Hayride Around the Capitol | Movie at the Top of State

  • Date

    Wednesday, October 29, 2025

    3:00pm – 7:45pm
  • Location

    • Hayride Pickup / Drop off
      10 W. Mifflin Street
      Madison, WI 53703
      Directions
    • Movie
      100 Block of State Street
      Madison, WI 53703
      Directions

Event Description

We've partnered with Madison's Central BID for the Downtown Madison Family Halloween to bring you back-to-back events! Take a haywagon ride around the Capitol Square and see a movie at the Top of State Street.

haywagon with people driven by a tractor downtown with Capitol in background

Hayrides and Trick or Treating

Times: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Hayrides Meeting Location:  approximately 10 W. Mifflin St (corner of Mifflin St. and Wisconsin Ave., next to Rare Steakhouse)
Duration and Route: Approximately 20 minutes around the Capitol Square
Last Boarding: 5:40pm
Seating Capacity: Approximately 20 people, adults & children. Pets are prohibited.
Cost: $3/ per person, ages 2 and under FREE. Cash only, please. Exact change is greatly appreciated. 
Please note: Participants will need to enter/exit the wagon using stairs. Wagon rides happen rain or shine, however, ice or snow will cancel.


Movie at the Top of State Street

evening light of the Capitol in the background as many people gather at top of State St. for an outdoor movie

Movie: Monster House (2006) PG 1h 31m
Showtime: 6:00 - 7:40pm
Location: 100 block of State Street, between Ian's Pizza and the Veterans Museum

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