Haunted Houses within Two Hours of Waukesha, WI 

When daylight shrinks and the first cold snap nips your fingers, Southeastern Wisconsin flips the switch from cozy to creepy. Think foggy cornfields, bonfires, live‑actor trails, and full‑scale scream parks—plus a few family‑friendly thrills if you’re easing into the season. This county‑by‑county list gives you verified 2025 dates, hours, pricing, and what to expect—every pick within roughly a two‑hour drive of Waukesha. Grab a hoodie, a flashlight, and a brave friend.

Jefferson County

The Dark Side Haunted Adventure – Ixonia
📍 N1255 Hoard Road, Ixonia, WI 53036
🗓 September 30; October 6–7, 13–14, 20–21, 27–28, 2025
⏰ Haunted Attractions: 7:00–10:00 p.m. | Zombie Paintball: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
💲 $30 General Admission | $45 Combo (Haunt + Zombie Paintball)
About: Experience eight terrifying attractions—The Descent, Twilight Nightmare, Backwoods Revenge, Mephistopheles' Lair, Schizophrenia, Foxglove Nursery, The Hunt, and Zombie Paintball. Spread over 40 acres of haunted woods, barns, and fields, The Dark Side is one of Wisconsin’s largest and most immersive scream parks.

The Haunting of Elk's Lodge #666 – Watertown
📍 117 N 1st Street, Watertown, WI 53098
🗓 October 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 23–25, 31; November 1, 2025
⏰ Fridays: 6:00 p.m.–Midnight | Saturdays: 5:00 p.m.–Midnight | Thursday, October 23: 6:00 p.m.–Midnight | Nov. 1 features an extra “Witching Hour” at Midnight
💲 $25 Online Reservation | $30 At The Door
About: A story-based haunted experience set inside the historic Watertown–Beaver Dam Elks Lodge No. 666. Guests move from the basement to the third floor through an original narrative about the Elks’ founding and a portal reopened at Lodge 666—live actors, animatronics, and atmospheric effects throughout.

Kenosha County

Terror at the Fair – Wilmot
📍 Kenosha County Fairgrounds, 30820 111th Street, Wilmot, WI 53192 | ☎ 262-666-3327
🗓 October 3–4, 10–11, 17–19, 24–26, 31; November 1–2, 2025
⏰ 7:00–11:00 p.m. (Fri & Sat) | 7:00–10:00 p.m. (Sun)
💲 $24.57 General Admission | $38.54 Fast Pass | $47.86 Instant Terror Ticket (quickest entry)
About: Terror takes over the Kenosha County Fairgrounds—enter through the red barn and face evil carnies, clowns, farmers, and fortune tellers. This is no cotton-candy carnival; it’s a full-on haunt built across the fairgrounds.

Milwaukee County

The Hill Has Eyes – Franklin
📍 7900 W. Crystal Ridge Drive, Franklin, WI 53132
🗓 Fridays & Saturdays, Sept. 26–Nov. 1, 2025 (plus Sunday “Not So Scary” afternoons)
⏰ Box Office 5:30–11:00 p.m.; Attractions Begin 6:00 p.m.
💲 Tiered pricing with Quick Pass options and time-slot entry
About: A 45-acre outdoor scream park featuring four attractions, bonfires, food, and drinks. Family-friendly sessions are available on select Sundays for younger visitors.

Buffalo Bill’s Haunted Trail – Franklin
 📍9612 W. Oakwood Road, Franklin, WI 53132                                                                                                       🗓 October 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31; November 1, 2025                                                                            ⏰ Fridays 7:00–10:00 p.m. | Saturdays 7:00–11:00 p.m.                                                                                       💲 $30 General Admission | $40 VIP Fast Pass                                                                                                         About: A one-mile haunted trail through Franklin’s woods with live actors, sound effects, and eerie set design. Expect surprises around every turn.

Haunted Mini Golf – Nine Below (Milwaukee)
📍 1905 E North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 | ☎ 414‑210‑4470
🗓 October 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 23–26, 30–31; November 1, 2025
⏰ Thu & Fri: 5:00–11:00 p.m. | Sat: 2:00–11:00 p.m. | Sun: 12:00–6:00 p.m. | Nov 1: 12:00–7:00 p.m.
💲 Walk‑In: $20 (non‑peak) / $30 (peak) per player | Skip‑the‑Line VIP: $45 (non‑peak) / $55 (peak) per player
About: Story‑driven, PG‑13 haunted mini golf with live scare actors on select nights. VIP includes line‑skip perks, a souvenir cup, a cocktail, and a snack. Walk‑ins welcome; expect lines on peak nights.

Novak Manor – West Allis
📍 9730 W. Montana Avenue, West Allis, WI 53227
🗓 September 26–27; October 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31, 2025
⏰ 6:00–10:00 p.m.
💲 Minimum $1 donation per person
About: Long‑running family home haunt turned Milwaukee‑area favorite with 15–20 live creatures; scare‑free options available.

Ozaukee County

The Haunt – Ozaukee County Fairgrounds (Cedarburg 4-H)
📍 W67N866 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI 53012
🗓 Oct. 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31
💲 $20 General Admission | $10 Escape Room Add-On
About: A local favorite with volunteers who turn the fairgrounds into a maze of themed rooms and challenges for a great cause.

Eerie Street Cemetery – Belgium
📍 281 N Middle Road, Belgium, WI 53004
🗓 October 18, 24–26, 31, 2025
⏰ Sat Oct 18 & Fri/Sat Oct 24–25: 6:00–10:00 p.m. | Sun Oct 26: 2:00–8:00 p.m. | Thu Oct 31: 6:00–10:00 p.m.
💲 Donations appreciated: non‑perishable food (Ozaukee Food Alliance); men’s/women’s jeans, winter coats, laundered bedding, bath towels, adult backpacks (Mr. Bob’s Under the Bridge); cash (Belgium Fire & Rescue).
About: Family‑run haunted house and yard display benefiting local nonprofits; all ages welcome.

