Best Things to Do in Michigan for Halloween (2025 Edition)

There’s no better place to celebrate Halloween than Michigan—from glowing forests and pumpkin parades to haunted lighthouses and trick-or-treat trails. Whether you love family-friendly fall fun or crave a good scare, Michigan offers spooky celebrations in every corner of the state.

Top Michigan Halloween Events and Things to DO

Below, we’ve rounded up the best Halloween events across Michigan — organized by region so you can plan the perfect fall getaway. From nightime parades and ZooBoos to haunted corn mazes and Legoland’s Monster Party, these exciting Halloween events offer entertainment for all ages and all levels of spooky!

👉 Looking for haunted houses? Don’t miss our 20 Best Michigan Haunted Houses (MAP) guide.

Whether you love having the daylights scared out of you at haunted houses or simply enjoy strolling through a pumpkin patch, there’s something for everyone on this curated list of Halloween events in Michigan.

👉 Planning fall fun closer to Detroit? Check out our Metro Detroit Halloween Events 2025 roundup for local favorites.

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Southeast Michigan Halloween Events

Terror on Tillson Street — Romeo

Where: Tillson Street, Romeo, MI
When: Mid–Late October
Why Go: This residential block transforms into one of Michigan’s most spectacular Halloween displays. Homeowners go all-out with movie-quality decorations and live actors on Halloween night.
Good to Know: Free; foot traffic only on Oct 31; parking fills fast—arrive early and enjoy downtown Romeo’s shops and cider mills nearby.

Zoo Boo — Royal Oak

Where: Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak
When: Oct 10–26 (weekends)
Why Go: Trick-or-treat trails, pumpkin displays, jugglers, and magicians make this one of Michigan’s top kid-friendly Halloween events.
Good to Know: Timed tickets recommended; strollers welcome; animal “enrichment treats” happen daily.

Glenlore Trails: The Witching Hour — Commerce Twp

Where: 3860 Newton Rd, Commerce Charter Twp
When: Thu–Sun evenings, Sept 25–Nov 2
Why Go: A glowing, musical night walk through illuminated woods—spooky, not scary.
Good to Know: 45-minute loop; earlier time slots are best for families; purchase tickets online.

Tricks & Treats at SEA LIFE Aquarium — Auburn Hills

Where: 4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills
When: Oct 1–31
Why Go: Join Serafina the Sea Witch on an interactive quest through the aquarium with scavenger hunts, treats, and kid-friendly ocean “monsters.”
Good to Know: Bundle with LEGOLAND for savings; ideal for ages 3–10.

Brick-or-Treat Monster Party — LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Where: 4240 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills
When: Oct 1–31
Why Go: Build magical potions, watch the 4D LEGO® movie The Great Monster Chase, and hunt LEGO® Rockers in MINILAND®.
Good to Know: Costumes encouraged; book online to skip the line.

Peppa Pig World of Play Halloween Adventure — Auburn Hills

Where: 4362 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills
When: Through Oct 31
Why Go: A gentle indoor Halloween for toddlers featuring Peppa in costume, story time, and sweet treats.
Good to Know: Great rainy-day pick; suitable for preschoolers.

Family Trick-or-Treat at the Farm — Wolcott Mill Metropark

Where: 65775 Wolcott Rd, Ray MI
When: Oct 24–26 (6–9 p.m.)
Why Go: Visit barnyard animals in costume, collect treats, and enjoy a cozy fall farm atmosphere.
Good to Know: $6 per person (under 2 free); costumes encouraged for adults too!

West Michigan Halloween Fun

Halloween Season at Gull Meadow Farms — Richland

Where: 8544 Gull Rd, Richland
When: Throughout October
Why Go: Classic fall farm with apple picking, 5-acre corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkin patch.
Good to Know: Don’t miss their weekend cider & donut barn; family passes available.

