Madison News & Updates

Sustain Dane will be onsite composting pumpkin scraps at this event. Enjoy Halloween-inspired live music and a costume contest.

Wisconsin state parks are hosting candlelight hikes to celebrate the fall colors. One event mentioned is the Lakeshore State Park Halloween Beach Bonfire on Friday, Oct. 23.

This article provides trick-or-treat hours for Halloween in the News 3 Now viewing area. It also mentions a Downtown Madison Family Halloween event taking place on Oct. 31.

This article details the trick or treat times for the Madison area, referencing past Halloween events and traditions. It highlights the city's Halloween revelry.

Madison residents are taking Halloween seriously, with elaborate decorations ranging from fog machines to 12-foot skeletons. The article explores where to find these festive displays in the area.

DJ Nick Nice will be performing at Crucible located at 3116 Commercial Ave. in Madison, Wisconsin. This event is categorized under Music and is scheduled for October 9th.

GLEAM: Art in a New Light is an event that runs through October, with a final night on Halloween. Timed entry begins at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays.

WMTV has released its 2026 Halloween guide for southcentral Wisconsin. The guide provides trick-or-treating times for residents in the area.

Madison, WI ranks highly for its Halloween spirit, considering factors like parties and events per capita. The city shows a strong engagement with the holiday.

A concert celebrating Halloween and Celtic New Year will be held at the Wild Hog in the Woods Coffeehouse. The event is scheduled for October 9th and costs $4.

Get into the Halloween spirit with DJ Nick Nice at Lola's Hi/Lo Lounge. The event is located at 617 N. Sherman Ave. in Madison, Wisconsin.

The Half-Pint Resale event will feature over 45,000 children's items, including Halloween costumes, books, bikes, and toys. This sale offers great deals on a wide variety of pre-owned goods.

Discover the origins of carving pumpkins and wearing costumes on Halloween at this event. Chad Lewis will present on the folklore and customs associated with the holiday.

Learn how to design a spooky home haunt for Halloween with top tips provided in this article. It focuses on creating a frightening atmosphere for the holiday.

This letter to the editor draws a parallel between the upcoming midterms and a Halloween horror plot. It suggests a sense of dread or suspense associated with the political events.

Halloween expenses are on the rise, with families facing increased costs for essential items like candy, costumes, and decorations. CreditFresh reports on these growing expenditures.

The Wisconsin Medieval Combat Center is hosting a Halloween Knight Fight tournament. A costume contest and music by Lunar Moth will follow the competition.

Get ready for an '80s VS '90s Halloween Costume Ball on October 31st. Madison's DJ collective DCVIII will be spinning hits from both decades for this festive event.

NewBridge Madison is hosting HalloQueen, a Halloween drag bingo event. This fundraiser benefits older adult services in Madison and Dane County.

Wear a costume and get your imagination fired up for Halloween with a spooky, loopy, and engaging circus cast. Families are invited to join the fun and get into the Halloween spirit.

This spooktacular event is part of Downtown Halloween, so throw on a wig and grab your rockstar sunglasses. Get ready to bring down the house with some fun karaoke.

Get ready for a pre-Halloween warm-up with this LGBTQ+ costume party. The event promises a fun and festive celebration, perfect for those who prefer to celebrate on the earlier side.