In this issue:

• Harvest Fest / Makers Market - Saturday, September 26

• Trick or Treat and the Halloween decorating contest - Friday, October 30

• Summer 2026 highlights

• Join EPNA - AND join the board !!

Mark your calendar: Harvest Fest and Makers Market on September 26

It's almost Harvest Time! The Enderis Park Neighborhood Association is celebrating the change from Summer to Autumn with its Harvest Festival and Makers Market on Saturday, September 26 from 9am-12pm.

Due to the generosity and support of the Milwaukee Neighborhood Improvement Development Corp. and Minors Garden Center, 7777 N 76th St., we are able to provide these  items at prices well below typical retail rates.

Here are this year's prices:

PRODUCT.                                     EPNA Member        Non Member

Mums in small pots.                     $2.00                        $3.00

Mums ( 1 gal. pot ).                      $5.00.                        $6.00 

Mums ( 2 gal pot ).                       $10.00                       $12.00

Fall plant mix (2 gal. pot)           $15.00                      $20.00

Fall hanging basket                      $15.00                      $20.00

8-In. purple fountain grass        $10.00                     $12.00

Novelty gourds.                           $5.00                       $6.00

Novelty gourds.                            $5.00                        $6.00

Large pumpkins.                           $5.00                        $6.00 

So far, the Makers Market has these must-see vendors! They  include:

PuzzleSleuths  

A "mobile escape room" with puzzles that require teamwork and communication to complete a mission before time runs out. There will be a cost of $3-4 per person to participate. https://www.facebook.com/mobilepuzzlesleuths/   https://www.instagram.com/mobile_puzzle_sleuths/ 

Sandy Szymkowski - O My Gourds!   

Decorative gourds and original photos

Big Yellow Farmhouse Bakes

Wheatless Wonders Bakes

Scrapbooks by Inspiration

Pre-made scrapbooks and inserts ready for your photos Scrapbooksbyinspira.etsy.com

Royal Reynolds 

Stained glass pieces, resin products and sublimation products  royalreynolds.com

Anna's Accessories 

Artist Anna Krupka creates handmade jewelry – browse her must-have jewelry.

SRK Ceramics

Sam King is a Milwaukee-based ceramicist who will be bringing her art to the farmers market for the first time. Get a preview at @srkceramics on Instagram.

Lighter than Air-rings

Jewelry artist sells her pairs of hand colored paper earrings with a spare - because you never know.

Trick or Treat- and share some Eye Candy!!

Trick-or-treating is scheduled for Friday, October 30, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Some guidelines:

• Participants must be in costumes and young children should  be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

• All candy and treats must be individually wrapped.

• Households that wish to participate should have on their porch and other lights.

• Be extra careful when crossing streets.

• Cross only at corners and crosswalks.

• Carry a flashlight.

• Masks should allow for good vision for the wearer.

• Pet-safe treats only for our furry ghosts and goblins

• Non-Enderis Park guests are welcome and are asked to observe parking restrictions.

• Parking Information

• There will be no special parking restrictions posted during the hours of trick or treat. But with so many children enjoying this favorite fall activity, safety is our greatest concern. Narrow streets make it difficult for emergency vehicles to pass through if needed.

We ask that neighbors voluntarily observe parking for themselves and their guests as follows:

• Park cars off the streets (in garages, parking spaces and driveways) wherever possible. 

• Park only on the even side of the street during the hours of Trick-or-Treat.

• Encourage all guests to arrive and park before the festivities begin and to observe these voluntary parking requests.

• Drive with extra care through the neighborhood during the hours of Trick-or-Treat.

Halloween Decorating Contest!

Once again this year, EPNA invites you to enter the Halloween Decorating Contest Judging will take place between 6 pm and 7:30 pm  Oct. 30th. 

• Most Decorative (2 winners): - fall leaves and flowers, wreathes, friendly ghosts and witches, artistic scarecrows, pumpkins, orange lights, etc.

• Scariest (2 winners):- Vampires, tombstones, scary witches and ghosts, bats, howling dogs, etc.

• 4 other winners

Contest winners will get a lawn sign and will  be featured on the EPNA website and Facebook page. 

What a Summer!

Our park was full of activity and fun this summer. In addition to our Fourth of July activities, we had concerts, farmers markets and two movies! 

Also, please take a minute to renew your membership for 2026 if you have not already done so. If you're not sure of your membership status, contact Lori Sommervold at jodis754@aol.com. 

Call for applications to the EPNA Board!!We’ve been encouraging all our Enderis Park neighbors to support the activities of the Enderis Park Neighborhood Association. If you’d like to take it a step further, share your ideas and have more input into those activities – and meet some great people along the way – contact me at epna.paty@gmail.com for more information.