Halloween events in the Appleton, Green Bay areas offer scary to not-so-scary fun
Editor's note: This story has been edited to correct some of the information in the Terror on the Fox event.
Halloween is lurking just around the corner, and there are lots of places to celebrate all things pumpkin, spooky and haunted.
Here’s a list of haunted houses and other Halloween-related events happening in the Appleton and Green Bay areas and beyond.
TERROR ON THE FOX
What: Terror on the Fox is a haunted event featuring a ride on an antique passenger train, video screens and computer-controlled sound, lighting and animatronics.
When: Gates open at 7 p.m. on select nights now through Oct. 31.
Where: National Railroad Museum, 2285 S. Broadway, Ashwaubenon.
Admission: Tickets start at $19.99 on select nights. Other nights they start at $24.99, depending on the pass you choose. Tickets can be purchased online in advance but the box office is also open on the grounds during regular business hours.
Contact: 920-360-9950, terroronthefox.com
BURIAL CHAMBER
What: Four full haunted attractions.
When: 6:45-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Oct. 6-28; 6:45-10 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4 for blackout nights. Note: Not all events are open on all nights.
Where: 500 N. Lake St., Neenah
Admission: $20 and up.
Contact: 920-727-4669, burialchamber.com
GREEN BAY FEAR
What: Haunted house presented by the Beja Shriners, featuring Shawano Manor, Howling Hollow and Mr. Jingles Funhouse.
When: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday Oct. 6-29; Kids days are 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28; The Apocalyptic Side Show is Oct. 27 and 28.
Where: Beja Shrine Center, 1950 Bond St., Howard.
Admission: $20 general admission, $30 fast pass
Contact: 920-309-0981, greenbayfear.com
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THE REALM OF DARKNESS
What: Haunted house
When: 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6-Nov. 4; 6-9 p.m. Sundays in October. Lights are on for Family Day 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 14.
Where: W2091 County JJ, Kaukauna
Admission: $20 general admission, $30 fast pass.
Contact: therealmofdarknesshaunt.com
SPOOKS ON SPURR
What: Tour the Mansion of Misery or the Forest of Freaks. Live music, concessions and bonfire each night. Bands play 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
When: Ticket sales start at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday Oct.6-28.
Where: W10121 Spurr Road, New London
Admission: $20 for Mansion and $20 for Forest, no fast pass. Tickets sold at the door only.
Contact: Search for “Spooks on Spurr” on Facebook or 920-841-1879
HAUNTED HEARTHSTONE
What: “Sequential Killers of the Victorian Age.” Strange and scary practices of the Victorian era and possible sightings of long-deceased residents.
When: 6-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October; entry times vary.
Where: Hearthstone Historic House Museum, 625 W. Prospect Ave., Appleton
Admission: $20
Contact: 920-730-8204 or hearthstonemuseum.org
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ZOMBUS
What: Haunted bus, trail and gellyball attractions. You get to shoot zombies (with paintballs).
When: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 6-28
Where: 2055 W. Frontier Road, Little Suamico
Admission: Various packages available. Visit the website for options.
Contact: hauntedzombiebus.com or 920-826-5554
PUMPKIN CARVING EVENT
What: Pumpkin carving and decorating event. Bring your own pumpkins and carving tools. Pumpkins will be used to decorate for Zoo Boo.
When: 4-8 p.m. Oct. 11
Where: NEW Zoo, Suamico (at the Pines Shelter)
More: Guests must register in advance to secure a carving time. Capacity will be limited. Free pizza and soda offered to participants
Contact: Register at newzoo.org or email [email protected]
ZOO BOO
What: Costumes are encouraged, and each guest over the age of 1 will receive a bag of candy, ride the carousel and enjoy the maze as well as a scavenger hunt.
When: Staggered start times 4-8 p.m. Oct. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
Where: NEW Zoo, Suamico
Admission: $15 with children under 3 admitted free (ticket still required). Tickets are available at North Shore Banks or online at newzoo.org.
Contact: 920-434-7841
BOO FEST
What: Halloween-themed event includes a pumpkin-decorating contest, hay wagon rides, horse grooming, scavenger hunt, games, coloring and more.
When: 9 a.m., 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. Oct. 14
Where: The BEAMING Barn 2692 County GG, Neenah.
Admission: Free for children 5 and younger and seniors, all others is a $5 donation at beaminginc.org/event/boofest.
Contact: “BOOfest 2023!” on Facebook
SAWDUST CITY FRIGHT FEST 2023
What: A horror film festival, primarily by Wisconsin filmmakers.
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 13 and 12:30-9 p.m. Oct. 14
Where: Time Community Theater, 445 N. Main St., Oshkosh.
Admission: Free Oct. 13, but reserve seats online. Oct. 14 all day pass is $12, or feature film only is $5.
Contact: timecommunitytheater.com
THE GREAT PUMPKIN TRAIN
What: Entertainment, crafts, games and a chance to ride the train to the pumpkin patch
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14 and 21
Where: National Railroad Museum, 2285 S. Broadway, Ashwaubenon
Admission: $18
Contact: 920-437-7623, nationalrrmuseum.org
TRUNK OR TREAT COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY
What: a non-traditional trick or treat event. Costumes are encouraged.
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 14
Where: Child Care Resource & Referral, 1001 W. Kennedy Ave., Kimberly
Admission: FREE
TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIL
What: Hosted by Fox Crossing Parks & Recreation Department, families walk through the jack-o’-lantern lit trails and collect candy. Afterward, enjoy hot chocolate, and children can take home a craft kit. There will be a bon fire, weather permitting.
