The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA
October 17 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA 2026
The time children are little is so brief, and the Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA organizers believe that they should not be cheated of a magical experience for the Halloween season any year. Join in for an enchanting evening stroll through the magical Halloween pumpkin wonderland while supporting the mission to help kids of different ages and abilities experience camp.
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The Hollows will be held on the weekends in October at Phantom Lake YMCA Camp, S110W30240 YMCA Camp Road Mukwonago, WI 53149. With its rolling hills, scenic trails, and haunting waters, PLYC is the perfect location to host this fall spectacle. Dating back to 1898, it is Wisconsin’s oldest youth camp. Proceeds raised from this event will benefit the camp’s scholarship program.
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Please come 15 minutes before your scheduled time. If you’d prefer to come earlier, you can always visit the concessions stand! Camp closes at 10:00 p.m.
WHAT IS THE HOLLOWS AT PHANTOM LAKE?
Journey through magical fairy lands, gnome villages, mermaids, witches, and more inhabiting the wooded trails and glistening shores of the oldest YMCA camp in North America, Phantom Lake YMCA Camp.
The Hollows is an awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind experience of thousands of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns that will pique your imagination and transport you to fantasy worlds. Proceeds from the event provide financial support for camp programming, such as the inclusion and accessibility services, residential camp, day camp, and more.
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ABOUT PHANTOM LAKE YMCA
Phantom Lake YMCA Camp is the nation’s oldest YMCA camp. Since 1896, they have been helping individuals grow spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially.
PHANTOM LAKE MISSION + VISION
Mission: To provide fun, empowering, inclusive, transformational camp experiences for kids of all ages, needs, backgrounds, and abilities.
Vision: An inclusive world where every child has the opportunity to experience the joy, community, and transformation of camp to grow mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially.
INCLUSION
At Phantom Lake YMCA Camp, they strive to provide an enriching, safe summer camp experience to every camper who attends the programs. The staff works to foster an inclusive environment for the camper and staff communities so that everyone enjoys the benefits of summer camp – across; race, the gender spectrum, national origin, religion, ability, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
Inclusion is a core part of their mission, but they go beyond statements and put these goals into action. They are committed to seeking out best practices and resources to support all of the campers and develop inclusive programming and staff training.
DATES:
Weekends in October 2026 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday Oct 2nd-25th)
Hours:
Grounds Open at 6:00 pm
Grounds Close 1 hour after last ticket slot
Tickets are sold by timeslot. Please arrive at your scheduled time.
Phantom Lake YMCA camp
S110W30240 YMCA Camp Road
Mukwonago, Wisconsin 53149
2026 Ticket Prices
Adults – $20
Children – $12
2026 Community Nights:
October 4: HAASE House
October 11: Mukwonago YMCA
October 25: The Optimist Club of Mukwonago
2026 Trick or Treat Nights: October 3, 10
The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA is held rain or shine. Sorry, no refunds. No pets.
**Please note that the trail is not the most stroller friendly.**
See our family fun from 2020 family fun from the 2020 event.
See our experience from opening weekend 2021 HERE on Instagram and HERE on Facebook.
See our experience from opening weekend in 2025 HERE on Instagram and HERE on Facebook.
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ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO THE HOLLOWS AT PHANTOM LAKE
One lucky Lake Country Family Fun reader will win 4 tickets to the Hollows at Phantom Lake through our BIG FALL GIVEAWAY!
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