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Halloween Events in Southeast Michigan

From slightly frightening to family friendly, celebrate all October 2012 long with these activities in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties

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Fantastic Halloween at the Royal Oak Public Library

Oct. 27, 2012

  • Address: 222 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  • Phone: 248-246-3725
  • Schedule: noon-2 p.m. Saturday
  • Cost: free

Spook-free fun awaits at the Royal Oak Public Library. Drop in for games, crafts and other activities.

Halloween Hullaboo at High Jinks Hall at Depot Theater

Oct. 27, 2012

  • Address: 4861 White Lake Road, Clarkston
  • Phone: 248-575-4104
  • Schedule: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday
  • Cost: $6

Once Upon a Puppet presents this family-fun production.

Halloween Spooktacular at Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Oct. 27, 2012

  • Address: 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
  • Phone: 734-647-7600
  • Schedule: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday
  • Cost: $8/child

Creative kids can choose from pumpkins and gourds to decorate for Halloween. They can also make masks to take home!

Rock O'Ween at the Max M. Fisher Center

Oct. 28, 2012

  • Address: 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit
  • Phone: 313-576-5111
  • Schedule: 2 p.m. Sunday
  • Cost: $12

Lew Echlin and Dads Who Rock take the stage for this show, which is perfect for kids ages 2-6. Don't forget to wear a costume!

Spooky Stories: Halloween at Orchestra Hall in Detroit

Oct. 28, 2012

  • Address: 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit
  • Phone: 313-576-5111
  • Schedule: 3 p.m. Sunday
  • Cost: $20

Kids will get a musical lesson at Orchestra Hall as they discover how an orchestra creates a special element for a scary tale. Great for kids ages 6-plus.

Make Halloween Cupcakes at Ann Arbor Cooks!

Oct. 28, 2012

  • Address: 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
  • Phone: 734-645-1030
  • Schedule: 1-4 p.m. Sunday
  • Cost: $50/person

Get creative in the kitchen – and give kids the chance to exercise their culinary skills with this baking class – just in time for Halloween.

Halloween Party at the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

Oct. 28, 2012

  • Address: 1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor
  • Phone: 734-746-0480
  • Schedule: noon-5 p.m. Sunday
  • Cost: free

Halloween and science are combined at this family event, which features live animal demos.

Trick-or-Treat in the Garden at the Henry Ford Estate

Oct. 29, 2012

  • Address: 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn
  • Phone: 313-701-2240
  • Schedule: 7-8 p.m. Monday
  • Cost: $5/child

Don your costume, bring a flashlight and ba, and prepare to trick-or-treat through the gardens. There will be 10 stops along the way. Best for kids ages 3-10. Pre-registration and payment is required.

Halloween Palooza at the Commerce Township Community Library

Oct. 30, 2012

  • Address: 2869 N. Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township
  • Phone: 248-669-8108
  • Schedule: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday
  • Cost: free

Wear your costume to the Commerce Township Community Library and enjoy fun for all ages.

Halloween Puppet Show and Costume Parade at the Milford Public Library

Oct. 30, 2012

  • Address: 330 Family Drive, Milford
  • Phone: 248-684-0845
  • Schedule: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Cost: Free

Once Upon a Puppet returns to the library with the puppet show A Halloween Hullaballoo at High Jinks Hall. There's a costume parade, too.

Halloween Party at the Ann Arbor District Library

Oct. 31, 2012

  • Address: 343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
  • Phone: 734-327-4200
  • Schedule: 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday
  • Cost: free

For grades PK-3. Kids can trick-or-treat, listen to stories and sing songs.

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