17-18 Wisconsin Dells - Autumn Harvest Fest. Autumn Harvest Fest is bigger and better than ever! View Details
Sept through Nov 1 Mauston - Haunted Halloween at Red Ridge Ranch. Daily activities (7 days a week) featuring a Hay Maze, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Painting, tractor drawn hay ride, Pumpkin Painting and inflatable Moon Walk. Horse drawn hay rides to the Pumpkin Patch are offered on Sat. & Sun 2 miles east of Mauston on Hwy 82 / W4881 Hwy 82. For more information call (608) 847-2273.
Sept through Nov 1 Mauston - Horse Drawn Hay Rides to the Pumpkin Patch. Pick your own perfect pumpkin! Enjoy a 20 min. horse drawn hay ride to the pumpkin patch through scenic country side. Offered on Sat. and Sun. only. Call ahead for details 2 miles east of Mauston on Hwy 82. For more information call (608) 847-2273.
Through October 25 in Wisconsin Dells - Thunder Valley Farmer's Market.Thunder Valley Inn will host a farmer's market during the 2009 season at the inn and restaurant just outside of Wisconsin Dells. The market will take place on Sundays from 9AM to 1PM, weekly from June 7th thru October 25th. A special Mother's Day market will also be held on May 10th. Thunder Valley Inn is on Wawbeek Road near the intersection of Highway 13. For questions or information on being a vendor call Sarah Lloyd at (920) 210-7337.
October Weekends - Mt. Olympus Bitten at the Theme Park! Dramatically terrifying Haunted House and Halloween Extravaganza at Mt Olympus...Coming this October, Mount Olympus will open it’s First ever “Bitten at the Theme Park”. Boasting Wisconsin largest Haunted House, the most elaborate, scream-inducing, gruesome twisting passages, pitch-black corners and bizarre rooms haunted house Wisconsin has to offer, the largest Mummified Horse in the World. and 10,000 sq ft of straw maze located next to the Haunted House, for any age. Come dressed in costume and join in the fright. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes (all the better to run away with mwahahaha). Indoor Water & Theme Parks will be open, outdoor Theme Park will be open with limited Go-Karts and Rollercoasters, all outdoor amusements will be dependent on weather. Bitten at the Theme Park. Call 1-608-254-2490 for park hours and information.
Oct 2 - Oct 31 Wisconsin Dells - Ghost Boat Tour. Fridays and Saturdays only. The dark, rushing waters of Wisconsin Dells serve up an eerie backdrop for a haunted boat experience this fall. The ghostly 1 1/2 hour excursion drifts its way to the mysterious Witches Gulch, a narrow gorge that winds its way deep into the forested riverbank. Along the way guests will hear spirited stories, strange and true, that have created a haunted history on the Wisconsin River. The crisp fall air and spooky tales will send chills down your spine when you disembark at the dank and misty Witches Gulch to creep through the shadowy boardwalk on foot. Reservations required, call for prices. Two tours will be offered each Friday and Saturday night. A slightly less frightening tour will embark at 5:30PM geared toward younger goblin seekers. A much spookier after dark tour launches around 8PM. Dells Boat Tours, 107 Broadway. For more information call (608) 254-8555.
Oct 2 - 31 Mauston - Haunted Hay Rides at Red Ridge Ranch.Featuring haunted hay rides and haunted corn maze. Dusk till 10PM on Friday and Saturday nights only. The headless horseman rides again! Don't be a scare-d-cat come join the seasonal fun! Call ahead for details. 2 miles east of Mauston on Hwy 82. For more information call (608) 847-2273.
Oct 3 - Oct 25 Wisconsin Dells - Pumpkin Train Rides at Riverside and Great Northern Railway. On weekends during October, gifts of pumpkins will be given to our young guests. No goblins or ghosts - just good ol' plain harvest home activities. Parents looking for a less scary place to take their children this month can visit Riverside and Great Northen Railway on County Road N and ride the Pumpkin Train. Trains run every half hour from 10AM thru 4PM. Dates in October: 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th & 18th and 24th & 25th. N115 County Road N. For more information call (608) 432-1146.
