With Halloween coming up, there are so many things to do, including trunk-or-treat events and Halloween-themed trails. We love trick-or-treating in our town, but we can’t help but celebrate all month long at these events in metro Detroit.
Check out our list below of some we think your kids will love.
This article was recently updated on Sept. 3, 2024 by Metro Parent’s audience development coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding Halloween events to MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best Halloween events for families in metro Detroit this month. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
Trick-or-Treating near me in Macomb County
Trick or Treat Trail 2024 at Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy, Inc.
Oct. 5, 2024
- Address: 21714 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores
- Cost: Free
Bring your little ones to walk along the trick-or-treat trail to collect candy along the way. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be there for pictures. Receive a free pumpkin with an in-store purchase. Wear costumes. No RSVP required.
Halloween Hoopla at Macomb Township Recreation Center
Oct. 18, 2024
- Address: 20699 Macomb Street, Macomb
- Cost: $5/residents, $10/non-residents
This costume carnival features a trick-or-treating trail and other fun Halloween activities and attractions. Advanced registration required.
HarvestFest at Freedom Hill County Park
Oct 19-20, 2024
- Address: 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights
- Cost: Free
There will be a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, games, music, inflatables, movies, music and food trucks. Make sure to wear your costume.
Terror on Tillson Street Trick-or-Treating
Oct. 31, 2024
- Address: Tillson Street, between Sisson and South Main streets, Romeo
- Cost: Free
The entire block goes all out for Halloween, decorating the houses as spooky as can be. Bring your little ones to trick-or-treat and experience the fun!
Trick-or-Treating near me in Oakland County
Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo
Oct. 11-13, 18-20, 2024
- Address: 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
- Cost: $19-$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.
Boo Bash at Heritage Park
Oct. 20, 2024
- Address: 24705 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills
- Cost: $12-$17/youth, $7-$12/adult
Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy a hayride, s’mores, crafts, a creepy crawly creature display and a trick-or-treat trail. Advanced registration required.
Meadow Brook Hall-oween at Meadow Brook Hall
Oct. 20, 2024
- Address: 350 Estate Drive, Rochester
- Cost: $18/member, $20/non-member, free/under 3
Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the historic mansion and outdoors on the grounds of the estate. Cider and donuts will be provided. Advanced registration required.
Trick-or-Treat: Superheroes at Troy Historic Village
Oct. 25-26, 2024
- Address: 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy
- Cost: Advanced: $5/members, $9/non-members; At the door: $7/members, $10/non-members
This year’s theme is Superheroes. Families can expect superhero decorations, games, crafts and trick-or-treating. It’s friendly, not scary.
Trick-or-Treat Trail at Marshbank Park
Oct. 27, 2024
- Address: 2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield Township
- Cost: $7/child for residents, $9/child for non-residents
Families can enjoy this safe and friendly half-mile paved trail at Marshbank Park during the Trick-or-Treat Trail event. Put on your costume and head out to collect goodies from costumed characters, local businesses and organizations.
Trick-or-Treating near me in Wayne County
Brownstown Trick or Treat Trail
Oct. 13, 2024
- Address: Brownstown Event Center Grounds, 23345 King Road, Brownstown
- Cost: Free
Volunteers and local businesses will be along the Event Center’s trail passing out goodies. Bring your own bag.
Little Goblins at Ford House
Oct. 19, 2024
- Address: 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores
- Cost: $5/adult for members, $8/adult for non-members, $15/child for members, $20/child for non-members
Bring your little goblins to Ford House for this annual day of Halloween entertainment filled with spooky yet kid-friendly fun. There will be trick-or-treating, photo ops and a haunt-free hayride.
Trick-or-Treating near me in Washtenaw County
Trick or Treat on the River at Gallup Park
Oct. 13, 2024
- Address: 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $25/boat
Families will visit treat stations on the river by boat and receive a treat at each station. Also, activities and games on land. For ages one and up. No pre-registration required.
Thrills at the Mills at Hudson Mills Metropark
Oct. 26, 2024
- Address: 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter
- Cost: Free; parking pass required
At this annual event, there will be trunk-or-treating, Halloween treats and a huge dance party. Pre-registration is required for treaters and trunks.
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