The Historic
Danes Hall of Waupaca
Where History and Hospitality Meet
Halloween Events
It is rumored that the Danes Hall of Waupaca is haunted. Whether or not we have a spirit, we enjoy getting into the Halloween spirit. We put up decorations, and host a Children's Halloween Party, 21+ Halloween Party, and host a Pumpkin Art Contest. Please keep scrolling for further information.
Downtown Waupaca is the place to be to celebrate Halloween. The 4th Friday in October from 4pm - 6pm is Waupaca's annual Halloween on Main event. Main Street closes to traffic to become a hub for trick or treating and other fun activities geared towards family fun, including Jim Miller's Pumpkin display on the Square. Pictured is a pumpkin that was displayed on the Square in 2023.
Use any part of pumpkins or gourds to create your work of art. You may use the whole item of just the seeds, shell, guts, stem or combination of them.
More than one pumpkin or gourd may be used.
Pumpkins or gourds must make up at least one-third of the project.
Art work can be carved, sculpted, painted, sewn, pieced together, etc.
Refrigeration will NOT be available.
Projects must NOT cause damage or dirty the building.
Projects may be lit with battery operated lighting sources provided by you.
Registration must be submitted by 10.19.26 by 8pm.
Text 920.209.1700, email daneshall@yahoo.com, or complete the online registration below.
Projects must be dropped off on 10.19.26 and picked up on 10.29.26.
Members of the public will vote from 10.20.26 4pm until 10.28.26 9pm.
Winners will be announced on 10.29.26.
Who says that kids should have all the fun during Halloween? The 4th Saturday of October will be for the adults to celebrate Halloween fun with games, drinks, and a costume contest at our 21+ Halloween Party.
Don't forget to walk by the Danes Hall to see our Halloween decorations. The street level windows will be decorated, as well as, a few surprises peeking out of the ballroom windows. And don't miss your photo op in front of the spooky tree.
