26 spooktacular Halloween events and activities in Wisconsin

Are you looking to make the most of Halloween this year? From ghost trails to spooky attractions, Wisconsin has it all.

Are you looking to make the most of Halloween this year? From ghost trails to spooky attractions, Wisconsin has it all. Below, we’ve compiled a list of articles covering Halloween events, haunted houses, and tips to help you make the most of your October in the Badger State.

Photo courtesy of Haunted Hayride at Camp Ohdakota via Facebook

Wander a cemetery

Cemeteries provide more than Halloween tales of terror and dead-calm tranquility the rest of the year. Some of us gladly gravitate to cemeteries during this time of year, packing a wild range of emotions for the ride. Halloween brings on graveyard history tours, ghost stories, and hunts for the haunted.

We also — on purpose or by accident — might learn about our roots, resilience, and riches during a cemetery stroll.

Read more: For Sites with Unconventional History Lessons, Look to Wisconsin’s Dead

Take a (ghost) walk

It’s fall, and in Wisconsin, that means a few things: visits to pumpkin patches, apple picking at orchards, and of course scary stories. Some of these local horror stories are created out of thin air, but some are inspired by history or real-life experiences. One of the best ways to hear ghost stories is on a ghost tour, which will lead you directly to (and sometimes through) the sites that inspired the haunting tales.

There are all types of ghost tours throughout the Badger State, including classic walking tours that span a portion of a city, and kid-friendly ghost hunts that are slightly less spooky than other offerings. Taking part in a ghost tour isn’t just a spooky way to learn about the supposed spirits haunting different locations. It’s also an interesting opportunity to learn local history.

Read more: The Legends and Myths in Wisconsin’s Historic Sites, Cemeteries, and Towns

Visit a haunted paper mill

From haunted paper mills to scary ski hills, choose your fright this Spooky Season at terrifying locations throughout the state. There’s a huge range of offerings, from those run by volunteer groups as fundraisers to slick professional operations that may leave you sleeping with the lights on for weeks to come.

Read more: Scare Yourself Senseless at These Haunted Wisconsin Attractions

Face your fears at one of Wisconsin’s spookiest haunted houses

Halloween is coming fast, which means haunted houses are open and groups are flooding in to check them out like Scooby and the gang trying to solve a haunted mystery. Spooky decorations are all around, but some attractions go the extra mile each year to create the most frightening experiences possible. 

Most of the haunted houses are clustered on the south and east side of the state. However, the fright factor is worth the drive if you live in the west or up north.

Read more: 6 Haunted Houses in Wisconsin for a Frighteningly Good Time

Figure out the perfect Wisconsin-inspired Halloween costume

Halloween is right around the corner! Still looking for the perfect costume? Take our free personality quiz to figure out what iconic Wisconsin costume is right for you. At the end, we’ll even give you tips on how to pull off the look.

QUIZ: What’s the right WI-themed Halloween costume for you?