick-up day for collection. Limit one cubic yard. After Oct. 3, brush can be brought to the Municipal Yard, but charges may apply. Learn more at www.WestAllisWI.gov/BrushCollection

The City of West Allis Plan Commission will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
This week's construction in progress report is now available: https://5il.co/2y9tr
The last Summer Concert Series of the season is tonight! Join us at Veterans Memorial Park (6900 W. National Ave.) to say goodbye to summer with blues and rock group Milwaukee Blues Rock Collective, whose lead singer was voted best female vocalist by the Shepherd Express! We'll have delicious food and beer starting at 5 p.m. from Shorty's Grilled Cheese, Mazorca, Ope! Brewing Co., and Pete's Pops. Music is from 6-8 p.m. See you there!

Detours are as follows:
- The Lincoln detour will be on 92nd Street, Cleveland Avenue, and 108th St. (HWY 100).
- The National detour will be on Lincoln and 108th (Hwy 100).
This is not a City project. This project is run by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. More information can be found at the Lincoln Avenue Construction page: www.WestAllisWI.gov/Lincoln

The Common Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
If your property was impacted by flooding in West Allis in August 2025, FEMA disaster assistance may be able to help with costs your insurance does not cover.
Visit DisasterAssistance.gov to apply for individual assistance, which may include home repairs, cleaning, short-term accommodations, or replacement of personal property.
When you apply, you'll need to provide:
- Contact information
- Email address
- Address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
- Your Social Security number
- A general list of damage and losses
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
Frequently Asked Questions available at: DisasterAssistance.gov/help/faqs

This week's construction in progress report is now available: https://5il.co/2y9tr
We'll have free pumpkins for kids who come dressed in costume (limited quantity available, while supplies last), pumpkin decorating, games, crafts, giveaways, music, and free food.
This event is hosted by the West Allis Police Department, West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation and Community Services Department, Apostle Presbyterian Church and Faith & Blue.

Enjoy beer from local breweries, food trucks, shop at pet-related vendors, get to know local non-profits, and partake in pet-friendly activities! Also enter for your chance to win a pet-centered raffle basket.
NON-PROFITS
Lucky Mutts Rescue
Friends of MADACC
Chained Dogs MKE Inc
Billy's Posse Inc
HOPE SAFEHOUSE
Saving Sadie Inc
Redner's Rescued Cat Figurine Mewseum
Chained Dogs Mke Inc
Canine Cupids
Olyver & Co
Ma Paws & Me Pet Rescue
Second Hand Purrs Cat Shelter
Cats At Large
Roxz's Resources & Awareness, Inc.
Rescue Gang
Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter
VENDORS
Laughing Dawg Studio
Auntie Jennie’s Barkery
Woof N Wear
Integrative Veterinary Service
T&D Essentials
Willowbark Pet Photography
Rescued Roasters & Knights Gourmet Popcorn
Margie’s Sew Happy
Holly + Mar
ALT Dog Run
Niknacks
Bare Bones Barkery
Jimmie’s Dog Gone Treats
Woofie's of Greendale-Waukesha
Creations by Kalamae
E&G's Tail Waggers
Albright's Raw Pet Food
Suburban K9
Sugar Pups
Luxury Pet Spa, LLC
Kendra's Creatures
Cultured Canine Pawtique

This week's construction in progress report is now available: https://5il.co/2y9tr
Crews confirmed another water main break on Mitchell Street between 60th and 61st Street. Crews will finish work on Burnham Street and then will begin work on the Mitchell Street break starting around 3 p.m. We anticipate the repairs to be completed by 9 p.m. Mitchell Street will be closed between 60th and 61st Streets to allow for a safe work zone.
There has been a water main break at 5627 W. Burnham St. Westbound traffic will be detoured north on 56th Street to Beloit Road back to Burnham Street. Eastbound traffic will not be affected. Repairs are estimated to be completed by 3 p.m. today. Please avoid this area for the safety of the crews.
This week's construction in progress report is now available: https://5il.co/3oe0f
The Community Development Authority will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The West Allis Hope Walk offers an uplifting path to connect with nature, practice mindfulness, and promote positive mental health habits.
Learn about the many mental and behavioral health resources available in our community, see the new Mental Health Tip signs placed throughout Greenfield Park, check out vendor tables with mental/behavioral health resources and giveaways, get a free popsicle from Pete's Pops, and paint on our community canvas!

This is your chance to:
- Hear about the launch of the Community Impact Partnership and Foundation working to enhance quality of life and community connection in West Allis.
- Preview a new community website and calendar focused on nonprofits, volunteering, and service to West Allis.
- Share your ideas, feedback, and hopes for a more connected West Allis.
- Get involved and help shape our City’s future.
Let’s build something great, together. This event is co-hosted by Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club, Woman's Club, and the West Allis Senior Center.

