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Spooktacular: noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Bring your family, costumes, and candy bag for an afternoon of trick-or-treating with participating Downtown merchants, and visits from Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Free for children 12 and under. Downtown Auburn Hills.<\/p>\n
Brick or Treat Halloween: Oct. 1-31. Join the Monster Build, get creative in the Ghoulish Glow Zone, chase the monsters in 4D in the Great Monster Chase, visit the Potion Kitchen or Pumpkin Patch to craft magical concoctions or festive pumpkin creations, join the Minifigure Monsters for a family-friendly Halloween Dance Party, LEGOLAND, Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Mall, 4240 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills. Event included with admission. legolanddiscoverycenter.com\/michigan\/what-s-inside\/events\/brick-or-treat\/<\/a><\/p>\n Beverly Hills<\/p>\n 3 Mediums Gallery and Psychic Fair: Saturday, Oct. 24, Psychic Fair is noon-6 p.m. followed by the 3 Mediums Gallery at 7 p.m. Cost is $5 at the door for the Psychic Fair and $60 for the Gallery. Early bird tickets are on sale for $50 at Lisabousson.com<\/a> while supplies last. Free parking, 20500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills.<\/p>\n Bloomfield Township<\/p>\n Trunk or Treat: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, candy, face painting, costume contest ages 0-4, 5-8, 9 and up, trunk contest, cider and donuts, 795 Industrial Court, Bloomfield Township. Registration required to attend, signupgenius.com\/go\/20F0D4EAAA82FA7FEC07-65585506-drymedic<\/a><\/p>\n Brighton<\/p>\n Szegi Haus K9 Solutions Annual Halloween Party: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, hayrides and Fall activities, petting farm, DJ, food vendors, bonfires and dog-friendly fun and contests, 7889 Mohican Drive, Brighton. RSVP to Mark at szegihausk9solutions.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Clarkston<\/p>\n Lakeside Lights: Hike the Night: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, stroll a luminary-lit trail around Crooked Lake followed by a lakeside bonfire, food trucks and photos spots, Independence Oaks County Park, Lake Point Picnic Shelter, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. Recommended for adults only.<\/p>\n Commerce Twp.<\/p>\n CarnEvil 2: Thursday-Sunday,\u00a0 through Nov. 1. A one-mile forest trail featuring CarnEvil themed interactive experiences throughout the trail. The trail becomes a carnival midway with family-friendly games and activities for all ages, light and sound displays featuring projection mapping, glowing art installations, LED displays, food trucks, seasonal drinks, and additional surprises. Friday, Oct. 9 is Jay\u2019s Junior Day, a portion of proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Jay\u2019s Juniors, a program that provides experiences for children battling severe health conditions and their families, Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Twp. Special activities take place on select nights. Check the schedule and purchase tickets at Glenloretrails.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Trail or Treat: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23. Candy, goodies, and food drive. Put on your costume, bring your bag, and hit the trail, which weaves between Dodge Park #5 and the Commerce Township Community Library. Stop inside the library for the Haunted Hop. Donations of canned goods accepted for Hospitality House Food Pantry, 180 E. Commerce Road, Commerce Twp.<\/p>\n Ferndale<\/p>\n Wicked Carnival: Orchid Theatre\u2019s annual Halloween party, 10 p.m.- 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 141 W. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale. Music, costumes, carnival thrills, dancing and a $500 costume contest. 21+ only. Tickets, eventbrite.com\/e\/wicked-carnival-orchids-annual-halloween-bash-tickets-1999580409833<\/a><\/p>\n Holly<\/p>\n Rotten Manor: through Oct. 31, 5 attractions include The Manor & The Forest\/Asylum, the Rotten Hayride, House of Wax, and the Rotten Theatre. Other attractions include a midway of carnival-themed games and activities, and a concession, cash only tickets sold onsite at ticket booth only. Ticket prices vary for individual attractions and packages, 13245 Dixie Hwy., Holly. rottenmanor.com\/ticket-pricing\/<\/a><\/p>\n Holly\u2019s Mischief & Magic 2026: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 104 Battle Aly, Holly. Free. eventbrite.com\/cc\/downtown-holly-3171959<\/a><\/p>\n Lake Orion<\/p>\n Halloween Stroll: weekends, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 16-18, 23-25 and Oct. 30. Lights, animatronics, friendly Halloween characters, jack-o-lanterns, fog, music, pet cemetery, Spider Witch\u2019s domain and singing witches, and photo ops. Cider and donuts available, all Village stores open for shopping. Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion. Advance tickets, children 2-12 $14; ages 13 and up $18; seniors 65 and up $16. A $.99 fee will be added to online advance tickets. Tickets at door, $25. canterburyvillagecom.ticketspice.com\/canterbury-halloween-stroll-2026<\/a><\/p>\n Trunk-or-Treat: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. Costumes encouraged, candy, games, crafts, and activities, Golling Buick\/GMC, 1491 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion.<\/p>\n Milford<\/p>\n Trick-or-Treat Along the Trail: Oct. 18, non-scary trick-or-treating for early elementary children and the whole family. Follow the path of pumpkins for a quarter mile round-trip outdoors. A group interactivity or game with instructions will be involved. Held outdoors at the North Hickory Ridge picnic area, Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Pkwy., Milford. metroparks.com\/kensington-metropark\/#parkmaps<\/a> for directions. The event takes place outdoors, weather-appropriate costumes encouraged. Pre-registration required, cost is $5\/child; $5\/adults and children under 2 free. mihuronclintonweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction<\/a><\/p>\n Orchard Lake<\/p>\n Trunk-or-Treat: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Decorated trunks, candy, costumes, family fun. Free community event, Orchard Lake Community Church parking lot, 5171 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake.<\/p>\n Ortonville<\/p>\n Stall-or-Treat at O.A.T.S.: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Wear your favorite costumes, stroll through a decorated barn, collect sweet treats at the horse stalls, music, games, horses, and meet the therapy herd. Free admission. O.A.T.S. Barn, 4920 Groveland Road, Ortonville.<\/p>\n Treats & Trails: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, free family-friendly treat walk, businesses and organizations decorated booths, free family photos. Everyone is encouraged to wear costumes, Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. libservices@brandonlibrary.org.<\/p>\n Oxford<\/p>\n Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, visit the Great Pumpkin Patch, stroll along Trick-or-Treat Street to collect candy and trinkets. Each paying participant will receive a pumpkin, doughnuts, and plenty of treats, Seymour Lake Township Park, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford. Advance registration required, $10\/residents, $12\/non-residents and ages 12 and under free. oxfordmi.myrec.com\/info\/activities\/programdetails.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n Pontiac<\/p>\n Trunk-or-Treat: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 24. Hosted by the Michigan Dolphins Youth Football & Cheer. Candy, games, costumes, crafts, 233-299 Wessen Street, Pontiac. Candy donations accepted, michigandolphins.com<\/a><\/p>\n Erebus Haunted Attraction: Open every day through Nov. 1 and Nov. 6-7. Over a half mile indoor walk through on four floors of immersive terror, horrifying monsters, otherworldly environments, live actors, special effects and interactive scares. Individual and group ticket prices vary. Erebus Haunted Attraction, 18 South Perry Street, Pontiac. hauntedpontiac.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Rochester<\/p>\n Meadow Brook Hall-oween: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, Trick-or-treat stations across the woodland paths and first floor of the historic mansion, cider, donuts, games and crafts in a heated outdoor tent. Advance tickets required, adults $10; youth ages 4-17 $20; children ages 3 and under free. Tickets sold each hour beginning at 10 a.m. Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester. meadowbrookhall.org\/events\/meadow-brook-hall-oween\/<\/a><\/p>\n Meadow Brook Hall-oween \u2013 Bewitching Hour: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, live music, trick-or-treat stations, self-guided tours of Meadow Brook Hall, cash bar, Spooky snack display. Event held both inside and outside and guests are encouraged to dress in costume, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester. Tickets are $50\/per person, meadowbrookhall.org\/events\/bewitching-hour\/<\/a><\/p>\n Trick-or-Treat Halloween Fest: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, dress up and trick-or-treat with downtown merchants from 3:30-5 p.m. Participating merchants will be marked with window signage. From 4-30-6:30 p.m. families can continue the fun at the East parking deck lot with Halloween-themed activities, treats, entertainment, photos, and hands-on fun with the Mad Scientists! Attendance is free, Downtown Rochester, DowntownRochesterMI.