Halloween Extravaganza!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
3-5:30 p.m. Pumpkin Carving & Crafts | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Torchlit Hike
Meet at the North Shore @ the Rock Elm Shelter
The Friends of Devil’s Lake invite you to our annual Halloween Extravaganza!
Schedule of Events
3 - 5:30 p.m.
Free pumpkin carving!
Free kid’s crafts!
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
As dusk falls, enjoy a torchlit hike with Jack-o-Lantern and costume parade - we’ll line up all the carved pumpkins to help light the way through a 1.5-mile family-friendly hike starting from the Rock Elm Shelter. Costumes welcome!
After the hike, join us around the campfire for music, s’mores, hot cocoa, and so much more. Join us as welcome special musical guest “Chrisco in Wisco” (Chris Ehlke) as he serenades the campfire with classic tunes.
Experience the magic of Devil’s Lake at Halloween!
This event needs volunteers! Stay tuned to our request for volunteers. Thank you!
Other details to “know before you go”:
The hike path will be lit by torches, but if you have a headlamp or flashlight, it might be helpful to bring along just in case.
Volunteers will be stationed along the hike route to answer questions.
Restrooms will be open.
Concessions at the Chateau will be open until 7 p.m.
Participation is free for all activities. Donations are accepted.
Park at the North Shore. Activities take place near the Rock Elm Shelter.
All vehicles will require paid admission, which can be purchased the day of the event.
Leashed pets are welcome on the hike, but not allowed on the grass at the day use area.
Non-dairy s’mores supplies will be available.
Costumes are encouraged!
Pumpkins are generously donated by Parrfection Produce.
Support for this event comes from Wisconsin Public Radio and Baraboo State Bank.
