Top 2024 Michigan Halloween Events, Activities, Zoo Boo's, Bar Crawls, Family and Kid Friendly, Tours, Festivals, October Things To Do

Top 2024 Michigan Halloween Events, Activities, Zoo Boo's, Bar Crawls, Family and Kid Friendly, Tours, Festivals, Dance Parties, October Things to do in Michigan, State Park Events | Detroit, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Saginaw 

By Sherry Trautman | Travel-Mi.com | Updated: October 18, 2024

Happy Halloween and October, my Michigan friends! There's so many fun Halloween things to do in Michigan this year, let's get out and celebrate!  

• If you love Halloween activities such as apple picking, fall train rides (some are spooky!), corn mazes, spooky Halloween haunted houses or finding haunted places in Michigan, we've got you!

We've got lots of family activities, kids activities and fun ways to get festive this fall and autumn season.  So keep reading as we have a HUGE LIST of the best Michigan Halloween events! 

This fall, enjoy traveling Michigan to find the best haunted attractions! Whether you love candy corn, popcorn or candy apples, grab a fall snack, pack up the kids and get inspired with these fun Halloween ideas.

• Check out our list of spooky Halloween events 2024 Michigan!  

Michigan Halloween Events are located in Pontiac, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Jackson, Traverse City, Bay City, Mackinaw City, Lansing areas and more.  We even included Hell Michigan Halloween Events (because why not, right?), Northern Michigan Events, West Michigan Halloween Events, Mid Michigan and Southwest MI Halloween Events.

*Be sure to visit each location's website prior to visiting to ensure they are operating, hours, costs, requirements and any necessary information.

I've also pulled together a super spooky list of the:

• Best Haunted Houses in Michigan 
• 16 Haunted Places to Visit in Michigan
• TONS of Things to Do in October in Michigan

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Halloween Things To Do in Michigan -  Halloween Events 2024

If you are searching for "Halloween events near me," we have a huge list below! 

Pumpkinfest | Caseville Michigan (Michigan's Thumb)

When: Pumpkinfest, September 21, 2024

Where: Caseville County Park. 6400 Main St, Caseville, MI.

Scarecrow making, pumpkin decorating, races and fun! Everyone loves Halloween! Fun Halloween festivals 2023 Michigan.

This fall, enjoy traveling Michigan to find the best haunted attraction!

Tricks and Treats Fall Fest at Michigan's Adventure! (Trick or Treaters Will Love This Event!) | West Michigan

When: Saturdays & Sundays, September 14 - October 13, 2024

Where: Michigan's Adventure, 4750 Whitehall Rd, Muskegon, MI.

Tricks and Treats is an all-new, family-friendly Halloween event! There will be tons of spooky Halloween activities for kids and adults. Come dressed in your best family-friendly Halloween attire for our Halloween costume contest. Popular family rides will be open during this fun Halloween event. There will be costumed characters during an immersive Trunk-or-Treating event and a Spooktacular Costume Parade!

Glenlore Trails Haunted Forest | Haunted Trail | Metro Detroit Region

When: Glenlore Trails Haunted Forest - begins September 20th – November 3, 2024, SELECT DAYS!

Where: 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township, MI 48382. 

Glenlore Trails is an immersive night walk that is fun for family time, date nights, or with friends. Michigan’s illuminated forest has transformed once again! Glenlore Trails is an immersive experience located in Commerce Michigan. Every Thursday to Sunday evening the forest comes to life in a dazzling display of light, sound, and wonder!  Awesome Michigan Halloween events!

Abandoned Acres Farm Haunted Attraction: Prepare to Scream! | Sparta | West Michigan (Near Grand Rapids)

When: 

• September 27 & 28, 2024; 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
• Every Friday & Saturday in October plus November 2, dusk - 12:00 am
• October 13, 20, 24, 27 & 31, 2024; dusk - 10:00 pm

Where: 7737 Fruit Ridge Ave NW, Sparta, MI, 49345. Just 10 minutes north of Grand Rapids

This Haunted Attraction is a unique, immersive experience so prepare to be reach the threshold of insanity!

