2012 News Articles

Number of articles: 36

December 7, 2012

Nightmare Weekend Before Christmas - Dec. 14 & 15

Events

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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November 10, 2012

2012 Visitors Choice Award Winners Announced

HW Updates

The winners of the 2012 Visitors Choice Awards are now up. Are your favorite haunts on the list? If not, be sure to vote for them next year! Click here to see the winners!


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October 30, 2012

Final chance to visit events

Events

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 29, 2012

Vote now through November 3rd

HW Updates

You still have time to vote for your favorite haunted attractions throughout the state! Several haunts will be open this weekend, so voting will remain open through Saturday, November 3rd. Click here to vote for your favorite haunts! Multiple votes by one person for one haunt will not be counted.


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October 28, 2012

Chance for free admission at Oblivion

Events

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 27, 2012

Android Application

Andy's Web Log

I bottled up the event list into a free mobile app for Android and posted it to the Google Play store. You can find the app by searching for "WI Haunts" or using  this link to WI Haunts on the Google Play store. After the list is loaded in the App for the first time, you will have all the Wisconsin Halloween event information in your pocket with no Internet connection required. If you have GPS enabled on your device, the app will show the distance to the nearest events whenever you click the "refresh" button. Please send suggestions and...


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October 20, 2012

Vote for your favorite haunted attractions now

HW Updates

Be sure to vote for your favorite haunts now in the 2012 Visitors Choice Awards! Only one vote per haunt per person. Multiple votes for one haunt will not be counted. Click here to vote now!


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October 17, 2012

HW @ Dr. Scary's Haunted House

MacabreSnob

This past weekend, the HW staff had the terrifying opportunity to visit Dr. Scary's in Fort Atkinson. Now, normally the HW staff doesn't post "reviews" of events that we attend. We take great pride in maintaining an unbiased and supportive professionalism towards all of Wisconsin's Haunts. However, I feel compelled to at least share an anecdote of our phenomenal experience.A couple of amazing Janesville Haunts had dished up some fantastic scares for us, and now it was time to meet the Doctor! The drive out to Jellystone campground was dark, desolate and wooded. The air smelled of burning leaves, earth,...


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October 17, 2012

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Halloween Hodgepodge

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will be on ABC on Wednesday, October 31st at 7pm (CST). Be sure to set your DVR's, because unfortunately many little ones will be out trick-or-treating during this time and will miss it.


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October 16, 2012

Chamber of Horrors Interview

HW Updates

On Friday, October 12th we had the opportunity to go through the Chamber of Horrors haunted house and shoot some zombies in their new Zombie Hunt. We also  put together the following video just for you. Be sure to check them out this weekend!  


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October 12, 2012

Haunted Wisconsin at Chamber of Horrors Tonight

HW Updates

The Haunted Wisconsin staff will be at the Chamber of Horrors in Fall River tonight! We'll be taking photos and video as well as shooting some zombies in their new Zombie Hunt area. We can't wait!


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October 11, 2012

Monster Energy Weekend at Oblivion

Events

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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October 11, 2012

Win tickets to Hauntfest in West Allis

HW Updates

Like our Facebook post regarding this contest for a chance to win RVIP tickets to Hauntfest in West Allis. RVIP tickets let you jump right to the front of the line! Tickets are good for this weekend only (Oct. 12, 13 & 14)! Update: CONGRATS to Jessie G. and Krista H. for winning the tickets!!


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October 10, 2012

Submit your event reviews

HW Updates

We want to know what you thought about the events you've attended! Was there a family friendly event you attended that your kids loved? Was there a haunted attraction that was super scary? Or maybe an event didn't live up to your expectations? Let us and visitors to HauntedWisconsin.com know! Click here to submit your reviews.


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October 9, 2012

Win tickets to Treinen Farm Corn Maze

HW Updates

Win a four pack of passes good for corn maze admission at Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Lodi, WI. Answer the following question for a chance to win. Question: How wide are the main figure trails?Watch the video below for the answer and EMAIL the answer to [email protected] winners will be picked at random. have been picked! Congrats to Amanda, Tracey and Paige!!


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October 9, 2012

Oblivion Haunted House Interview

HW Updates

On Saturday, October 6th we had the opportunity to get a behind the scenes tour and interview at Oblivion Haunted House . The crew at Oblivion put some great detail into their sets, makeup, costumes and characters. Be sure to check them out next weekend! 


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October 1, 2012

2012 Visitors Choice Awards

HW Updates

Voting is now open for the 2012 Visitors Choice Awards! Choose your favorite haunted attraction in each WI region. Only one vote per haunt per person. Multiple votes for one haunt will not be counted. Click here to vote now!


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September 29, 2012

28 Events are open today

Events

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

Events

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 20, 2012

Halloween TV 2012

Halloween Hodgepodge

(Updated: 9/24/12) October is almost here which means we'll soon start seeing pumpkins, monsters and other spooky things on TV. Here's a listing of some of the Halloween specials that will air this year. This list will be updated as we get more information, so keep checking back! (Listed in order of first air date) Travel Channel - Making Monsters - Sept. 30 (series) Making Monsters is a fascinating look at the world of animatronics and mask makers. Ed Edmunds and his small staff work tirelessly in Greeley, CO, to create some of the scariest animatronics and “frightronics” the haunt...


