The following is a list of Halloween events and trick-or-treating hours, Friday Oct. 31, for communities in Oakland County. Many communities have set Halloween trick-or-treating hours, but others do not. Homeowners are advised to leave their porch lights on to indicate they are distributing treats. For suggestions on Halloween safety, visit the National Safety Council website at www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/autumn-safety/halloween.
Auburn Hills
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Annual Spooktacular: Noon-2 p.m. Oct. 25, downtown Auburn Hills, trick-or-treating downtown, for ages 12 and younger accompanied by adult, downtown merchants along Auburn Road, www.facebook.com/CityofAuburnHills.
Berkley
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: No set hours, Oct. 31.
• Trick-or-Treat Stroll and Monster Mash: Trick-or-treating from noon-3 p.m. Oct. 25 in downtown Berkley. Travel clockwise along 12 Mile’s sidewalks and look for participating small businesses, bring trick-or-treat bags. Then from 2-5 p.m., join the Monster Mash with DJ, Halloween crafts and activities, performances, entertainment, down Coolidge Hwy., https://downtownberkley.com/bookley. Downtown BOO!kley! is decked out with spooky storefronts and skeletons through October.
• BOO!kley Bonesyards: map of haunted houses in Berkley, and voting through Nov. 1, residents may add their home to the map, www.downtownberkley.com/berkley-events/bookley-month/bookley-boneyards.Downtown BOO!kley! is decked out with spooky storefronts and skeletons through October.
Beverly Hills
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Halloween Hoot: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25, Beverly Park Trail, 18801 Beverly Road, Beverly Hills, children in costumes trick or treat along the Hoot Trail through the woods, but must be accompanied by an adult, www.villagebeverlyhills.com.
Bingham Farms
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: No set hours, Oct. 31.
Birmingham
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: No set hours, Oct. 31.
• Birmingham Pumpkin Patch event: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25, in Shain Park, downtown Birmingham, free celebration includes live country music by Nashville-based John King from noon to 2 p.m. in the Thomas M. Markus Pavilion. Just Joe, the Magician from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Baldwin Public Library. Pre-register at baldwinlib.org/calendar. Costume parade at 11:45 a.m. for ages 2 to 12 with adults. Participants should register at the city’s welcome table and gather in front of the pavilion stage between 11:30 and 11:45 a.m. Train rides, pumpkin decorating, face painting, story time, pumpkin patch, and food trucks will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., www.bhamgov.org/pumpkinpatch.
• Farmers Market end of season celebration: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26, Birmingham Farmers Market, featuring Halloween-themed festivities, food trucks, at Public Parking Lot 6 at 660 North Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham, www.allinbirmingham.com/calendar.
Bloomfield Hills
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Monster Mash: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 24, at Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3210, https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/special-events-public-programs/special-events, Halloween party for adults 21 and up, entertainment, competitions, Skeleton Dance-Off, Mummy Relay, mini pumpkin decorating, Halloween in the Acheson Planetarium, stargazing at the observatory, Halloween-themed bites and devilish drinks (available for purchase), costumes encouraged, $29 for members, $35 for non-members, and $5 additional per person for walk-in attendees.
• Halloween Science: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 25, at Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3210, https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/special-events-public-programs/special-events, activities include electrifying experiments, Frightfully Fun Planetarium in the Acheson Planetarium, make-and-take crafts and activity stations, launch pumpkins from trebuchet, snacks, wear costumes, advance registration is $23 for members, $27 per for non-members, add $5 per person for walk ups.
• Haunted Theatre: 6:30-9:00 p.m. Oct. 24, and The Friendly Ghost Tour for younger revelers, noon-2 p.m. Oct. 25, at Bloomfield Hills High School Performing Arts Center, 4200 Andover Road, Bloomfield Hills, purchase tickets at bhhs.ludus.com, $11.35+.
Bloomfield Twp.
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: No set hours, Oct. 31. Subdivisions and neighborhoods may have set trick-or-treating hours.
Clarkston/Independence Twp.
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 31 for both Clarkston and Independence Twp.
Clawson
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: No set hours, Oct. 31.
