See all Madison Halloween happenings this year!
Madison becomes a haunted attraction center for Halloween 2025 near the Capitol and State Street with spooky performances and trails. The season brings haunted trails, fall festivities, spooky performances, pumpkin patches, costume events, and community harvest markets for all ages.
Find the best Madison Halloween happenings this year!
Top Halloween In and Around Madison
- Screamin' Acres Haunted Houses (Stoughton)
- 2025 Madison Halloween Bar Crawl
- The Haunted Hustle (Middleton)
- Terror at Tyrol (Mount Horeb)
- Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch (Lodi)
- Downtown Madison Family Halloween
- Mad City Ghost Walks (WI)
- Flannel Fest 2025
- Halloween at the Lodi Public Library (Lodi)
- Enchanted Valley Acres Fall Fun (Cross Plains)
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Madison Halloween
Madison Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Get ready for a thrilling pre-Halloween event with the Haunted Hustle, featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a special 1K Kid's Run. Participants can also join the "Pup"kin 5K Dog Jog or the Zombie Walk 5K. Enjoy live music and entertainment at the Finish Line Festival, with races taking place in Middleton, WI.
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Treinen Farm offers an unforgettable fall experience with its award-winning corn maze, recognized as one of the best in the U.S. Explore thousands of pumpkins in their patch, enjoy adventure playgrounds, and discover scenic trails. This historic farm provides a perfect setting for family outings, group events, and creating lasting autumn memories.
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Join the Downtown Madison Family Halloween for an afternoon of festive fun! Families can enjoy trick-or-treating at dozens of participating businesses, exciting hayrides around the Capitol Square, and engaging activities like crafts, storytelling, and magic shows. The event culminates with a family movie night, making it a perfect way to celebrate the season.
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Join the Lodi Public Library for their annual Business Trick-or-Treat event. Stop by the library to collect a piece of candy and enjoy a festive Halloween treat.
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Experience a quintessential fall day at Enchanted Valley Acres, offering a vast array of family-friendly activities. Wander through expansive corn mazes, conquer giant slides, and pick the perfect pumpkin. Enjoy scenic wagon rides and explore the historic Big Red Barn, all set against a backdrop of beautiful Wisconsin countryside.
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Experience a magical Halloween evening at Schumacher Farm Park! This family-friendly event features storytellers, a witch's house, fortune tellers, games, crafts, and marshmallow roasting. Enjoy live music and a captivating magic show, plus wagon rides through spooky fields. Face painting and temporary tattoos add to the festive fun.
Madison Haunted Experiences
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Prepare for a night of terror at Screamin' Acres, featuring four interconnected haunted attractions and a sprawling 3-acre cornfield. This immersive experience plunges visitors into a world of horror with intense visual and auditory effects, designed to test the bravest souls. It's a must-visit for thrill-seekers looking for a truly frightening Halloween adventure.
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Prepare for Terror at Tyrol, a premier haunted attraction featuring five distinct terrifying experiences. This outdoor event begins with a thrilling chairlift ride to the top of the hill, setting the stage for a journey through themed areas filled with ghouls, darkness, and a labyrinth of pain. Navigate twisted paths and survive the onslaught as you explore the remnants of a world consumed by fear.
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Venture into the eerie depths of Schuster's Haunted Forest for a terrifyingly interactive experience. This attraction is designed for those aged 14 and up, promising scares and suspense. Enjoy live music, bonfires, and treats before or after braving the woods. Test your aim at the new paintball gallery for added fun.
Madison Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Get ready for the ultimate Halloween send-off in Madison! This bar crawl invites costumed revelers to explore the city's best nightlife spots, all decked out for the spooky season. Enjoy themed cocktails, spine-tingling drink specials, and a lively atmosphere with hundreds of fellow party-goers. It's the perfect way to extend the Halloween spirit with a night of dancing and unforgettable thrills.
Madison Other Halloween Activities
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Embark on a chilling journey through Madison's haunted past with Mad City Ghost Walks. Explore the city's most notorious paranormal hotspots and uncover eerie legends. Choose from tours like 'The Best Damn Ghost Tour in Madison,' 'The Darker Side of Forest Hill Cemetery,' or the 'Forest Hill Cemetery Historical Tour.' Knowledgeable guides bring Madison's ghostly history to life, sharing tales from over 100 years ago.
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Flannel Fest returns in 2025 for a celebration of Americana music and fall spirit. Attendees are encouraged to don their favorite flannel attire for this annual event. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund, supporting vital heating and cooling services for Wisconsin families. The festival features a lineup of acclaimed artists, including headliner The Record Company, alongside The Mascot Theory, Beth Kille Band, and American Scarecrows, performing at two locations: the Barrymore Theatre in Madison and Tanner's Grill & Bar in Kimberly.
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