LANSING, Mich. — (WSYM) - If you're looking for Halloween events this October, Mid-Michigan has many to offer.
Here is a list of Halloween family fun in your neighborhoods this month.
Trick or Treat times are listed here.
Charlotte
Halloween Party at the Library:
This indoor Halloween party is for families with children aged 3 to 10. Snacks and indoor games will be offered, and kids are encouraged to wear costumes.
- Saturday, October 26 |11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Charlotte Community Library (226 S Bostwick St, Charlotte)
Dewitt
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail:
The sixth annual Trick or Treat Trail includes pumpkin decorating and a costume contest.
- Saturday, October 19 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Riverside Park (405 South Bridge Street, Dewitt)
East Lansing
The Great Pumpkin Walk:
This annual event offers trick-or-treating at downtown businesses and mini pumpkin decorating.
- Sunday, October 27 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm in Downtown East Lansing
Safe Halloween:
This annual event, hosted by Michigan State University's Fraternity and Sorority Life on MAC Avenue, offers free trick-or-treating and other activities for children in East Lansing and surrounding communities.
- Tuesday, October 29 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on MAC Avenue in East Lansing
Eaton Rapids
Illuminated Enchanted Forest:
Walk along the 1/4-mile lighted trail and visit the petting zoo. This event costs $10 per person, and registration is required.
- Friday and Saturday nights through October | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Over the Rainbow Zootopia (6270 Steele Highway, Eaton Rapids)
Grand Ledge
Pumpkin Decorating Party
Decorate pumpkins with a variety of supplies. No registration is required, but supplies are limited.
- Monday, October 21 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Grand Ledge Area District Library (131 E Jefferson Street, Grand Ledge)
Bridge Street Trick or Treat:
Visit the Library for trick-or-treating and get candy from friendly-costumed characters. All ages are invited and no registration is required.
- Friday, October 25 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Grand Ledge Area District Library (131 E Jefferson Street, Grand Ledge)
Hillsdale
Hillsdale County Halloween Party:
Enjoy free admission and refreshments in Hillsdale High School's cafeteria before or after trick-or-treating on Halloween night. The event will have costume judging and a magic show.
- Thursday, October 31 | 6:30 pm at Hillsdale High School (30 S Norwood St, Hillsdale)
Holt
Halloween in the Park:
Free, family-friendly trick-or-treating hosted by Delhi Township Parks and Recreation and the Delhi Township Fire Department.
- Sunday, October 27 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Valhall Park (4020 Keller Road, Holt)
Jackson
Booth or Treat:
Shop more than 75 local businesses and vendors and enjoy free indoor trick-or-treating.
- Saturday, October 19 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm at Westwood Mall (1850 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson)
Lansing
"Howl"oween in Old Town:
This event offers dog trick-or-treating starting at Preuss Pets. There will be a costume contest with "celebrity" judges from local animal organizations.
- Friday, October 18 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (trick-or-treating) and 7:00 pm (costume contest) at Preuss Pets (1127 N Cedar Street, Lansing)
Truck or Treat:
Trick-or-treat at service trucks and other special vehicles.
- Saturday, October 19 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Royal Scot Bowling Center (4722 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing)
Trick or Treat on the Square:
Trick-or-treat with more than 30 local vendors and storefronts. All ages are welcome, and no registration is required.
- Friday, October 25 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm in Downtown Lansing (112 South Washington Square, Lansing)
Boo at The Zoo:
Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress in their spookiest Halloween costumes. Ticket prices vary and can be purchased here.
- October 19-20 and 26-27 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Potter Park Zoo (1301 S Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing)
Trick-or-Treat Souls to the Polls:
The Lansing City Clerk's Office invites residents to trick-or-treat and register to vote, vote early, or drop off their ballots. There will be a mock Halloween special election, music, and giveaways; no registration is required.
- Saturday, October 26 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the City Clerk's Elections Office (1221 Reo Court, Lansing)
Mason
Broomstick Bash:
This annual Halloween party, hosted by the Ingham County Animal Shelter, offers dancing, photo ops, and a tarot reading. Tickets can be purchased here, and all proceeds benefit the Ingham County Animal Shelter Fund.
- Friday, October 18 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Ingham County Fairgrounds Banquet Hall (700 E Ash Street, Mason)
Witches on The Town:
This 7th annual event in downtown Mason offers food trucks, vendors, and local business coupons. Registration is required.
- Saturday, October 19 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm in downtown Mason (148 E Ash Street, Mason)
Jack O' Lanterns Unleashed:
This immersive Halloween experience offers a walk down Jack O' Lantern Lane filled with hand-carved and illuminated jack o' lanterns. Dogs are welcome on Thursdays. Kids under 12 are free; all other tickets can be purchased here or upon arrival.
- October 10 - 13 | 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
- October 17 - 20 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- October 24 - 27 | 6:45 pm - 9:30 pm
- at Ingham County Fairgrounds (700 E Ash Street, Mason)
Okemos
Police Department Halloween Open House:
Kids will get to sit in a patrol car, tour the Police Department, meet McGruff the Crime Dog, and enjoy cider and donuts. No registration is required.
- Saturday, October 26 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Meridian Township Police Department (5151 Marsh Road, Okemos)
Halloween Spooktacular:
Families are encouraged to dress in costume. Available activities include trick-or-treating, live music, dancing, games, crafts, pumpkin picking/smashing, and more. The cost is $7 per child, and registration is required.
- Tuesday, October 29 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Marketplace on the Green (1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos)
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