• Trick or Treasure: noon-2 p.m. Oct. 25, downtown Clawson, costumed children trick or treat at downtown shops and sidewalk stations, www.facebook.com/dtclawson.
• The Great Pub-Kin Crawl: 6-11:30 p.m. Oct. 25, downtown Clawson. Registration will take place on Saturday evening at Leon & Lulu (96 W. 14 Mile) from 6–7 PM, but pre-registration is highly encouraged, $25 per person with pre-registration, $35 on the day of the event, www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/UJP3VRJM4S8CE.
Commerce Twp.
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Trail or Treat!: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 24, at Dodge Park, 4380 S. Commerce Road, Commerce Twp., presented by Commerce Township Parks and Recreation and the Commerce Township Community Library, costumed trick-or-treating event for young children and elementary school students. The Dodge Park walking path will become a festive trail that leads from candy station to candy station, bring a bag. Haunted House in the library, 180 E. Commerce Road, Commerce Twp. Businesses and community groups are invited to set up a candy station, register at https://tinyurl.com/ctcl-trail-2025.
Farmington
• Downtown Farmington Trick-or-Treating: noon-2 p.m., Oct. 25, trick-or-treat at downtown Farmington businesses, www.downtownfarmington.org, and Haunted Farmers Market is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25, at Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion, 33113 Grand River Ave., at Grove St.
• Thrill the World Farmington: Oct. 25, at Riley Park, dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in sync with people around the world. Arrive at 5:30 p.m. in zombie attire to participate or watch, begins at 6 p.m. Prior to the event, Sarah Davies to host dance lessons at Riley Park, on select Monday and Thursday nights, sarahmariedavies@gmail.com, https://thrilltheworld.com/choreography.
• Hollywood Haunt Bar Crawl: 6 p.m.-midnight, Oct. 25, downtown Farmington, www.downtownfarmington.org.
Farmington Hills
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: No set hours, Oct. 31.
• Zap Zone Trunk or Treat: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 26, Zap Zone, 31506 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills, https://zap-zone.com/halloween. Families are invited to celebrate Halloween with candy stations for trick-or-treaters, costume contest with prizes, carnival games and activities, zone-entertainment.com, 248-471-6777, free admission.
• Trunk or Treat and Concert: 3 p.m. Oct. 26, at St. John Lutheran Church, 23225 Gill Road, Farmington Hills, www.stjohn-elca.org. The free concert titled “Music for a Spooky Time” begins at 4:30 p.m. with Sean Michael Jackman, St. John Music Director and Organist/Pianist and featured guest performers – soprano Amber Rogers and violinist Minkyung Lee.
Fenton
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
• An Event So Good It’s Scary: 1-5 p.m. Oct. 31, at local Fenton and Linden businesses and booths inside the Fenton Community & Cultural Center, www.fentonchamber.com.
Ferndale
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: suggested hours are 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31.
• Downtown Ferndale Trick-or-Treating: 3-5 p.m. Oct. 25, at downtown businesses, https://downtownferndale.com/event/trick-or-treat-downtown-ferndale/
Franklin
• Franklinstein Frenzy: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25, Franklin’s historic village. Halloween Parade at noon on Main Street, children receive free trick-or-treat bags. Following the parade, children are encouraged to walk down Main Street and trick-or-treat at the local businesses. Franklin Public Library will provide arts and crafts for children to complete on-site or take home.
Hazel Park
• Trunk or Treat: 1-3 p.m. Oct. 25, Scout Park, Hazel Park, hosted by Hazel Park Recreation Department, www.facebook.com/HazelParkRecreation
Highland Twp.
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: suggested hours are 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31.
• Haunted Highland: through October, visit the Highland DDA’s spooky skeletal selfie displays scattered around downtown Highland and snap a picture, post it to social media, and tag it #HAUNTEDHIGHLAND, www.highlandtwp.net.
Holly/Holly Twp.
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Huntington Woods
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31.
Keego Harbor
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Keego Har-BOO-r: Noon-2 p.m. Oct. 25, at Rose Sortor Park, Keego Harbor, live music, pumpkin decorating, while supplies last, Trick-or-Treat Trail, Keego Harbor Parks and Rec, www.facebook.com/KHParks.
Lake Orion/Orion Twp.
