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Halloween Roller Skating at Sumpter Roller Skate Park

October 18 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

A dog wearing a green scarf watches skaters at the Halloween Roller Skating event in Belleville supporting Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue.

Photo credit: Courtesy of Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue

Location

Rollers Skate Park

19750 Sumpter Rd

Belleville, MI 48111

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Description

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

Event times: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 734-461-9458

Website: https://www.friendsofmichigan.org/events2/halloween-roller-skating

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

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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