Oct 10 - 11 Wisconsin Dells - Bitten at the Theme Park $5 Admission. Attention residents of Adams, Sauk, Columbia, Juneau & Marquette Counties! One time admission to Wisconsin's Largest Haunted House, also includes Mt. Olympus Indoor Water and Theme Park, Outdoor Theme park, for only $5 + tax per person per day. Must show proof or residency. Theme Park hours for October 10-11, Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Call 608-254-2490 for more information.
Oct 16 - Oct 31 Wisconsin Dells - House of Horrors.
The Haunted House, put together by the Dells/Delton Jaydees, is themed "Where Nightmares Begin", and will be much different than last year's house. Once visitors leave the House of Horrors they will be taken deeper into the woods than last year before returning to their vehicles. Dates: Oct 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 from 7:30-11:30PM. All are welcome, but children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult. 650 South Frontage Road. For more information call (608) 963-2370.
Oct 17-18 Wisconsin Dells - Autumn Harvest Fest. Autumn Harvest Fest is bigger and better than ever! Activities include scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin decorating, an arts & crafts fair, farmer's market, hay and pony rides, live entertainment, micro-brew tasting, and fall color tours. Downtown Wisconsin Dells. View Details
Oct 17 Adams Just North of Wisconsin Dells - Pumpkin Walk and Haunted Hay Ride. Free entry into the park; extra parking area served by free shuttle bus. Games for kids and adults from 3-4:30PM; campfire and naturalist talk at 4:30PM. Non-haunted hayrides from 3-5:30PM for $2; haunted hayrides through campground from 6-9PM for $3. Walk around the mound lit by pumpkins after dark. Food will be sold by Friends of the Park. ide at Roche-A-Cri State Park, just north of Adams-Friendship. Event starts at 3:00PM and ends at 9:00PM. For more information call (608) 565-2789.
Oct 17 Baraboo - Papa Bears 10th Anniversary Celebration. Free Pig Roast, drinks, and snacks. Papa Bears Northwoods Store. 2 miles North of Baraboo on Hwy 12. For more information call (608) 355-9488.
Oct 17 Baraboo - Parade of Log Homes. 2nd annual Parade of Log Homes at Papa Bear's Northwoods Store. Check in at the model for directions to up to 10 Log Homes in the area. Enjoy the Fall colors & get ideas for your home. 2 miles North of Baraboo on Hwy 12. For more information call (608) 355-9488.
Oct 23 - Oct 25 Wisconsin Dells - Fall Walleye Fishing Contest. River's Edge Resort is once again hosting its fall walleye fishing contest. First thru 25th place, and last place, will receive prizes. First, second, third and last plast recive trophies, and fourth thru 24th receive a money prize. Door prizes of rods, reels, weekend stays at the resort are included with the entry fee. Dates: Noon Oct. 23 to Noon Oct. 25. cost $5, open to all ages. S1196 Hwy A, Wisconsin River. For more information call (608) 254-7707.
Oct 24 Wisconsin Dells - Haunted Hike.Christmas Mountain Village is holding a "spooky" haunted hike on one night only! After visiting tha "scare stations, listen to Campfire Kevin play songs and tell ghost stories. Proceeds go to Christmas Mountain's Child's Day fund which helps families in need in Sauk County. Cost: $3, under 2 are free. Purchase tickets at Mulligan's Bar & Grill at the resort. 944 Christmas Mountain Road. Event starts at 6:00PM and ends at 9:00PM. For more information call (608) 254-3973.
Oct 24 Wisconsin Dells - Halloween Candelight Hike at Mirror Lake State Park. Hike through the woods on a candlelit trail. Refreshgments available. Wisconsin State Park Vehicle Sticker Required. Event starts at 6:00PM and ends at 9:00PM. For more information call (608) 254-2333.