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Witches Night: 5-10 p.m. Oct. 24, downtown Lake Orion and Oxford. The Downtown Express Trolley will be making its rounds between the two communities all evening. Shopping, entertainment and restaurants offering witchy-themed food and beverages, photo booth, musical entertainment, psychics, and prizes. Costumes are encouraged, and warlocks are also welcome, downtownlakeorion.org, https://downtownoxford.info/oxford-dda-events.
• Halloween Stroll: Friday-Sunday, through Oct. 31, and Oct. 30, at Canterbury Village, 2369 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., immersive displays, animatronics, and whimsical characters, Scarecrow Row, Spooky Carousel House, ticket prices vary, advance purchase timed tickets at www.canterburyvillage.com, food and drinks to purchase.
Lathrup Village
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: No set hours, recommended 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Leonard
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Lyon Twp.
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: Suggested hours are 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31,
• Scarecrows On The Grand: through Oct. 31, at Inspiration Park, 56730 Grand River Ave. and downtown New Hudson locations, hosted by Lyon Township DDA, www.lyontwp.org.
Madison Heights
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: No set hours Oct. 31, but customary is 6-8 p.m.
Milford
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31.
• Boo Bash: 5-6 p.m. Oct. 25, for young trick-or-treaters accompanied by adults at downtown merchants, www.meetmeinmilford.com/downtown-events.
Skeletons decorate downtown Northville throughout the month of October. (2021 photo, Brian Johnston / MediaNews Group)
Northville
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31. Downtown historic district streets will be closed from 5:30-8 p.m.
• Skeletons are Alive Outdoor Public Art Display: through the month of October, featuring life-sized themed skeletons, downtown Northville, www.downtownnorthville.com. Visitors are invited to take selfies with the skeletons and share family-friendly photos on the Downtown Northville Facebook page or Instagram (@downtownnorthville) with the hashtag #skeletonsarealive.
Novi
• Halloween recommended trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Night Hikes on the Farm: Folklore Nights is 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, at MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/Program-Event-Calendar.
Oakland Twp.
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: No set hours, Oct. 31. Subdivisions and neighborhoods may have set trick-or-treating hours.
Orchard Lake
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: suggested hours are 5-8 p.m., Oct. 31.
Ortonville/Brandon Twp.
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. A bonfire and cider and donuts to follow at the DPW garage, 159 Cedar St., Ortonville. Ortonville is collecting Halloween candy donations, which may be dropped off at 476 Mill Street, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, by Oct. 27. For information, call 248-627-4976 or email villageclerk@ortonville.com.
Oxford/Oxford Twp.
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Halloween Open Barn: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 26, at Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary-PEAS, 940 Hummer Lake Road, Oxford, www.peasbarn.org, farm animals, hayrides-$2 per person, bonfire (weather permitting), line dancing, costumes encouraged, free entry, donations and donated returnable cans and bottles appreciated.
Pleasant Ridge
• Halloween suggested trick-or-treating hours: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Pontiac
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Movie Night: 7 p.m. Oct. 25, double feature of Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” followed by “Hocus Pocus 2”, drive-in or bring lawn chairs, at the Pontiac City Hall parking lot, 47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac, popcorn and beverages, presented by Pontiac Youth Recreation and Enrichment, 248-758-3400.
• Haunted Mansion: 4-9 p.m. Oct. 25, at the Oakland History Center, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, haunted and historical evening at Pine Grove, family-friendly event with candy, costumes, ocphs.org, 248-338-6732, free.
• Annual Angels Night: Fun Fest and Lights on Trunk or Treat is 4-8 p.m. Oct. 30, for Oakland County residents at M1 Concourse, 45399 Woodward Ave., Pontiac, in support of the Pontiac Community and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, www.m1concourse.com/calendar, free admission.
Rochester/Rochester Hills
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 in Rochester and Rochester Hills.
• Trick-or-Treat at the Market: 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 25, at the Downtown Rochester Farmers Market, East Parking Platform, 415 East St., Rochester, www.facebook.com/DowntownRochesterFarmersMarket.
