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Updates and news postings for/related to events and haunts.

October 18, 2023

This Weekend Only: October 19-22

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From ghost tours to trick-or-treating, this weekend is your only chance to check out the spooky fun events listed below.


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July 11, 2023

Spooky things to do in Wisconsin this summer

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Don't forget to add these ongoing spooky events to your summer itinerary!


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May 1, 2023

Spooky things to do in Wisconsin this May

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We're halfway to Halloween! With summer just around the corner there are plenty of ways to participate in some spooky happenings while enjoying the warmer weather.


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April 28, 2023

Celebrate Halfway to Halloween this weekend at Dominion of Terror

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Dominion of Terror's annual encore show, Terror in April, returns this weekend April 28 & 29 with proceeds benefitting the Sheboygan County Food Bank.


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March 20, 2023

Green Bay gets spooky this spring

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Green Bay Fear presents Dead of Spring, a haunted attraction offering spooky thrills and chills for two weekends beginning Friday, March 24th.


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October 6, 2022

Vote for your favorite 2022 haunted attractions

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Voting is now open for the 2022 Visitors Choice Awards! Have a favorite haunted attraction you attended this year? Vote for them now!


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October 5, 2022

9 Halloween light shows you can view from the comfort of your vehicle

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Instead of the ordinary Halloween display several local families have created displays that are synchronized to music and lights. You can enjoy some of the shows from the comfort of …


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August 3, 2022

It’s time to submit your spooky 2022 event information

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With Halloween less than 90 days away, now's the time to submit your 2022 spooky event information to be included in our event directory. Both year-round and seasonal events are welcome including...


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August 2, 2022

Work at a haunted attraction this Halloween season

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Haunted attractions are now looking for people to join their spooky families. Keep checking back as we'll continue to update this list.


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October 29, 2021

Downtown Trick-or-Treating: Friday, October 29, 2021

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Have a spooktacular time trick-or-treating and shopping at local businesses.


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October 28, 2021

Downtown Trick-or-Treating: Thursday, October 28, 2021

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Put on your costumes and head out to these communities for downtown business trick-or-treating.


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October 27, 2021

Top 5 Picks: Thursday, October 28, 2021

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Only 3 days until Halloween. Don't miss out on these spooktacular events!


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October 22, 2021

Top 10 Picks: Friday, October 22, 2021

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Lots of spooky events are open this weekend including a virtual realty haunted house and haunted car wash.


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October 21, 2021

Top 5 Picks: Thursday, October 21, 2021

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Only 10 days until Halloween! Visit these events today before wait times increase this weekend.


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October 16, 2021

Local Homeowners Provide Halloween Light Shows

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Some tech savvy homeowners are celebrating the Halloween season by decking out their yards and homes with lights that strobe and flash to music.


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October 1, 2021

Enjoy a magical evening at The Hollow at Phantom Lake

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Now in its third year, The Hollow at Phantom Lake returns to showcase over 2,000 hand carved pumpkins.


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September 23, 2021

Burial Chamber opens for the 2021 season September 24

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One of Wisconsin's largest haunted attractions opens for the season this Friday.


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September 22, 2021

Special Events: September 24-26, 2021

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Fall is officially here along with many fun and spooky events. This weekend is your one and only chance to visit some of these events until next year.


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September 17, 2021

2021 Haunted attraction opening night schedule

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Wondering when haunted attractions across Wisconsin will be opening for the season? This list is for you!


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September 15, 2021

Terror on the Fox kicks off the haunt season September 17

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The Halloween season is here and Terror on the Fox will be serving up the scares this Friday & Saturday.


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August 12, 2021

Celebrate Friday the 13th with a deal on haunted attraction tickets

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Three of Wisconsin's largest haunted attractions are celebrating 2021's only Friday, the 13th with a 1-day ticket sale. Don't miss out on these great deals!


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August 8, 2021

Screamin Acres is now hiring for 2021

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Apply now to join the Screamin Acres crew!


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August 8, 2021

Join Soul Reapers for their 2021 season

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Soul Reapers is currently looking for scare actors, makeup artists and grounds crew to add to their team! Applicants must be ...


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July 22, 2021

Volunteer at Perdition Pines Haunted Event for the 2021 season

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Join this spooky crew and get homemade apple cider and snacks!


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July 20, 2021

Terror on the Fox is now hiring for the 2021 season

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Join the Terror on the Fox crew this Halloween season!


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June 14, 2021

Casting Call 2021: Terror at Tyrol

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Terror at Tyrol is holding a casting call for those with dark desire for mayhem and madness to join them for their 2021 season.


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June 5, 2021

Milwaukee welcomes haunters June 25-27

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The Midwest Haunters Convention is coming to the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee! This must attend event is open to all home haunters, haunted attraction owners, haunt actors and haunt/Halloween enthusiasts...


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September 29, 2020

Halloween drive-through events in Wisconsin

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With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, several Halloween events are adapting by switching to a...


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September 16, 2020

Schuster's Haunted Forest casting call

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Schuster's Haunted Forest in Deerfield is holding open auditions on Friday, September 18th at 6:30pm...


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September 12, 2020

Terror at Tyrol casting call

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Terror at Tyrol's final casting call for the 2020 season will be on Saturday, September 19 at noon...


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September 4, 2020

2020 Casting calls at The Dark Side Haunted Adventure

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The Dark Side Haunted Adventure at Glacier Rock Farms in Ixonia will be open in 2020 and is holding casting calls for haunt actors on the following dates...


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September 2, 2020

Wisconsin haunted houses & Halloween events closed in 2020

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2020 has been a rough and uncertain year for all of us. This list of haunted houses and other Halloween events that have announced closures and cancellations in 2020 and beyond will be updated throughout the season.


