Illuminating The Dark

Through Oct., Thurs. 4:30 & 5pm, Fri. & Sat. 5, 5:30 & 6pm, Halloween 4:30, 5 & 5:30pm
This specialty afterhours tour offered only in October takes place in a dimly lit Mansion, where themes of darkness and the revealing of unseen spaces will be explored, offering visitors an opportunity to see the Pabst Mansion in a ‘new light’. Visitors will be guided by candlelight  viewing hidden compartments and seldom-seen.
Pabst Mansion   

Wisconsin Fear Grounds Haunted Houses

Through Oct. 30, Fri.-Sat. nights, Sun. 1-5pm
Expect the unexpected at three elaborately decorated haunted houses.
wisconsinfeargrounds.com
Waukesha County Expo Center 

Racine Zoo Jack-O’-Lantern Nights

Through Oct. 30, Thurs.-Sun. 6-10pm
Stroll through the Racine Zoo and immerse yourself in dazzling lights and over 1,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Warm up with seasonal food and beverages. Learn more at racinezoo.org. 
Racine Zoo

Halloween Express

Through Nov. 9
Pop-up Halloween store featuring costumes, makeup, decorations and more.
Wisconsin State Fair Park 

Species Spooktacular

Oct. 16
Wear your Halloween costume to participate in a nature-themed scavenger hunt around their ponds and along their wooded and prairie-lined trails.
Schlitz Audubon 

Boo at the Zoo

Oct 20-23
Prepare to be (not too) scared! Enjoy a haunting time trying to escape the haystack maze, take a ride on the “Raven’s Rail” train and check out hundreds of carved, glowing pumpkins. Trick-or-Treat near your favorite animals too.
Milwaukee County Zoo

Day of the Dead Ofrendas

Oct. 20-Nov. 18, Opening reception Oct. 28. 
Features ofrendas installations from The Mexican Consulate, University School of Milwaukee and other local artists. 
Café con Arte Oct. 20, 8:30-9:15am in English, 9:30-10:15 in Spanish. Includes churros, coffee and gallery tour. Day of the Dead Concert 
Oct. 29, 7pm features Las Cafeteras. 
Latino Arts

Huntin’ for Pumpkins 

Oct. 21, A pumpkin hunt, a spooky maze, photos from VIP, hot cider, a spooky story walk presented by W.J. Niederkorn Library, and more! 
Upper Lake Park, Port Washington

Dia de los Muertos 

Oct. 28, This holiday has rich symbolism and traditions celebrating deceased family and friends in a colorful and joyous way. 
Mitchell Park Domes 

BOOgie Bash & Costume Contest

Oct. 28, Boogie and participate in costume contests with Kids Boogie Down. Dance with the Halloween-themed Princesses and giant Z-Bot LED Robots, enjoy laser light shows and not-so-spooky Halloween displays.
Bayshore

Lapham Peak Haunted Hike

Oct. 28-29, Fright Hike is a mile long walk through the dark forest with scary scenes performed by local organizations.
Lapham Peak Unit, Kettle Moraine Forest in Delafield

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee

Oct. 29, 10am-2pm The first 500 attendees can pick out a free pumpkin from downtown Milwaukee’s only pumpkin patch. Also features free giveaways, a kids costume parade, activities and fun for all ages.
Red Arrow Park

Pumpkin Walk

Oct. 31, Wear your costumes and creep down Washington Avenue to view the glowing pumpkins!
Throughout downtown Cedarburg

HAUNTED TOURS

Milwaukee Haunted History Pub Crawl Tour

Drinking and non-drinking. Make stops at three of Milwaukee’s haunted bars and a park so that you can fully experience the thrill of these mysterious places. Guests have frequently experienced active ghost sightings during these stops, so be sure to bring your camera/phone. One drink is included on this tour to help supply some “liquid courage”.
citytoursmke.com 

Gothic History Tour

Oct. 21, 22, 28, More than just ghost stories, the past comes alive in encounters with the ghostly citizens of old Cedarburg through costumed actors and historic photos. 
Cedarburg Cultural Center

Ghost Walk

Oct. 28-29, The walk explores ghost stories and sightings in the historic downtown and haunted Union Cemetery in Port Washington.
Port Washington
capercompany.com

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