Favorite WalCo Haunts & Hideouts
- gowalco
- Oct 2, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: May 1
From haunted hayrides to eerie walking tours, WalCo is brimming with thrills, chills, and a few unexpected delights this October. Whether you crave ghost stories, spine-tingling mazes, or festive family fun, you’ll find unforgettable haunts and hideouts waiting across our communities. Gather your courage and your friends for a month of mystery, magic, and memory-making.
Whispers in the Stalks Haunted Corn Maze JJ's Pumpkin Farm & Spooky Farm, Elkhorn
Haunted Hayride / Haunted Hay Barn Dan Patch Stables, Lake Geneva Oct 10/11/12, 17/18, 24/25, 31/Nov 1 WEBSITE
Take a 20–25 minute haunted hayride through shadowed woods, then dare to explore the Haunted Hay Barn where screams and surprises lurk in every corner. Open 6–11 PM; kid-friendly early rides, full scares after dark. First-come, first scared!
Shockwave Haunts Fuzzy Pig, WhitewaterOct 10/11, 17/18, 24/25, 31/Nov 1WEBSITE
Dare to enter three twisted attractions blending indoor scares and outdoor horror paths. Watch friends face the fear on live-feed monitors, grab wood-fired pizza in the wine bar, and test your nerve in the shadows.
Shock Illusionist Dan Sperry Tristan Crist Magic Theatre, Lake Geneva Oct 10, 11, 12 WEBSITE & TICKETS
Get ready for a night of electrifying entertainment with international touring magician: Shock Illusionist Dan Sperry, the Anti-Conjuror! In this unforgettable magic show, Sperry challenges the traditional notions of magic as he unleashes a whirlwind of dark humor and mind-bending illusions that defy explanation.
Trick or Treat Trains East Troy Railroad Museum Oct 10, 17, 24 WEBSITE & TICKETS
All aboard East Troy’s Trick-or-Treat Trains! Dress up and ride from East Troy Depot to Town Hall Park for spooky fun: trick-or-treat stations, games, playground play, then return home and pick a pumpkin to take with you. Around 80 minutes of family Halloween magic.
SOLD OUT—Whitewater Spirit Tour Community Engagement Center, Whitewater Oct 10 WEBSITE
Whether you’re a skeptic, a paranormal enthusiast, or just looking to learn more about Whitewater’s haunted history, you won’t want to miss the annual Whitewater Spirit Tour! Whitewater may seem like a normal Midwestern town, but it hides a dark past, one rife with tales of witches, ghosts, strange murders, and occult practices. In fact, Whitewater’s supernatural history has earned it the nickname, “Second Salem.”
Sordid & Scandalous: A Walking Tour of Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva Oct 11, 18WEBSITE & TICKETS
Step into Lake Geneva’s darker side. Explore historic downtown and Maple Park while uncovering tales of bank robberies, Prohibition gangsters, sea serpents, UFOs, and more. A 90-minute guided walk with Black Point Estate historians—where truth is stranger than fiction.
Poe at the Point: Black Point Estate & Gardens, Lake Geneva, Oct 16-18
WEBSITE & TICKETS
Board a moonlit cruise on Geneva Lake, then dock at historic Black Point Estate for dramatic readings of Poe’s chilling tales. Explore the mansion by candlelit glow, hear “The Raven” and “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and delve into the mystery of Poe’s life and legacy.
Joe Diamond Spirits of Halloween Maxwell Mansion, Lake Geneva Oct 17 & 31
Make a spooky escape into the unknown—hosted by acclaimed mind reader and local legend Joe Diamond. Step inside Lake Geneva’s most haunted mansion for chills, true ghost stories, and eerie mind-reading. Limited seating.
Pumpkin Drop & Fall Festival Lake Geneva Zip Lines & Adventures
The Annual Pumpkin Drop & Fall Festival promises plenty of exciting experiences in a laid-back, outdoor setting. Load up the family, grab a few friends, and celebrate the autumn season in an entirely new way.
Fall Festival is the last two Saturdays of October. Enjoy patio games, fireside snacks and live music.
Get your dose of adventure with the Pumpkin Drop! Choose your pumpkin to aim at a target as you soar through the air on our 1,221 foot Dual Racing Zipline. Hit the target and win! Pumpkin Drop is the last two weekends of October.
Reservations encouraged! Get your spot today.
