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Don your family-friendly costume and collect candy from the decorated cars. Bring in donations of candy, non-perishable food items and gently used clothes for children, sizes infant to XL (14/16).
Event cost: Free
Come in costume for some trick or treating fun, games and a showing of The Addams Family (2019). Businesses, families and community groups are invited to pass out some treats to trick-or-treaters. Pre-registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event times: Trick-or-treating begins at 6:30 p.m., Movie starts at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 14, 2022
This annual event for kids 12 and under in The Streets of Old Detroit exhibit has trick or treating along with other Halloween themed activities. Costumes are encouraged.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-5 p.m. Oct. 23, 2022
Local kids help “unwrap” the city's storefronts, which have been festively decorated for the holiday season. Always held on the day before Thanksgiving.
Event cost: Free
This annual will feature live music, hayrides, a straw maze, photo opportunities, inflatables, rides, cider and donuts and candy for all children 12 and under. The first 400 kids get a free pumpkin.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 15, 2022
This 32nd annual bash features spooky nature fun, including trail walking, campfire entertainment and more. Registration required.
Event cost: $10/person, free/under 3
Event times: 5:40-9:10 p.m. Oct. 20-22, 2023
