{"id":5701,"date":"2019-10-20T06:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-10-20T11:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eatdrinkmadison.com\/blog\/?p=5701"},"modified":"2019-10-20T11:04:55","modified_gmt":"2019-10-20T16:04:55","slug":"halloween-in-madison-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eatdrinkmadison.com\/blog\/?p=5701","title":{"rendered":"Halloween in Madison 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatdrinkmadison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Halloween-ecard2-294x300.png\" alt=\"halloween-ecard2\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eatdrinkmadison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Halloween-ecard2-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/www.eatdrinkmadison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Halloween-ecard2.png 618w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/>Here&#8217;s a list of major Halloween-related events in the Madison, WI area. Keep in mind that many bars will have their own parties and costume contests.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, Oct. 23<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitdowntownmadison.com\/events\/downtown-madison-family-halloween\" target=\"_blank\">Downtown Madison Family Halloween<\/a>\u00a0(free): Trick-or-treat from 70 downtown locations and enjoy activities at places including the Overture Center, from 3-6 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2180493115583385\/\" target=\"_blank\">NAWP Charity Fundraiser Paw&#8217;ty<\/a> ($20): This is a fundraiser for the\u00a0Dane County Humane Society, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Lone Girl Brewing. Costumes encouraged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Friday, Oct. 25<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownmiddleton.com\/upcoming-events\" target=\"_blank\">Downtown Trick or Treat<\/a>\u00a0(free): If the kiddos didn&#8217;t get enough trick-or-treating at State Street businesses on Wednesday, they can head to Middleton and do it all over again from 3-5 p.m. at\u00a039 locations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymonona.com\/449\/Halloween-Spooktacular\" target=\"_blank\">Halloween Spooktacular<\/a>\u00a0(free): Yes, this is an egg hunt in October, and it starts at 5:45 p.m. at Winnequah Dream Park in Monona. Afterward, enjoy an outdoor movie.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org\/event\/family-public-program-fall-fest\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fall Fest<\/a>\u00a0(free): Stay in Monona and head to the Aldo Leopold Nature Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m.. Take part in family-friendly activities such as a costume parade and &#8220;sweet&#8221; science experiments.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/madisonchildrensmuseum.org\/event\/member-monster-mash\" target=\"_blank\">Member Monster Mash<\/a> ($5 members, $10 public): An after-hours party at the Madison Children&#8217;s Museum features crafts and other activities, from 6-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Saturday, Oct. 26<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/majesticmadison.com\/event\/boo-n-view-rocky-horror\/\" target=\"_blank\">Halloween Boo &#8216; N View: Rocky Horror Picture Show<\/a> ($5 advance\/$8 door): Let&#8217;s do the time warp again in this 4 p.m. matinee screening at the Majestic.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schumacherfarmpark.org\/halloween-at-the-farm\" target=\"_blank\">Halloween at the Farm<\/a>\u00a0($10): Held at Schumacher Farm Park, farmyard activities include live music and a fortuneteller, from 5-9 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/fitchburgwi.gov\/Calendar.aspx?EID=7663&amp;month=10&amp;year=2019&amp;day=18&amp;calType=0\" target=\"_blank\">Great Halloween Hunt<\/a>\u00a0(free): Take part in a scavenger hunt, then catch two magic shows from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Fitchburg Library.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madfreakfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Freakfest<\/a>\u00a0($10 advance): Madison&#8217;s official Halloween party takes place from 7 p.m. &#8211; 1:30 a.m. on State Street. This year&#8217;s headliners include Gin Blossoms and Lol Yachty. If you want to save a few bucks, head to the bars early before the gates on State Street are erected.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/majesticmadison.com\/event\/80s-90s-halloween-costume-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\">80s vs. 90s Halloween Costume Ball<\/a>\u00a0($10): The almost-monthly 80s vs. 90s party is always popular, but the Halloween version is always\u00a0<em>really\u00a0<\/em>popular. Dress up as an &#8217;80\/&#8217;90s TV\/movie character or music icon to participate in the costume contest. Doors open at 8, and I recommend arriving soon after.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sunday, Oct. 27<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henryvilaszoo.gov\/event\/boo-at-the-zoo\/\" target=\"_blank\">Boo! at the Zoo<\/a>\u00a0(free): The renamed event includes activities such as face painting and a costume parade from 9:30 a.m. &#8211; 4:30 p.m. at the zoo.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monroestreetmadison.com\/trick-or-treat-on-monroe-street-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trick or Treat on Monroe Street<\/a>\u00a0(free): You&#8217;ll probably need to drive to hit all the shops that will hand out treats from noon-4 p.m. along a\u00a0lengthy stretch of Monroe Street.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Thursday, Oct. 31<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/madisonchildrensmuseum.org\/event\/babys-first-halloween\/\" target=\"_blank\">Baby&#8217;s First Halloween<\/a>\u00a0(free with admission): Take the little ones\u00a0for non-messy Halloween activities from 9 a.m. &#8211; noon at the Madison Children&#8217;s Museum.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hilldale.com\/event\/hilldale-o-ween-trick-or-treat-at-hilldale\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hilldale-O-Ween<\/a> (free): Trick-or-treat at participating stores and restaurants from 4-6 p.m. at Hilldale Mall.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/majesticmadison.com\/event\/nightmare-king-street-artifakts\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Nightmare on King Street<\/a> ($10 advance\/$15 door): The Majestic is hosting a party featuring the band\u00a0Artifakts, starting at 8:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a list of major Halloween-related events in the Madison, WI area. 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