It’s all about Disney on Ice and Fall festivities with the kids this weekend in Metro Detroit. From Pumpkin Fests and Zoo Boo, to your favorite Disney characters on Ice – it’s going to be a fun weekend ahead!

 

ALL WEEKEND

 

PUMPKIN FEST

October 1 – October 31

@ Wilson Barn, Livonia

Enjoy the Michigan fall weather with family fun and autumn traditions. Come to the barn to pick a pumpkin, gourd, or corn stalk to decorate your home this fall season. Pony rides and hayrides are available everyday, weather permitting.

 

TERROR ON TILSON STREET

October 1 – October 31

@ Croswell Elementary School, Romeo

This street is famous for their elaborate Halloween decorations during the month of October. This dedicated group of homeowners come together each year to put together a spooktacular display like none you have ever seen!

 

FISH OR TREAT

October 5 – October 31

@ Sea Life Michigan Aquarium, Auburn Hills

Search for ghoulish goodies in our Interactive Touchpool and seek out spooky creatures throughout the aquarium! Plus, join us for our educational talks & feeding demonstrations and enjoy some sweet treats! Dress in costume and get 50% of tickets at door!

 

ROYAL OAK RESTAURANT WEEK

October 18 – October 27

@ Downtown Royal Oak

Royal Oak Restaurant Week returns. Over 20 of downtown Royal Oak’s top restaurants and venues will feature 3-course lunch and dinner menus for $15 – $35 a person. No tickets or passes are necessary, but reservations are strongly recommended!

 

EVENING LANTERN TOURS

October 18 – October 19

@ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, New Boston

After a hayride, a lantern-bearing guide will lead you through the pumpkin-lit woods to encounter various characters and uncanny situations. This tour showcases Michigan’s legends and local history. This is not a haunted attraction.

 

PUMPKINS, LANTERNS, & LEAVES-FALL FAMILY EVENT AT MATTHAEI

October 18 – October 19

@ Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor

Join us after hours in the gardens with pumpkins, masks, and other harvest-themed fun. Then top off the evening with a parade of lanterns that kids and families make and take home.

 

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DREAM BIG

October 18 – October 20

@ Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

Dream Big captures all the magic and adventure of Disney’s immortal tales through cutting edge figure skating, glamorous costumes and stunning set designs. Through innovative lighting and thrilling special effects, audiences are transported to a world of imagination, where heroes of every kind seek to fulfill their dreams.

 

HALLOWEEN HOOT

October 18 – October 20

@ Dinosaur Nature Preserve, Rochester Hills

Groups will gather in the nature center to create a spooky-fun craft, then head out on the mood-lit trails to participate in a series of short, funny, interactive skits while collecting treats along the way. Complete your evening with a doughnut and cup of cider around the campfire with live entertainment.

 

ZOO BOO

October 18 – October 20

@ Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak

Family-friendly crowd favorites including dazzling and daring aerialists, mesmerizing mimes, superhero reenactments, a joking juggler and height-defying stilt-walkers. Take a trip through the never-ending corn maze, check out the pumpkin smasher and make friends with haunted creatures while enjoying the fabulous pumpkin displays. A festively decorated treat trail, photo opportunities and educational activities will be located throughout the Zoo.

 

HALLOWE’EN FAIRY TALE FEAST

October 18 – October 20

@ Greenfield Village, Dearborn

Climb aboard a horse-drawn wagon ride to a Hallowe’en-themed buffet supper that’s perfect for young children. Meet select characters from Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village and munch on Mummy Dogs, Jack-o’-Lantern Salad, smashed potatoes, apple cider and more. Try your hand at a seasonal craft activity, and enjoy spirited songs and live music.

 

HAUNTED NATURE CENTER

October 18 – October 19

@ Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, Shelby Township

Visitors are welcomed into our spook-filled Nature Center to find costumed characters, fun scenes, and even a few trembly tales! Some of our characters will be handing out treats to anyone entering our lair.

 

DROP-IN WORKSHOP: PAPER FLOWERS

October 18 – October 20

@ Detroit Institute Of Arts, Detroit

Come to the studio to make your own paper versions of the flowers you find in our collection that inspire you.

 

HALLOWE’EN IN GREENFIELD VILLAGE

October 18 – October 20

@ Greenfield Village, Dearborn

Enjoy magical encounters with show-stopping storybook characters along a path lit by over 1,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Comfort yourself with craft beers, warm apple cider and fresh doughnuts, then stop for a photo opportunity at your favorite scene. The torches are lit, bells are tolling, skeletons are dancing and pumpkins are singing!

