Waukesha Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Waukesha and surrounding areas
Waukesha lights up Halloween 2025 around the cultural district with spooky outdoor installations and costumed evening walks by the riverfront. Explore eerie entertainment, costume parties and seasonal markets that pair Midwestern harvest charm with spirited scares and family fun.
Find the best Waukesha Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Waukesha by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Safe, outdoor trick-or-treating with animals.
Haunted Experiences
Eight terrifying attractions including zombie paintball.
Food, Drink, and Parties
Over 4 venues with free entry and free drinks
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Halloween-themed orchestral and choral performance
Unique & Unusual
Explore Milwaukee's 'Bloody Third' with expert paranormal researchers.
Editor's Picks
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Boo at the Zoo
(Racine)
Safe, outdoor trick-or-treating with animals.
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Fond du Lac Trick or Treat Hours
(Fond du Lac)
City-wide designated trick-or-treat hours
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The Dark Side Haunted Adventure
(Ixonia)
Eight terrifying attractions including zombie paintball.
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Janesville Trick or Treat Downtown
(Janesville)
Downtown trick-or-treating with free trolley service
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Jack-O'-Lantern Nights
(Racine)
Dazzling jack-o'-lantern displays and spooky lighting throughout the zoo.
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2025 Madison Halloween Bar Crawl
(Madison)
Over 4 venues with free entry and free drinks
Waukesha Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.