Ready for a Halloween getaway packed with costumes, candy, comedy, creepy canyons, haunted rides, family activities, and unforgettable date-night thrills? Wisconsin Dells turns spooky season into a full destination experience!
Whether you’re traveling with little monsters, older kids, grandparents, or your favorite person, October 2026 is the perfect time to explore the Dells after dark. Start with the Monster Mash Spooktacular Dinner Adventure, then fill your visit with resort Halloween celebrations, haunted attractions, ghost tours, and fall fun.
Don’t pick just one spooky experience. Come for the whole Halloween adventure!
Planning note: Halloween schedules, hours, prices, and age recommendations can change. Always confirm details with each attraction before visiting.
What Are the Halloween Dates for Monster Mash in 2026?
The Monster Mash Spooktacular Dinner Adventure runs September 18 through October 31, 2026 at Dells Dinner Adventures.
That means you have weeks: not just one night: to gather your family, plan a couple’s getaway, or organize a memorable group trip to Wisconsin Dells.
And this is not simply dinner with a few decorations. It’s a full Halloween Dinner Adventure featuring:
- Ghostbusters who need your help!
- Entertaining monsters competing in “Afterlife’s Got Talent”
- Audience participation, cheering, and booing
- Comedy, lively characters, and theatrical surprises
- A delicious all-you-can-eat meal
- Family-friendly spooky fun with BIG LAUGHS and ZERO NIGHTMARES
Why Monster Mash Should Be the Centerpiece of Your Dells Halloween Trip
Step into the story, grab your fork, and get ready to cheer!
During Monster Mash, your family becomes part of the action as favorite monsters compete for their chance to escape the curse that binds them. You’ll laugh, clap, boo, cheer, and enjoy a full meal while the stage comes alive with spooky characters and high-energy entertainment.
For families, it’s an exciting way to celebrate Halloween without overwhelming scares. For couples, it’s a playful dinner-and-show date night that delivers much more than an ordinary meal.
Every performance lasts approximately two hours, making it easy to build the rest of your evening around the show. Enjoy a haunted attraction before dinner, explore downtown afterward, or make Monster Mash one unforgettable stop during a full weekend of Halloween fun.
Learn more about the Monster Mash Spooktacular Dinner Adventure and reserve your tickets now.
This spooky spectacular is here for a limited season only. When October ends, Monster Mash disappears until next year!
Which Wisconsin Dells Resorts Have Halloween Activities?
Wisconsin Dells resorts go all-in on Halloween. If you’re staying overnight, check your resort’s activity calendar for special events, costume celebrations, crafts, and trick-or-treating.
Wilderness Resort Halloween Happenings
Wilderness Resort is known for its family-focused fall programming, including Halloween weekend activities such as:
- A Halloween bash with music and games
- Costume contests
- Trick-or-treat trails
- Mini-pumpkin picking
- Horse-drawn wagon rides
- Seasonal crafts and family entertainment
The exact 2026 schedule should be confirmed directly with the resort, but Wilderness is a great choice for families who want Halloween fun built into their stay. Couples can enjoy the festive atmosphere too: especially if you love costumes, music, and plenty of activity.
Check Wilderness Resort’s October information.
Great Wolf Lodge Howl-O-Ween
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates Howl-O-Ween from September 24 through October 31, 2026.
The family-friendly program includes activities such as:
- Trick-or-Treat Trail
- Monster Bash Dance Party
- Howl-O-Ween crafts
- Boo Bingo
- Halloween trivia
- Ghoulish games
- Themed treats and decorations
Most Howl-O-Ween activities are included with a Great Wolf Lodge stay, though schedules may vary by lodge. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
See the official Great Wolf Lodge Howl-O-Ween details.
Kalahari Halloween Events
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions traditionally adds Halloween excitement with activities that may include:
- Trick-or-treat trails
- Costume contests
- Themed crafts
- Festive decorations
- Family games and seasonal surprises
Kalahari’s Wisconsin Dells Halloween schedule may be released closer to October, so check the resort’s Holiday Happenings page before your trip.
It’s a terrific option for families already planning a waterpark vacation: and couples can enjoy the lively resort atmosphere, too.
Chula Vista Resort Halloween Fun
Chula Vista has offered October trick-or-treating activities on Saturdays, giving children a chance to dress up and collect treats throughout the resort. The resort may also announce a special Halloween party around the end of October.
Check directly with Chula Vista Resort for the 2026 calendar.
Mt. Olympus Halloween Town
Mt. Olympus has previously transformed into Halloween Town with activities such as:
- Pumpkin painting
- Games
- Trick-or-treating
- Costume contests
- Walk-through attractions
- Themed scare zones
This is a fun option for families who want a mix of amusement-park energy and Halloween atmosphere. Review age recommendations before entering any attraction with live scares.