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September 1, 2020

The Hill Has Eyes 2020 job fair

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The Hill Has Eyes at The Rock Complex in Franklin will be open this year and is holding a job fair on the following dates...


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February 5, 2020

It's time for a new Valentine's Day tradition

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Forget flowers and candy. Bring some Halloween to your Valentine's Day!


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October 5, 2019

Saturday, October 5th weather closures

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Unfortunately, several events have announced they'll be closed tonight due to the crummy weather. So far we're aware of the following...


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September 16, 2019

16 years of scares in Neenah

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Featuring three haunted houses, Burial Chamber Haunted House Complex in Neenah, opens for it's 16th season this Saturday, September 21st. Get their by 6:45pm to experience their nightly Monster Parade...


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September 10, 2019

A rare opening night for Terror on the Fox

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Terror on the Fox, located at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, picked the perfect night to open this Halloween season - Friday the 13th. However, this isn't any ordinary Friday the 13th as a full Harvest Moon will light up the sky...


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April 30, 2019

Chamber of Horrors auction set for Saturday, May 4th

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Chamber of Horrors officially comes to a close this Saturday when all of their props, costumes, decorations, animatronics, over 100 masks and more will be auctioned off. Voted the Favorite Central Wisconsin Region Haunted Attraction seven times...


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September 21, 2018

Farewell to these spooky haunts

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Many haunts have come and gone over the years and we never like to hear that one of our favorites has closed. We're sorry to say the following haunted attractions are the newest additions to our Haunted Attraction Graveyard page...


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September 11, 2018

Submit your 2018 Halloween event information

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It's time to submit your Wisconsin haunted attraction or Halloween event information! Now in our 18th Halloween season...


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April 4, 2018

April 2018 Friday the 13th Events

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Mark your calendars! The 13th falls on a Friday next week and there are TWO haunted attractions celebrating.


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October 16, 2017

Scare USA engages your senses

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With only two weeks left until Halloween, it's time to finalize your list of haunted attractions to attend. If you enjoy narrow & twisting turns, a pumping sound system, ...


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October 14, 2017

Weather Closures: Saturday, October 14, 2017

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Due to the inclement weather tonight, several haunts have decided not to open. We'll update this list as we receive information...


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October 12, 2017

The Hartford Jaycees celebrate 33 years of haunting

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2017 is the Hartford Jaycees 33rd year of operating a haunted house; recently renamed the Dwelling of Despair and Forest of Fear. For over a decade they've been haunting the grounds at Fireman's Park in Slinger.


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September 30, 2017

Adults only spooky history tour

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Now in its 4th season, the Milwaukee Haunted History Pub Crawl Tour invites adults ages 21 and older to step back in time and have some fun. Costumes are encouraged!   The tour begins at the Historic White House Tavern on Kinnickinnic Ave. where guests...


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September 25, 2017

Scares abound at this old shipyard building

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In Two Rivers, just minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan, on the banks of the East Twin River sits a rusty old shipyard building; The Schwarz Marine Co. For the past 5 years, it’s been home to...


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August 16, 2017

Movie night at the cemetery

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As part of it's FREE movie nights in the cemetary series, Pinelawn Memorial Cemetery in Milwaukee will be showing one of the most beloved Halloween movies, Hocus Pocus. In addition, they've added a second feature after Hocus Pocus - The Goonies! Don't miss your chance to...


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July 31, 2017

Work at a haunted attraction this fall

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The following haunts are looking for help this Halloween season. Keep checking back as we'll update this list as we get more information.


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May 16, 2017

Waukesha area zombies wanted May 23 & 24, 2017

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iCombat Tactical Laser Tag is currently hiring zombie actors to work at their location in Waukesha. Actors will portray a "walking dead" type zombie and will be...


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March 16, 2017

TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions show 2017

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TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions show returns next week Thursday through Sunday (March 23-26, 2017) at The America's Center in St. Louis.   For over two decades, the Halloween & Attractions show (a.k.a. TransWorld) has been THE trade show to attend for those in the haunt industry.


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August 8, 2016

Haunted Attractions are Now Hiring For the 2016 Halloween Season

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*Updated: 8/31/2016* With less than 90 days until Halloween, haunted attractions throughout the state are looking for spooky souls to help bring their events to life. While many open positions are for scare actors, there are also other opportunities such as ...


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May 9, 2016

Friday the 13th Slasher Fest

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This weekend Terror on the Fox will open their doors for Slasher Fest.


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December 2, 2015

Fright Before Christmas 2015

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Another Halloween has come and gone and the chilly weather has settled in, however you don't have to wait another year to visit a haunted attraction. Misery Haunted House in Berlin will open their doors on December 18 & 19 with their special Christmas themed haunt. Read on for more information if you dare...


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October 8, 2015

Win a Night of Fright in Morgan Manor

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Do you have what it takes to spend a night locked in Morgan Manor at The Wisconsin Fear Grounds in Waukesha? One winner and three friends will get that chance plus FREE combo tickets ...


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September 15, 2015

Help Wanted - Dreadwood Haunted Forest

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Did you know Dreadwood Haunted Forest is run entirely by volunteers? That’s right. One of the best haunts in the upper Midwest...


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September 15, 2015

Help Wanted - Old World Wisconsin Halloween Legends and Lore

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Volunteers needed! Men and women, ages 16 and up for an outdoor theatrical production of "Halloween Legends and Lore," at Old World Wisconsin. Help us explore the traditions of European and Wisconsin folklore in the unique setting of Old World Wisconsin's...


