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Downtown Madison Family Halloween Night

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

Halloween festival in Madison, WI. Capitol Square and State Street, Madison, WI

Type: Halloween festival
Dates: 2027 dates TBA
Hours: 2026: Wed Oct 28; 2025: Wed Oct 29
Scare level: Family-friendly

An evening for families in downtown Madison with hayrides around the Capitol, crafts and songs. Kids trick-or-treat at participating shops along State Street and the Square.

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