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Royal Oak<\/p>\n Zoo Boo: 3-8:30 p.m. Oct. 16-18, 23-25. Full Zoo access until 6 p.m. Live entertainment, character meet-and-greets, trick-or-treat stations, Erb Discovery Trails, giveaways, face painting, food, beverage, carousel and the Wild Explorer VR and 4D Theater for purchase, kids DJ and light-up dance floor. All guests age 2 and up need a ticket, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak detroitzoo.org\/events\/zoo-boo\/<\/a><\/p>\n Southfield<\/p>\n Trunk or Treat: 4-6:30 p.m, Saturday, Oct. 24, decorated vehicle trunks, candy, treats and resources. A walk-through format in the church parking lot, enter via Civic Center Drive, not Northwestern Hwy. Free with registration, Hope United Methodist Church, 26275 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. event registration page.<\/p>\n South Lyon<\/p>\n Trunk or Treat: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Free cider, donuts, hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks while supplies last. Touch-a-truck, Trunk or Treat with the residents handing out candy, South Lyon Senior Care & Rehab Center, 700 Reynold Sweet Parkway, South Lyon.<\/p>\n Halloween Car Show: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18. Bring your classic or custom car, truck or motorcycle, and your family to Carousel Acres. Trick-or-treating on the farm, spooky decorations, animals, food truck, 12749 Nine Mile Road, South Lyon. Car owners $20\/per car and includes 2 admissions. All others $12 per person.<\/p>\n Troy<\/p>\n 10th Annual Frightful 5K and Pumpkin 1K: Sunday, Oct. 25, Frightful 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. and the Pumpkin 1K has separate heats starting at 9:30 a.m. The race route begins and ends at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, Troy. Spooky, funny and creative costumes are encouraged. Prices vary and participants can sign up at runsignup.com\/Race\/MI\/Troy\/Frightful5Kand1KKidsFunRun<\/a>. T-shirts, and finisher medal included.<\/p>\n Halloween Parade: Saturday, Oct. 31. Hosted by the Troy Chamber of Commerce, parade lineup is at 5:45 p.m. at WR Croman. Parade begins at 6 p.m. and trick or treat follows until 8:30 p.m. Costumes and floats will be judged between 5-5:30 p.m. Costume contest categories include, Preschool, grades 1-4, 5-adult and best group costume. Floats will be judged from 1st to 3rd place with cash prizes.<\/p>\n Waterford<\/p>\n \u2022 Harvest Fest: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, trunk-or-treat, cider, donuts, fall foods, music and fun activities. Hosted by The Lakes Church, 1450 S. Hospital Road, Waterford. facebook.com\/events\/956784616865469<\/a><\/p>\n White Lake<\/p>\n The Great Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through October. Families with kids can explore the park and search for hidden skeletons along the nature trails. The Hunt starts at the Environmental Discovery Center where you will pick up your scavenger map and form. Bring completed form back to the Center to see if you\u2019ve won a prize. Pre-registration is not required. Free and fun for all ages. Indian Springs Metropark, 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake.<\/p>\n Trunk or Treat: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, trick-or-treating from decorated trunks, sweet treats, costumes, and food, Independence Village of White Lake, 935 Union Lake Road, White Lake.<\/p>\n Fenton<\/p>\n The Howling, Haunted Trail & Halloween Party: 7-11 p.m. October 16-17, 23-24, 13575 Fenton Road, Fenton. Halloween-themed tunes, games, food trucks, fire pits, tarot card readings and a mile-long path that takes you into the deep woods where alive and not-so-living things come out to play, tickets, thehowlinghauntedtrail.com\/<\/a>. Not recommended for children under 13, or those who scare easily. All minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All proceeds from this event will benefit Adopt-A-Pet.<\/p>\n Armada<\/p>\n Blake\u2019s Haunted Big Apple: 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, through Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m. Sundays starting Oct. 4. Zombie paintball, haunted hayrides, 3-story haunted barn, and family friendly Spookyland, 71485 North Avenue, Armada. Free parking. Individual event and combo package tickets available. blakefarms.com\/big-apple\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Auburn Hills Spooktacular: noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. 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