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September 8, 2015

Now Hiring - Wisconsin Fear Grounds

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ACTORS, MODELS, SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP ARTISTS, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS WANTED! Waukesha area Haunted House NOW HIRING (Waukesha County Expo Center grounds) You MUST be at least 18 YEARS OLD and be ENTHUSIASTIC! ...


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July 15, 2015

House on Haunted Hill is closing their doors for good

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Due to the decline of the Wyocena Fire Department's membership and available number of volunteers, the House on Haunted Hill in Rio, Wis. is calling it quits after 12 years in operation...


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April 20, 2015

Get an adrenaline rush April 24 & 25

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Be prepared for screams as one of Wisconsin's longest running haunted houses, Dominion of Terror, gives you another opportunity to experience their 40th year of haunting.


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October 17, 2014

Final season for some local haunts

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2014 marks the final season for three Wisconsin haunted attractions; Hubertus House of Horror in Hubertus, The Panic Chambers Hotel in Gresham and House of Bathory in Manitowoc.


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September 30, 2014

25th and Final Year of House of Bathory Haunted House

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The House of Bathory in Manitowoc opens for its 25th and final season on October 3rd. If you’re a sensitive person or under 13 this isn’t the haunt for you.


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September 25, 2014

Events Open September 25-28

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We are in for a beautiful fall weekend. The trees are changing colors and haunted attractions are starting to open for the season. Along with the many pumpkin patches open this weekend, other events taking place include fall festivals, corn mazes, ghost walks, haunted attractions and a zombie pub crawl. Get ready for some fall fun!


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September 20, 2014

Events open tonight - Sept. 20

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Several events are taking place tonight, Saturday, September 20th, including 2 haunted attractions, ghost walks, and a glow stick corn maze!


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September 19, 2014

Events open tonight - Sept. 19

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Several events are taking place tonight including 2 haunted attractions!


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May 7, 2014

Mud, slime and zombies return to Waukesha

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The 2nd annual Wisconsin Zombie Mud Run returns to the Waukesha County Expo Center on Saturday, May 17. The masterminds behind this zombie filled 5K course are the same people who bring you the Wisconsin Feargrounds haunted house every October. Owner, Tim Gavinsk, said the run was started "to give back to the community that has been so loyal to us the previous 10 years."  WZMR is once again partnering with the This Time Tomorrow Foundation whose mission is to provide financial support to families and organizations focused on cancer research, education or advocacy using music and the arts to...


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May 6, 2014

Splatterhaus May Madness - May 9 & 10

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Splatterhaus in Two Rivers will be OPEN this Friday and Saturday (May 9 & 10) from 7pm to midnight for May Madness. Tickets are just $10! Relive the scares from last season before they start working on your October nightmares.


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April 5, 2014

Terror in April - April 11 & 12

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The Dominion of Terror haunted house in Sheboygan Wisconsin returns with their "Terror in April" encore show on April 11 & 12. If you missed last years haunted house or want to see it again before they tear everything for the 2014 haunt, be sure to visit them from 7-10pm next week Friday & Saturday. Tickets to are just $10 and all proceeds will benefit a local food drive. Bring 3 can goods and get $1 off your admission ticket! Like them on Facebook for more information! Here's our Behind the Screams video from 2013.


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April 4, 2014

Bowl with zombies TONIGHT Friday, April 4

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Head over to Sunset Bowl (333 W Sunset Dr.) in Waukesha TONIGHT at 8pm to bowl with some zombies from the Wisconsin Zombie Mud Run. Get some pictures with the undead and some great WZMR swag!  This years WZMR will be held on Saturday, May 17th. Be sure to sign up soon!


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November 2, 2013

Final Night

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Today is your last opportunity to celebrate the Halloween season. Even though it may seem odd with Christmas music already playing on at least one Milwaukee area radio station (too early!) and Christmas trees and decorations already in stores (what about Thanksgiving?), you can still fit in some blood curdling screams. 33 haunted attractions will be open tonight! Don't miss your last chance for some spooktacular fun!


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November 1, 2013

The Haunted Barn closing it's doors for good

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Today and tomorrow are your LAST CHANCES to visit The Haunted Barn in Stoughton. After this weekend they close their doors for good. This is their 10th year and they're going out with a bang! If you want an hour of indoor and outdoor scary fun, then be sure to make your way out there!  


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November 1, 2013

Lights off events at Burial Chamber & Abandoned

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This Friday & Saturday, visitors to Adrenaline at the Burial Chamber Haunted House Complex in Neenah will need to make their way through the maze of monsters with only the light of one LED candle. On Saturday, Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mt. Pleasant will be having a blackout night. You'll have to make your way through the monster filled complex with just the light of a glowstick. Are you brave enough to make it through?


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October 31, 2013

Weekend Guide - Halloween - Nov. 3, 2013

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We hope you've have a spooktacular Halloween season!  Halloween is the last night for many haunted attractions, but you can still head out for a scare this weekend as 33 will still be open!Let others know if you loved a haunted attraction by submitting a review and voting for your favorite haunts.Many kids will be out trick-or-treating tonight and this weekend, so please be sure to drive with extra caution! Click here to read some trick-or-treat safety tips. Click here for this weekends guide to Halloween fun!


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October 24, 2013

Weekend Guide - October 24-27, 2013

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The fourth and final weekend of October is here.  The weather is chilly and some kids will be out trick-or-treating this weekend. Many haunted attractions will be closing their doors for the season this weekend, so be sure to get out there and visit as many as you can. Can't make it out this weekend? You're in luck as several haunts will be open next weekend. But more on that in our next newsletter. Click here for this weekends guide to Halloween fun!


