Raise the dead in Milwaukee with our lively Halloween event guide. From Milwaukee witches to wandering warlocks, our guide helps everyone find the city's seasonal scares.
Popular Events: Experience the thrills of Boo at the Zoo 2024 at the Milwaukee County Zoo, where families can enjoy trick-or-treating and spooky animal encounters. The Hill Has Eyes invites thrill-seekers to navigate its chilling haunted pathways filled with eerie surprises. And don’t forget The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Milwaukee, featuring costumed festivities across popular downtown venues. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Milwaukee
- The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Milwaukee
- Fall at the Jerry Smith Farm
- Boo at the Zoo 2024 - Milwaukee County Zoo
- The Hill Has Eyes (Franklin)
- Novak Manor (West Allis)
- Haunted Milwaukee Tour
- Burial Chamber Haunted Complex (Neenah)
- Halloween Legends at Old World Wisconsin (Eagle)
- Family Friendly Fall Festivals (various locations) (Milwaukee and surrounding areas)
- Zoo Boo at the Zoo
See these and even more events listed below!
Milwaukee Area Haunted Experiences
The Hill Has Eyes
What to Expect:
The unique feature of The Hill Has Eyes is its immersive and gruesome outdoor haunted trails, featuring four distinct haunts for a thrilling experience.
Description:
The Hill Has Eyes is an outdoor haunted attraction set on 45 acres, offering four terrifying haunts: Failed Escape, Hunger Hollow, CARNIvore, and Dead End. Attendees can enjoy nightly music, bonfires, and food and beverages while navigating through gruesome outdoor attractions.
Where: Franklin | More Info: The Hill Has Eyes
Novak Manor
What to Expect:
A fully immersive haunted experience with a scare-free version for kids and scaredy-cats, benefiting local charities.
Description:
Novak Manor is a fully immersive haunted experience located in West Allis, Wisconsin. Every year, the Novak residence transforms into a 7,000 square foot indoor-outdoor haunt filled with live actors and terrifying scenes. The event is family-friendly, offering a scare-free version for kids and scaredy-cats. All donations and merchandise proceeds go directly to local charities, making it a unique and charitable Halloween experience.
Where: West Allis | More Info: Novak Manor
Burial Chamber Haunted Complex
What to Expect:
Offers a blend of immersive and interactive haunted house experiences with four unique attractions.
Description:
Burial Chamber Haunted Complex offers a thrilling Halloween experience with four unique haunted attractions: Adrenaline Haunted House, Insanity Haunted House, Phobia Haunted Woods, and Trapped Buried Alive Experience. Each attraction provides a different level of scare and entertainment, from immersive experiences to interactive hunts. Located in the Fox Valley, just off Hwy 41, it's a must-visit for those seeking a full night of spooky fun.
Where: Neenah | More Info: Burial Chamber Haunted Complex
Haunted Milwaukee Tour
What to Expect:
A leisurely stroll through a scenic park that offers splendid vistas during daylight and resonates with otherworldly cries under the cloak of night.
Description:
Join City Tours MKE on a captivating journey into the paranormal with their Haunted Milwaukee Tour. This tour entertains you with ghost stories from days gone by and some of Milwaukee's most intriguing urban legends. You'll take a leisurely stroll through a scenic park that offers splendid vistas during daylight, yet resonates with otherworldly cries under the cloak of night. The tour is a thrilling expedition to places notorious for ghostly encounters, making it a unique experience for all ages.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Haunted Milwaukee Tour
Haunted Mini Golf
What to Expect:
Immersive haunted mini golf course with live scare actors.
Description:
Experience a spine-chilling round of Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below in Milwaukee, WI. The event features a 13-hole course transformed into a horrifying Halloween setting, complete with eerie skull and cauldron cocktails. Live scare actors appear on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween week, adding to the thrilling experience.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Haunted Mini Golf
Schuster's Haunted Forest
What to Expect:
Experience a nerve-racking ride through a haunted forest with live music and fall treats.
