2023 Frightfully Fun Happenings and Haunted Houses

Compiled by Northwoods News Staff
We’ve checked every cobweb, frighteningly freaky corner and coffin to bring this list of Halloween events to you and your family!
Residential trick-or-treating in most locations is on Tuesday, October 31st starting at 4:00 pm, although some locations start as early as Friday, October 27th!
The Northwoods has its share of odd, haunted and creepy happenings. If we’ve missed an event or location, please email us.
For additional trick or treat information, please visit WSAW’s list of trick or treating times.
ANTIGO:
Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 28th
4:00 to 6:30 pm
BOULDER JUNCTION:
Boulder Junction In-Town Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 28th
Downtown Boulder Junction at participating businesses.
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Boulder Junction Residential Trick or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
Participating Boulder Junction Residences
4:00 to 7:00 pm
CRANDON:
Tuesday, October 31st
4:00 to 6:00 pm
CONOVER:
Conover Lions Club Kids Halloween Party
Tuesday, October 31st
Conover Recreation Center
4697 Park Circle
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Enjoy children’s games, prizes and a costume parade.
EAGLE RIVER:
Evil Falls House of Tormented Souls Haunted House
Friday, October 27th, Saturday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 31st
215 South Railroad Street
7:00 to 10:00 pm
General Admission tickets for $13. Now offering Fast Pass tickets for $20 to skip the General Admission line.
Haunted Hike: Trail of Terror
Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th
NPSD School Forest
4000 Chain O Lakes Rd
7:00 to 10:00 pm
Admission with a nonperishable food item or a $5.00 donation. A free family “Trick or Trail” event will be on Saturday, October 28th, 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
Hallowfest
Saturday, October 28th
Downtown Eagle River
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Business Treasure Hunt, Costume Contest, Dance Performance by Chain O’ Dance Studio, Eagle River Lions Club Goodies and Free Movie at Vilas Cinema.
Our Savior Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
223 Silver Lake Road
4:00 to 6:00 pm
Eagle River Residential Trick or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
Participating residents are encouraged to turn on their porch lights to hand out candy. There is no specified time for trick or treating.
FLORENCE:
Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 29th
Florence Elementary School
5844 Bill Anderson Drive
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is open to the community, so spread the word and bring your friends, neighbors, and family along for an unforgettable Halloween experience.
HARSHAW:
Harvest and Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th
Rondele Ranch
8959 County Hwy K
Saturday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm including a Trunk or Treat!
HURLEY:
Trick or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
City of Hurley
4:00 to 6:00 pm
LAKE TOMAHAWK:
Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 29th
Sloan Community Center
7246 Main Street
1:00 to 3:00 pm
LAND O’ LAKES:
Campfire Boo Bash at the Library
Tuesday, October 31st
Land O’ Lakes Library
4242 County Road B
4:00 to 6:00 pm
Come to the back parking lot of the library which has been transformed into the best Halloween Party ever! Wear your favorite costume and enjoy hot dogs and s’mores while you play games and have fun.
MANITOWISH WATERS:
Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 28th
Koller Park
Downtown Manitowish
12:00 to 2:00 pm
Gather at Koller Park for some ghoulish fun for your littles.
MERCER:
Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
Mercer Public Library
2648 Margaret Street
3:30 to 5:30 pm
Mercer Public Library is having an indoor trunk or treat event where local businesses and organizations will be handing out candy and treats. Free hot dogs and snacks will be served by the Mercer Law Enforcement.
Mercer Business Trick or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
Downtown Mercer
4:00 to 6:00 pm
The businesses in downtown Mercer are encouraged to be open for Trick or Treating.
MERRILL:
Haunted Sawmill Children’s Matinee
Saturday, October 28th
700 Hendricks Street
Noon to 2:00 pm
St. John Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 28th
St. John Lutheran Church Parking Lot
1104 East 3rd Street
Noon to 2:00 pm
St. Stephens Trunk or Treat
St. Stephens United Church of Christ
903 East 2nd Street
Tuesday, October 31st
4:00 to 7:00 pm
Join St. Stephens for a fun evening trunk or treating!
MINOCQUA:
Celebrate Harry Potter
Thursday, October 26th
Minocqua Public Library
415 Menominee Street
4:00 to 6:00 pm
Please join us in the library's program room on Thursday, October 26th, to celebrate Harry Potter! You can make your very own mandrake, free Dobby with a Sock Toss, make a potion and more. Costumes encouraged.
Lamboo Haunted Trails
Saturday, October 28th
Zip Mountain Bike Trail
4:00 to 7:00 pm
The Zip Trails will be transformed into a Haunted Forest, complete with ghosts, goblins and forest spirits. Bring your headlamp and your courage as you ride the Sue 1 trail through a creepy graveyard. Stay around after for a bonfire and treats. This is a free event, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Halloween Story Path
Tuesday, October 31st
Along Chicago Street
4:00 to 6:00 pm
Trick or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
Town of Minocqua
4:00 to 6:00 pm at participating businesses.