Face your deepest fears as you venture into the Bloody Butcher Corn Maze that is full of Mutant Pumpkins, Witches, Hillbillies, Wandering Corpses, Scarecrows and other insane farm animals.

Then, get ready to scream as you enter the Big Top Terror Vision Corn Maze that is carnival themed! You might encounter crazed clowns, misfits and deranged circus animals in a 3D environment (3D glasses included).

Each maze is over a quarter of a mile long! So many fun Michigan Halloween events near Grand Rapids!

Ooky Spooky Light Show | Longway Planetarium | Flint | Mid Michigan

When: Ooky Spooky Light Show, Showing October 2 through November 3, 2024

Where: Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, Michigan 48503

A fall family favorite! Enjoy popular Halloween songs like "The Monster Mash," "Ghostbusters," and "Thriller" as they come to life with amazing graphics and lights. A must-see experience during the Halloween season! Recommended for ages 6 and older.

Tricks & Treats! at Sea Life Aquarium | Auburn Hills | Metro Detroit, Southeast Michigan | Kid-Friendly Halloween Activities!

When: Tricks & Treats! is September 28 - October 31, 2024

Where: SEA LIFE Michigan, 4316 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Enjoy kid-friendly Halloween fun during Tricks & Treats, SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium's spookiest event of the year!

• Wear your costume!
• Enjoy BOO-tiful decor throughout the aquarium
• Learn about spooky creatures like batfish, wolf eels, moon jellies!
• Enjoy the interactive Touchpool

Tickets are limited and must be purchased online in advance.

While you are there, check out Peppa Pig World of Play and Legoland! More fun Michigan Outlet Malls!

Halloween Paranormal Adventure at The Whitney | Detroit | Southeast Michigan

10th Annual Spirited Celebration of Wining, Dining, Haunting Historical Tours and Special Guests!

When: October 30, 31, 2024 and November 1, 2024. 

Where: The Whitney, 4421 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, USA

All performances are 21 and over only. Champagne toast to The Whitney Family, Four Course Dinner, Selected Spirits through the evening, Live Piano Music, Spirited House Tours and History. 

The Undying Murders: An Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner | Frankenmuth | East Michigan

When: October 25, 2024,  5-8 PM
Where: Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, MI

This chilling murder mystery show at the Bavarian Inn is set in the modern-day world of “The Family”, an ancient organized criminal syndicate that rules the globe from the shadows and whose origins are rooted in the vampiric folklore of the old world of Romania.  As you can imagine, there are grudges and grievances...

Haunted Adventure at Turkeyville | Marshall | South Michigan Halloween Events

When:

Every weekend in October! October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 2024

• Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday 12:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Haunted Adventure at Turkeyville - 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall, MI. 

Haunted Adventure at Turkeyville is $12.00 per person Spooky Hay Ride, Corn Maze, Haunted Barn and a Ghoulish Train. Pumpkins for kids too!  Enjoy homemade spice donuts and apple cider!

The Pumpkin Factory, Haunted House, Pumpkin Patch, Fall Activities for Families | Belleville in Southeast Michigan

The Pumpkin Factory, Haunted House, Pumpkins, Fall Activities for Families

When: September 27th – November 3rd 2024 Monday-Thursday: 3pm-7pm, Friday 12-7pm and Sunday 10 am - 7pm. 
Where: The Pumpkin Factory - 48651 Harris Rd, Belleville, MI 48111

Free admission and free parking!

Come on out to the Halloween Farm and wander the pumpkin patch of over 1,000 pumpkins!  Choose your favorite!  Enjoy a 9 acre Corn Maze and on weekends the Night-Mare on Harris Street.

Haunted House open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.