Description:
Schuster's Haunted Forest offers a thrilling experience with a haunted forest trail, live music, and fall treats. Visitors can enjoy craft beer, wine, and spiked hot drinks at the BARn while exploring the dark woods. The event also features bonfires and a corn maze, making it a fun and spooky destination for Halloween enthusiasts.
Where: Deerfield | More Info: Schuster's Haunted Forest
Buffalo Bill's Haunted Trail
What to Expect:
Engulfed in a world where nightmares come to life, this haunted trail offers a terrifying experience with no mercy.
Description:
Experience over 65 acres of pure terror at Buffalo Bill's Haunted Trail in Franklin, WI. This spine-chilling journey offers heart-pounding thrills and screams as you navigate through dark woods where nightmares come to life. A signed waiver is required, and visitors can choose between general admission and VIP fast pass options.
Where: Franklin | More Info: Buffalo Bill's Haunted Trail
Spirits of the Silent City: Dead Reckoning
What to Expect:
An immersive, theatrical tour of historic Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum, featuring professional actors portraying notable Milwaukee residents.
Description:
Embark on an exclusive, after-hours journey through historic Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum. As darkness falls, experience the stories of Milwaukee's past through the eyes of those who now rest in the Silent City. Join us on evenings of October 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th for a captivating tour featuring new routes and new spirits. Under theatrical lighting, the cemetery becomes a stage for professional actors who bring the stories of our cemetery to life. Your spirit guide, portraying a notable Milwaukee resident, will guide you through stops where you will meet some of the cemetery's remarkable residents. Each forever-resident at Forest Home has a story that is as unique and compelling as the lives they led.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Spirits of the Silent City: Dead Reckoning
Terror On Rural Street
What to Expect:
An immersive haunted house experience with both man-made scares and real paranormal activity.
Description:
Terror On Rural Street is an immersive haunted house experience located in Hartford, Wisconsin. Featuring 17 terrifying rooms with high-tech effects and over 30 costumed actors, this attraction promises to scare visitors with both the creatures they create and the spirits that remain. The haunted house has a rich history, having started in 1998 as a community service project by Hartford Community Service Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Where: Hartford | More Info: Terror On Rural Street
Spooks on Spurr
What to Expect:
Immersive haunted experience with live music and themed attractions.
Description:
Spooks on Spurr is a haunted attraction in New London, Wisconsin, featuring the historic "Spurr Mansion" and its adjacent wooded area, known as "Forest Freaks." The event includes live music, a concession stand, and a beer stand. It is rated R and not suitable for young children due to mature themes and content.
Where: New London | More Info: Spooks on Spurr
Disturbia Haunted House
What to Expect:
Immersive journey through a realm of evil demons.
Description:
Disturbia Haunted House is an immersive experience where you must traverse through a realm known as Disturbia, housing the most evil and vile demons. This haunted attraction in Downers Grove, IL, promises to test your fear and prove your worth for your freedom. With over 20 years of experience in the Haunted House Entertainment Industry, Disturbia continues to innovate and scare.
Where: McHenry | More Info: Disturbia Haunted House
Basement of the Dead Haunted House
What to Expect:
Expertly designed to provide an unforgettable experience with both bone-chilling and heart-pumping thrills.
Description:
Basement of the Dead Haunted House is a thrilling attraction located in Aurora, just outside of Chicago. It features two distinct haunted house experiences: the Basement of the Dead, where you navigate through twisted corridors of an abandoned underground laboratory, and the Shattered 3D haunted house, where stunning visuals and spine-tingling scares await. This haunted house is expertly designed to provide an unforgettable experience that is both bone-chilling and heart-pumping.
Where: Aurora | More Info: Basement of the Dead Haunted House
Haunted Hayride & Walk at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta
What to Expect:
The event offers a choice to either re-enter the hay wagon or continue walking deeper into the haunted woods, adding an element of choice and suspense to the experience.
Description:
Join us for a family-friendly Halloween event at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta in Burlington, WI. The Haunted Hayride & Walk features a guided one-mile walk with moderate difficulty, including stairs and uneven terrain. The hayride takes approximately 40 minutes, and participants can choose to disembark at the Witch’s Kitchen or continue into the haunted woods. This event is perfect for those seeking a spooky yet enjoyable experience.