 

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT

October 18 – October 20

@ Canton Village Theater, Canton

See this classic story brought to the stage of a little boy’s love towards a rabbit that brings the rabbit to life!

 

DENEWETH’S ANNUAL FALL FUN FEST

October 19 – October 20

@ Deneweth’s Garden Center, Macomb

Join us for a fun filled family event every weekend! From train rides, to pumpkin decorating, even a kid friendly spooky barn.

 

CIDER MAKING WEEKEND

October 19 – October 20

@ Erie Orchards & Cider Mill, Erie

Watch as we make our delicious cider all day! Lots of fun children’s activities including pony rides, hayrides, and more plus a magic show on Sunday!

 

GFA PET EXPO & ADOPTION EVENT

October 19 – October 20

@ Madison Place, Madison Heights

A two day, indoor family fun pet expo & adoption event bringing humans and animals together to share the love!

 

PUMPKIN PATCH WAGON RIDES & CORN MAZE

October 19 – October 20

@ Wolcott Mill Farm Center, Ray

Join us for a wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch to pick out your Halloween pumpkin. Go through the corn maze and warm near our bon-fire while enjoying a cup of cider and a donut.

 

FALL HARVEST: BOO BARN

October 19 – October 20

@ Heritage Park Petting Farm, Taylor

Enjoy an inflatable corn maze, a “haunted” barn, pumpkin decorating and our friendly farm animals.

 

HAUNTED BARN STROLL

October 19 – October 20

@ Wilson Barn, Livonia

This haunted stroll through the barn is meant for children age 12 and younger. you request the level of scariness as you are thrilled by monsters and ghosts!

 

BOOGAH & HOOGAH’S HAUNTED HOUSE PARTY

October 19 – October 20

@ Somerset Collection, Troy

Little monsters of all ages are invited to don their spookiest attire for this year’s Haunted House Party show, “Hoogah’s Horrible Day,” and help poor Hoogah to have a boo-tiful day!

 

 

FRIDAY

KNEE HIGH NATURALISTS

Friday, October 18 / 10:00am – 11:30am

@  Stage Nature Center, Troy

Children along with a parent/grandparent partner will enjoy this program as they learn about the changing of summer into fall. On the hike, they will search for evidence of the autumn upon us! Each  session includes a nature story, hike, activities, craft, and snack.

 

TROY GYMNASTICS PRE-K OPEN GYM

Friday, October 18 / 12:00pm – 4:00pm / 4:30pm – 7:30pm

@ Troy Gymnastics Center, Troy

Kids 12 months through 5 years are invited to come tumble around for a few hours.  If it’s your first time going, it’s absolutely free!

 

DETROIT CITY CHESS CLUB OPEN PLAY

Friday, October 18 / 4:00pm – 8:00pm

@ Detroit Institute Of Arts, Detroit

Join the Detroit City Chess Club in their regular Friday meet-ups in Prentis Court. Watch as these young players hone their craft or even sit down to test your own skills.

 

HAYRIDE CENTRAL

Friday, October 18 / 5:00pm – 7:30pm

@ Heritage Park, Farmington Hills

Enjoy family hayrides through the trails of Heritage Park! After the ride, roast marshmallows and sip cider around a cozy campfire. Don’t forget to explore the Nature Center also!

 

OWL TOUR

Friday, October 18 / 5:30pm – 6:30pm

@ Stage Nature Center, Troy

Join us on this tour to visit the 5 rehabilitated owls that call the Stage Nature Center home. This tour gives you a chance to learn more about the different owl species, reasons why they each live in captivity, explore their different personalities, and get your owl questions answered.

 

HALLOWEEN HOOPLA

Friday, October 18 / 6:00pm – 8:30pm

@ Macomb Township Parks & Rec, Macomb

Families will have the opportunity to watch a magic show, walk the vendor sponsored Trick or Treat Trail, stroll through the haunted house, dance the night away at Monster Studio 54, get your hair and nails done at the Freaky Hair Salon & Spa, make crafts at our “Boo-tique”, and more!

 

MINECRAFT NIGHT

Friday, October 18 / 6:00pm – 8:30pm

@ The Robot Garage, Rochester Hills

Play Minecraft on our custom server at your own level and explore all the aspects of a multi-player MineCraft experience within the safe, controlled environment of The Robot Garage. For Grades 1-9

 

KIDS NIGHT OUT AGES 5 – 12

Friday, October 18 / 6:00pm – 10:00pm

@ Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, Livonia

Your kids can have fun in the leisure pool, rock climbing wall, playing games, watching a movie, and munching on pizza and pop. Send your kids off to have fun while you take a much deserved break.

