Halloween Haunts FAQ

Wehr Nature Center's 36th Annual Halloween Haunts

9701 W. College Ave, Franklin WI 53132

Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, October 17, 18, 19, 2024

Hikes start between 6-8:30 p.m.

Advanced Tickets Required: $14 per person; $12 for Friends of Wehr Members

$5 per car parking fee payable when purchasing tickets; Free parking for FOW members


General Event Information

  • The event includes a guided walk through the Enchanted Forest where you meet costumed characters and see hundreds of Jack-o-lanterns.
  • This event best suits families with children ages 4-10.
  • Adults and children of all ages must pay admission. Babies/children in carriers/backpacks are free. Strollers are not permitted.
  • Hike groups accommodate up to 16 people. Your group may be mixed with other families.
  • The program runs rain or shine. There are no refunds for inclement weather.
  • There must be at least one adult for every five children in your group.
  • The walk follows woodchip and boardwalk trails in the dark for approximately 40 minutes. Some parts of the path are uneven and require stair climbing.
  • Wehr strives to make our events accessible to all visitors. Please contact Emily.brown@milwaukeecountywi.gov to arrange accommodations.

Ticketing Policies

  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
  • Advance ticket purchase is required. No tickets will be sold at the event.
  • Adults and children of all ages must pay admission. Babies/children in carriers/backpacks are free. Strollers are not permitted.
  • This event occurs in rain or shine. There will be no refunds due to inclement weather.
  • There is a 32-ticket maximum purchase per individual.
  • Your ticket is for a specific hike start time. Hikes begin every 7 minutes between 6-8:30 pm.
  • Please arrive at Wehr 15 minutes before your scheduled walk time. We do not guarantee you a hike if you arrive late.
  • Ticket receipt must be presented at check-in. Bring a printed copy or be ready to display it on your phone.
  • You will be checking in outside the front of our visitor center. Please provide a copy of your confirmation receipt to members of your group who will arrive separately.

Questions?

Call Wehr Nature Center at (414) 425-8550 or email: wehrnaturecenter@gmail.com

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