A Wisconsin day, your way
Your fall outing plan
Keep a main stop and a backup—or compare up to 6 ideas before choosing. This shortlist is not a booking or a suggested driving route.
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Official sources checked October 24, 2026. Schedule comparison uses Oct 28, 2026 in Wisconsin time. Confirm current hours, tickets, weather and travel time with each operator.
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South Central · Outdoor
Devil’s Lake Halloween Nature Trivia Walk
Baraboo · Halloween
Next recorded date: Oct 31, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- October 31, 2026; confirm time and meeting point on DNR's event calendar.
- Budget
- Confirm event details and park vehicle admission.
- Before you go
- Check the current park notice for terrain, accessibility, weather changes and activity hours. This is separate from the October 24 Halloween Extravaganza.
Official source: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/131111
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South Central · Mixed
Cave of the Mounds: HOLLOWeen
Blue Mounds · Halloween
Next recorded date: Oct 28, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- HOLLOWeen is listed for October 2026. Check tour times and individual activities.
- Budget
- Paid tours; specialty events may require separate tickets.
- Before you go
- The cave has stairs and uneven paths. Regular tours and evening specialty events are different products; do not assume one ticket covers both.
Official source: https://www.caveofthemounds.com/events/
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Northwest · Outdoor
Copper Falls waterfalls & woodland trails
Mellen · Nature & fall color
Opening days are not encoded for this place. Check operating hours separately before choosing it.
- Published dates
- Year-round park; check current trail and facility notices.
- Budget
- State park vehicle admission sticker required.
- Before you go
- DNR lists the 1.7-mile Doughboy's Nature Trail. Check the trail description, closures and conditions; no current leaf-color level is promised.
Official source: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/copperfalls
Before you leave
- Confirm opening hours, last admission and any advance tickets.
- Check weather, parking, restrooms and accessibility for your group.
- Allow travel time between stops; the list order is not route optimization.
- Save directions and the organizer’s contact, and keep an indoor backup.