Looking for a good scare this Halloween season? From eerie cornfields to spine-chilling haunted houses, the La Crosse area has no shortage of places to get your heart racing. Whether you’re a horror fanatic who loves intense frights or just in it for some spooky seasonal fun, there’s something for every thrill level. Grab your friends, brace yourself, and check out these local haunted attractions ready to deliver a hauntingly good time!
Hidden Hills | Stoddard
Location: S1441 Sobkowiak Lane, Stoddard
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, October 10th – November 1st | 6 PM – 10 PM or by reservation throughout the week for private parties
Cost: $14 per person
Hidden Hills Haunted House invites brave visitors to explore the eerie property and final home of Erlend Norgaard for what’s said to be one of the scariest haunted experiences in the area. The journey begins outside with a chilling tour of the Norgaard family’s tragic history and Erlend’s encounter with the forest witch, Agit. Guests then visit the family cemetery, where restless spirits have awakened, before entering the barn filled with remnants of the tragedy and Erlend’s haunting artwork. Keep your eyes open…you never know when Erlend or his witch companion might appear.
House of Shadows | Sparta
Location: 501 Osborne Drive, Sparta
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays from September 25 – October 31 | Not So Scary attraction runs from 5:30 PM – 6 PM | Very Scary Attraction begins at 6 PM and ticket sales stop at 10 PM or until sold out
Cost: $6 – $30 per person
The House of Shadows in Sparta transforms a reportedly haunted former infirmary of the Wisconsin State Child Center into an interactive haunted attraction that supports the Boys & Girls Club of Sparta. Visitors can choose between two levels of fright: the Not So Scary experience, designed for the young and faint-of-heart with the help of a flashlight and friendly escort, or the Very Scary attraction, where creatures lurk in the darkness, daring you to enter if you’re brave enough. Read more details here!
Haunted Corn Maze | Trempealeau
Location: Schwertel Family Farms |W27348 WI-54 #35, Trempealeau
Hours: Saturday October 25th | 7 PM
Cost: $12 per person
Join the Schwertel Family Farms Haunted Corn Maze for a scary good time as the maze comes alive with all the things that nightmares are made of. The G-E-T Music Boosters will be lurking among the corn, waiting for their next unsuspecting visitor. A portion of the proceeds supports the G-E-T Music Boosters, making it a frightful night that gives back to the community. Enter at dusk…if you dare!
The Uncanny Exhibit | La Crosse
Location: Rivoli Arts District | 123 4th Street North, La Crosse
Hours: Thursday October 16th – Saturday October 18th, 7 PM – 10 PM | Thursday October 23rd – Saturday October 25th, 6 PM – 10 PM | Thursday October 30th 6 PM – 10 PM | Friday October 31st 6 PM – 11 PM | Saturday November 1st 6 PM – 10 PM
Cost: $15 General Admission | $10 Student
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ChatGPT saiThe Rivoli Arts District Uncanny Exhibit offers a haunting, immersive experience that spans an entire floor of eerie, artist-designed rooms within the historic Rivoli building. This one-of-a-kind exhibit blends art and atmosphere to create a spine-tingling adventure recommended for ages 13 and up.
The Rivoli Arts District Uncanny Exhibit offers a haunting, immersive experience that spans an entire floor of eerie, artist-designed rooms within the historic Rivoli building. This one-of-a-kind exhibit blends art and atmosphere to create a spine-tingling adventure recommended for ages 13 and up. Read here for more information on wheelchair access, accessibility information, and the Exhibit team and designers.
Tri-State-Terror | La Crescent
Location: Bauer’s Market | 221 North 2nd Street, La Crescent
Hours: Friday October 17th, Saturday October 18th, Friday October 24th, and Saturday October 25th | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Cost: $7 entry (or $5 with a non-perishable food item) per person
Tri-State Terror, hosted by Enchanted Performances, is a haunted house held at Bauer’s Market in La Crescent. This spooky attraction donates its profits to various charitable organizations chosen by the actors and volunteers who bring the haunt to life. Special events include an All Abilities Access day on October 23rd from 11 AM – 2 PM, and a Kids’ Day on October 25th from 11 AM – 2 PM, featuring a family-friendly atmosphere and a costume contest at 12:30 PM.
