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Halloween events for kids + adults in Madison, WI

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Witch’s brew at Delta Beer Lab | Photo by @delta.beer

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Spooky season is upon us and with it are eerie-sistible events to get your frights + delights this Halloween. We’re giving you a quick highlight of wicked-awesome events that will bring some skele-fun for all the ghosts + ghouls in your life. 👻

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Spooky sights at the Wisconsin Union | Photo by @austinschultzphoto

For the Grown-Up Ghouls

  • Kismet Books Halloween Party | Sat., Oct. 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Kismet Books, 101 N. Main St., Verona | Free entry | A book talk with local author + tarot readings. 🕷️
  • Halloween at Wild Hills Winery | Sat., Oct. 30 | 5-9 p.m. | Wild Hills Winery, 30940 Oakridge Dr., Muscoda | Free | Take a twilight tour of the vineyard + hear haunted stories of Madison.
  • Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest | Sun., Oct. 31 | 1-3 p.m. | Wisconsin Brewing Company | Free | Enter your furry friend for a friendly costume competition, walk the red carpet, get professional photos of your pet + enjoy some drinks. 🐶

For the Little Ghosts

  • Halloween Party at Creando | Sat., Oct. 30 | 12-5 p.m. | Creando Explorertorium, Hilldale Shopping Center | $35 | Bring your little one + their friends for pumpkin decorating, candy + a costume contest — reservations required.
  • Trick-or-Treat in the Museum | Sat., Oct. 30-Sun., Oct. 31 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Madison Children’s Museum | $12+ | Just treats for a walk through the museum. 🎃
  • Drive-Thru Spook | Sat., Oct. 30 | 6-8 p.m. | Village of Mt. Horeb, 138 E. Main St. | Free | Walk or ride through town + vote for the best-decorated house. 🦇

Where to Trick-or-Treat

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