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October 24, 2013

24 haunts open on Oct. 24

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Tonight, Thursday, October 24, 24 haunted attractions are open. No joke! Many of these will be closing for the season this weekend, so be sure to head out before they close and while the lines are short!


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October 23, 2013

Haunted Attractions are open tonight

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Many haunted attractions will soon be closing their doors for the season so this is your chance to get your fill! Several  haunts will be OPEN TONIGHT Although it's a week day, it's a great time to visit as lines will be short. Don't forget to submit a review and vote for your favorite haunts!


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October 17, 2013

Weekend Guide - October 17-20, 2013

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The third weekend of October is here. The hot apple cider weather has finally reached us so be sure to bundle up while out and about this weekend. Want to attend a haunted attraction this weekend? You're in luck. Over 65 will be open this weekend! We'll be filming our final Behind the Screams video this Friday at Dominion of Terror in Sheboygan. If you're there, you just may end up in a video! Click here for this weekends guide to Halloween fun!


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October 10, 2013

Weekend Guide - October 10-13, 2013

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The second weekend of October is upon us and there's even more Halloween fun to partake in! We'll be filming some more Behind the Screams videos this Friday at Burial Chamber Haunted House Complex in Neenah and Saturday at Terror @ 212 in Oconomowoc. If you're there, you just may end up in a video! Click here for this weekends guide to Halloween fun!


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October 3, 2013

Weekend Guide - October 4-6, 2013

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It's the first weekend in October which means there's a TON to do!  Why not head out and pick some pumpkins, take it easy on a hayride, stroll through some cornfields, watch a movie or get your adrenaline pumping at a haunted attraction?   There's something for everyone! Click here for this weekends guide to Halloween fun!


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September 26, 2013

Weekend Guide - September 27-29, 2013

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The Halloween season is upon us! Take advantage of the shorter lines and warmer temps this weekend at one of Wisconsin's many events. Don’t forget to submit a review and let everyone know what you thought of an event. Click here to view our Weekend Guide for September 27-29.


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September 21, 2013

More haunted attractions are open

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There are now only 40 days until Halloween and haunted attractions are starting to open for the season.  18 Halloween events are taking place tonight and five of those are haunts! Some of the staff and Review Crew members will be looking a bit decayed tonight as they participate in the Waukesha Zombie Walk. We hope to see some of you there!


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August 16, 2013

Zombies will invade UW-Richland this fall

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The living dead will roam the halls of UW-Richland's Coppertop Theatre this fall. Auditons for a play based on the 1968 classic horror film "Night of the Living Dead"  will be held on Wednesday, September 4 & Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the UW-Richland Coppertop Theatre, located at 1200 Highway 14 West in Richland Center. Zombies will need to do their own makeup, so prior theater makeup experience is a plus. For more information about the play or auditions, contact the director at [email protected] or 608-647-7373.


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August 10, 2013

Work at a haunted attraction this fall

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Updated: 9/05/2013 Do you love Halloween? Like to scare people? Can you work late nights and weekends? Then you just might be  the right person to work at a haunted attraction. Several haunts are currently looking for some warm bodies to fill their rooms this fall.  If you've ever wanted to work at one, now's the time to fill out an application.  Here are some haunts that are currently looking for help.   Abandoned Haunted House (Mount Pleasant)We are now accepting applications for the 2013 season.  Fill out the application and we'll take it from there. What's better than a...


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May 23, 2013

Zombie Prom on June 1st, 2013

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Wisconsin has been filled with zombies this spring. We've had zombies walking, going to pubs and chasing runners through mud and slime. Now zombies can get gussied up and celebrate with their very own prom! On Saturday, June 1st,  Hartford Community Service Inc., the people who run Terror on Rural Street Haunted House in October will be holding it's first zombie prom at the Schauer Arts Center for those 21 & older. You won't have to wear a tux or gown, but you will need to look like a walking corpse; zombie attire and zombie make-up are required. And yes,...


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May 16, 2013

Spooktacular weekend - May 17 & 18

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Screams, chainsaws and the stench of zombies will fill the air this Friday and Saturday as two spooky events take place. Grab your running shoes and be prepared to be chased by monsters and zombies. Get ready to scream! Friday & Saturday The Haunted Barn Stoughton  This haunt gets bigger and scarier every season! Sadly, this is their 10th and final season, but they’re not going away quietly. Get a sneak peak of the big things to come in October this Friday & Saturday from 7-11pm. Special 10 year anniversary pricing is only $10 and don’t miss Beetlejuice on Friday...


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March 19, 2013

Wisconsin Zombie Mud Run discount extended

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Discounted prices for the Wisconsin Zombie Mud Run were set to increase on March 18th, but have now been extended through March 25th. If you want to  run a 5K course that includes 13 obstacles and is littered with zombies looking to rip through your flesh, or just steal your three life lines, then sign up now!  For a limited time, groups of 5 or more will receive a $10 discount and if a group of 10 or more registers together, you'll get $15 off per runner!  Use the promo code “DECOY” to receive your discount. Note: The group must sign...


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December 7, 2012

Nightmare Weekend Before Christmas - Dec. 14 & 15

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Dead by Dawn Productions will be open on December 14th and 15th for another special yule tide freak fest! Humor and horror collide at Nightmare Weekend Before Christmas. Dawn & her crew at the House of Bathory are known for being wickedly twisted, so be sure to stop out for this non-traditional Christmas event in Manitowoc, WI. Nightmare Weekend Before Christmas


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October 30, 2012

Final chance to visit events

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Some Halloween events are still OPEN today through this weekend!  It's your final chance to attend and not have to wait for hours in line!  While heading out to events tonight and tomorrow night, you can check out the Grand Pumpkin Illumination in Delafield and see hundreds of jack-o-lanterns lit up from 7-10pm. 606 Genesee St., Delafield TONIGHT is your last chance to see the original Halloween in theaters! It will be presented in a striking, new HD transfer and 5.1 audio, and will include an exclusive documentary short entitled “You Can’t Kill The Bogeyman: 35 Years of Halloween.” The documentary focuses on the undeniable impact the film,...