Visit the monsters on a haunted hayride and shop the Country Store at the Witches Kitchen for famous pumpkin pies, donuts, cider, homemade soups and hot dogs and sloppy joes. Enjoy the fall colors with corn stalks and squash. Playground for kids, farm animals, children's maze, straw jump, witches house, and pedal karts. 

 

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Halloween Festivities at Covert / South Haven KOA Holiday | West Michigan Halloween Events

When: Oct 4 - 6, 2024

Where: 39397 M-140, Covert, MI.

Halloween Festivities at Covert / South Haven KOA Holiday.  There will be Barrel Train Rides, Pumpkin Painting, Caramel Apples, Trick-or-Treating, Haunted Hay Rides, Costume Contests, Campsite Decoration Contest and more!! Fun West Michigan Halloween events (South of South Haven).

Historical Ghost Lantern Tours in Traverse City (Haunted Traverse Tours)

When: Select Days Through October 30, 2024

Where: Haunted Attraction & TC Ghost Tours, 314 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686. Where to Meet: Higher Self Bookstore, 313 E. Front St, Traverse City.

The Downtown Traverse City Ghost Tour is a walking, 90-minute tour. The tour path will head west on Front St, South on Union St, and the tour includes a short ghost hunt at Hannah Park. You will walk about 1.5 miles so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Tours are at select days and times. Fun Halloween things to do in Michigan!

The Haunted Forest at Cannonsburg Ski Area 2024

When: 2024 Dates: 10/11, 10/12, 10/18, 10/19, 10/25, 10/26, 11/1, & 11/2. 

• Fridays: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
• Saturdays: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Where: Cannonsburg Ski Area, 6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306

At The Haunted Forest, the woods are filled with hungry zombies, scary witches, ghosts, and other monsters that exist only in your worst nightmares.  The walk is roughly ½ mile long as you wander a lit dirt path that winds through the trees. Scary props and actors will create a haunted experience that is sure to spook everyone.  Buy your tickets early!

Halloween Stroll at Canterbury Village - Canterbury Halloween Stroll

When: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening in October! October 4th-6th, 11th-13th, 18th-20th, and 25th-27, 2024

FREE PARKING for 2024 and come see the new displays!

Where:  Halloween Stroll at Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Ct, Orion Twp, MI 48360

Halloween Stroll at Canterbury Village - Canterbury Halloween Stroll.  Stroll though the quaint Village that features multiple encounters and exhibits with characters along a path lit by orange glowing lamp posts and hand carved jack-o-lanterns. Passing through pumpkin trees, the spooky carousel house, scarecrow row, singing and dancing skeletons, the tunnel of fun, and much more! Awesome Michigan Halloween events!

Fort Fright | Mackinaw City, Michigan | Northern Michigan

When: October 4-5, 2024; 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Colonial Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City, Michigan.

Fort Fright - Lanterns light your way through an 18th-century fort and fur trading village overrun by werewolves, witches, goblins and ghouls. Storytellers weave spooky folktales near bonfires and treats such as hot mulled cider, cookies and candy can be found throughout the site. Most stops are suitable for all ages, but a haunted house, demon walk and werewolf walk will give thrills and chills to adults and children alike.

Halloween in Greenfield Village

When: October 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 2024; 4:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Where: Greenfield Village

Halloween in Greenfield Village- We are super excited to explore Greenfield Village at Halloween!  One of our favorite fall activities in Michigan! Hallowe’en Fairy Tale Feast, A spooky supper for the littlest ghosts, live entertainment and ghouls at Greenfield Village. Your family will love these fun fall activities in Michigan! 

Registration begins in early September.

Skeletons Alive! | Northville, Michigan

When: October 6, 2024 - the month of October!
Where: Downtown Northville, Michigan

Skeletons Alive! Come wander Main Street and the downtown area of Northville to see how many skeletons you can find!!