Halloween Light Spooktacular — New Salem Corn Maze, Dorr

Where: 4516 24th St, Dorr
When: Fri & Sat evenings in Oct
Why Go: Ride through a glowing forest synchronized to Halloween music—one of Michigan’s most magical light shows.
Good to Know: ~$10 per person; all ages welcome.

HallowGlow Nights — TreeRunner Adventure Park Grand Rapids

Where: 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids
When: Fri–Sun evenings, Oct 4–27
Why Go: Climb and zip through glowing rope courses decked out with lights, music, and candy stops.
Good to Know: Ages 7+; closed-toe shoes required; reserve 3-hour sessions.

Great Blandford Halloween Haunt — Grand Rapids

Where: Blandford Nature Center, 1715 Hillburn Ave NW
When: Sat, Oct 25 (10 a.m.–3 p.m.)
Why Go: A Halloween scavenger hunt across nature trails with spooky Michigan folklore and sweet prizes.
Good to Know: Costumes encouraged; pre-registration required.

Lighthouse Trick-or-Treat — Muskegon South Pierhead Light

Where: 1431 Beach St, Muskegon
When: Sat, Oct 18 (2–5 p.m.)
Why Go: Tour the lighthouse in costume, collect treats, and snap photos by Lake Michigan.
Good to Know: Free with costume; small fee without.

Northern Michigan Halloween Events

Fort Fright — Colonial Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City

Where: 102 W Straits Ave, Mackinaw City
When: Oct 3–4 (6:30–9:30 p.m.)
Why Go: Explore an 18th-century fort lit by lanterns, meet storytellers, and enjoy cider and cookies by the fire.
Good to Know: $7–$11 admission; most activities family-friendly.

Glow Night — Avalanche Bay Waterpark, Boyne Falls

Where: 1 Boyne Mountain Rd, Boyne Falls
When: Sat, Oct 25
Why Go: The indoor waterpark transforms with lights, games, trick-or-treating, and bonfires outside.
Good to Know: Pair with a weekend stay for discounts.

Traverse City Zombie 5K Run — Traverse City

Where: Right Brain Brewery, 225 E 16th St, Traverse City
When: Sat, Oct 25 (9 a.m.)
Why Go: Dress as a zombie (or survivor) and run through downtown—finish with beer and costume prizes.
Good to Know: $25–$35 registration; family-friendly; walkers welcome.

Mackinac Island Halloween Weekend — Mackinac Island

Where: Downtown Mackinac Island
When: Oct 24–26
Why Go: The island’s season finale—costume parties, downtown trick-or-treating, and the Great Turtle Trail Run.
Good to Know: Ferry and lodging book up early; pack layers for chilly ferry rides.

Halloween Hayrides — Wellington Farm Park, Grayling

Where: 6940 Military Rd, Grayling
When: Sat, Oct 25 (5–9 p.m.)
Why Go: A gentle, jack-o’-lantern-lit ride through the woods with cider & donuts halfway through.
Good to Know: $7 pp; ideal for young families or date night.

Upper Peninsula Halloween Events

Ghosts of Lighthouse Point — Marquette Maritime Museum & Lighthouse

Where: 300 Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette
When: Oct 9–11 (7–10 p.m.)
Why Go: Haunted maritime tours blending ghost stories and local history, plus canned-good donations for the NMU Food Pantry.
Good to Know: Early slots family-friendly; later tours scarier.

Gladstone Trunk-or-Treat — Gladstone Sports Park

Where: 900 North Bluff Dr, Gladstone
When: Sat, Oct 25 (1–3 p.m.)
Why Go: Decorated cars, candy giveaways, and prizes for best trunks.
Good to Know: Free; rain or shine.

Fright Night at the Drive-In — Manistique

Where: Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theater, Manistique
When: Sat, Oct 25 (dusk)
Why Go: Double-feature night (Scooby-Doo + Scream) with Trunk-or-Treat and costume contests.
Good to Know: Free; gates open 5:30 p.m.; bring blankets & chairs.

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