Halloween Legends and Lore at Old World Wisconsin

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2026 Dates & Times

October 9-10, 16-17, 23-24

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

While Halloween Legends & Lore officially begins at 5 PM, select pre-event opportunities including food, drinks, shopping and activities will be available as early as 4 PM in the Welcome Center Green Area.

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Welcome to a Spectacular, Supernatural Night of Family Fun

In October, the veil between our world and the next grows thin at Old World Wisconsin… watch as supernatural tales brought from cultures the world over come to life before your very eyes for an eerie evening of Halloween-themed spook-tacular activities! Explore the historic Crossroads Village after nightfall for a spirited, one-of-a-kind adventure full of ghost stories, games, performances and more.

Whose muffled footsteps will you hear skulking in the unsettling autumn air? Attend Halloween Legends & Lore and find out… if you dare.

Note: registration for this special, spooky series fills up fast—so be sure to grab tickets before they sell out!

What You’ll Experience
- Discover tall tales and hear old legends from the many generations of immigrants that came to Wisconsin in the 1800s
- Have your fill of drinks, sweet treats and hot food
- Come early for a range of pre-event opportunities including food, drinks, music, and shopping in select areas beginning at 4 PM!
- Make sure to stop by the Welcome Center Gift Shop to grab a ghoulish gift for friends, family and other loved ones

Price

Adult (18-64): $26
Teen (13-17): $26
Senior (65+): $22
Children (5-12): $18
Child Under 5: Free

Advanced registration is required.

Discounts

Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.

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July 15, 2026, 8:17 a.m.

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