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October 28, 2012

Chance for free admission at Oblivion

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Tonight is the last night Oblivion Haunted House is open this season. They will be closing their doors to prepare to scare the poop out of you for next year. With that being said they have decided to give back to their customers who have already attended this season by giving away over 100 free tickets for tonight only. If you received a circle on your wristband this weekend bring that wrist band to the ticket booth and receive 1 FREE ticket to enter Oblivion Haunted House tonight. Get scared one more time tonight.


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October 11, 2012

Monster Energy Weekend at Oblivion

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This weekend is a Monster Energy weekend at Oblivion Haunted House. The first 50 people to purchase tickets at the gate will receive some Monster swag. And when you upgrade to a RIP ticket you will receive a Monster Energy Drink, a 2012 custom Oblivion T-Shirt, and you move to the front of the line! Also enter into a raffle and win some big time Monster swag! This year Oblivion Haunted House and Monster Energy are giving away a Snow Board along with other Monster gifts and goodies. Tickets are $2 and you receive a free Monster drink with every...


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September 29, 2012

28 Events are open today

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There are a total of 28 events open today including 18 haunted attractions! Be sure to check out your favorite haunts before the lines get longer and the nights get colder. If you're in the Chetek area, check out Spook-A-Rama 5 at the Stardust Drive In Movie Theater. Show up in costume to trick or treat from car to car (bring candy to hand out). There will be trophies for best costume, and vehicle decorating, as well as a pumpkin carving contest, bobbing for apples, and coloring contest. Ride the spooky train and watch 2 spooky movies at dusk.  


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September 28, 2012

25 Events are open today

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The haunt season has begun! There are a total of 16 haunted attractions OPEN TONIGHT.  Let us know what you thought by submitting a review. If you're in the Janesville area, you can get your scare on and help out a local family! The Janesville Community Haunted House is raising funds to help with the continued care of Katie Clayton, who was diagnosed with a malignant tumor on her brain stem in March of 2011. This tumor has paralyzed Katie on her left side, taken away much of her eyesight, and has now left her bedridden. She has had 3...


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September 19, 2012

New haunted attractions for 2012

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(Updated 10/17/12) This year, Wisconsin will be home to a few new haunted attractions. Opening a  haunted attraction takes a lot of work, so we congratulate them on opening and wish them a spooktacular season! Be sure to check them out and give us your reviews. Abandoned Haunted House Complex - Sturtevant Abandoned is home to two haunted houses: 1) HYSTERIA, which is a mind-bending interactive haunted house 2) AMBUSH, our high-startle and attack haunted house, sure to scare just about everyone. Haunted Alaskan Motel - Alaska Unlucky 13 Haunted Design presents Haunted Alaskan Motel. No Vacancy! The Alaskan Haunted...


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September 18, 2012

Volunteer at Dreadwood Haunted Forest

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Dreadwood Haunted Forest in Hudson, WI is now seeking new and returning volunteers. Volunteers have the option to volunteer for as many nights as they choose, even one night! Learn more at www.dreadwoodhaunt.com/volunteer.


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April 22, 2012

Terror in April - April 27 & 28

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Missing Halloween and wish you could visit a haunted attraction? You're in luck! The Sheboygan Jaycees Dominion of Terror presents Terror in April next week Friday and Saturday (April 27 & 28)! If you didn't get a chance to check out their great haunt last October, stop by before they take everything down to prepare for this years scare. See their event page for more information. /events/terror-in-april/


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October 29, 2011

Dominion of Terror

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The HauntedWisconsin.com staff just went through Dominion of Terror in Sheboygan and the entire experience was fantastic. We were disturbed in the nursing home, eaten by zombies in the graveyard, soiled in a very unsanitary bathroom and disoriented and startled in many other scenes. Dominion of Terror is open tonight, Sunday night, and Monday night. Do not miss this event!


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October 28, 2011

Wisconsin Feargrounds Night of Fright

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We are on site at the Wisconsin Feargrounds with our contest winner Robert and his wife Jennifer. The two of them are being turned in to gruesome creatures and will be scaring the wits out of anyone brave enough to come through tonight from 7-9pm. Be sure to say "hi" if you see us by the front entrance. We will be handing out HauntedWisconsin.com t-shirts while supplies last. Event Information Website Update: A great big thanks to everyone at Wisconsin Feargrounds! We had a lot of fun and got to see just how hard the actors work to put on...


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October 6, 2011

Free gift this weekend at Oblivion Haunted House

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Mention you saw Oblivion Haunted House on HauntedWisconsin.com and receive a free gift from Monster Energy! Oblivion Haunted House is proudly fueled by Monster Energy and Budweiser!


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October 1, 2011

Get a special gift at Oblivion Haunted House tonight

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If you're one of the first 50 people through the door at Oblivion Haunted House tonight, you'll receive a special gift from Monster Energy!


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September 23, 2011

Events this weekend - September 23-25

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Fall is now here! That means pumpkins, hot apple cider, corn mazes, hayrides, haunted houses and lots of fall fun. Starting today, some haunted attractions are now open for the season! Ghost Boat - Wisconsin DellsTake an after-dark voyage up the dark waters of the Wisconsin River. Hear haunting tales and legends of the Dells, setting the stage for a chilling adventure when the boat docks at Witches Gulch. Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm - West BendTake a 3/4 mile trek through a haunted cornfield. You never know what will pop out at you! Sit by the bonfire and...