 

HAYRIDES WITH A NATURALIST

Friday, October 18 / 6:30pm – 8:00pm

@ Marshbank Park, West Bloomfield

On this hayride you will learn all about the Michigan plants and animals during a few special stops. Afterwards, delight in cider and seasonal treats, plus create a fall nature craft to take home.

 

DAD & DAUGHTER BOWLING NIGHT

Friday, October 18 / 6:30pm – 8:30pm

@ Pinz Bowling Center, South Lyon

Join us at PINZ for a super fun night of bowling, pizza and pop!

 

BOO BASH PARTY

Friday, October 18 / 7:30pm – 9:00pm

@ Aqua Tots, Novi

We will have Family Open Swim for the 1st hour, followed by Crafts & Snacks for the 2nd hour! You might even find some spooky creatures lurking in the pool!

 

VILLIANS CABARET

Friday, October 18 / 8:00pm – 9:30pm

@ Little Door Theatre, Warren

Little Door Theatre presents their first ever Villains Cabaret. All of the worlds biggest, baddest villains have come together for a two night event of singing, dancing, and evil antics that is sure to impress.

 

 

SATURDAY

INTERGENERATIONAL COOKING CLASSES

Saturday, October 19 / 9:30am – 1:30pm

@ Eastern Market Shed 5, Detroit

What a great way for kids to spend time with Grandparents and Parents!  These Fall cooking classes feature a new theme each week. Reserve your tickets early as classes fill up quickly!

 

SENSORY FRIENDLY SATURDAY

Saturday, October 19 / 10:00am

@ Frederic H. Pease Auditorium, Ypsilanti

Join us for sensory-friendly programming with the Ann Arbor Symphony! This event offers accessible programming opportunities to patrons and their families needing special accommodations. It will feature a hands-on experience with brass instruments through our Instrument Petting Zoo program. Following the zoo there will be a 30 minute performance by our String Quartet!

 

PUMPKIN SCIENCE

Saturday, October 19 / 10:00am – 11:30am

@ Stage Nature Center, Troy

We will observe and explore pumpkins with some interactive science experiments.

 

STERLING FRIGHTS HALLOWEEN

Saturday, October 19 / 10:00am – 12:30pm

@ Dodge Park, Sterling Heights

There will be live music, hayrides, pumpkin carving, a straw maze, goodie bags and more

 

OPEN GYM

Saturday, October 19 / 10:00am – 2:00pm

@ Ganbaru Detroit Ninja Gym, Detroit

Every Saturday adults and kids alike can learn how to leap, jump, and fly through our obstacle course and training apparatus.

 

12TH ANNUAL FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL

Saturday, October 19 / 10:00am – 3:00pm

@ For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Burton

Come join us for fall color wagon rides, fall crafts, cider making, treehouse time and more!

 

FREE ADMISSION SATURDAYS

Saturday, October 19 / 10:00am – 5:00pm

@ Flint Institute Of Arts, Flint

Huntington celebrates the Flint Institute of Arts by providing everyone access free of charge every Saturday.

 

LITTLE SCIENTISTS CLUB

Saturday, September 28 / 10:30am – 11:30am

@ Ann Arbor Hands On Museum, Ann Arbor

Encourage your child’s natural drive for discovery through our Little Scientist Club. Our youngest visitors will explore their sense of wonder about the world through observation and hands-on activities, science-themed stories, and much more.

 

HYSTERICAL HALLOWEEN WITH COWBOY ALEX

Saturday, October 19 / 11:00am – 12:00pm

@ Royal Oak Senior Community Center

Come enjoy Storytime and Crafts with Cowboy ALEX! Laugh as he tells stories, plays with puppets, does magic, and crafts & fun!

 

FREE PUMPKIN PAINTING

Saturday, October 19 / 11:00am – 1:00pm

@ Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy Inc., St. Clair Shores

Let’s get into the Halloween spirit by painting a free pumpkin!

 

HARVEST TRUNK OR TREAT

Saturday, October 19 / 12:00pm – 3:00pm

@ Jefferson Barns Vitality Center, Westland

Enjoy this Free family event.  Dress in your costumes and be ready for the trunk or treat fun!

 

FUNTOBER AT HESS-HATHAWAY PARK

Saturday, October 19 / 12:00pm – 5:00pm

@ Hess-Hathaway Park, Waterford

Grab your family and come out to Hess-Hathaway Park for a local color tour on a hayride.  Visit the farm and stroll with one of our farmers on an official animal tour.  The campfire will be warm and ready for roasting marshmallows and making s’mores.