Halloween Ghosts & Goodies at Crossroads Village | Flint

When: October 5-6, 11-13, 18-20, 23-27 & 30-31, 2024                  

5-9pm Weekdays | Noon-9pm Weekends

Where: Crossroads Village in Flint

Crossroads Village in Flint for one of autumn’s greatest traditions: Halloween Ghosts & Goodies. Through October, enjoy treats and tricks, cider and doughnuts. Enjoy a magic show at the Colwell Opera House, find your way through the straw maze and discover 20 treat stops throughout the Village! All included with your admission. Be sure to enjoy a 40-minute ride through the autumn countryside on the famous Huckleberry Ghost Train Express!

Halloween Dinner Buffet – Saturday’s Only 5:00 & 5:30pm. Reservations suggested. Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad is a blast at Christmas time too! So many fun Michigan Halloween Events and fun things to do!

TONS of Things to Do in October in Michigan. Family friendly events, music, fall festivals and FUN!

Ghosts of Lighthouse Point at Marquette Maritime Museum and Lighthouse

When: October 9-11, 2025. Are you ready to face your deepest fears?

Where: Ghosts of Lighthouse Point at Marquette Maritime Museum and Lighthouse, Marquette, Michigan

Great way to kick off Halloween in MI! We just toured this incredible lighthouse in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and absolutely loved it!!

Corn Maze Trails | Deep Roots Produce in Alto Michigan

When: Select days through October!
Where:  Deep Roots Produce 8570 84th St SE, Alto, MI

Haunted Weekends:  The farm is turning spooky for two nights only! Tickets will go on sale in late August. Awesome Michigan Halloween events!

Ford House After Dark 2024 at the Ford House | Grosse Pointe Shores | Southeast Michigan

When: Ford House After Dark at the Ford House is Thursday, October 10 and December 12 at 7:30 p.m. (NOW SOLD OUT FOR 2024)

Where: The Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236

Spooky Spirits at the Detroit Zoo

When: October 4, 2024, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Spooky Spirits at the Detroit Zoo, October 13, 2023, 6-10 p.m. Spooky Spirits is a chilling good time! A selection of themed specialty cocktails, as well as classic spirits will be available. Don your most creative costumes and add some fright to your night as you enjoy bone-chilling entertainment, yard games, fall-themed snacks and exclusive access to the Zoo at twilight.

Terror on Tillson Street

When: Decorating starts mid October and all the finishing touches will be done by October 31, 2024!

Where: Tillson Street is located in Romeo, Michigan

Terror on Tillson Street - Tillson Street is located in Romeo, Michigan. If you are near Romeo Michigan, you need to drive down TIllson street after dark...if you dare.  This street is famous for their outrageous Halloween decorations during the month of October. Decorating starts mid October and all the finishing touches will be done by Halloween! This group of homeowners come together each year to put together a spooktacular display! Think of Romeo Michigan this Halloween!

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Scarecrow Fest at the River Place Shops | Frankenmuth

When: October 19, 20, 2024 and also October 26 and 27, 2024
Where: Scarecrow Fest at the River Place Shops, Frankenmuth

Scarecrow Fest at the River Place Shops, Frankenmuth is jam packed with family-friendly activities each weekend. Check their website for details, hours and events!

Hallowcrawl | Royal Oak

When:  October 12, 2024, 2 – 7 PM

Where: Downtown Royal Oak

Downtown Royal Oak for the Annual Halloween Pub Crawl.

Movie in the CemeterySat, Oct 26 • 4:00 PM

When: October 2025 TBD, 7:30pm and 10:15pm, two movies!
Where: Redford Cemetery, Detroit, MI

Movie in the Cemetery, annual Movie in the Cemetery is a fundraiser held at the historic Redford Cemetery. Come out for a creepy night of Halloween fun! 

Fun October events.  Purchase your ticket online. No cash payments will be accepted. Super fun October Michigan event and fun family activities!

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Trunk or Treat |  Grand Rapids Michigan at Northville Park Association

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Northville Park Association at 2800 Leelanau Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI.

