Here’s a list of major Halloween-related events in the Madison, WI area.
Of note, State Street remains a popular place to congregate, even without an official event like Freakfest.
Also keep in mind that many bars, such as Madison’s and Working Draft Beer Company, will have their own parties and costume contests on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Fridays and Saturdays in October
- Screamin’ Acres ($29-$37 for general admission): An immersive haunted house experience at Eugster’s Farm, beginning at 6:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31.
Saturday, Oct. 17
- Boo! at the Zoo (free): The event features trick-or-treat candy stations from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Henry Vilas Zoo.
- Halloween at the Farm ($5-$10): Held at Schumacher Farm Park, the farmyard activities include haunted wagon rides and a fortune teller, from 4-8 p.m., rain or shine.
Saturday, Oct. 24
- Halloween Scramble ($460 for a foursome): Take part in a two-day scramble at Odana Hills golf course, which will be transformed into “scary holes” on Saturday and Sunday.
- Spooky New World ($20.85 for general admission): Starting at 8 p.m. at the Majestic, hear tributes to bands such as Rob Zombie and the Deftones.
Sunday, Oct. 25
- Hilldale-O-Ween (free): Take part in a dance party, decorate a gourd and get treats and special deals from various stores, from 1-3 p.m. at Hilldale Shopping Center.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
- Baby’s First Halloween (free with membership and admission): Enjoy special Halloween activities for babies and toddlers from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Madison Children’s Museum.
- Downtown Madison Family Halloween (free): Trick-or-treat at dozens of downtown stores and enjoy activities, including hayrides around the Capitol Square, from 3-6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 29
- Spooky Stroll (free): Formerly known as the Downtown Middleton Trick or Treat, this event features trick-or-treating at local businesses and other activities (not yet announced), from 3-6 p.m.
- Halloween Drag Show and Costume Party (free): The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting a night of dancing and drag, starting at 6 p.m. in the rooftop lounge.
Friday, Oct. 30
- Halloween Spooktacular (free): Yes, this is an egg hunt in October, and it starts at 6:15 p.m. at Winnequah Park in Monona. Beforehand, enjoy live music and a parade, and afterward, enjoy an outdoor movie.
- B’OO Bash ($19.65-$28.15): Relive the 2000s with a Y2K dance party and costume contest, starting at 8 p.m. at The Sylvee.
Saturday, Oct. 31
- Trick or Treat on Monroe Street: Various businesses on Monroe Street will hand out treats on Saturday and Sunday, though no times have been listed, as usual. On Sunday, take part in the dog costume parade.
- Paddy’s Pub: This is not a party, per se, but Bierock will transform itself into Paddy’s Pub from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” for the day.
- Halloween Bar Crawl ($20+): The bar crawl runs from 4-10 p.m. and takes place at various campus bars. Churchkey will host the after-party from 10 p.m. – midnight.
Sunday, Nov. 1
- Halloween Hangover III ($19.30): Enjoy tributes to the likes of Metallica and the Misfits starting at 5 p.m. at the High Noon Saloon.
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