 

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Saturday, October 19 / 1:00pm – 3:00pm

@ Crosswinds Marsh Wetlands Interpretive Preserve, New Boston

Enjoy a beautiful hayride along a forested trail and gather around the bonfire for kid-friendly stories while enjoying cider and donuts. You can also demonstrate your pumpkin bowling skills, try our fall crafts and games and even participate in a scavenger hunt.

 

3RD ANNUAL MALL-O-WEEN SPOOKTACULAR

Saturday, October 19 / 2:00pm – 4:00pm

@ Westland Shopping Center, Westland

Enjoy the trick-or-treat trail filled with goodies, ghouls, and goblins and then head over to the East Court for a variety of kid-friendly activities, including!

 

SOUTHFIELD BOO BASH

Saturday, October 19 / 2:00pm – 4:30pm

@ Southfield Parks & Recreation, Southfield

Kids are invited to come in costume and be ready to have fun! Enjoy creepy crafts, ghoulish games and trick or treating, hayrides out to the pumpkin patch and a Spooky Skating Party.

 

TEAM SPIRIT WEEKEND

Saturday, October 19 / 2:30pm – 4:30pm

@ Kackleberry Farm, Monroe

Muddy and Madonna from the Toledo Mud Hens are coming to see us at the farm along with Spike and Cat Trick from the Toledo Walleye Hockey Team! Wear your team colors and plan for some friendly rivalry at the farm!

 

CORKTOWN CHILDREN’S PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Saturday, October 19 / 3:00pm – 6:00pm

@ Corktown, Detroit

Fun for the little ghouls and goblins! There will be a Costume parade, Spooky photo booth, Fortune Telling, Trick or Treating candy stations, Games and pumpkin lighting at dusk!

 

DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER TRICK OR TREATING

Saturday, October 19 / 3:30pm – 5:30pm

@ Downtown Rochester 

Grab a costume and come trick or treat from Downtown Rochester merchants! Rain or shine! Afterwards there are games, a costume parade, treats, firehouse fun, and entertainment at the Farmer’s Market lot on E. Third St.

 

COUNT ME IN! SPECIAL NEEDS STORYTIME

Saturday, October 19/ 4:00pm – 4:30pm

@ Canton Public Library, Canton

This is a sensory-friendly story-time filled with picture books, preschool songs and simple sign language especially designed for patrons of all ages with special needs and their families and/or caregivers.

 

TRICK OR TREAT ALONG THE TRAIL

Saturday, October 19 / 4:00pm – 6:00pm

@ Kensington Metropark, Milford

During this evening program, costume-clad little ones will experience Halloween-themed interpretive stops along the Kensington Metropark Nature Trails, followed by cider and donuts.

 

TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL

Saturday, October 19 / 4:00pm – 6:00pm

@ Northville Community Center, Northville

Get ready for a spooky, frightful, family friendly, delightful event! Enjoy a trick or treat trail, crafts, entertainment, and a Haunted Hallway!

 

LANCELOT’S NOT SO SPOOKY HALLOWEEN PARTY

Saturday, October 19 / 4:00pm – 8:00pm

@ Jimmy John’s Field, Utica

Come Trick-or-Treat, play games, hang out with the USPBL Mascots and enjoy a screening of Monsters Inc at 630pm.

 

LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOWELL

Saturday, October 19 / 4:30pm – 6:30pm

@ Downtown Howell

Come to downtown Howell dressed in your Halloween best and experience the 17th Annual Legend of Sleepy Howell! This giant outdoor Trick-or-Treating event is also host to the Annual Headless Horseman 5K & Monster Mile as well as hayrides and many more fall activities!

 

BLOSSOM BEHAVIORAL HALLOWEEN SPLASH BASH

Saturday, October 19 / 5:30pm – 7:30pm

@ Aqua Tots, Novi

Join the Blossom Team for a free evening of food and drink, therapeutic activities, and swimming.

 

HAYRIDE & MOVIE IN THE PARK – HOCUS POCUS

Saturday, October 19 / 5:30pm – 10:00pm

@ Young Patriot’s Park, Riverview

Join us for a leisurely hayride through Young Patriots Park and woods. After your hayride, sit back and relax in the park with a cup of cider, a donut (while supplies last) and games.. Then stick around for the Movie in the Park. “Hocus Pocus”.

