Family event
Baby's First Halloween
Madison, WI
Gentle Halloween morning for babies and toddlers with a footprint craft, photo op, sensory play, tummy time and music.
- When
- Wed, Oct 28, 2026
- Hours
- 9–11:30am
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Family Halloween Events Near Madison 2026
5 family Halloween events near Madison with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 4 towns. The earliest to open is Monster Mash Spooktacular, on September 18. 1 list free admission.
Family event
HOLLOWeen and Brave the Cave
Blue Mounds, WI
Cave tours with ghoulish guides and trick-or-treat stations handing out rocks and crystals all October, plus a costumed evening event underground on Oct 24.
- When
- Daily Oct 1–31, 2026; Brave the Cave night Oct 24
- Hours
- Tours 9am–5pm; Brave the Cave 7–9pm Oct 24
- Price
- $3 add-on to a cave tour ticket
Family event
Halloween at the Farm
Waunakee, WI
Family Halloween evening at a historic farm park with storytellers, a witch's house, fortune tellers, games, marshmallow roasting and a barn magic show.
- When
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Hours
- 4–8pm
- Price
- Under 2 free; kids $5; adults $10
Family event
Monster Mash Spooktacular
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Family Halloween dinner show in a 700-seat theater, with a big cast of singers, specialty acts and musicians staging a Broadway-style spooktacular.
- When
- Nightly, Sept 18–Oct 31, 2026
Fall festival
Downtown Madison Family Halloween
Madison, WI
Free afternoon of downtown trick-or-treating on State Street and Capitol Square, with hay rides, crafts, stories and magic shows.
- When
- Wed, Oct 28, 2026
- Hours
- 3–6pm
- Price
- Free
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near Madison in 2026?
Baby's First Halloween, Downtown Madison Family Halloween, HOLLOWeen and Brave the Cave, Halloween at the Farm and Monster Mash Spooktacular. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near Madison in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Monster Mash Spooktacular on September 18, 2026.
What Halloween events near Madison are not scary at all?
Baby's First Halloween, Downtown Madison Family Halloween, HOLLOWeen and Brave the Cave, Halloween at the Farm and Monster Mash Spooktacular are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near Madison?
Yes: Downtown Madison Family Halloween lists free admission on the official site.
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