Halloween is almost here! If your family wants to get into the spooky spirit beyond just trick-or-treating in your neighborhood, we’ve got you covered with our Halloween guide.
Here, we offer tips to throwing a monster Halloween celebration, from enjoying the holiday with your family to throwing a huge monster mash bash with friends.
We’ve even thrown in some upcoming Halloween events to really round out your spooky season activities. So, take a look and get to planning your ghoulish Halloween gathering.
Events
Trick or Treat Trail at Clinton Township Civic Center
Oct. 21, 2023
- Address: 40700 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: $7/resident child, $9.50/non-resident child, free/adults
Kids 11 and under can enjoy a “live” friendly character nature trail and collect toys and candy along the way. Each child will pick out their own pie pumpkin. Pre-registration required.
Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo
Oct. 7-8, 14-16, 20-22, 2023
- Address: 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
- Cost: $17-$23/general admission, free/under 2, $8/parking (including for members)
The Detroit Zoo will be open until dark for this annual “merry-not-scary” Halloween celebration, which features strolling entertainment, Halloween face painting, photo opportunities, trick-or-treating stations and more. This year, they added themed weekends. Oct. 7-8 is Nerd Out in Nature, Oct. 14-15 is Monster Mash and Oct. 20-22 is Movies, Books & Make Believe!
Halloween Hoot at Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
Oct. 20-22, 2023
- Address: 333 N. Hill Circle, Rochester
- Cost: $10/person, free/under 3
This 32nd annual bash features spooky nature fun, including trail walking, campfire entertainment and more. Registration required.
Motor City Brass Band “Horns & Howls” at Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
Oct. 29, 2023
- Address: 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
- Cost: $18/adult, free/ages 12 and under
Motor City Brass Band returns with its annual performance, which features Halloween music. Come dressed in costume.
Hallowe’en at Greenfield Village
Oct. 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, 2023
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Cost: $23/member ages 12-plus, $27/non-member ages 12-plus, $17.25/member ages 2-11, $20.75/non-member ages 2-11, free/2 and under; $3/train tickets
Walk the illuminated jack-o’-lantern paths through Wonderland, Sleepy Hollow and other spooky worlds. There is a Halloween train adventure on the Hallowe’en Express, fall treats and costumed characters throughout the village. New this year, free carriage rides throughout the village.
Décor
From spooky skeletons to creepy cobwebs and, of course, the putrid pumpkins, Halloween is all about going big with the festive décor. First, nab yourself the perfect pumpkin at our local patches and then try some of the decorating ideas in these roundups:
Not feeling these designs? Check out these Halloween trends for even more inspiration.
Recipes
No doubt that food is a huge piece of spooky season — we don’t go around begging for candy for nothing — and it’s the perfect time to let your weird and strange recipes fly. Try some of these options from the MP archives.
Festivites
Whether you’re looking at a quiet night at home or want to hit the streets, there are plenty of options for your family to have fun during the Halloween season. Here are some of our favorite activity ideas.
Wanting even more spook-tacular fun? Try a local Halloween event — be sure to check out our calendar for even more options.
More Halloween info
Above all, Halloween should be both a fun and a safe experience for all kids. Here are some helpful tips and resources for celebrating.
Happy haunting!
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