• Masquerade at the Museum: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 25, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills. Spooky strolling fundraiser for the museum, featuring seasonal snack stations, photo booth, one alcoholic beverage ticket included with admission, additional beverage tickets available for sale at the door, ages 21+, $40/museum member, $50/public. Advance registration at www.rochesterhills.org/masquerade.
• Hall-oween-Bewitching Hour: Oct. 26, Meadow Brook Hall, Rochester, strolling costume party for adult trick-or-treating, live music by Olivia Van Goor, a cash bar with signature cocktails, spooky snacks, timed entry slots beginning at 5:30 p.m., tickets are $50 each, meadowbrookhall.org/events.
• The Village of Rochester Hills outdoor shopping mall to host The Village Pumpkin Patch, through Oct. 30, at Festival Park, 104 N. Adam Road, Rochester Hills. Guests are encouraged to make a $5 donation via a QR Code to Leader Dogs for the Blind for each pumpkin they choose, www.TheVOHR.com.
Royal Oak
• Paddy O’Dinger’s Halloween Stroll: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 24, at Memorial Park, Royal Oak, trick-or-treat stations set up around the park, bounce houses, festive music, food, soft drinks, and beer available for purchase. Costumes are encouraged, children should bring a trick-or-treat bag, hosted by Royal Oak Leprechauns baseball team, free admission, www.facebook.com/RoyalOakLeprechauns.
• Detroit Zoo Boo: 4-9:30 p.m. Fridays to Sundays, through Oct. 26, trick-or-treating at the Zoo, family-friendly entertainment, $21-$25+, parking is $8 per vehicle, https://detroitzoo.org/events/zoo-boo.
• Tunnel of Terror car wash: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 24, Tommy’s Express, 31800 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, $25 per car, https://tommy.
Southfield
• Trunk or Treat: 1-4 p.m. Oct. 26, at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, presented by The Southfield Police Department, opportunity to check out the vehicles while children get a treat from each one. The police department will be collecting toy donations of new, unwrapped toys to give back to the community during the holidays. Southfield Parks and Recreation will provide games and crafts and giveaways. For information, call Officer Tim Simon at 248-796-5441.
South Lyon
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Springfield Twp.
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: No set hours, Oct. 31.
Sylvan Lake
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
Troy
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Trick-or-Treat: Out of this World!: 4-8 p.m. Oct. 24, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 25, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, space-themed games and activities while exploring the village, fill bag with candy and trinkets, advance tickets are $5 for members and $9 for non-members, free for children younger than 2, www.troyhistoricvillage.org.
• Annual Frightful 5K, 1K: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 26, at Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, Troy, spooky costumes encouraged, all ages, https://rec.troymi.gov/news_detail_T31_R42.php, prices vary.
Walled Lake
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
• Annual Trunk or Treat: noon-2 p.m. Oct. 26, at Pontiac Trail and East Walled Lake Drive, across the street from Greenhouse of Walled Lake, presented by the Greenhouse and Walled Lake Mayor Linda Ackley, mayorackley.com. Trick or treating, prizes for best trunks, best costumes, NFL Hall of Famer and Lions legend Calvin “Megatron” Johnson, former Detroit Lion Rob Sims and Red Wings legend Darren McCarty are scheduled to attend.
Fall pumpkin display. (Peg McNichol/MediaNews Group)
Waterford Twp.
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: suggested hours are 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. The Waterford Police Dept. will scan candy, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Waterford Police Station, 5150 Civic Center Drive, Waterford Twp., www.waterfordmi.gov/162/Police.
• Trick or Treat at the Market: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 25, shop the market and trick or treat with most vendors, Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., family-friendly costumes encouraged, market vendors have pumpkins and other seasonal produce, hay bales, and fall décor items for sale, pumpkin carving and decorating station for purchased pumpkins, www.facebook.com/OaklandCountyFarmersMarket.
• Trunk or Treat 2025: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 26, Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., waterfordcumc.org/upcoming-events/trunk-or-treat-2025, free admission.
West Bloomfield Twp.
• Halloween suggested trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31.
White Lake Twp.
• Halloween suggested trick-or-treating hours: 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
Wixom
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8:30 p.m., Oct. 31.
Wolverine Lake
• Halloween trick-or-treating hours: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31.