Carve up those pumpkins and string up the decorative spiderwebs: it’s spooky season once again, and the Lake Geneva area is pulling out all of the stops when it comes to Halloween festivities! Whether you’re looking for a classic trick-or-treat experience for your kids, a family-friendly event for the whole crew or an adults-only costume bash, there is no shortage of fun Halloween activities. We’ve rounded up all the details for you so you can focus your energy on crafting a perfectly haunting costume and planning your candy strategy.
Trick or Treat 2024
Saturday, October 26
- Lyons, 2-4 p.m., with a free event afterward at Riverview Park from 4-6 p.m.
- Eagle, 4-6 p.m.
- East Troy (township), 4-7 pm.
Sunday, October 27
- Lake Geneva (city), 3-6 p.m.
- Geneva (township), 12-4 p.m.
- Delavan (township), 12-3 p.m., with a Halloween party at Waters Edge at Community Park from 3-5 p.m.
- Mukwonago (town and village), 4-6 p.m.
Thursday, October 31
- Darien, 4-6 p.m.
- Delavan (city), 4-6 p.m., with the Goblin Walk at 6:30 p.m.
- Fontana 4-7 p.m.
- Genoa City, 4-7 p.m.
- Sharon (village), 4-7 p.m., including a “trunk or treat” on North Street.
- Walworth, 4-6 p.m.
- Williams Bay, 4-7 p.m.
- Whitewater, 4-7 p.m.
- Elkhorn, 5-7 p.m.
- East Troy, 5-7:30 p.m.
- Burlington, 6-8 p.m.
Other Halloween Activities
- Haunted Hayrides are back at Grand Geneva’s Dan Patch stables! Friday and Saturday nights through Oct. 26, hop on the haunted hayride through the woods. The first rides of the night (6-6:45 p.m.) are family friendly for younger children, while later hayrides include loud noises, monsters jumping on the wagon and other thrilling moments. Tickets are $25 for adults ($10 for kids ages 4-11), and are sold at the door starting at 5:45 p.m.
- It’s back! Get your tickets for Beer & Spirits Fest, the popular local festival that features tastings from more than 40 brewers and distillers throughout the Midwest. Costume contest, photo booth and food tasting round out the fun at The Ridge from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.
- Bring the family out for Trunk or Treat at Big Foot High School in Walworth on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 4-6 p.m.
- In the Town of Lyons, head to the Kids’ Spooky Party at Riverview Park from 4-6 p.m. for spooky cupcake decorating, a costume contest, candy corn bingo, hot dogs and hot chocolate and a bonfire at dusk.
- The adults in the family can head out on the Halloween Boat Bash on the Lake Lawn Queen on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7-9 p.m., and/or dance the night away at Lake Lawn Resort‘s Monster Mash Adult Halloween Party from 8:30-11:30 p.m. in the Geneva Ballroom.
- The whole family can enjoy the Family Halloween Party on the Lake Lawn Queen at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan on Sunday, Oct. 27, from noon to 2p.m.
- Trunk or Treat 2024, sponsored by the Lake Geneva Jaycees, provides a fun, family-friendly event in the back parking lot at Lake City Social in downtown Lake Geneva. Enjoy face painting, a strolling magician, live music and lots of treats! Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1-5 p.m. Admission is free.
- Town of Delavan will host their annual Halloween Party on Sunday, October 27 from 3-5 p.m. at The Waters Edge. Enjoy a costume contest, balloon making and free food for kids under 12.
