Halloween Events in Ann Arbor for Families

Oct. 11

Briarwood Mall Annual Boo Bash 

The 13th Annual Boo Bash will take place at Briarwood Mall from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This trick-or-treat event will include Halloween candy, family activities, spooky decor and more. Costumes are encouraged.

Trick or Treat on the Farm

Every Friday and Saturday in October. Enjoy music, candy, costumes, pony rides, animals, games, a Halloween movie and more. 

Carousel Acres, 12749 9 Mile Rd., South Lyon

Boo Bash

Youths ages 7-12 are invited to the BOO Bash Halloween Party for some Halloween fun. Parents are not required to stay for the duration of the event. Pre-registration is required.

Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Pkwy, Canton

Glenlore Trails

Glenlore Trails will once again be delighting guests with their immersive and illuminated Enchanted Forest. Runs through November 3. 

Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Rd., Commerce

Family Fridays: Clay Pumpkins

Make a one-of-a-kind clay pumpkin. Registration is required.

Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W Liberty St., Ann Arbor

Oct. 12

Slaughter Creek Manor Haunted House

A free home haunt in Ann Arbor. Select dates in October.

Slaughter Creek Manor, 4957 Polo Fields Dr., Ann Arbor

Hocus Pocus

Enjoy the Halloween classic on the big screen. Also on Sunday, Oct. 13.

Penn Theatre, 760 Penniman Ave., Plymouth

Oct. 13

Trick or Treat on the River

Kids and families will visit treat stations on the river by boat.

Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor

Trunk or Treat at Revel Run

Revel Run, 555 Dancer Rd., Chelsea

Oct. 15

Treat of Agriculture 2024

Trick-or-Treat Style Event. Enjoy Michigan Agriculture Products instead of traditional Trick-or-Treat Candy.

Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, Ann Arbor Saline Rd., Ann Arbor

Oct. 17

Annual Trick or Treating on the Greens

Collect treats from local businesses at each green.

Stone Mountain Family Fun Center, 1102 W. Russell Rd., Tecumseh

Beetlejuice

See the Tim Burton classic on the big screen. Also on Sat., Oct. 18.

Penn Theatre, 760 Penniman Ave., Plymouth

Oct. 18

Family Fridays: Spooky Paintings

Paint a super-spooky Halloween scene. Registration is required.

Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W Liberty St., Ann Arbor

Spooky Species

Check out some creepy crawlies and other animals you may not normally get to see on a visit to The Creature Conservancy. Select dates through Thursday, Oct. 31. Pre-registration is required. 

The Creature Conservancy, 4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor

Oct. 19

Coco

See the Pixar favorite on the big screen. 

Penn Theatre, 760 Penniman Ave., Plymouth

Oct. 20

Halloween Costume Swap

Pick out a new-to-you costume for this year.

Ann Arbor District Library Downtown, 343 S, Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

Kids Halloween Cookie Decorating Class

Kids can learn how to decorate a spooky treat. Ticketed.

Yours Truly Event Venue, 114 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

Oct. 23

Saline Trunk or Treat

All families are welcome for accessible and safe trick or treating.

KeyBank Parking Lot, 106 W Michigan Ave., Saline

Oct. 24

Trunk or Treat at Chelsea ATA Martial Arts

RSVP is requested.

Chelsea ATA Martial Arts, 310 N Main St. Suite 204, Chelsea

Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights | Hometown Halloween

Get ready for a spooktacular night at Sounds & Sights: Hometown Halloween Edition with live music and activities.

Downtown Chelsea, Main St., Chelsea

Oct. 25

Family Fridays: Terrifying Terrariums

Learn the basics of polymer clay and sculpting techniques to form a creature of your very own creation. Registration is required.

Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W Liberty St., Ann Arbor

12th Annual Dixboro Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival

Wear your costume, bring a bag and get ready to have some fun.

Dixboro UMC, 5221 Church St., Ann Arbor

Halloween Downtown Ypsi

Trick-or-treat in the Library Plaza! Get sweets, win books, play putt-putt with Putt-R-Round, and visit the “Boo”Mobile.

YDL-Downtown, 229 West Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

Creatures of the Night

Hayride, pumpkin decorating, special creepy guests from the Leslie Science Center, and an after-hours prowl through Lillie Park. Registration is required.

Lillie Park, 4365 Platt Rd., Ann Arbor

Downtown Milan Trick or Treat

Milan Area Chamber hosts Downtown Trick or Treat with area merchants, businesses, and organizations passing out candy and treats from their storefronts as well as stations setup to and through Wilson Park.

Downtown Milan, Main St., Milan

October Self-Guided Howl-o-ween Lantern Lit Trail

Dress up your family and your dogs in Howl-o-ween costumes and come explore the park on a self-guided lantern lit one-mile trick or treat trail hike through the woods. Registration is required.

