It’s kind of a drag there aren’t any Halloween events at the Summerfest grounds, isn’t it? But wait, what’s that? You’re reading an article titled “There’ll be Haunted Mini Golf, cosplay, more at Summerfest grounds October 22-25”! Never mind!
Yes, ever-busy activity bar company Bars & Recreation will bring its beloved Haunted Mini Golf to the Aurora Pavilion, inside Henry Maier Festival Park, October 22-25. There’ll be two 9-hole courses set up in the Pavilion. The weeklong event will also feature themed cosplay nights, seasonal food and drink, DJs, scare actors, and more.
Haunted Mini Golf previously took place at Bars & Rec’s Nine Below on the East Side. The design-your-own mini golf joint is still located below the old Beans & Barley, though it’s open for limited reservations only.
“Haunted Mini Golf has always been about creating an experience you can’t get anywhere else,” says Marla Poytinger, CEO of Bars & Recreation, in a press release. “This year, we’re giving guests even more ways to be part of the fun. Whether you’re a serious cosplayer, a Halloween enthusiast, or just looking for a memorable night out, we can’t wait to see the creativity everyone brings to the course.”
Hell yeah. Tickets are available HERE. (Tickets start at $20 for adults and $15 for kids, though “peak pricing applies Fridays & Saturdays.”) Here’s everything else you need to know, via the press release:
Haunted Mini Golf offers two distinct experiences each night. Before 7:00 p.m., the attraction will operate without scare actors and is recommended for ages 10 and older. After 7:00 p.m., scare actors join the experience for added thrills, and is recommended for ages 16 and older. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Guests are also invited to become part of the experience through Haunted Mini Golf: 7 Nights of Cosplay, a series of themed costume nights that brings a different world to life each evening.
Seven Nights. Seven Worlds. Every Costume Welcome.
• Thursday, October 22 – Haunted Renaissance
• Friday, October 23 – Pirates & Curses
• Saturday, October 24 – Witches, Wizards & Magic
• Sunday, October 25 – Enchanted Forest
• Thursday, October 29 – Fright at the Movies
• Friday, October 30 – Villains & Monsters
• Saturday, October 31 – Halloween Masquerade
More Than Mini Golf
Beyond the haunted courses, guests will enjoy DJ entertainment, seasonal food and beverages, spooky-inspired cocktails and an optional add-on RIP Lounge experience. The RIP Lounge includes a private bar and souvenir skull cup.
Enter If You Dare – Haunted Mini Golf runs October 22-25 and 29-31, 2026 with hours of operation as follows:
• Thursday, October 22 4:00–9:00 PM
• Friday, October 23 4:00–10:00 PM
• Saturday, October 24 12:00–10:00 PM
• Sunday, October 25 12:00–7:00 PM
• Thursday, October 29 4:00–9:00 PM
• Friday, October 30 4:00–11:00 PM
• Saturday, October 31 12:00–11:00 PM
Ticket and Parking Information:
Tickets for the 9-hole Haunted Mini Golf experience start at $20 for adults and $15 for children. Reservations are strongly encouraged, and private parties and group outings are available. Walk-up tickets will be limited and sold only if the experience is not sold out.
Before 7:00 p.m., Haunted Mini Golf will operate without scare actors and is recommended for ages 10 and older. After 7:00 p.m., scare actors join the experience and the attraction is recommended for ages 16 and older. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Parking:
Complimentary parking will be available in Lot M, just outside the Mid Gate at Henry Maier Festival Park.
For tickets and additional information, visit www.milwaukeeworldfestival.com/haunted.
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