Family friendly! Come for the candy, stay for the spookiest trail this side of the Grand River. Vehicles will be lined up in the ball field for a fun Halloween event in Grand Rapids 2024.

Halloween Monster Mix & Mash | Saginaw, MI

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10 AM - 4:00 PM

Where: Mid-Michigan Children's Museum 315 W Genesee Ave, Saginaw, MI

Halloween Monster Mix & Mash - Family Halloween events Michigan. Mid-Michigan Children's Museum 315 W Genesee Ave, Saginaw, MI Halloween 2024. Fun events In Saginaw!! 

Official Detroit Halloween Bar Crawl | Detroit

When: October 25, 26, 31, 2024 
Where: Detroit

Official Detroit Halloween Bar Crawl. Fun Halloween bar crawl in the Motor City! Super fun Halloween events Detroit

Monster's Ball Detroit 2024: Detroit's Largest Annual Halloween Event!

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024, Doors open at 8 pm
Where:  Russell Industrial Center, 1600 Clay Street Detroit, MI

Monster's Ball Detroit 2024 is "Detroit's Largest Annual Halloween Event" welcomes 2,000+ haunted souls! Vampire’s Lair, Freak Shows, Lounge Fortune Tellers, Tricks and Treats, Midnight Pizza Buffet and more! Spooky October Michigan event!

Howell Nature Center's Howl-O-Ween

When: October 22, 2024 and October 23, 2024

Where: Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell, MI 48843

Come on out to the Howell Nature Center for a spooky good time at Howl-O-Ween! The Howell Nature Center will be all decked out with Halloween decorations for the kids with trick-or-treat fun. Enjoy cider, donuts, Halloween activities and more. Dress up in your best costume! Pre-registration is required. 

Trick-Or-Treat Trains | Clinton Township 

When:  Sunday, October 20, 2024. 

Where: Michigan Transit Museum, 24201 Henry B Joy Blvd, Clinton Twp, MI 48036.

Trick-Or-Treat Trains, Michigan Transit Museum. Operates Sundays Only-Rain or Shine! Round trip is about 45 minutes. Buy your ticket early!

Halloween Hysteria 2024 at Mill Race Historical Village

When: October 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Timed Tickets)
Where: Mill Race Historical Village, 215 Griswold St, Northville, MI. 

Halloween Hysteria 2024! Fun family-friendly Spooky Halloween event! Come on out for an afternoon of spooky Halloween fun, perfect for all the family! Trick-or-treating, Halloween crafts, spooky storytime, refreshments and more.

Heritage Hill Hauntings Walking Tour | Grand Rapids, MI

When: Heritage Hill Hauntings Walking Tour, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m

Where: Heritage Hill • Grand Rapids, MI

Ooky Spooky Light Show | Longway Planetarium | Flint | Great Family Friendly - Kid Friendly Halloween Event!

When: Showing October 2 through November 3, 2024

Where: Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, Michigan 48503

Boo at the Barn | Zeeland | Dates and Times

When: 

• Friday, October 25, 2024 from 1:00 pm-8:00 pm
• Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm.

​Costs:

• Youth & Adults - $8
• Children 2 & under - Free

Where: The Critter Barn, 2950 80th Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 

Bring the whole family for decorations, costumes, candy, and visits with all of Critter Barn's animals! Tour the entire farm, and walk through their ”Spook-tacular Barn Trail”. Your kids will love it!

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Halloween Bash at Splash – Zehnder's Splash Village | Frankenmuth

When: October 25 and 26, 2024
Where: Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark, 1365 S .Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734.

Halloween Bash at Splash – Zehnder's Splash Village - for overnight guests. 

On Friday, the spooky fun begin at 5 p.m. with Halloween crafts, story time, donuts and apple cider. In the evening, kids can take a Trick or Treat walk, enjoy popcorn and a Halloween movie!