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September 17, 2011

Events This Weekend - Sept. 16-18

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Although fall doesn't officially begin until the 23rd, it certainly feels like it's already arrived. This weekend you can get out and enjoy the crisp weather at a variety of events. Spooky history lessons Ghosts! Haunted Lighthouse of the Great Lakes - Sturgeon Bay Tour lighthouse and experience some entertaining elements along with historically accurate accounts of hauntings. Madison Ghost Walks - Madison Hear tales of haunted history, ghost stories, local folklore, and recent reports of paranormal activity at the Capitol Square in Madison. Milwaukee Haunted History Tours 2011 - Milwaukee Explore the haunted history of the Third Ward on...


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August 9, 2011

Minnesota's Most Haunted Make & Take on August 13

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Minnesotas Most Haunted is inviting fellow Wisconsin haunters to a Make & Take event in Cottage Grove Minnesota this Saturday, August 13th from 2-10pm! This event is open to all home and professional haunters. Activities include a 3D Painting seminar, Make & Take kit building, behind the scenes tour of the Haunted Experience Haunted Attraction, haunted hayride, all you can eat BBQ, outdoor theater with haunt related movies with bonfire. There is a $5.00 fee which includes the all you eat BBQ food and refreshments. The PVC Steam-pipe kit cost is $10.00 and the LED Spot light kit cost is...


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July 30, 2011

Haunted High Haunt Workshop on Saturday, August 6

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Halloween Room Productions will be hosting a "hands on" workshop for haunt owners, actors and anyone who wants to learn more about haunting techniques on Saturday, August 6th from 2-6pm. Workshops will include makeup, how to scare someone and costume distressing. The workshops will be held at Haunted High location - 550 E. Forest Street in Oconomowoc. Makeup 2-3:30pm How to scare someone 3:30- 4:30pm Costume distressing 4:30-6:00pm Click here for more information.


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July 25, 2011

Madison Horror Film Festival returns October 8th

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Via Press Release On Saturday October 8th, Madison Horror once again presents the Madison Horror Film Festival. The event will be at the Market Square Cinema located at 6604 Odana Rd. in Madison, WI. In addition to great independent short and feature films in the horror genre, Madison Horror is inviting in a couple of very talented young filmmakers to showcase their work.    Christopher R. Mihm is known for such past films as “The Monster of Phantom Lake” and “Cave Women from Mars”.  Christopher’s films are made in the 50’s atomic age cinema style with great monster characters and are...


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April 24, 2011

Attend a haunted house this weekend, April 29 & 30

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The Dominion of Terror presents the third annual Terror in April this Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30. This is your last opportunity to experience their 2010 show and the only chance to experience a Wisconsin haunted attraction open in April. Tickets: $10.00 Hours: 7-10pm


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December 13, 2010

Nightmare Weekend Before Christmas - 12/17 & 12/18

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Don't miss your last chance of the year to visit a haunted attraction! Dead by Dawn Productions' House of Bathory presents Nightmare Weekend Before Christmas. This special Yuletide Freak Fest will be held this Friday and Saturday, December 17and 18 from 6-11pm. Click here for more information!


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October 27, 2010

30 events are open today (16 Haunts) - Wednesday, October 27

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Over 30 Halloween events are today! Be sure to call ahead in case they're closed due to the weather. Also, don't forget to submit your reviews and vote for your favorite haunts!


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October 22, 2010

Screams at the Keno Drive-in

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Don't feel like going to a haunted attraction this weekend? Then why not check out 2 movies for the price of 1?  This Friday & Saturday the Keno Drive-in in Kenosha will be showing Paranormal Activity 2 starting at 8pm and Case 39 starting at 9:40pm. Admission is just $8.00 for ages 12 & up and $4.00 for kids ages 5-11! Don't forget your blankets!Click here for more information!


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October 22, 2010

107 events are open today (75+ Haunts) - Friday, October 22

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Looking for something to do? There are over 100 Halloween event options today! If you don't make it to any events during the day, why not check out some spooky haunts? Over 75 will be open tonight! Also, don't forget to submit your reviews and vote for your favorite haunts!


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October 21, 2010

18 haunts are open tonight - Thursday, October 21

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There are only two weekends left until Halloween, so be sure to get out and see some haunted attractions! 18 are open tonight!


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October 21, 2010

Rifftrax Live: House On Haunted Hill

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Looking for something to do next week Thursday, October 28, but don't feel like going to a haunted attraction? Why not check out a movie?NCM Fathom and the stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000 invite you to a haunted house party like none you've ever experienced. RiffTrax own Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett will be back for an evening of hilarious riffing on the horror classic "House on Haunted Hill!" On Thursday, Oct. 28, the guys treat this Vincent Price classic to their signature brand of rapid-fire comedy. The event will be broadcast live to movie theaters...


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October 15, 2010

FM 102/1 at the Wisconsin Feargrounds on Saturday, Oct. 16

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Join Michelle and the FM 102/1 Street Team at the Wisconsin Feargrounds on Saturday, October 16th from 8-9pm for a chance to win FM 102/1 prizes!


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October 8, 2010

FM 102/1 at haunts tonight

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Join FM 102/1 at the Hubertus House of Horror and the Meadowbrook Haunted Cornfield tonight, Friday, October 8th.Schroeder and the FM 102/1 Street Team will be hanging out at Hubertus House of Horror and giving away prizes from 7-8:30pm.Adler & the FM 102/1 Street Team will be at Meadowbrook Haunted Cornfield from 8-10pm.


