Old World Wisconsin Halloween Legends & Lore

Step back in time at the Old World Wisconsin Halloween Legends & Lore for six spooky evenings as the veil thins this October! Explore the historic Crossroads Village as darkness falls, encountering scary fun around every turn with eerie tales and performances sharing superstitions, legends, and lore from Halloweens past.

Activities include:

Wisconsin Tales of the Cryptids
From the infamous bull-horned Hodag to the Beast of Bray Road & the Goat Men of Kettle Moraine, hear stories about the ghouls lurking in the shadows of our less-traveled regions.

Scary Folktales Come to Life
Wisconsin immigrants brought countless tales and superstitions with them. From the Slavic folktale of Baba Yaga to the story of the Austrian Nachtkrapp, experience the legends that kept your ancestors awake at night.

Victorian Séance
Communicate with the spirit world. Attend if you dare, as guests have reported strange sounds, sights and sensations during the event held in this historic, candlelit home…

19th-Century Funeral
Curious about how Victorians honored their dead? Watch a faithful reenactment and see what concerns the living once had about their dearly departed… remember to ring the bell!

The Emporium of Oddities
The Crossroads Village General Store transforms into the ghoulish Emporium of Oddities, complete with strange baubles, spooky specimens & more.

You can also enjoy live music and warm up with drinks and sweet treats.