When: 5 p.m. or 5:45 p.m. Oct. 17
Where: Fritsch Park, 1651 Sandys Lane, Fox Crossing
Admission: $6 per child
Contact: Registration required by Oct. 10 at 920-720-7108 or foxcrossingwi.gov
BREWS AT THE LEACH
What: Adults can enjoy a Halloween Party at the zoo that includes craft beer, food trucks and live music by Conscious Pilot. There will be costume contests.
When: 5-9 p.m. Oct. 20
Where: Leach Amphitheater, Oshkosh (moved due to trail construction)
Admission: Free
HAUNTED HAYRIDE
What: Haunted hayride and haunted house, food, refreshments, bonfire, and children’s activities.
When: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20-21 and 27-28
Where: Outagamie Conservation Club, N3502 Mayflower Road, Hortonville
Admission: All ages $8 per person; $1 discount with canned good donation. Children ages 12 and younger get $3 off with a coat donation. One discount per person.
Contact: 920-739-9211 or wiocc.com/hauntedhayride
GREENVILLE FRIGHT NIGHT AT THE PARK
What: Haunted pavilion, paranormal zoo, hayride, kids activities, bonfires, pumpkin decorating, dance party, face painting, hearse displays and food and beverages.
When: 6-8 p.m. lights are on and the spooks are friendly; 8-10 p.m., the lights go out and the scares begin, Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 26-28
Where: Greenville Community Park (State 15 and State 76 in Greenville)
Admission: $15 for adults, $10 for ages 5 to 18 and free for children ages 4 and younger
Contact: greenvillecivicclub.com/fright-night
CANDLELIGHT CAVE TOURS
What: Guided tour of caves by candlelight; meet unusual personalities with strange stories to tell. Minimum recommended age is 5 with parent or guardian. Half-mile guided walk departs every half hour.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 20; 4:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21
Where: Ledge View Nature Center, W2348 Short Road, Chilton
Admission: $9 per person. Must be purchased in advance on the website.
Contact: 920-849-7094, ledgeviewnaturecenter.org
PUMPKIN WALK
What: A self-guided, half-mile walk through accessible trails lined with hundreds of jack-o-lanterns. There will be a bonfire. Halloween stories will be read inside.
When: 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21
Where: Brillion Nature Center, 1135 Deerview Road
Admission: Free
Contact: 920-756-3591, brillionnaturecenter.net or on Facebook
ROMP IN THE SWAMP
What: Explore the trails and collect treats at trick-or-treat stations along the way. Hay wagon rides, kids games, face painting, crafts and more will be available. There will be a chance to win prizes in costume contest.
When: 2-4 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. Oct. 21
Where: Bubolz Nature Preserve, 4815 N. Lynndale Drive, Appleton
Admission: $12 per person at bubolzpreserve.org/romp-in-the-swamp/. Must register in advance.
Contact: bubolzpreserve.org
ZOOLOWEEN BOO
What: Come in costume and enjoy trick-or-treat stations, concessions, games, crafts, prizes and more. Due to trail construction, the event has been moved.
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 21
Where: Leach Amphitheater, Oshkosh
Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 2 to 12 and free for children age 1 and younger. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/bdezxk2z.
Contact: 920-236-5082, ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Parks/MenomineeParkZoo/ZooloweenBoo.aspx or facebook.com/OshkoshParks.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
What: Games and trick-or-treating and a spooky area for those who wish to enter.
When: 1-6 p.m. Oct. 21
Where: UWO - Albee Hall, 776 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh.
Admission: Free, but donations are welcome.
TRUNK OR TREAT
What: Trick-or-treat from trunks decorated in Halloween. Lunch served inside.
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 22
Where: First United Methodist Church, 325 E. Franklin St., Appleton.
Admission: Free.
A NIGHT TO DISMEMBER
What: The Appleton North High School Theatre Department presents its annual Haunted House. Non-scary flashlight tours will be available during all hours. There will be carnival games, a mini-inflatable haunted house for young children, a bake sale and concessions.
When: 1-4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Oct. 27-28
Where: Appleton North High School auditorium, 5000 N. Ballard Road
Admission: $7 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Tickets are available at the door
Contact: AppletonNorthTheatre.org
PUMPKIN HUNT
What: Hosted by Menasha Parks and Recreation Department, search the Menasha Parks and Trail system in pursuit of 10 specially marked hidden pumpkins.
When: Oct. 21-26
Where: A “Picnic by Pumpkin Light” will kick off the week 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Smith Park, Menasha. Register for the dinner at menasha.recdesk.com
Admission: The Pumpkin Hunt is free.
HAUNTED TRAIL
What: Haunted trail through Hatten Park. Concessions and admission are available at the main shelter.
When: Oct. 27, with 4:30 p.m. trick-or-treat trail for kids 12 and younger, with the spooky trail starting at 6:45 p.m.
Where: Hatten Park, 801 Warner Allen Road, New London
Admission: $3 per person
Contact: “2023 Hatten Haunted Trail” on Facebook
TRUNK-OR-TREAT
What: Kids can go from car to car to gather their Halloween treats
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 29
Where: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 3009 N. Meade St., Appleton, back parking lot.
Admission: Free
Contact Mara Wegner at [email protected] or 920-996-7241.
This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Halloween 2023 haunted houses, events in the Green Bay, Appleton areas
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