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September 30, 2010

FM 102/1 at the Wisconsin Feargrounds on Friday Oct. 1

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 FM 102/1's Schroeder and their Street Team will be at the Wisconsin Feargrounds tomorrow,  Friday, October 1st, from 8p-9p. Join them for some crazy fun and a chance to win FM 102/1 prizes!


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September 24, 2010

The haunt season begins TONIGHT!

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We've been waiting all year to and the time has finally arrived!! There are a total of 10 events open today including four haunted attractions; Hauntfest, Lakewood Haunted Zoo, Seventh Circle Haunt, and The Haunted Barn.Tomorrow there will be 15 events open including seven haunted attractions; Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm, Jellystone Warrens Trail of Terror, and Terror on the Fox.  Hauntfest is having their soft opening this weekend during Harvest Fair, so admission is is only $12! Also discounted this weekend only is the brand new Seventh Circle Haunt. Admission is just  $7.00!


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September 2, 2010

Zombies invade Oshkosh this Saturday

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The second annual Oshkosh zombie walk, INFECTION 2010, is a free family friendly event that will be held this Saturday, September 4th at 6:30pm. Show up as a member of the living dead and roam downtown Oshkosh. Afterwards, a free, all ages after party, with contests, trivia, raffles and concessions will be held at the Time Community theater. All proceeds from the raffles and concession sales will go to the Theater.Click here for more information!


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June 8, 2010

Time to submit your Halloween event information

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There are only 145 days left until Halloween and even less until the Halloween season begins! If you own or operate a Halloween event (haunted house, hayride, corn maze, zombie walk, etc.) now is the time to submit your event information! As always, basic listings are FREE and you can always update your information as the season gets closer. If you submitted your event in the past and included a user name, you can use the log in link at the top of the page and update your event information for 2010. If you didn’t include a user name or...


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May 8, 2010

Manitowoc Zombie Walk - Saturday, May 8

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Yep, it's tonight! Get gruesome and head over to Capone's at 6pm to participate in the zombie walk (pub crawl). This is for those of you 21 and older. There's a $5.00 donation fee, which will be donated to the Lakeshore Weekend for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. So don't be a stingy zombie and give a little extra. You can view more details on Facebook, or call The Mad Hatter at (920) 683-3268 for details.


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April 15, 2010

Halloween...wang in April

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There are now less than 200 days until Halloween, and less than 10 days until Hallowang. Hallow what? Hallowang was founded in April 2006 on the principle that Halloween is so much fun, it should be twice a year. The main difference between Halloween and Hallowang? Scariness. Hallowang is meant for the lighter side of Halloween like a human La-Z-Boy or characters from Scooby Doo. You won't find any vampires here. The fun starts next Saturday, April 24 at 8pm at 5th Ward Pub with the "Toss Across" Tourney Partner event. At 9:30pm stop by Walker's Pint for Elbow Quarter-Catching...


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November 2, 2009

Splatter Haus is OPEN this weekend

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Halloween may be over, but that doesn't mean the scares have to end. Splatter Haus will be open this Friday and Saturday! Splatter Haus moved a new location in 2008 and are located at 1912 Columbus Street in Two Rivers. They now have over 32,000 sq. ft. to make your nightmares come true. Don't worry about waiting in the cold, they have a 6,000 sq. ft. waiting area. Don't miss it! Click here for more information.


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October 26, 2009

Win a pair of tickets to The Haunted Barn in Stoughton

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Congratulations to Charlotte, Renee, Kayla, Lacy and Rebecca! **************************************************** Another haunt season is coming to a close. Don't miss your chance to win free tickets to the final weekend of terror. We'll be giving five (5) lucky people a pair of tickets to The Haunted Barn in Stoughton. The Haunted Barn will be open this Friday and Saturday until midnight! Many changes have been made including the addition of the all new Blood Shed! Want to win? Send an email to [email protected] and let us know how you discovered HauntedWisconsin.com, by Thursday, October 29.


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October 19, 2009

Terror on Rural Street - Power Outage 10/17/09 (updated)

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If you attended Terror on Rural Street this past Saturday, please see their notice regarding a power outage below. "Terror on rural street experienced a power outage on Saturday October 17th which resulted in a complete shutdown of the facilities causing us to close early. The power outage included several city blocks and although unfortunate was not anticipated nor under our control. Anyone who purchased tickets on Saturday October 17th and were not able to go through Terror on Rural Street or had left the premises early may use their tickets on any of the remaining nights of operation. We...


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October 1, 2009

Only 30 days 'till Halloween...

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which means more haunts and Halloween are opening this weekend. Over 40 events in fact, and the list grows every week! Don't like big crowds and long lines at haunts? Then this is the weekend for you! Get out and visit your favorite haunts and have a better chance at visiting multiple haunts in one night! Want to meet the staff of HauntedWisconsin.com? C'mon, you know you do! We'll be out with the winner of our 1st ever biggest fan contest this Saturday at Monster Mayhem and Gilly's Haunted House. We may even be scaring YOU! Want to know what...


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September 16, 2009

The haunt season starts this Saturday

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Waiting until October to visit a haunt? Why wait? The Terror Trail in Wautoma will be OPEN this Saturday and Sunday, and every weekend through November 1st. Click here for more information.


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May 29, 2009

Submit your Halloween event information

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October may be four months away, but now is the time to submit your 2009 Halloween event! Submitting your event information is FREE! If you have a haunted attraction, corn maze, hayride, home haunt or other Halloween event in Wisconsin, submit your event information as soon as it's available. If you submitted your event information last year and provided a user name, you can just go to our login page to update your information.


