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Haunted Honey Creek

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Haunted Honey Creek

Haunted Honey Creek will be conjuring up creepy good fun on Friday, Oct. 25, from 4 - 9 p.m. with the West Allis Historical Society at Honey Creek Park, 8405 W. National Ave. Get in the spooky spirit with flashlight cemetery tours, paranormal fun, campfire ghost stories, tarot card readings, ghoulish face painting, sticky s'mores, live music and more!

Activities

We'll have plenty of haunted activities at Haunted Honey Creek for all ages. 

Pumpkin Carving

Join us at Honey Creek Park on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4 - 7 p.m. We'll provide the 100 pumpkins, carving supplies, spooky tunes, and hot chocolate. You supply your carving skills! All participants must sign a waiver before participating. 

Participants can drop off pre-carved pumpkins during this event (or on Friday, Oct. 25 from 3 - 5 p.m.) for display during Haunted Honey Creek.

If you wish to pick-up your pumpkin after the event, stop by from 9 - 9:30 p.m. after Haunted Honey Creek. Any remaining pumpkins will be donated to the Pumpkin Chunkin' event held by the WAWM Recreation Department on Oct. 31.

Haunted Hay Ride Shuttle

Looking for parking? Park at Mount Hope Lutheran Church (8633 W. Becher St.), and enjoy a free haunted hay ride shuttle to Haunted Honey Creek. First rides start at 4 p.m. and run continuously until 9:15 p.m. Food pantry donations are encouraged but not required. Bring a canned good to the drop-off boxes at Mount Hope Lutheran Church or donate online to Hope Ministries.

Little School House of Horrors (Honey Creek Log School House)

Visit the Little School House of Horrors for a macabre floral display with spooky blooms and quirky petals presented by Locker's Florist.

While there, say hello to the Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee, on hand from 4 - 8 p.m. to answer your paranormal inquiries, showcase the tools of the trade and share tales of their explorations into the unknown.

Flashlight Cemetery Tours

Tours will lead you through the historic Honey Creek Cemetery, established in 1849. You'll explore the cemetery by lantern light while our Historical Society docents guide you through the maze of headstones sharing stories of the life and times of some of West Allis' original settlers. Tours start at 4:30 p.m. and run every 30 minutes with the last tour starting at 8:30 p.m. and concluding at 9 p.m.

Campfire Ghost Stories and S'mores

Pull up a seat and fire up your imagination while you listen to campfire ghost stories hosted by Ms. Caitlin from 4 - 9 p.m. She'll spin tales of mystery and suspense, but feel free to join in on the fun and sign up for your own storytelling time slot. While enjoying the spooky stories, pick up a roasting stick and make your own s'more courtesy of the West Allis Rotary Club. Beware of sticky fingers! 

Mike Meyers Selfie Station and Creepy Crafts

Get your photo taken with Mike Meyers! Novak Manor will be setting up a static display for the creepiest selfie stations.

Plus, the Bikers Advocating Child Safety will be on hand with creepy crafts.

Live Music and Performers

Keep an eye out for mesmerizing acts from roaming performs sure to provide a spellbinding experience. Enjoy live music from

  • 4 - 6 p.m. - DJ Caleb Westphal

  • 6 - 9 p.m. - Pay the Devil, a "raucous old-timey nautical string band exploring all things Americana" featuring songs such as To Hell with Luck, World's End and Johnny Was A Skeleton.

Self-Guided Tours of the West Allis Historical Society Museum

Warm up with a self-guided tour through the West Allis Historical Museum. This meticulously maintained and curated collection includes historical curiosities such as displays of funeral customs from long ago, antique dolls that watch your every move and monstrous medical marvels from throughout history.

Tours with Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee

Want to keep the spookiness going after hours? Join us for a paranormal investigation at the West Allis Historical Society with the Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee. Investigations cover two nights. 

In the hushed hours after the eerie echoes of the Haunted Honey Creek event faded away, three brave teams of investigators will venture deep into the heart of history, seeking to unravel the mysteries that linger within the walls of the West Allis Historical Society. As the moonlight cast ghostly shadows on the timeworn facades, the intrepid team will embark on a daring paranormal exploration like no other through the main floor, lower level, museum exhibits and the attic at the West Allis Historical Society. 

Investigations take place on Friday, Oct. 25 from 9:30 - 11 p.m. and Saturday, October 26 from 8 - 9:30 p.m. or 10 - 11:30 p.m. Don't wait - last year this event sold out quickly. Tickets go on sale starting September 23 and cost $40 in advance or $45 at the door if spots don't sell out. A portion of the proceeds benefit the West Allis Historical Society. Get your tickets online.

Shopping and Experiences at the Eerie Emporium

Enjoy spooktacular shopping at the Eerie Emporium with vendors selling crystals, potions and other mystical wares. Vendors include

Food Trucks and Beer at the Fear Garden

Stop by the "Fear Garden" for wicked eats and bone-chilling beer. 

Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors for making this event happen.

Raise the Dead Stage Sponsors

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