Independence Lake, 3200 Jennings Rd., Whitmore Lake

Fright

The Washtenaw Community Concert Band opens their 24-25 season with a spooky selection of music that evokes the thrill and tension of this haunting season.

Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor

Oct. 26

Dracula vs. Frankenstein: An Immersive Ann Arbor Experience

Immerse yourself in a Halloween outdoor escape game experience where Dracula and his vampire family meet Frankenstein and his daunting monsters.

Location to be sent via email before the event.

Streets of Treats

A fun, family-friendly trick-or-treating event in downtown Northville.

Downtown Northville, Main St., Northville

New Harvest | Harvest Festival

Pumpkin decorating, hay rides, cider and donuts, and fun for the whole family.

New Harvest Church, 11875 Jackson Rd., Dexter

Calaveritas para Día de Muertos

Learn about Dia De Los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) and decorate your own calaverita (sugar skull) with colored icing. Presented by Celina Contreras Berenfeld.

Ann Arbor District Library Downtown, 343 S, Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

Frankenwalnut Author visit and STEM stations

Join the local father/son duo who co-authored Frankenwalnut for a read aloud, Q&A session, and book signing, then visit STEM stations to build your own Frankentoy and experiment with electricity.

YDL-Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti

Howl-O-Ween

Enjoy a hayride, trick-or-treat stations, fresh cider and donuts, and wildlife animal presentations at Critter Corner.

Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd., Howell

Goldfish Trunk or Treat

Get ready for a spellbinding Halloween adventure tailor-made for the little ones. Registration is required.

Goldfish Swim School – Ann Arbor, 2107 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor

Animal Haunts

Travel through the woods, meeting costumed characters and collecting clues to solve a Mystery Hike. Registration is required.

Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd., Ann Arbor

Thrills at the Mills

Trunk or treat, activities and more. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark.

Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 N. Territorial Rd., Dexter

Kids’ Halloween Art Stroll

The Village Arts Factory in partnership with Canton Leisure Services is excited to offer the Kids’ Halloween Stroll at the Village Arts Factory with games, music, art, treats, decorations, and costumes. Pre-registration is required.

Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd., Canton

Pinckney Spooktacular

Trick or treat the town square and enjoy the pumpkin displays.

Downtown Pinckney, Main St., Pinckney

NTCC – Spooky Tales & Halloween Treats

Spooky stories around the campfire, Halloween games, crafts, a few tricks and lots of treats.

Northfield Township Community Center, 9101 Main St., Whitmore Lake

Halloween Fam Bash

Don’t miss out on a festive night of family fun and prizes. Registration is required.

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, 2960 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor

Trunk or Treat

Ypsilanti National Little League Field, 70 S Harris Rd., Ypsilanti

Oct. 27

Halloween Spooktacular at The Blast Corn Maze

Dress you and your kiddos up in costume for a trip through the corn maze and more family-friendly activities.

The Blast Corn Maze, 6175 Daly Rd., Dexter

Trick or Treat Parade

Costume parade, trick or treat and kid-friendly activities downtown.

Downtown Ann Arbor, Main St., Ann Arbor

Halloween Drag Brunch at Sidetrack: A fundraiser for Ozone House

An ALL AGES Drag Show & Costume Contest Fundraiser for Ozone House. Ticketed.

Sidetrack Bar and Grill, 56 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti

2024 Halloween Costume Contest

Come in your flashiest, most beautiful, or most outrageous costume to AADL’s annual costume contest.

Ann Arbor District Library Downtown, 343 S, Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

Scio Township Fire Department Halloween Party

A kid-friendly event with petting zoo, inflatables, fire trucks and more.

Scio Fire Station, 1055 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor

Spook-a-Thon

DMUM’s most popular event kicks off with many Halloween inspired games from various therapies and student organizations.

Ingalls Mall, 881 N. University, Ann Arbor

Haunted Trick-or-Treat Tour

An interactive and family friendly trick-or-treat through Ann Arbor’s historic Stone Chalet mansion. Ticketed.

Stone Chalet Events, 1917 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor

Oct. 28

Trunk or Treat

Enjoy fun snacks and vote for the best trunk!

Huron Valley PACE, 2940 Ellsworth Rd., Ypsilanti

Oct. 30

Halloween Costume Contest & Pet Parade

Costume Contest and Parade! Winner will receive a $25 gift card to Depot Town Cats and Dogs. All participating pets will receive a $5 gift card just for joining.

Depot Town Cats & Dogs, 46 E Cross St., Ypsilanti

Oct. 31

The Halloween Show!

Join AADL storytellers for a fun Halloween-themed show with stories, puppets, songs and rhymes! Wear your costumes and gather treats afterward.

Ann Arbor District Library Downtown, 343 S, Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

E.Y.C. Trunk or Treat

2069 Golfside Rd., Ypsilanti

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