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May 6, 2009

Zombie Walk on May 16th in Manitowoc

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Zombies will walk the streets and visit nine (9) bars in downtown Manitowoc on Saturday, May 16th. The walk begins at 6:00pm but Saucy's is hosting a brat fry prior to the madness so zombies can eat something tastier than brains. There will be prizes for best costumes and many little prizes along the way. A $5.00 donation is requested, and all proceeds will be given to Lakeshore Weekend for Kids which is a local fund raiser for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Bring the most donation money and win a prize! Zombie Walk Saturday, May 16, 2009 Location: Downtown Manitowoc...


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April 29, 2009

The House of Bathory open this weekend

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Celebrate Halloween early by getting your pants scared off at the 2nd annual weekend of horror at The House of Bathory. Two weeks later, scare the pants of the living at a zombie walk (pub crawl) in downtown Manitowoc. The House of Bathory - 2nd annual weekend of horror Friday & Saturday - May 1 & 2, 2009 $10.00 8pm to Midnight Zombie Walk Saturday, May 16, 2009 Location: Downtown Manitowoc 6pm – midnight $5.00 donation per zombie Zombies will visit nine bars beginning at Saucy's and ending at Digger Dave's. The walk begins at 6:00pm but Saucy's is hosting...


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April 29, 2009

HAuNTcon comes to Milwaukee this week

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As mentioned in earlier posts, HAuNTcon is a conference and expo that strives to help you make next October the best season it can be! Designed by Haunters, for Haunters of every age and level of experience, HAuNTcon brings people together who love Haunted Houses and Halloween for a fun filled three days and nights of Haunter Education, Tours of Local Haunted Houses, a packed Tradeshow Floor, Hearse Show and an incredible Costume Ball! Yes, it’s open to the public, but you’ll need to purchase tickets to get in. The show kicked off the week with an overnight Pre-show Haunted...


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April 23, 2009

Dominion of Terror open this weekend

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The Dominion of Terror in Sheboygan will be open this Friday and Saturday (April 24 & 25) from 7-10pm! Admission is $10.00. If you're looking for a hauntingly good time be sure to check them out!


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April 16, 2009

WI Haunts open in April & May

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October may be six months away, but this year we're lucky enough to have several haunts open their doors in April and May to coincide with HAuNTcon, the haunted attraction national trade show and convention! HAuNTcon is a conference and expo that strives to help you make next October the best season it can be! Designed by Haunters, for Haunters of every age and level of experience, HAuNTcon brings people together who love Haunted Houses and Halloween for a fun filled three days and nights of Haunter Education, Tours of Local Haunted Houses, a packed Tradeshow Floor, Hearse Show and...


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March 25, 2009

Buy tickets now for HAuNTcon

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Ticket prices for HAuNTcon will be going up on April 1st. Be sure to buy your tickets now for all of the spooktacular events taking place at HAuNTcon! Click here for more information.


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March 23, 2009

HAuNTcon 2009 in Milwaukee

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The sixth annual HAuNTcon (Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Convention) will be held in Milwaukee this year at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel and Convention Center. This event takes place from April 30-May 4, 2009 with a pre-show tour April 29-30. Open to the general public, HAuNTcon is a convention and expo that packs in everything a haunter could possibly want or need to make the next Halloween season the best it can be! If you love haunted houses and Halloween, be sure to attend for three days and nights of educational seminars, workshops and demonstrations, tours of local haunted...


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October 7, 2008

Pumpkin carver wanted at Gilly's Haunted House

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Gilly's Haunted House is looking for someone who can carve 25 pumpkins for a display outside of their haunt. Donations will be collected and the pumpkins will be raffled off. All proceeds from the pumpkins will benefit the childrens hospital. If you're interested in helping out, please contact Sean Cundy at 262-893-3526 or send him an email.


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September 30, 2008

Wisconsin Feargrounds helps Waukesha Project Graduation and Make-A-Wish

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The Wisconsin Feargrounds located at the Waukesha Expo Center is supporting Project Graduation this year by donating a portion of their ticket sales during their student nights. This benefits all four Waukesha High Schools; Waukesha North, Waukesha South, Waukesha West and Catholic Memorial. Student nights are: October 3, 4, 19, 26, 29 & 30 Additionally, on November 1st, they are offering a special half price admission to any customers with the Wisconsin Feargrounds wristband still on. All ticket sales on this day will be donated to Project Graduation and Make-A-Wish Foundation.


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September 30, 2008

Free Quarantine movie tickets at Gillys

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Gilly's Haunted House is giving away free tickets to the movie Quarantine this Friday and Saturday from 8-10 pm (while supplies last). In order to get a free ticket, you must make it through their haunt...alive!


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September 26, 2008

Ned the Dead at DeWane Asylum

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Stop out this Saturday, September 27 and Saturday, October 18 to see Ned the Dead from Chiller Theater. He will be shooting his television show from the front of the DeWane Asylum haunted house in Green Bay. A few lucky haunt goers will be able to take part and be on TV with Ned! Thanks to Sean from the DeWane Asylum for the information.


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September 26, 2008

The Wisconsin haunt season officially begins today

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There are 14 events open today and 16 events open tomorrow including 6 haunted attractions! Check out our calendar for a list of open events. Drive safely and have a spooktacular time!


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September 19, 2008

Haunts open in one week

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It's that time of year! Several haunted attractions will be open for the season next week Friday! Click here to find out what events will be open so you can start planning where you'll be going. Narrow down the list by entering your zip code or address and find the closest events and/or choose just the types of events you want to see.


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