Where: Lannon | More Info: Haunted Hayride & Walk at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta
The Haunted Mansion Wisconsin Dells
What to Expect:
A completely renovated and updated haunted house attraction.
Description:
The Haunted Mansion in Wisconsin Dells is a completely renovated and updated haunted house attraction located downtown, just a short walking distance from many Dells attractions and restaurants. If scare is what you seek, face your fears here. The mansion offers a thrilling experience for visitors of all ages.
Where: Wisconsin Dells | More Info: The Haunted Mansion Wisconsin Dells
The Dark Side - House on the Rock
What to Expect:
A hauntingly eerie experience with strobe lights, fog effects, and special lighting that transforms the attraction into a macabre walkway.
Description:
The Dark Side Experience at The House on the Rock is a separately ticketed event that transforms the attraction into a hauntingly eerie experience. Visitors will stroll through dimly lit areas, see the carousel in a new light, and navigate through the Devil’s throat and a mysterious maze before encountering the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. This self-guided tour is not suitable for all ages due to strobe lights, fog effects, and other special effects. Tickets are limited, and advance purchase is recommended.
Where: Spring Green | More Info: The Dark Side - House on the Rock
Zombus - Zombie Apocalypse Paintball
What to Expect:
A thrilling combination of paintball action and haunted trail experience.
Description:
Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush at Zombus - Zombie Apocalypse Paintball in Little Suamico, WI. Step onto the Zombus, where you'll be armed and ready to fend off relentless hordes of attacking zombies in a pulse-pounding battle for survival. The terror doesn't end there; enter the Wicked Woods, a bone-chilling journey filled with eerie clowns, zombies, and nightmare creatures lurking around every corner.
Where: Little Suamico | More Info: Zombus - Zombie Apocalypse Paintball
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Milwaukee
Boo at the Zoo 2024 - Milwaukee County Zoo
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration in a zoo setting with various themed areas and activities.
Description:
Boo at the Zoo 2024 is a family-friendly Halloween event at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Enjoy trick-or-treating along the Trick-or-Treat Trail, live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, and "Creatures of the Night" talks. The event features various themed areas like Candy Corn Farmers Market and Spooky Hollow. Visitors can also explore animal buildings like the Aquatic and Reptile Center and the Big Cat Country. With a variety of food and beverages available, this event promises a fun and festive night filled with Halloween activities.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Boo at the Zoo 2024 - Milwaukee County Zoo
Fall at the Jerry Smith Farm
What to Expect:
Experience a variety of fun and affordable activities amidst beautiful fall colors and festive treats.
Description:
Fall at the Jerry Smith Farm is a festive celebration of autumn's beauty. Enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, petting zoo, and more. Savor hot cider and caramel apples while taking in the vibrant fall colors. Weather-permitting, the Paid Activity Area, Smitty's Beverage Garden, and Haunted Manor are open until October 31st.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Fall at the Jerry Smith Farm
Halloween Legends at Old World Wisconsin
What to Expect:
Immersive storytelling and folkloric traditions come to life in a historic setting.
Description:
Experience a series of six spooky evenings at Old World Wisconsin's Crossroads Village with Halloween Legends & Lore. Enjoy live storytelling, Halloween-themed games, hot food, warm drinks, and more. Explore supernatural tales from Wisconsin's folklore, including stories about cryptids like the bull-horned Hodag and the Beast of Bray Road. The event features family-friendly activities, eerie campfire tales, and a variety of food and drink options.
Where: Eagle | More Info: Halloween Legends at Old World Wisconsin
Zoo Boo at the Zoo
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration in a zoo setting with various family-friendly activities.
Description:
Join the Milwaukee County Zoo for a family-friendly Halloween celebration, "Boo at the Zoo," featuring a Trick-or-Treat Trail, live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, "Creatures of the Night" talks, and more. Enjoy Halloween decorations, hand-carved pumpkins, and allergen-friendly treats. This event is perfect for all ages, encouraging costumes but keeping it family-friendly.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Zoo Boo at the Zoo
Family Friendly Fall Festivals (various locations)
What to Expect:
A variety of family-friendly activities and seasonal festivities in a single outdoor event.