Miles for SMILES & Breakfast at the Barn SMILES, Inc, Darien Oct 18 WEBSITE
Bring your family for a day featuring: 5K Walk/Run/Wheel, trick or treat trail, team obstacle course challenge, costume contest, and breakfast at the barn. Proceeds benefit S.M.I.L.E.S. mission.
Rosewood’s Tour of the Haunted Halls Rosewood, Delavan Oct 23-25, 29-31
Tour Rosewood’s Haunted Halls — a guided, family-friendly journey through chilling rooms lit by ghostly glow, accompanied by eerie narration, sound effects, unearthly videos, and spooky lighting.
Beast Fest Sunset Park, Elkhorn October 24–26 FACEBOOK PAGE
Step into WalCo’s haunted lore with a chilling tour tied to the legendary Beast of Bray Road. Wander shadowed streets, hear eerie tales, and uncover secret hideouts where history and mystery blur. A night of surprises awaits around every corner with proceeds benefiting the restoration efforts of the Elkhorn Bandshell.
I Love the 80s to Death – A Rockin’ Radical Night of Mystery
Alpine Valley Resort, Elkhorn/East Troy Oct 25 WEBSITE & TICKETS
Dive into “I Love the ’80s… To Death” — a neon-soaked murder mystery dinner. Dress in your boldest decade gear, savor dinner, then unravel a hilarious and twisted whodunit show full of intrigue, surprises, and ’80s flair.
Spooky Scramble Golf Outing Alpine Valley Resort, Elkhorn/East Troy Oct 25
Grab your clubs—and your creepiest costume—for Alpine Valley’s Spooky Scramble Golf Outing! Tee off on 18 trick-or-treat themed holes, sip tastings along the way, enjoy lunch, and compete in costume & team contests. A hauntingly good day for golfers seeking fun & frights
Monster Bash Rosewood, Delavan Oct 25, 31
Get ready to raise some spirits at Rosewood’s spook-soaked Halloween party featuring indoor/outdoor thrills, a guided Haunted Halls tour, costume contests (with cash prizes!), apothecary cocktails, pizza station, live music, and sweet treats under eerie lights.
Trunk or Treat Downtown Sharon, North St, in front of Veteran’s Park October 25, 2025 WEBSITE
Visit the businesses of Sharon during this free event for the whole family. Participate in a trunk decorating contest for a chance to win prizes.
Musique of the Night Gala & Getaway Weekend Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva October 25 WEBSITE
Step into an evening of elegance and mystery at Musique of the Night, a formal masquerade inspired by Phantom of the Opera. Enjoy music, fine dining, dancing, and auctions at Grand Geneva Resort. Presented by Geneva Lake Women’s Association, proceeds benefit local families and children in Walworth County.
American Horror Story Halloween Party Bus Red’s on 7th, Delavan, October 25
Dress in your American Horror Story costume, or any costume, and jump on the party bus for five stops. Enjoy games, creepy cocktails, jumpscares, snacks, Jell-O Shots and other food along the way. Last stop, back at the starting point, includes a Halloween DJ and dance floor.
Monster Mash Halloween Party Lake Lawn Resort Oct 31
Choose your thrill at Lake Lawn’s Monster Mash:
Option 1 – Ballroom Bash: Dance to live classic rock, sip spooky cocktails, and compete in a costume contest with prizes. WEBSITE & TICKETS
Option 2 – Boat + Ballroom Combo: Begin with a haunting cruise aboard the Lake Lawn Queen, then disembark into the ballroom party—with one complimentary “Witches Brew” to kick off your night. WEBSITE & TICKETS
CORN MAZEGreen Meadows Petting Farm, East Troy Open through Oct 31
CORN MAZE Pearce’s Farm Stand, Walworth Open through Oct 31
Don’t let the season slip by without experiencing WalCo’s most spirited offerings. From Whitewater’s “Second Salem” legends to candlelit mansions, masquerade galas, and pumpkin-filled adventures, there’s something for everyone—brave or not-so-brave. Plan your spooky getaway now and discover why fall in WalCo is anything but ordinary.
Looking for even more thrills and chills this season?
The fun doesn’t stop here! Join the WalCo Wisconsin Events Facebook group to discover dozens of additional Halloween happenings, spooky haunts, and community gatherings across Walworth County. From family-friendly trick-or-treats to eerie late-night adventures, the group is your go-to hub for what’s happening all month long. Don’t miss out—join the conversation and plan your next adventure!
