Theme Park EventsNo. 1241 · The 2026 edition
Halloween Activities at Great Wolf Lodge
Make a splash this Halloween with family fun at Great Wolf Lodge's Howl-o-Ween celebration!
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at greatwolf.com.
Great Wolf Lodge hosts a spooktacular Howl-o-Ween event featuring themed decorations, costume parades, storytime sessions, craft stations, dance parties, and access to the indoor water park. It's a ghoulishly good time for all ages.
About this
This page showcases six Halloween (Howl-O-Ween) activities offered at Great Wolf Lodge resorts throughout October, which the brand calls its spookiest and most magical season. Ideas range from elaborate lodge decorations and a costume parade to storytime with the Great Wolf Kids characters, themed crafts, a pajama dance party, and indoor water park time. It is a promotional overview aimed at families planning a Halloween-season stay.
Tips
- Great Wolf Lodge treats Halloween seriously, with decorations like 30-foot-wide balloon spiders.
- The resort hosts fa-BOO-lous events all month long because one night of fun isn't enough.
- October is described as the lodge's spookiest, scariest, and most magical season.
- The water park is maintained at a comfortable 84 degrees so guests can swim all year long.
- Non-travelers can still celebrate using the resort's Halloween activities for kids and blog ideas.
The plan
- before Halloween — Plan a visit before Halloween, since the resort runs events all month long in October rather than for a single night
- Check with your local lodge to see which decorations are up that year
- after the parade — Keep costumes on after the parade so kids are ready for the Howl-O-Ween storytime
- Pick up a craft kit at the lodge if you want to make a take-home spooky creation
- Decide whether to wear a costume or pajamas to the dance party — both are welcome
- Pack swimsuits if you want to use the water park, which stays at a comfortable 84 degrees year-round
- Look at the resort's Halloween activities for kids and other blog posts if you aren't traveling this year
Decoration ideas
- Giant balloon spiders — the lodge's are 30 feet wide
- Seasonal Halloween decorations throughout the lodge (varies by location and year)
- Dress up the space with a costume parade for kids in princess, clown, or spookier outfits
Activities
- Howl-O-Ween decorations: walk the lodge to see oversized decor such as 30-foot-wide balloon spiders
- Costume parade: kids dress as princesses, clowns, or something spookier and show off their outfits
- Howl-O-Ween storytime: a special storytelling event with the Great Wolf Kids characters featuring ghoulish adventures; keep costumes on
- Howl-O-Ween themed crafts: Halloween activities that exercise fine motor skills; pick up a craft kit and make a spooky creation to take home
- Pajama dance party: gather in the main lobby to dance to Halloween beats in costume or pajamas
- Water park splash: swim in the indoor water park, kept at a comfortable 84 degrees, even in October
More photos
Photos hosted by greatwolf.com.
