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Fall Family Events
As summer wanes, our seasonal and spooky autumn events take center stage. Explore Victorian manors by flickering lantern light, walk historic cemetery grounds, take true crime capital tours, and hear spine-chilling tales at lakeside estates. Join us for autumn hikes, harvest celebrations, and plenty of seasonal food and drink. Get your tickets before sites close for the winter!
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Legends & Lore
Gather with friends and family, if you dare, for an eerie evening at Old World Wisconsin filled with spirited stories, ghoulish games, hot food, warm drinks, and plenty of fall frights... grab tickets before the ghosts get yours!
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Autumn Celebration Weekend
Wade House ● Greenbush, WI
📅Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 9:30 AM–4 PM ➡️ Explore Wisconsin’s colorful fall traditions at Wade House.
Sordid and Scandalous: A Walking Tour of Lake Geneva
Black Point Estate ● Lake Geneva, WI
📅Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 11 AM–12:30 PM ➡️ Explore the mysteries of Lake Geneva in this engaging guided tour through the city's beautiful and historic downtown and Maple Park neighborhoods.
Halloween Legends & Lore
Old World Wisconsin ● Eagle, WI
📅Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 5 PM–9:30 PM ➡️ Troves of supernatural tales come to life at this ghoulishly fun—and spectacularly spooky—Halloween event for the whole family.
Madison Misdeeds: A True Crime Walking Tour
Wisconsin Historical Museum ● Madison, WI
📅Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 5 PM–6:45 PM ➡️ Explore over a century of seedy activity, clever crimes and malevolent misdeeds in Wisconsin’s capital city.
Poe at the Point
Black Point Estate ● Lake Geneva, WI
📅Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM–8:30 PM ➡️ Sail, if you dare, to the parlor of this 1800s lake estate for a spine-chilling night of stories from Edgar Allen Poe.
Safe & Spooky Halloween
Stonefield ● Cassville, WI
📅Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | 2:30 PM–7:30 PM ➡️ Grab your candy bag and a flashlight to see what goes bump in the night—this family-friendly event at Stonefield is the best way to experience a safe but spooky fright!
An Evening at Wade’s Tavern
Wade House ● Greenbush, WI
📅Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | 5:30 PM–8 PM ➡️ Quench your thirst for history during this lively evening in the taproom.
Spiritualism in the Victorian Era
Black Point Estate ● Lake Geneva, WI
📅Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | 7 PM–8:30 PM ➡️ Experience the otherworldly thrills and chills of spiritualism during a rare evening event at Black Point Estate and Gardens.
Greenbush Cemetery Walk
Wade House ● Greenbush, WI
📅Oct 24, 2026 | multiple times ➡️ Take a docent-led tour of the historic Greenbush Cemetery grounds and discover the stories of those who called Greenbush home.
Voices from the Kitchen: Lamplight Servants Tours
Villa Louis ● Prairie du Chien, WI
A Drive Through History at Old World Wisconsin
Old World Wisconsin ● Eagle, WI
📅Nov 7, 2026 | multiple times ➡️ Take a relaxing, narrated tram or shuttle tour through Old World Wisconsin. Perfect for guests looking for a new and accessible way to explore the site.
Hiking at Old World Wisconsin
Old World Wisconsin ● Eagle, WI
📅Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | 9 AM–3 PM ➡️ Come explore the beautiful Kettle Moraine at Old World during fall and winter.
Harvest Beer Dinner
Old World Wisconsin ● Eagle, WI
📅Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | 5 PM–8 PM ➡️ Raise a glass to harvest season with delicious drinks and a four-course meal in our historic Clausing Barn.
It's a great evening of exploring, fun, laughter, and amazing actors... music, games, drinks, and family fun. Highly recommend!
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