Racine County

Abandoned Haunted House Complex – Mount Pleasant
📍 2825 SE Frontage Road, Mount Pleasant, WI 53403
🗓 Sept. 26–27; Oct. 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31; Nov. 1 & 8
⏰ Ticket Booth 6:30–11:00 p.m.; Attractions Open 7:00 p.m.
💲 $45 Combo (3 Houses) | $50 “Everything” | $65 Quickpass | $15 Inner Fear Add-On
About: Three top-tier haunted houses plus a midway, axe throwing, and an optional fully dark “Blackout Night” finale.

Walworth County

Dan Patch Stables Haunted Hayride and Haunted Barn – Lake Geneva
📍 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | ☎ 262‑215‑5303
🗓 October 3–4, 10–12, 17–18, 24–25, 31; November 1, 2025
⏰ Open 6:00–11:00 p.m. (Kid‑Friendly rides approximately 6:00–6:45 p.m.)
💲 Haunted Hayride: Adults $25 | Ages 4–10 $10 | Under 3 Free
Haunted Barn: $10 per person | Ages 5 and under Free
💵 Cash Only
About: Classic hayride and haunted barn combo at Grand Geneva’s Dan Patch Stables. Tickets sold the same night, starting at 5:45 p.m., first‑come, first‑scared. Bonfire, snack bar, and free parking available.

Waukesha County

Mariner Manor – Muskego
📍 S78W16202 Woods Road, Muskego, WI 53150
🗓 October 4, 11, 17-18,24-25, 31, 2025                                                                                                                  💲 Free (Donations Encouraged)                                                                                                                  About: A professional‑grade home haunt with live actors and new themes each year; donations support local charities.

Desolate Acres – Waukesha (Waukesha County Expo Center)
📍 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI 53188
🗓 October 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31; November 1, 2025
⏰ Ticket Booth opens 6:30 p.m. and closes 11:00 p.m.; first group enters at 7:00 p.m.
💲 $20 with optional Fast Pass (first few weekends) | $25 with optional Fast Pass (last couple weekends)
About: New for 2025. A classic, old‑school haunted house that favors atmosphere, storytelling, and live‑actor scares over heavy tech—dim hallways, unsettling scenes, and unpredictable encounters. The Desolate Acres legend traces to a Prohibition‑era roadhouse and a curse that awakens each October.

Halloween Legends & Lore – Eagle
📍 Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, WI 53119
🗓 October 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 2025
⏰ 5:30–9:30 p.m.
💲 Timed tickets required (purchase online in advance)
About: Presented by the Wisconsin Historical Society at its 600‑acre Old World Wisconsin site. Guests explore historic buildings and lantern‑lit paths while hearing spooky Wisconsin folk tales brought to life by storytellers, actors, and musicians—perfect for families seeking Halloween magic without the gore.

Washington County

Terror on Rural Street – Hartford
📍 147 N Rural Street, Hartford, WI 53027
🗓 Oct. 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31 & Nov. 1 (Blackout Night)
⏰ Ticket Window 6:30–10:30 p.m.; Show Starts 7:00 p.m.
💲 $15 General Admission | Fast Pass Available
About: Seventeen themed rooms of high‑tech terror in a venue rumored to be haunted for real.

Meadowbrook Haunted Forest & Cornfield – West Bend
📍 2970 Mile View Road, West Bend, WI 53095
🗓 Live‑Actor Nights Fridays & Saturdays starting Oct. 10 | Non‑Actor Nights Midweek
About: Choose your fear level—family‑friendly corn maze or fully staffed haunted forest.

Worth the Drive

Screamin’ Acres – Stoughton (Dane County)
📍 3865 WI‑138, Stoughton, WI 53589
🗓 September 27; October 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31; November 1, 2025
⏰ 7:00–10:00 p.m. on Sep 27 & Oct 3; 7:00–11:00 p.m. all other listed nights
About: Five‑attraction scream park with heavy production value and actor density.

Schuster’s Haunted Forest – Deerfield (Dane County)
📍 1326 Hwy 12 & 18, Deerfield, WI 53531
🗓 September 27; October 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 23–25, 30–31; November 1, 2025
⏰ 6:00–10:00 p.m.
About: Haunted forest + nighttime corn maze in a festival atmosphere with bonfires and live music on select nights.

Forest of Freaks – Janesville (Rock County)
📍 Edge Paintball & Airsoft, 5946 US‑51 S, Janesville, WI 53546
🗓 October 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31; November 1, 2025
⏰ Ticket sales 7:30–10:30 p.m.; open until all tickets honored
💲 $25 GA | $40 Speedpass | $6 Shoot‑A‑Freak (cash only; ATM onsite)
About: Long outdoor trail with bonfires, concessions, and a chaotic, actor‑heavy vibe.

Burial Chamber Haunted House Complex – Neenah (Winnebago County)
📍 500 N Lake Street, Neenah, WI 54956
🗓 Select nights late September through October 2025 (see tickets page for calendar)
About: One of Wisconsin’s largest scream parks: two indoor houses, a haunted woods, and the optional “Trapped/Buried Alive” experience.

Ghost Outpost – Wisconsin Dells (Columbia County)
📍 2233 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
🗓 Open daily with extended seasonal hours (fall schedule posted on site)
About: Budget‑friendly, family‑oriented walkthrough haunt; quick scares and photo‑ops in the Dells entertainment district.

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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change, especially for outdoor venues. Always confirm event details, weather updates, and ticket availability directly with each attraction before attending.