Get ready for a hauntingly good time in downtown Madison on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM!
Downtown Madison Family Halloween will kick off with hayrides around Capitol Square, offering a charming way to take in the autumn scenery. Kids and parents can enjoy a variety of creative activities, including crafts, art projects, and storytelling sessions that are sure to spark the imagination.
Trick-or-treating will be a highlight, with participating local businesses ready to provide sweet treats and surprises for little ghouls and goblins. This is a fantastic opportunity for families to explore downtown Madison while enjoying the festive atmosphere.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! After the trick-or-treating, stick around for YOUR Downtown Movie Night presented by Madison Parks. Families can cozy up for a screening of the beloved animated film Hotel Transylvania.
Mark your calendars for this spooktacular event that promises fun, laughter, and plenty of treats. Don’t miss out on a memorable Halloween celebration in the heart of Madison!
2024 ACTIVITY STOPS
All activities from 3:00 – 6:00 pm, free, and include trick-or-treating unless otherwise noted. Activity stops subject to change.
- Boulders Climbing Gym (129 S Carroll St)
- Madison Parks Hayride [$3] (10 W Mifflin)
- Madison Children’s Museum (100 N Hamilton)
- Madison Reading Project (100 State St)
- Madison Police Department (100 State St)
- Cielo (118 State St)
- City of Madison Traffic Engineering (122 State St)
- Madison Public Library – Central (201 W Mifflin St)
- Madison Senior Center (330 W Mifflin St)
- Overture Center for the Arts (201 State St)
- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (227 State St)
- Artist Craftsman Supply (203 W Gorham St #1)
- Bucky Badger (452 State St)
- Balloon Arch (452 State St)
- Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co. (468 State St)
- Balloon Animals (600 Frances St)
- MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania @ 6PM (100 State St)
2024 TRICK-OR-TREAT STOPS
Trick-or-treat stops subject to change.
- Anthology – 230 State St.
- Art Gecko – 510 State St.
- Best Western Premier Park Hotel & The Post – 22 S. Carroll St.
- Black Men Coalition of Dane county – 5 N. Pinckney St.
- City of Madison Clerk’s Office – 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- The Cooper’s Tavern – 20 W. Mifflin St.
- Destination Madison – 22 E. Mifflin St. Suite 200
- Double Tap (Tap Tap) – 347 State St.
- Fair Trade Coffee House – 418 State St.
- Fontana Sports Specialties – 216 N. Henry St.
- Gamma Ray Bar – 121 W. Main St.
- Goodman’s Jewelers – 220 State St.
- The Guild Gaming Lounge – 668 State St.
- Hawk’s Bar and Grill – 425 State St.
- Ian’s Pizza – 100 State St.
- IT’SUGAR – 542 State St. – Proud Candy Partner
- Jewelers on State Street – 550 State St.
- JustVeggiez – 540 State St.
- Kilwins – 208 State St.
- Lake City Books – 107 N. Hamilton St.
- Little Luxuries – 230 State St. Stop 2
- Lucille – 101 King St.
- Mad Seafood Boiler – 201 W. Gorham St.
- Merchant – 121 S. Pinckney St.
- Metric Forrest Studio – 330 State St.
- Michelangelo’s Coffee House – 114 State St.
- Mochi – 631 State St.
- Old National Bank – 25 W. Main St.
- Orange Shoe Personal Fitness – 1 E. Main St. – Find their trick-or-treat booth on the 100 block of State St!
- Park Bank – 33 E. Main St.
- Parthenon Gyros – 316 State St.
- Poke Plus Madison – 615 State St.
- Sencha Tea Bar – 224 State St.
- Short Stack Eatery – 301 W. Johnson St.
- The Soap Opera – 319 State St.
- Strategic Brand Marketing – 30 W Mifflin St. #401
- Sunshine Daydream – 619 State St.
- Teddywedgers – 101 State st.
- The Tipsy Cow – 102 King St.
- U.S. Bank – Retail Branch 1 S. Pinckney St., Suite 101 (U.S. Bank Plaza)
- The University Book Store – 711 State St. (Library Mall)
- Warby Parker – 401 State St.
- Wesli-Wisconsin ESL Institute – 23 N Pinckney St. #210
- The Wisconsin Veterans Museum – 30 W. Mifflin St
