Halloween Walk Serves as Example for Hose Tower Community Use in Greendale

The Greendale Historical Society offers the second annual “Halloween Walk Through The Woods,” on October 22 with interactive activities starting at the Hose Tower.

The walk will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $1 per child and the first 144 children will receive a free bag of candy.  Children in K4 through 4th grade will enjoy the interactive displays as chaperones escort the children along the walking path.

New this year is a short play in the woods presented by adolescent actors from  “A Company of Kids” theatre group. These child friendly actors will perform a medley of Halloween scenes and interact with the audience.  Also new this year is Halloween face painting either before or after the walk is completed. While the children walk through the woods their parents will be able to enjoy some refreshments inside the Hose Tower.

This year’s Halloween Walk has received financial support from the Greendale Lions and Halloween Express, as well as help from several volunteers.

Using the Hose Tower for  the Halloween Walk is one example of how the original 1938 building can be repurposed and used for a variety of community events, according to a release from the Greendale Historical Society.

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“Renovating the original 1938 Hose Tower building for future use as a community gathering place is an important goal for the historical society,” said in the release.

The historical ociety’s vision includes handicapped accessible bathrooms, interior meeting space for community groups and a landscaped exterior space for year round use by all age groups.  The historical society is preparing to launch a major fundraising campaign so that the Hose Tower building can be restored.

Previously the Historical Society operated a store in the Village Center to display historical pictures and artifacts, as well selling historical calendars, scale model original houses, Christmas cards, Greendale Root Beer and cookies, and dog treats. These items have been moved to the mini-store in the lower level of the .

The Halloween Walk registration will be at the Hose Tower on Parking Street near thel. All children must be accompanied by a parent.  Call (414) 423-7O64 if you have questions.