Description:
The Oak Creek Fall Festival is a family-friendly event celebrating autumn at Drexel Town Square. The outdoor event features a petting zoo, an inflatable corn maze, a costume parade, hayrides, and more. It also includes live music performances, a harvest market, and activities like face painting and magic shows. The event concludes with a costume parade and acrobatic performances by Fox Valley Artists.
Where: Milwaukee and surrounding areas | More Info: Family Friendly Fall Festivals (various locations)
Halloween Hauntings
What to Expect:
Trick-or-treat through the Museum's exhibits with live animals and interactive activities.
Description:
Experience a bewitching good time at Halloween Hauntings at the Milwaukee Public Museum Trick-or-treat through the exhibits, encounter creepy-crawly beasties, learn about birds of prey, and enjoy spine-chilling ghost tours and spooky crafts. All ages are invited to this family-friendly event.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Halloween Hauntings
Fox Lake Spooktacular Fall Festival
What to Expect:
A festive celebration with a variety of Halloween-themed activities and decorations.
Description:
The 14th Annual Fox Lake Spooktacular Fall Festival is a family-friendly event taking place along downtown State Street (Hwy 33) on Saturday, October 19th, from Noon to 3PM. The festival features pumpkin-carving, face painting, children's and pet costume contests, a brat fry, fire trucks, a flea market, and plenty of candy treats. Downtown businesses will be spookily decorated, and zombies and ghouls will roam the streets.
Where: Fox Lake | More Info: Fox Lake Spooktacular Fall Festival
Creekbed Country Farmacy Corn Maze
What to Expect:
Wisconsin's largest corn maze with multiple playgrounds and interactive activities.
Description:
Creek Bed Farmacy offers Wisconsin's largest corn maze, along with a variety of family-friendly activities. Visitors can navigate through the 18-acre and 2-acre corn mazes, enjoy the Back 40 Playground and Greener Pastures Playground, and participate in hay rides and animal encounters. The farm also features a Straw Bale Theater showing Disney's "Spookley the Square Pumpkin" and a Lean-To Snack & Gift Shoppe.
Where: Waukesha | More Info: Creekbed Country Farmacy Corn Maze
Halloween at Schumacher Farm
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with a variety of activities and decorations in a historic farm setting.
Description:
Join us at Schumacher Farm Park for a family-friendly Halloween evening filled with spooky fun Wander through the farmyard, visit storytellers, witches' houses, fortune tellers, and enjoy games, crafts, marshmallow roasting, and balloon artists. The Waunakee High School Fiddle Band will perform, and a magician's show will captivate the audience. Get your face painted or get a temporary tattoo. Take a wagon ride through farm fields filled with spooky characters. The entire park will be decorated for this rain-or-shine event.
Where: Waunakee | More Info: Halloween at Schumacher Farm
Species Spooktacular at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
What to Expect:
Engaging nature-based programs for all ages, including educational hikes and interactive activities.
Description:
Experience the natural beauty of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center with a variety of events in 2024. Join us for the Twilight Hike, where you can explore the center in a different light. The Audubon Babies Colorful World program introduces children to the wonders of nature, while SPARK is designed for people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. These events offer engaging experiences for all ages, from educational programs to family-friendly activities.
Where: Bayside | More Info: Species Spooktacular at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Milwaukee
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Milwaukee
What to Expect:
A night of Halloween festivities featuring multiple bars, exclusive drink specials, and a $1000 national costume contest.
Description:
Join The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Milwaukee for a spooktacular night of bar-hopping. This event features over 5 venues, including Brothers Bar & Grill, with exclusive drink specials, food specials at select venues, and an awesome after-party. Attendees can enjoy 2-3 drinks or shots included, no cover at all bars, and participate in a $1000 national costume contest. Professional photographers will capture the best moments, and participants will receive custom crawl with US stadium cups and bottle opener lanyards. This is the ultimate Halloween party where you and your friends can dress up in your most creative costumes and enjoy an electric atmosphere that only Halloween can provide.