The Hill Has Eyes
Haunted attraction · Franklin · Wisconsin
Billed as the Midwest's top outdoor haunt, this Franklin attraction south of Milwaukee sends guests through about an hour of terror across four fully-outdoor walk-throughs - Dead End, Failed Escape, Hunger Hollow and CARNIvore - one admission for all four, with a Party Pit between the scares.
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Plan your visit
Fridays and Saturdays; Not So Scary Halloween Party on Sunday Oct 11
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 11–October 15
Color builds from October 4 · mostly bare by November 3
Sampled at The Hill Has Eyes’s own coordinates and elevation (246 m) rather than a regional average.
Wisconsin is sampled at 33 weather points, then moved 1 day earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Wisconsin is running 6 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to The Hill Has Eyes
The color window runs about 18 days, holding until around October 22. That runs roughly 5 days later than the rest of Wisconsin.
It sits inside Milwaukee, so you can fit it into an afternoon.
The Hill Has Eyes on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is The Hill Has Eyes open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 25 – Oct 31. Fridays and Saturdays; Not So Scary Halloween Party on Sunday Oct 11. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does The Hill Has Eyes peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 11–October 15 (best estimate October 13). Color starts around October 4 and is mostly bare by November 3.
- How do I get to The Hill Has Eyes?
- The Hill Has Eyes is in Franklin. The closest city is Milwaukee, about 10 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Wisconsin's fall lineup.
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