Oct 24 Baraboo - Thrill the World. Sponsored by the Baraboo Public Library, the Thriller event will take place on the Courthouse Square and will be part of the world record. Sign up to dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" along with thousands of other people around the world. Start creating your Zombie costume! The Thriller dance can be learned in less than two hours. The Baraboo Public Library will be sponsoring drop-in dance lessons throughout the month of October: October 19 3:00pm-8:30 pm; October 23 3:00pm - 5:00pm; October 24 9:00am -1:00pm. Festivities begin at 6:30PM. Dance begins at 7:30 PM.
Oct 24 - Oct 25 Portage - Ski Swap at Cascade Mountain. Ski swap, lift rides, wine and beer tasting, food and kids activities. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 4:00PM. For more information call (800) 992-2754.
Oct 24 - Oct 25 Mauston - Annual Country Pumpkin Bash. Annual Country Pumpkin Bash at Red Ridge Ranch. Huge fall festival featuring a Pumpkin Catapult, Craft & Flea Vendor Show, haunted hay rides, food vendors, music, Ranch Rodeo, Power Parachute rides, horseback riding, Hay Maze, Corn Maze, pumpkin painting, tractor drawn hay rides, Mutton Busting, mechanical bull, pony rides, Extreme paint ball, horse drawn hay rides, inflatable rides, petting zoo and more. Over 8000 people attended in 2008! 2 miles east of Mauston on Hwy 82 / W4881 Hwy 82. For more information call (608) 847-2273.
Oct 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 and Nov 1 Blue Mounds - Hollow-een at Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark. Don't be affraid of the dark - join us at the end of October for an especially Happy Hallo-een! Free Gemstone and fossil treats await costumed youngsters wandering the hollows of the Cave! This family event offers seasonal crafts by firelight in our beautiful Visitor Center, and special stops inside the warm, lighted cave environment. Enjoy a Candlelight Hike under the stars Thursday and Friday evening or meander the Scavenger Hike on Saturday and Sunday - both along our Karst View Trail. Seasonal refreshments will also be available for purchase. For more information call (608) 437-3038.
Oct 25 Baraboo - Dinner with the Dead. A paranormal investigator will be back at the Old Baraboo Inn October 25 to tell of their findings from a ghost hunt last month. Experience audio and video recordings from the investigator. The Old Baraboo Inn, 135 Walnut St., is a fromer brewery and brothel that was built in 1864. Cowboys, a prostitute named mary, several children and previous owners are among those believed to be the haunts. Dinner and the investigators presentation will be from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Limited seating. Appropriate for adults 21 and over. More information (608) 356-2528.
Oct 30 Baraboo - Haunted Funeral Parlor. Spa Serenity, 137 3rd St. in Baraboo has created a Haunted Funeral Parlor for those brave enough to enter. The hauting will take place from 3:00PM to 5:00PM. There is a $1 donation for the local food pantry.
Oct 31 Wisconsin Dells - Halloween Party. Family Fun Day Halloween Party at the library Party stars at 10AM. Kilbourn Public Library, 620 Elm Street. For more information call (608) 254-2146.
Oct 31 Wisconsin Dells - Halloween Party. For adults who like to dress up, Dells Comedy Club is having a Halloween party Oct. 31 after its comedy show. Included will be costume judging. 591 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy. For more information call (608) 253-9453.
Oct 31 Baraboo - Halloween Candlelight Hike - Devil's Lake. Walk a 1.5 mile candlelit trail. Begin at North Shore parking lot. Bonfire follows with refreshments available for purchase. Costumes optional. Wisconsin State Park vehicle sticker required. Devil's Lake State Park, S5975 Park Road. Event starts at 6:00PM and ends at 9:00PM. For more information call (608) 356-8301.
