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Dress up the kids and enjoy free candy, face painting, and a chance to meet police K9s with the Farmington Hills Police Department. This family-friendly trunk or treat runs noon to 3 p.m. at the Costick Activities Center. No registration is required and the event is always free.
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Families can explore Greenmead Historical Park on a Halloween walk filled with treats and costumes. Kids can tour historic buildings, collect candy at each stop, and enjoy the festive nighttime atmosphere. Costumes and flashlights are encouraged for later time slots.
Event cost: $10 resident, $12 nonresident (ages 2-16; no charge...
Join Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue for a morning of Halloween fun with skating, costumes, adoptable dogs, and a bake sale. Families are welcome to dress up and enjoy a festive morning on wheels while supporting local animals.
Event cost: $10 in advance, $12 day of; skate rental included
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Celebrate Halloween on the ice with games, music, and a costume contest for kids and families. Costumes are encouraged, but avoid loose items or anything that blocks vision. Tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance.
Event cost: $13 per person
Event times: 1-2:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Take a spooky stroll through the wooded trails of Ford Field Park during the Dearborn Haunted Trail, featuring eerie scenes, jump scares, and live entertainment. Families can enjoy a free sensory-friendly hour and Trunk or Treat on Friday evening, while adults can brave the Witching Hour for extra frights.
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Families are invited to the Southfield Police Trunk or Treat, a safe and fun Southfield Halloween event inside the Southfield Pavilion. Kids can collect candy, play games, make crafts, and check out police vehicles while parents pick up safety tips. Toy donations are welcome but not required for this...
The Village of Rochester Hills is hosting its annual Pumpkin Patch. Families can pick pumpkins in Festival Park and support Leader Dogs for the Blind with every purchase. Each pumpkin requires a $5 donation, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the organization.
Event cost: $5 donation per pumpkin
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Cider in the City brings the charm of a cider mill to downtown Detroit with live music, family activities, food trucks and seasonal treats from Blake’s Farms. Kids can enjoy pumpkins, caramel apples and fall fun in the heart of the city.
Event cost: Free entry, food and drinks available...
Families can enjoy games, contests, prizes and art activities at this free Halloween celebration. Kids must attend with a parent or guardian, and every adult must be accompanied by a child.
Event cost: Free admission (ticket required, call/text 734-225-0996)
Event times: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31
Get ready for ghoulish games, creepy crafts, trick-or-treating, and live entertainment at this family-friendly Halloween event. Designed for children ages 2-12, Boo Bash is a festive afternoon full of spooky fun. Please note that everyone ages 2 and older, including adults, must have a ticket to attend.
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