On Saturday at 1:30 pm, a coloring contest begins the day with prizes! Enjoy cookie decorating, craft time and Trick or Treat in the evening followed by a Halloween movie and popcorn.

PLUS...There's a Spooky Dinner Buffet on Friday and Saturday! Compete for the Spooky Costume Contest for a chance to win Zehnder’s prizes! Book your night early!

Jack-o-lantern Hayride at Wellington Farm USA | Grayling | Northern Michigan

When:  Friday, October 25, 2024 (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Where: Wellington Farm USA,  6944 S Military Rd., Grayling, Michigan

Come on out for a super fun Jack-o-lantern Hayride at Wellington Farm USA in Northern Michigan!  Want a fun, not scary, family friendly Halloween event?  How about a hayride pulled by a steam engine through the woods in the dark illuminated by jack-o-lanterns!  Dress warm, hats and gloves recommended.  Enjoy a brief walk through through the historical village decorated for Halloween and a stop for warm cider and donuts. Cider and donuts, all ages welcome.

Halloween Dance Party at Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory | Three Oaks

When: October 26, 2024, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST

Where: Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory
109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Michigan

Come on out for  spooktacular Halloween-inspired cocktails, DJ music entertainment, fire pits, and fun! Costumes are optional but encouraged!

Can you win the Journeyman Distillery Costume contest? Dress up and enter for a chance to win Journeyman gift cards!

The 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl | Southwest Grand Rapids

When: October 26, 2024, 4:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Where: Tin Can Bar, 206 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Southwest Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Join scariest bar crawl ever. Fun Grand Rapids Halloween 2024 Events. Southwest Michigan.

26th Annual Douglas Saugatuck Adult Halloween Parade 

When: 26th Annual Douglas Saugatuck Adult Halloween Parade is October 26, 2024. Parade starts at 10 pm and the line-up for the parade starts at 9:00 pm.

Where: Center Street in front of The Old School House. 

Parade runs down Center Street in Downtown Douglas, MI. Fun west Michigan Halloween Events

The 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl | Kalamazoo | Southwest Michigan

When:  Saturday, October 26, 2024. 4:00 PM - 11:59 PM.
Where: Tin Can Bar, 167 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI. 

The 6th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl - Kalamazoo, Michigan!! Fun Kalamazoo Halloween events 2024.

Little Goblins 2024 at the Ford House | Grosse Pointe Shores | Southeast Michigan

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024. Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m..

Where: Little Goblins 2024 at the Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI.  

Bring your little goblins to Ford House for Halloween entertainment filled with spooky yet kid-friendly fun! Trick-or-treating, photo ops, and a haunt-free wagon ride. Costumes are welcome and encouraged! Buy your tickets early!

Halloween Children's Parade & Downtown Trick-Or-Treating | Petoskey | Northern Michigan

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024.  The Halloween trick or treat festivities in Downtown Petoskey starts at 10 a.m until 12 noon.

Where: Halloween Children's Parade & Downtown Trick-Or-Treating, Petoskey ,  Children are welcome to line up for the Children’s Halloween Parade beginning at Central Elementary School. From there, they will parade through Downtown Petoskey, down Howard Street to Pennsylvania Park.  

The Whitney's Annual Halloween Paranormal Adventure | Detroit | Southeast Michigan

9th Annual Halloween Paranormal Adventure tickets are on sale now!

When: October 30, 31, and November 1, 2024

Where: The Whitney, 4421 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, USA

Four Course dinner with selected beverages and Five Haunting experiences makes for One GREAT Night! 

• Paranormal Tours & Presentation
• The Haunting of Broadway
• Special Magical Guest
• Historical Tour

Haunted Disney – A Halloween Costume Party at The BOB | Grand Rapids | Southwest Michigan

When: Haunted Disney – A Halloween Costume Party at The BOB is held October 26, 2024. 9:00 pm -1:00 am.

