Parents searching for the best Halloween travel destinations and activities will find fright-free fun waiting at Great Wolf Lodge’s Howl-O-Ween celebration, happening now through October 31, 2025, at all U.S. locations. This beloved fall tradition transforms the lodge into a festive Halloween playground, offering immersive programming designed to delight kids and adults alike—without the scares.
A Spooky Season Welcome (Minus the Frights)
From the moment families step inside the resort, they’re transported into the ultimate fall festival atmosphere. Cozy seasonal décor fills the lodge, featuring pumpkins, bats, spiders and playful Halloween accents that set the tone for unforgettable family fun.
One of the most anticipated experiences is the resort’s signature Trick-Or-Treat Trail, where kids can don their favorite costumes, visit themed trick-or-treat stops, and collect goodies throughout the lodge. Treats include popular Haribo® candies like Starmix and Goldbears, along with allergy-friendly, non-candy options so every guest can participate safely.
Can’t-Miss Howl-O-Ween Activities
Howl-O-Ween is packed with engaging events that keep the Halloween spirit alive all day long, including:
- Monster Bash Dance Party
A high-energy dance party where kids can shake out their jitters and groove to Halloween tunes before bedtime. - Howl-O-Ween Arts & Crafts
Creative kids will love fall-themed projects such as Halloween coloring sheets, pumpkin bookmark origami, and limited-edition seasonal beads for bracelets and keychains. - Howl-O-Ween Mini-Events
Families can put their spooky knowledge to the test during Howl-O-Ween Trivia, featuring fun questions about Halloween myths, legends and traditions.
New for 2025: bubly™ Spookeasy
New this year, select Great Wolf Lodge locations—including Poconos, Pennsylvania; Grapevine, Texas; and Naples, Florida—are debuting the first-ever bubly™ Spookeasy. This immersive, mood-lit Halloween hideaway blends spooky charm with sparkling creativity. Families can explore a whimsical witches’ market and create custom sparkling water “potions,” while a nearby bar serves curated bubly mocktails and cocktails with a festive seasonal twist.
Spook-Tacular Seasonal Eats & Treats
No Halloween celebration is complete without delicious treats, and Great Wolf Lodge delivers with a lineup of limited-time Halloween-themed food and drinks for kids and parents alike. Highlights include:
- Howlin’ Wagyu Burger – A premium flame-grilled wagyu beef burger topped with crackling pork belly on a toasted black wolf bun.
- Pumpkin Pie Caramel Swirl Shake – Vanilla ice cream blended with real pumpkin pie, finished with pumpkin caramel sauce and whipped cream.
- Fall Funnel Cake Fries with Pumpkin Caramel Dipping Sauce – Crispy, cinnamon-dusted funnel cake fries served with a rich pumpkin caramel dip.
- Worms in the Graveyard – Crushed Oreo™ “dirt” layered with gooey gummy worms and sweet orange pastry cream.
Parents can also sip on festive cocktails like the Spiked Orange Phantom and Mali-Boo! Beach Ghost, keeping the spooky vibes going long after the kids’ activities wrap up.
Make Howl-O-Ween a Family Tradition
Howl-O-Ween is part of Great Wolf Lodge’s popular seasonal event lineup, which also includes Spring Breakout, Summer Camp-In and Snowland. Each celebration is designed to help families unplug, build lasting traditions and enjoy meaningful, screen-free time together throughout the year.
