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Boo Fest at Wayne State University Basketball Fieldhouse in Detroit

October 31, 2023 - October 31, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/PeopleImages

Location

Wayne State University Basketball Fieldhouse

1290 Warren Ave.

Detroit, MI 48202

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Description

Families can join this trunk or treat event taking place on Halloween by the Black Student Union. RSVP required.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 3-8 p.m. Oct. 31, 2023

Additional Information

Website: https://getinvolved.wayne.edu/organization/black-student-union

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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