Haunted Mini Golf Will Open at Henry Maier Festival Park
The new seasonal attraction arrives in Milwaukee this October, offering two themed courses for local visitors.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Food and Drink
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Beginning October 22, 2026, Bars and Recreation will host Haunted Mini Golf inside the Aurora Pavilion at Henry Maier Festival Park. The attraction will run for seven nights, featuring live DJs and scare actors on the course after 7 p.m.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to extend the use of Milwaukee's lakefront festival grounds beyond the traditional summer season. By offering fall programming, organizers seek to maintain consistent community engagement at the site throughout the year.
The event features two nine-hole mini golf courses with adult tickets starting at $20 and child tickets at $15. These Haunted Mini Golf dates follow the 16th annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest held at the same venue.
The players
Bars and Recreation
This organization is a local event and entertainment operator managing the new golf attraction.
Henry Maier Festival Park
This lakefront venue in Milwaukee serves as the primary host for major local festivals and seasonal community events.
The details
The attraction includes themed costume nights, food, and drinks alongside the golf courses. Scare actors are integrated into the gameplay nightly after 7 p.m. to provide a haunted experience for participants.
Timeline
Milwaukee Oktoberfest takes place at Henry Maier Festival Park from October 2 through October 4, 2026.
The first block of Haunted Mini Golf dates runs from October 22 to October 25, 2026.
The final block of Haunted Mini Golf dates is scheduled for October 29 through October 31, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This event follows the documented trend of seasonal programming expansion at the Milwaukee lakefront grounds. By diversifying event offerings, the park aims to transition from a summer-only destination into a year-round hub for community entertainment.
Visitors can access the course starting at $15 for children and $20 for adults. Guests should plan for the evening experience, as scare actors begin interacting on the course at 7 p.m. each night.
The takeaway
The event provides a unique way for families and adults to utilize the lakefront grounds during the fall season. Those planning to attend should book tickets in advance, especially for the later October dates leading up to Halloween.
Further reading
For more on local seasonal offerings, visit the Food and Drink section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Urban Milwaukee.
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