Frightfully Fun: Detroit's Best Family Halloween Events

Story by Amanda Shaffer

It’s Boo time, Detroit. Whether you live in metro Detroit or are visiting with the fam, there are plenty of Halloween activities for all ages and tastes. Trunk-or-treating and trick-or-treating opportunities abound to soothe your sweet tooth in any metro Detroit community. Whether you want to party with your favorite Disney Junior character, get your brick on with LEGO monsters, or enjoy traditional Halloween spooks, Detroit has something for you.

Blake’s Big Apple Haunted Attractions

With a haunted hayride, haunted barn, spookyland, and zombie paintball, there are tons of opportunities to have spooky fun at Blake’s. These attractions are definitely the spookier ones on this round-up and are geared toward older kids.

Where: 71485 North Avenue, Armada, MI 48005
When: Every Friday-Sunday of October, attractions open at sunset.

Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Join the LEGO Brick-or-Treat party and see the exclusive LEGO® 4D Halloween movie - Monster Party. Check out all of the Halloween decorations, and don’t forget to check the times for a Lego Skeleton Character meet and greet.

When: September 28th-October 31st, 2024
Where: Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan
4240 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve’s Halloween Hoot

Enjoy a tour of the trails decorated for Halloween, a campfire, a seasonal nature program, and more at the 32nd annual Halloween Hoot at Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve.

When: October 20th-22nd
Where: Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

Zoo Boo

Watch your favorite zoo animal have a Halloween treat as you munch on sweet treats. Enjoy trick-or-treat stations throughout the zoo, educational experiences, and more. Check out the schedule to find out each weekend's theme, such as Nerd Out in Nature and Monster Mash.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 7-8, 14-15 and 20-22
Where: Detroit Zoo
8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Halloween Stroll

Halloween Stroll is Canterbury Village’s annual outdoor, family-friendly experience, where the quaint village property is transformed into a Halloween wonderland. Guests of all ages can enjoy fun and festive encounters and exhibits along the walking paths adorned with hand-carved jack-o-lanterns and glowing lamp posts. Halloween truly comes to life with pumpkin trees, the spooky carousel house, scarecrow row, singing and dancing skeletons, a tunnel of fun, and much more. A variety of seasonal refreshments, including cider, donuts, hot chocolate, and more, will be available for purchase.

When: Every weekend in October
Where: Canterbury Village
2325 Joslyn Rd. in Lake Orion

Glenlore Trails The Haunted Forest: CarnEvil

Michigan’s illuminated forest has transformed once again! Explore the trail of The Haunted Forest: CarnEvil. Glenlore Trails is an immersive night walk located in Commerce, Michigan. Every Thursday to Sunday evening, the forest comes to life in a dazzling display of light, sound, and wonder.

When: Thursday through Sunday, all October long
Where: Glenlore Trails
3860 Newton Road Commerce Township, MI 48382

Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza

Put your costume on and have a blast with your favorite Disney Jr. characters.

When: Friday, October 20th, 2023 6 pm
Where: Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

Trick or Treat Along the Trail

Follow the festive pumpkin trail and meet costumed characters along the way. This completely fun and not scary trail is perfect for all ages. You will preregister online so that families are staggered throughout the trail.

When: Saturday, October 14th, 2023, 1 - 3 pm
Where: Kensington Metropark
4570 Huron River Pkwy, Milford, MI

Tots Halloween at Lake St. Clair Metropark

Celebrate Halloween nature style with your 3-6-year-old down the nature trail with treats and activities. Enjoy stories and visit an animal from the nature center. Snacks and drinks provided. Registration required.

When: Saturday, October 21st, 1 pm-3 pm.
Where: Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center

Haunted Trail at Halloweenfest

Dress up in your favorite costume and walk the Haunted Trail to the Ghost Pavillion. Enjoy bags of candy, food trucks, and other fun activities, including a special Ghostbusters show with nightly performances at 8, 9, and 10 pm.

When: October 27-29th 7 p.m.
Where: Ford Field Park
22051 Cherry Hill Street Dearborn, MI, USA

Boo Bash

Put on a costume and head to Heritage Park for s'mores, hayrides, crafts, a trick-or-treat trail, and more. Registration is required!

When: October 29, 2023, 11 am - 3 pm
Where: Heritage Park
24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Halloween Spooktacular

This free event is perfect for families. It includes trick-or-treating, bounce houses, a costume contest, and other fun activities. Registration is required.

When: Friday, October 27th, 2023, 5:30-9 pm
Where: St. Joe's Sports Dome
18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI

Halloween Movie In The Park

Bring a blanket and snacks and snuggle up for an outdoor movie. Enjoy the fantasy thriller Nightbooks rated TV-PG.

When: Friday, October 6, 2023 at 7 pm
Where: Pleasant Ridge Community Center
4 Ridge Rd, Pleasant Ridge, MI

Shadows from the Past Halloween Walk

The historical buildings of Greenmead Historical Park serve as a backdrop as you and your family stroll through the streets of the village, with stops at tables along the way for treats and other goodies for the kids.

When: Friday, October 20th from 5 pm - 7 pm.
Where: Greenmead Historical Park

Sunday Funday: Pumpkins and Trees

This fun-filled, family painting class will walk you through the steps to making your very own pumpkin and tree painting.

When: Sunday, October 8th, 1 pm-3 pm
Where: Painting With A Twist 1420 Washington Blvd Detroit, MI 48226

2023 Streets of Treats

Dress up in a costume and head to downtown Northville for trick-or-treating at local businesses.

When: October 28th from 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M
Where: Downtown Northville

Halloween Hoopla

The whole family is invited to attend one of the best Halloween parties in Macomb Township! With spooktacular activities and attractions for the whole family to enjoy at the recreation center.

When: October 20th, 2023, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Macomb Township Rec Center

Trick or Treat Train Rides at Joy Park

Join volunteers of the Michigan Transit Museum all dressed up for Halloween in your costume as you take a 35-45 minute train ride. Afterward, there will be treats passed out from the Michigan Transit Museum volunteers.

When: October 29th
Where: Joy Park
24001 Joy Blvd Clinton Twp MI 48036

Wolcott Mill Metropark Pumpkin Patch Wagon Rides

Enjoy a tractor-drawn wagon ride to the pumpkin patch and corn maze on the farm on Saturdays and Sundays for the month of October. No registration is required. A vehicle entry pass to the park is required.

When: Saturdays and Sundays from 11-3 for the month of October.
Where: Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center Office
65775 Wolcott Rd, Ray, MI 48096

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