Where Can You Find Haunted Rides and Ghost Tours?
Ghoster Coaster at Wisconsin Dells Mountain Coaster
When the sun goes down, the Wisconsin Dells Mountain Coaster becomes a Halloween thrill ride!
The Haunted Coaster runs Friday and Saturday nights from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. during the 2026 Halloween event schedule. Lines open at 6:30 p.m., and a special event ticket is required.
Expect:
- Haunted decorations
- Frightening characters
- Live scares
- A dark mountain trail
- A fast ride through the spooky landscape
The attraction recommends ages 13 and older for nighttime scares. Younger guests may visit during daytime hours when the decorations are displayed without live scaring.
See the 2026 Haunted Coaster schedule and tickets.
Ghost Boat
The Ghost Boat is one of the Dells’ signature after-dark attractions. This approximately 1.5-hour experience combines a haunted boat ride on the Wisconsin River with an on-foot journey through eerie passages and Cold Water Canyon.
Expect dark waters, ghostly stories, mysterious surroundings, special effects, and plenty of suspense. It’s best for couples and families with older children who enjoy a more intense Halloween experience.
The Ghost Boat departs from 11 Broadway in downtown Wisconsin Dells. Confirm October 2026 departure times and age guidance with the operator before booking.
View Ghost Boat information and tickets.
Haunted Duck Ride
Looking for a Halloween attraction with a Wisconsin Dells twist? The Haunted Duck Ride combines a guided nighttime journey with haunted forests, live scares, and spooky surprises.
Exact October 2026 dates and times should be confirmed through Dells Ducks and its ticket page. This can be a memorable choice for couples and families with older kids who want a moving, interactive adventure.
Which Haunted Houses Can Families and Couples Visit?
Wisconsin Dells has several walk-through attractions, but they are not all designed for the same scare level.
Ghost Outpost Haunted House
Ghost Outpost features a classic haunted-house experience with themed rooms, animatronic creatures, jump scares, and intense surprises. It is better suited to brave teens, adults, and families whose children are comfortable with strong scares.
Check Ghost Outpost details before visiting.
The Haunted Mansion
Located downtown at 112 Broadway, The Haunted Mansion is a convenient stop during an evening in the Dells. It is promoted as fun for the whole family, but younger children may still find portions intense.
The attraction typically operates with extended October hours. Confirm the 2026 schedule before you go.
Visit The Haunted Mansion website.
Dells Zombie Outbreak
Ready to test your survival skills? Dells Zombie Outbreak combines laser-tag-style interactive action with haunted-house chills. Work together, navigate the maze-like environment, and try to survive the zombie invasion.
This is generally best for teens, adults, couples, and groups who want an active Halloween challenge.
Lost Temple and Other Spooky-Friendly Attractions
For a lighter adventure, explore attractions such as:
- Lost Temple, with mystery, fog, creatures, and a maze
- Wizard Quest, an interactive fantasy adventure through themed realms
- Top Secret, a topsy-turvy mystery attraction
- Rick Wilcox Magic Theater, perfect for couples and families who enjoy illusions and surprises
- Haunted History Tours, which blend local stories, legends, and eerie locations
These options are especially useful when your group wants Halloween atmosphere without nonstop jump scares.
What Other Fall Attractions Are Worth Adding?
For daytime fun, visit Country Bumpkin Farm for seasonal family activities, pumpkins, and fall scenery. You can also look for Haunted Hooks at Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, where the course receives a spooky nighttime makeover during the fall season.
The Dells also hosts seasonal community events, costume activities, fall festivals, and Halloween races. Since dates change from year to year, check the Wisconsin Dells events calendar as your trip gets closer.
How Can You Keep Up With Every Dells Dinner Adventure?
Make Monster Mash your Halloween centerpiece: but don’t let the fun end when October does!
Dells Dinner Adventures presents limited-season productions and more than 40 live concerts throughout the year. Once a season ends, that show is gone until the following year. That’s why the best plan is to experience as many adventures as possible, then return for the next spectacular production.
Sign up for the Dells Dinner Adventures newsletter to hear about:
- Seasonal show announcements
- Ticket releases
- Concerts and tribute performances
- Special events
- New dates and limited-time experiences
- Upcoming family entertainment in Wisconsin Dells
Come for Monster Mash. Explore every Halloween attraction you can. Then stay connected so you never miss the next big show!
Your October 2026 Wisconsin Dells getaway can include haunted boats, spooky rides, resort celebrations, trick-or-treat trails, haunted houses, fall activities, and a laugh-out-loud all-you-can-eat dinner adventure.
Costumes ready? Tickets waiting? Let’s make this Halloween the most memorable one yet!
