Haunted Mini Golf at Henry Maier Festival Park

Bring the family for a spooky round of mini golf set up with Halloween thrills at Henry Maier Festival Park. This year's haunted course runs across seven nights in late October and features creepy characters, surprise scares, and themed costumes each evening—think pirates, wizards, villains, and monsters. You're welcome to dress up or skip the costume altogether. The park also keeps Northwestern Mutual Community Park open during the event so there's extra to explore. The experience is split into two time windows to fit different comfort levels. Before 7pm is recommended for ages 10 and up, with a gentler atmosphere and no scare actors. After 7pm, live scare performers add intensity, making it better suited for ages 16 and up. Children under 18 need an adult with them the whole time. Standard tickets start at $20 for adults and $15 for kids, with an optional RIP Lounge upgrade that adds exclusive seating, a private bar, a souvenir cup, and a photo opportunity. Groups of seven or more can email the organizers for special arrangements. Keep in mind the course operates in low lighting with fog and special effects, so it's designed to surprise and startle.