Schuster’s Haunted Forest

Schuster’s Haunted Forest turns Schuster’s Farm in Deerfield into a full-blown Halloween destination after dark, sending visitors on a nerve-rattling ride deep into the woods before they set out into the darkness. Unlike a traditional haunted house, the attraction uses the farm and surrounding forest as its setting, with scare actors, elaborate scenes and disorienting effects spread through an outdoor experience that requires moderate physical exertion. The attraction is geared toward older kids, teens and adults, with the official ticketing information warning that it is not recommended for younger children or the faint of heart.

The Haunted Forest is part of Schuster’s larger fall experience, so there’s plenty to do before or after your scare. Guests can explore the nighttime corn maze, warm up around a bonfire, enjoy live music, grab fall treats from the bakery, or hang out at the BARn with craft beer, wine and spiked hot drinks. Schuster’s Farm is located at 1326 Hwy 12 & 18 in Deerfield, about eight miles east of Madison, making the Haunted Forest an easy addition to a fall night out from the Madison area. For the latest season dates, admission prices and ticket availability, check Schuster’s official Haunted Forest site before heading out.