Where: 20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

This immersive experience will transport guests to some of your favorite Disney movies! Enjoy themed drink features, enchanted photo booth, and live entertainment in five unique venues.

Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor Business District | Northern Michigan

When: Oct 27, 2024 from 12-3pm, 2024

Where: Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor Business District, Glen Arbor, MI.

Enjoy some Fall family fun and come out to Glen Arbor for daytime Trick or Treating.  Fun things to do in October Michigan 2024.

Downtown Cheboygan Trick or Treating

When: October 31, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Where: Downtown Cheboygan Cheboygan

Music - Trick or Treating - Fun!

Michigan State Parks Halloween Events

Do you love camping in the fall?  There are lots of Michigan campgrounds with Halloween events, so join in on the fun!

• Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Harvest Festival (campers only), 2025 dates coming soon.  8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.  Location: Tahquamenon Falls State Park, 41382 W. M 123, Paradise, MI. Enjoy a weekend filled with fun festivities for all ages. Make your reservation early, the campgrounds fill quickly. A complete schedule of events will be posted on the Tahquamenon Falls Facebook page.

• Halloween Camping Weekend — City of Harbor Beach, Friday, October 11, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024, North Park Campground, 836 N Huron Ave, Harbor Beach, Family fun weekend filled with Halloween favorites. 

• Holly Recreation Area - Harvest Festival (campers only) October 2025. 8100 Grange Hall Rd, Holly, MI.  You are invited to decorate your camp site so other campers can enjoy the sights as they stroll by.

• Sleeper State Park - Harvest Festival (campers only), Oct 4 – Oct 6, 2024, 6573 State Park Rd, Caseville, MI. You are encouraged to go all out with your site decorations, so other campers can enjoy the sights as they stroll by.
  

• Bay City State Park - Mother Nature's Halloween Trail, Sat, October 7, 2024, 5 – 8:30 pm. Bay City State Park, 3582 State Park Dr, Bay City, MI. Take a guided hike along the pumpkin lit trail where you will encounter a few of Mother Natures Halloween favorite animals such as bats, wolves and spiders. Animal actors will share with visitors information about Michigan’s most misunderstood wildlife, their shrinking wetland habitat and how they benefit man. FREE refreshments, crafts and fun for the entire family! Come dressed in your Halloween best and meet at the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center.

2024 Michigan Zoo Boo's!  Visit Michigan Zoo's This October! Detroit Zoo, Potter's Park Zoo and Saginaw Children's Zoo

• Zoo Boo 2024 - Put on your fun and scary costumes and go to the Saginaw Children's Zoo in downtown Saginaw for their annual Halloween bash! Zoo Boo 2024 is October 5, 2024 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. This year’s event will feature shows from Dr. Slime Chemistry, unique amphitheater experiences, a fun filled activity and candy bag, games, fun photo-ops, animal interactions, an educational bat web maze, HOWL-ween matching activity, Halloween themed animal enrichment, and more! Zoo Boo is a full day of hands-on educational fun for children.
  
  Pre-sale tickets are $8 per person, $10 at the gate, and members are FREE! All activities, train and carousel rides are included in the price of admission!

• Boo at the Zoo - October 12,13,19, 20, 26 and 27, 2024 at Potter Park Zoo Boo! Get ready for an event full of colors, costumes, candy, and more! Gather the family, put on your best Halloween costumes, and come on out for a seasonal stroll through Potter Park Zoo. Beautiful autumn colors and décor will accompany you as you visit all of your favorite animals.

• Detroit Zoo Boo: October 11 and 18, 2024 at 5 – 9 p.m. and Oct. 12, 13, 19 and 20, 2024; 2 – 9 p.m. Explore the Zoo and experience festive pumpkin displays, strolling entertainment from jugglers and magicians! Visit all the trick-or-treating spots throughout the Zoo! The entire Zoo will be open, allowing you to visit your favorite animals. Special Halloween-themed enrichment activities will be taking place each day at various animal habitats!

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