4:00 to 7:00 pm at participating residences. Residents should leave porch lights on for trick or treaters.
PARK FALLS:
Fright Fest/Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 28th
Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Area
Noon to 8:00 pm
1:00 pm - Family-friendly movie at the Park Theatre.
3:00 to 5:00 pm – Guess the Pumpkins Weight - winner or closest will win a prize basket of goodies.
3:00 to 6:00 pm – Trunk or treat with area businesses and clubs in downtown Park Falls on 2nd Avenue. Pumpkin Decorating and more.
Hayride - Starts at the Park Theatre (Time TBA)
Costume Dance Party - 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Oh Deer Nutrition
Trick or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
City of Park Falls
4:30 to 7:00 pm
Please turn on porch light if handing out candy.
PHILLIPS:
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 28th
Concrete Park
N8236 Highway 13
5:00 to 7:00 pm – Trick or Treat Stations, craft in studio.
7:00 to 8:00 pm – Haunted Trail Walk
Join in for a bonfire, drinks and refreshments at the Rock Garden Tavern and more! Come in costume, all ages welcome.
Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
South Fork and Crane Chase
5:00 to 7:00 pm
PRESQUE ISLE:
Halloween Spooktacular
Tuesday, October 31st
Pipke Park – Highway W
5:00 to 8:00 pm
An all-outdoors event located at Pipke Park! Trunk or Treat around the pond and walk-through Haunted Trail. Food and drinks provided.
RHINELANDER:
Fright Factory
Every Friday and Saturday in October
Masonic Hall
23 East Davenport Street in Downtown Rhinelander
7:00 to 10:00 pm
The Rhinelander Masonic Hall and the Nicolet Players are pleased to share they are hosting the Rhinelander Fright Factory experience this October.
Pumpkin Contest
Through Saturday, October 28th
Rhinelander District Library
106 N. Stevens Street
Pick up a pumpkin at the library while supplies last (limit to one per family) or use your own. Carve and return your jack-o-lantern to the library by 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 28th for voting and display.
Haunted House – Mine Blown
Friday, October 27th and Saturday October 28th
4:00 to 9:00 pm
1853 North Stevens Street, behind Reincarnation Resale and Decor
We cater to all ages with a family-friendly version from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
After 6:00 pm, the lights go dark and terror takes hold.
Halloween Open House
Saturday, October 28th
Rhinelander Historic Society
9 South Pelham Street
Noon to 4:00 pm
Opportunity to tour the museum and enjoy apple cider and Halloween Treats for free.
Downtown Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 28th
Downtown Rhinelander
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Each year, the Saturday before Halloween, local Police and Fire Departments help block off the streets for a safe and fun business trick-or-treating event.
SCO Halloween Dance
Saturday, October 28th
Sugar Camp Town Hall
4059 Camp Four Road
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Halloween Family Night
Saturday, October 28th
The Dome
665 Coolidge Ave
3:00 to 5:00 pm
Pine Lake Fire Department Open House/Haunted Town Hall
Saturday, October 28th
Pine Lake Fire Department
4197 River Road
4:00 to 7:00 pm
RCOC 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
Rhinelander Church of Christ Parking Lot
1103 Thayer Street (next to Hodag Park)
4:00 to 7:00 pm
City Wide Trick-or-Treating
Tuesday, October 31st
City of Rhinelander
4:00 to 7:00 pm
SAYNER:
Trunk-N-Treat
Monday, October 30th
Plum Lake Library
8789 Peterson Street
3:30 to 6:00 pm
Tricks and treats from the Plum Lake Library and Plum Lake Woman’s Club.
ST. GERMAIN
Fright Night
Saturday, October 28th
St. Germain Community Center
545 South 155
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Trick-Or-Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
Town of St. Germain
4:00 to 7:00 pm
THREE LAKES:
Trick-Or-Treating at the Bookshop
Tuesday, October 31st
Mind Chimes Bookshop
1766 Superior Street
4:00 to 6:00 pm
TOMAHAWK:
Fall Fest and Trick-or-Treating
Saturday, October 28th
Downtown Tomahawk
10:00 am to 2:00 pm - enjoy free activities.
1:00 to 3:00 pm - Trick-or-Treating
Downtown is decorated in a Fall theme and will host activities for kids of all ages. Fantastic shopping specials with our many retail businesses and satisfying breakfast and lunch specials with our restaurants.
Spooktacular Specimens
Sunday, October 29th
Treehaven
W2540 Pickerel Creek Road
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Not So Scary Movie Marathon
Monday, October 30th
Tomahawk Public Library
300 West Lincoln Avenue
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Trick or Treat at the Library
Tuesday, October 31st
Tomahawk Public Library
300 West Lincoln Avenue
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
We hope you’re armed with knowledge of where to find the most bone-chilling or family-friendly haunted experiences this Halloween. Gather your courage, your family and friends, and embark onto a haunted journey of your own. Happy Haunting!
Check out HauntedWisconsin.com for more spooky happenings.