A series of six spooky evenings held in the Crossroads Village at Old World Wisconsin.

Witness a historic Halloween event unlike anything you’ve seen before—from ghostly whispers in the night to folkloric traditions held by candlelight, you’ll experience live storytelling, Halloween-themed games, hot food, warm drinks and more. 

Overview

In October, the veil between our world and the next grows thin at Old World Wisconsin... watch as supernatural tales brought from cultures the world over come to life before your very eyes for an eerie evening of Halloween-themed spook-tacular activities! Explore the historic Crossroads Village after nightfall for a spirited, one-of-a-kind adventure full of ghost stories, games, performances and more. Discover tall tales and hear old legends from the many generations of immigrants that came to Wisconsin in the 1800s, and have your fill of drinks, sweet treats and hot food—and make sure to stop by the museum store to grab a ghoulish gift for friends, family and other loved ones. Whose muffled footsteps will you hear skulking in the unsettling autumn air? Attend Halloween Legends & Lore and find out... if you dare.   

Halloween Legends & Lore is sponsored by the Old World Foundation.