Fun Halloween Events near Baraboo, WI and Beyond
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Looking for all the best spots to take your little ghosts and goblins this Halloween? I’ve put together a list of local trick-or-treating events happening around Sauk County and beyond in the month of October.
Check out the full list below and start planning your Halloween!
Halloween Events
St. Paul’s Youth Trunk or Treat
727 8th St, Baraboo, WI 53913
Sunday, October 20th 4-5:30 pm
St. Paul’s Church parking lot
Boo at the Zoo
Ochsner’s Park Zoo
October 25, 2024 4pm-6pm
Go in costume, visit candy stations, meet some animals, and learn about animal bones!
Trick or Trot Fun Run
Baraboo Children’s Museum
October 26, 2024 at 10am
This event is a fundraiser to help keep the cost of admission low at the museum for all guests.
Runners will start at the children’s museum and run across the road to the fairgrounds. There they will run on the marked trails that are fenced in, then run back to the museum. There will be volunteers guiding runners throughout the course including across the road.
- Cost is $10 per registered runner. Parents may run with their children for no additional cost (but donations are always appreciated!)
- Crafts, games, refreshments, goody bags, and trunk or treat will all be awaiting your family!
- Museum admission is NOT included with the cost of the run.
Downtown Reedsburg Halloween Treat Walk
October 26, 2024 3pm-4pm
Meet at The Boys and Girls Club of West Central WI-Reedsburg/Sauk (300 Vine Street) at 2:30pm to line up for the walk.
Kids dress in their Halloween costumes and walk through downtown Reedsburg gathering treats from the downtown business community.
Thunderbird Youth Hockey Trunk or Treat
Pierce Park Pavilion 1100 Walnut St Baraboo
October 26, 2024 – 11:30am-1:30pm
Baraboo Elks Lodge Haunted Halloween Maze
401 Oak St, Baraboo
Sat Oct 26 2024 -12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
Halloween Extravaganza at Casa De Oakes
1101 Bindl Ave, Reedsburg
October 26, 2024 1pm-3pm
Trick or Treating, Bake Sale, Halloween Crafts
Downtown Wisconsin Dells
Sunday, October 27 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Trick or treating at local businesses. Start your trick or treat route at the Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau, 701 Superior Street, Wisconsin Dells to get your map of participating businesses, or just look for the orange pumpkin in the windows throughout downtown.
Boo at the Zoo
Henry Vilas Zoo
702 South Randall Avenue, Madison
October 27, 2024 – 9:30am-1:00pm
Enjoy face painting, free train and carousel rides, and extra animal enrichment throughout the Zoo!
Knucklehead’s Halloween Egg Hunt
Halloween Egg Hunt, happening every Saturday in October at Knuckleheads in Wisconsin Dells!
Costumes are encouraged and when you wear your costume, you’ll get 20% off all-day wristbands.
Each child will get 2 free arcade games and the first 20 families in the door get a special offer: buy a $15 arcade card and receive an additional $15 FREE!
Halloween-Themed Fun Ideas
If you’re looking to add some extra Halloween spirit, download our list of things to do in Sauk County in the fall, or try these activities:
- Pumpkin painting: Skip the mess of carving and let kids get creative with paints, stickers, and other decorations on their pumpkins.
- Spooky movie night: Set up an outdoor projector or get cozy indoors with Halloween-themed snacks and a lineup of age-appropriate spooky movies.
- Halloween scavenger hunt: Instead of traditional trick-or-treating, set up a spooky scavenger hunt in your backyard or home where kids can find candy or small prizes.
Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips
While Halloween is all about fun, it’s important to keep safety in mind to ensure a spooktacular night. Here are a few tips to help keep your little ghosts and goblins safe:
- Stay visible: Equip kids with glow sticks or reflective tape on their costumes to make sure they’re easily seen.
- Stick together: Always trick-or-treat in groups, and make sure younger children are with a trusted adult.
- Check candy before eating: Once you’re home, sort through your child’s candy and check for any open or unwrapped items before letting them dig in.
- Stay on the sidewalk: Remind kids to walk, not run, and to use sidewalks when possible. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic and stay as close to the curb as you can.
General Halloween Safety
Make sure Halloween is fun and safe for everyone by keeping these general tips in mind:
- Costume safety: Make sure costumes are flame-resistant, and avoid masks that obstruct vision. Consider face paint or makeup instead!
- Safe props: If your child’s costume involves a prop, like a sword or broom, ensure it’s soft, flexible, and won’t cause injury if they fall.
- Be mindful of allergies: Consider offering non-food treats like stickers or small toys for children with food allergies.
More Fall Fun
Looking for more fall-themed family fun? Sauk County and surrounding areas are packed with places to celebrate the season! Whether you’re looking for a pumpkin patch, caramel apples, a haunted house, or hopping on a festive train ride, there are a variety of spooktacular events to enjoy with your loved ones.
Pumpkin Patches: Head out to one of the local pumpkin farms to pick the best pumpkin you find. From corn mazes to hayrides, these patches offer a great time for the whole family.
Apple Orchards: Enjoy the crisp fall air while picking fresh apples straight from the orchard. Many local orchards also offer additional activities like cider tastings, farm animal encounters, and wagon rides.
Pumpkin Train Rides: This is the perfect fall activity if you have a little one that enjoys trains. Hop on a pumpkin train ride and see the enjoyment in their face.
No matter where you’re heading out for trick-or-treating this year, make sure you plan ahead to maximize your fun! With most city-wide trick-or-treat times set for Monday, October 31st, from 4PM to 7PM, you can make the most of the evening while keeping safety in mind. Whether you’re visiting a neighborhood, a local event, or hosting some Halloween fun at home, we hope you and your little ones have a spooktacular and safe time gathering all the candy you can!