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Wisconsin Dells events in October 2026
The big events in and around the Dells in October. Dates with a day are posted by the organizer; the rest happen every October and I'll add the dates once they're out.
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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
Sep 24 to Oct 31, 2026
Great Wolf Lodge, Wisconsin Dells · Included with a lodge stay (packages extra)
A month of Halloween programming at the indoor waterpark resort, including a trick-or-treat trail, monster dance parties, Boo Bingo, games and crafts.
Tip: Activities are for lodge guests, so plan on a stay rather than a day visit.
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Halloween Town at Mt. Olympus
Oct 3 to 31, 2026
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort, Wisconsin Dells · Pumpkin painting Saturdays 6 pm to 8 pm
October weekends at Mt. Olympus with the Underworld Scare Zone haunted attraction, free pumpkin painting for kids on Saturdays and trick-or-treating at indoor theme park rides on Halloween.
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Pumpkin Special at Mid-Continent Railway Museum
Oct 18 to 25, 2026
Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Rd, North Freedom · Departures 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm · $24 adults, $22 seniors, $13 kids 3 to 15 (2026); pumpkins extra
A vintage train ride to a pumpkin patch at Quartzite Lake, where riders pick pumpkins to bring back on the train.
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Pumpkin Train at Riverside & Great Northern Railway
Oct 24 to 31, 2026
Riverside & Great Northern Railway, N115 County Rd N, Wisconsin Dells · Weekends, 10am to 5pm · $21 adults, $16 kids 3 to 12 (2025)
A narrow-gauge train ride through the woods along the Wisconsin River, with a free pumpkin for each child 12 and under.
Tip: Advance tickets at dellstrain.com.
