Discover the Best Halloween Attractions Around Madison, WI

Looking for spine-tingling thrills or family-friendly fall fun near Madison? This go-to guide highlights top haunted houses, ghost tours, and fall festival events just a short drive from the city.

1. Madison Ghost Tour — “Mad City” Haunted History

Venture on a 90-minute walking ghost tour through the eerie heart of Madison’s Capitol. Encounter sinister spirits, chilling Civil War tales, cult histories (including Heaven’s Gate connections), and cryptic apparitions lurking around campus and the State Street area. Perfect for both haunt-seekers and history buffs.

2. Fall Fest — Aldo Leopold Nature Center (Friday Oct. 3, 5:30-7:30pm)

Fall Fest returns with a fun-filled night of spooky nature activities in not-so-scary style! Activity stations throughout, and it’s FREE! Science experiments, explore the Bone Yard, spooky stories and solve a murder mystery.  https://www.facebook.com/share/166BFr6S1T/

3. Haunted Hustle-Keva Sports Center (October 18, 7:30-1pm)

The Haunted Hustle is an action-packed event with races and activities for the whole family! Half Marathon, followed by a 10k/5k run, 5k Dog Job, 5k Walk and a Kid’s run. Included lives music and treats. https://hauntedhustlerun.com/

4. Free Neighborhood Haunted House — Community Creeps

A charming, low-key haunt in Madison’s Indian Spring neighborhood—this homemade yard haunt is free to visit (with a fun candy “fee”). A great local tradition for families and casual thrill-seekers. wisconsinhauntedhouses.com

5. Terror at Tyrol — Tyrol Basin (Oct. 3-Nov. 1, &pm-10:30pm)

Offers 5 terrifying attractions in one immersive haunted experience. Guests begin with a chairlift ride to the top of the hill before entering chilling themes like Camp Hideaway, Twisted Woods, Onslaught, Hecate’s Labyrinth and The Forgotten-each designed to thrill scare and challenge visitors with elaborate sets, creepy characters, and mind-bending surprises. https://terrorattyrol.com/

6. Monster Mash Spooktacular Dinner Show-Wisconsin Dells

Dazzling Broadway-style Halloween production! A powerful curse has fallen over the stage, and can be cured by your cheers, laughter and applause! An interactive adventure with a 3-course feast fit for a MONSTER KING! https://monstermashspooktacular.com/ (608)432-7469

7. Boos & Brews Pub Crawl-Downtown Madison

October 31-November 1, from 4pm-11:59pm daily. $13.48 per person. Starting at Red Rock Saloon at 222 W. Gorham St.

Expand Your Experience: Top Attractions Near Madison

While staying close to the city, here are a few standout attractions just beyond Madison worth checking out:

• Schuster’s Haunted Forest (Deerfield)
  A chilling, immersive forest trail with rich ambiance, detailed effects, and a well-paced scare experience. Equally great for teens and thrill-hungry adults.  Enjoy cornfield maze as well.
• Boo at The Zoo! (Vilas Park)–October 26, FREE, Family-friendly trick or treating throughout the Zoo! Free carousel rides and extra animal enrichment throughout the Zoo.
• Big Gay Spooky Market–October 26, 10am-4pm, Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex. Wear your costume and shop indoor and outdoor markets. Trick or Treating while supplies last.
• Terror at Tyrol (Mount Horeb)
  Four distinct scare zones make up this multi-themed haunt, offering twisted trails, uncanny mazes, and sensory overload—set on a ski-hill backdrop for a unique terror trip. Visit Madisonterrorattyrol.com
• Screamin’ Acres (Stoughton)
  Five hair-raising scare attractions under one creepy roof. Don’t miss the “Death Trap” sideshow—designed to shock even the bravest.  
• Warriors Haunted Asylum (Mount Calvary)-3 floors of hair raising fright. Start on the 2nd floor, and work your way to the basement of the 100+ year building then to the outside maze. 
• Haunted Mansion Wisconsin Dells-new and completely updated! Fun for the whole family, face your fears at the Haunted Mansion!

• The Hill Has Eyes (Franklin)-4 attractions in 1! 2 Haunted trails, CARNivore and the containment in the gates of madness!