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September 19, 2012

New haunted attractions for 2012

Events

(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

Pumpkin goodies at Einstein Bros Bagels

Halloween Hodgepodge

If you like the taste of pumpkin, you should stop into your nearest Einstein Bros Bagels and try out their selection of pumpkin goodies! Items include; Frozen Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin Muffin, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Poppers, Pumpkin Walnut Crunch Bagel and Pumpkin Schmear. I had the Pumpkin Walnut Crunch Bagel and shmear today. The crunch topping tasted like it was burned, but other than that it was delicious!


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September 18, 2012

Volunteer at Dreadwood Haunted Forest

Events

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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September 8, 2012

Submit your event information

HW Updates

The haunt season is just around the corner! If you run a haunted house, hayride, home haunt, zombie walk, corn maze or any other Halloween or paranormal type of event in Wisconsin you need to submit your event information now. It's FREE! Don't delay, submit your information today! http://www.hauntedwisconsin.com/events/submit/


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August 22, 2012

Halloween Magazines

Halloween Hodgepodge

Several 2012 Halloween magazines are now on store shelves! You know the season's getting closer when you see these. Hopefully Martha Stewart's Halloween magazine will be packed with all new articles unlike last year.  


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August 22, 2012

Halloween items now at Menards

Halloween Hodgepodge

While out at Menards today, Andy and I spotted three and half isles of Halloween goodies! Apparently most of it's been out for about a week or so already, and while it may seem early to some, it's never too early for us! Plus, within just a few weeks they'll be bringing out their Christmas items, so buy early!!    


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August 14, 2012

Pumpkin drinks at Caribou Coffee this Friday

Halloween Hodgepodge

Caribou Coffee is getting a head start on and will be serving their pumpkin drinks this Friday. According to their Facebook page, they've improved their recipe, which means I'll be there this Friday to try it out. So far no word on when Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts'  or Dunn Brothers will start serving their pumpkin drinks, but hopefully it will be within the next couple of weeks.  


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August 14, 2012

Submit/Update your 2012 Event Information

HW Updates

Submit your 2012 Event Information for FREE! Click here to submit your 2012 event information.   We accept all types of Halloween related events including haunted attractions, home haunts, corn mazes, zombie walks, ghost tours, hayrides and more! Update your Event Information   If you haven't already updated your information for 2012, your event is not listed in our 2012 directory. Take a few minutes to login now and update it. Don’t have an account with us? Don’t want to type all of your information in again? Just do the following: Sign up for an account: http://messageboards.hauntedwisconsin.com/ucp.php?mode=site_register Let us know...


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July 23, 2012

Only 100 days until Halloween!

HW Updates

If you operate a haunted house, hayride, home haunt, zombie walk, corn maze or any other Halloween related event in Wisconsin and haven't already submitted your 2012 event information, do it now! It's FREE!


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May 31, 2012

Attention Halloween business owners

HW Updates

NOW is the time to begin advertising and exposing your business to thousands of HauntedWisconsin.com visitors! Why now? The haunting season begins in less than 130 days! Halloween items have been known to start popping up in some stores as early as July (one month away!). More exposure. Take care of it now before you get too busy. We receive over 200,000 unique visitors in September & October alone, so why not expose your business to even more visitors? We have a variety of advertising options available, including some FREE options! View our Advertising Rate Card for more information! Submit...


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May 3, 2012

Framework Updated

HW Updates

We recently updated the framework for Haunted Wisconsin, and noticed some items need to be tweaked. Please let us know if you notice any pages or other items that are not currently working. We're hoping to get everything fixed over the weekend. Thanks!


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April 25, 2012

Follow us on Pinterest!

HW Updates

We have a variety of boards including Vintage Halloween, DIY Halloween Props, DIY Costumes & Ideas, Halloween Wedding ideas and more! Do you have a Halloween board on Pinterest? Let us know and we'll follow you back!


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April 25, 2012

Submit your 2012 event information

HW Updates

We're halfway to Halloween!! Our 2012 submit event form is available for you to submit your 2012 event information. Be sure to include your user name so you can update your event information at  any time. If you submitted your event information last year and included a user name, you can log in now and update your information. We accept all Wisconsin Halloween related events, fall festivals and paranormal events. Not sure if your event qualifies? Send us an email.


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April 22, 2012

Terror in April - April 27 & 28

Events

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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February 23, 2012

2012 Advertising information now available

HW Updates

Updated 3/06/12: Information regarding our variety of free and low cost advertising options is now available. With Halloween being over 200 days away it may seem early to think about advertising, but don't wait! Several Site Sponsor banner spots have already been sold. If you'd like to expose your Halloween related event or business to over 200,000 unique visitors in September and October alone, then click here to learn more. **UPDATE 3/06/2012** There are only one (1) Site Sponsor Header A and two (2) Site Sponsor Sidebar A spots left!


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January 2, 2012

Happy New Year!

HW Updates

We hope you had a spooktacular 2011 and wish you an even better 2012! Once again we'll be working hard to make HauntedWisconsin.com your #1 source for Halloween events and happenings in Wisconsin. As always, please let us know if you have any ideas!


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