 

ANIMAL HAUNTS: SENSATIONAL SWAMPS

Saturday, October 19 / 6:00pm – 8:00pm

@ Furstenberg Nature Center, Ann Arbor

You and your family can enjoy class-act performances featuring dancing Fairy Shrimp, dramatic frogs, and other swamp characters! We’ll also have festive fun with crafts, games, live birds of prey and more. Don’t forget to come in costume!

 

GLOW NIGHT @ TROY GYMNASTICS

Saturday, October 19 / 6:00pm – 11:00pm

@ Troy Gymnastics, Troy

Every third Saturday of the month, The Indoor Ropes Course is hosting Glow Night! Wear your white or neon colors and enjoy the ropes, pizza, and more fun!

 

HAUNTED ZIP LINING

Saturday, October 19 / 7:00pm – 9:30pm

@ Camp Dearborn, Milford

We are hosting the first ever Haunted Zip Lining. Ride the longest continuous zip line in Michigan in complete darkness! Enjoy cider, donuts, and candy upon completion. Don’t forget to wear a costume!

 

GLOW SKATE

Saturday, October 19 / 7:00pm – 9:00pm

@ Garden City Ice Arena, Garden City

Glow skate is offered every Saturday night! Admission includes a complimentary glow necklace.

 

DETROIT CITY FOOTBALL CLUB HOME GAME

Saturday, October 19 / 7:30pm

@ Keyworth Stadium, Hamtramck

Come cheer on the Detroit City Football Club Soccer Team as they take on the Milwaukee Torrent Team.

 

MONSTER MASH

Saturday, October 19 / 7:30pm – 10:30pm

@ The Village Theater At Cherry Hill, Canton

Join us at the Cherry Hill Village Theatre for an adult Halloween Party with live entertainment, games, costume contest, cash bar and refreshments.

 

KID’S GHOST HUNT EXPEDITION

Saturday, October 19 / 8:00pm – 10:00pm

@ South Lyon Cemetery, South Lyon

Come on a ghostly adventure with South Lyon’s own ghost hunters. Learn how to use some of the equipment and tools ghost hunters use to document paranormal activity. Ages 10+

 

MOVIE IN THE COURTYARD: 90S CLASSIC

Saturday, October 19 / 8:00pm – 10:30pm

@ Trumbull & Porter Hotel, Detroit

Come for a special screening of Hocus Pocus! During the movie, the Pump Room outdoor bar will serve popcorn and cocktails. The courtyard has a bonfire, plus chairs, picnic table seating and ground seating (bring a blanket).

 

 

SUNDAY

TROY GYMNASTICS ALL AGES OPEN GYM

Sunday, October 20 / 9:00am – 12:00pm / 6:00pm – 9:00pm

@ Troy Gymnastics, Troy

Kids 12 months through 23 years are invited to come tumble around for a few hours. If it’s your first time going, it’s absolutely free!

 

BOO BASH

Sunday, October 20 / 10:00am – 5:00pm

@ Heritage Park, Farmington Hills

It’s Halloween at Heritage Park! Dress up in your favorite costume and come enjoy a hayride, s’mores, crafts, a creepy crawly creature display, and trick or treating. Snacks will be provided.

 

ALLOY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS: SPEEDY

Sunday, October 20 / 12:00pm

@ Detroit Film Theatre, Detroit

Bring the whole family to the Detroit Film Theatre for Speedy, the tale of a scatterbrained New Yorker who finds his true calling when he becomes determined to save the city’s last horse-drawn streetcar.

 

HALLOW-HARVEST

Sunday, October 20 / 12:00pm – 4:00pm

@ Cobblestone Farm, Ann Arbor

Come join us for punkin-chunkin’, costume contest, house tours, treats and crafts. We will also have live music and a 19th century hearse, and much more!

 

PUMPKIN PALOOZA

Sunday, October 20 / 12:00pm – 5:00pm

@ Downtown Plymouth

Pumpkin Palooza is a family fun Halloween extravaganza with games, costume contests, dancing, entertainment, petting zoo, and candy.

 

DETROIT LIONS FOOTBALL

Sunday, October 20 / 1:00pm 

@ Ford Field, Detroit

Watch the Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings!

 

PUMPKIN CARVING PARTY

Sunday, October 20/ 1:00pm – 3:00pm

@ Kensington Metropark, Milford

Get in the Halloween spirit! Pick out a pumpkin and a design and have fun carving it in our festively-decorated event room. Then enjoy cider and donuts. We’ll party till the pumpkins run out!

 

SUNDAY TRAIN RIDES

Sunday, October 20 / 1:00pm – 4:00pm

@ Joy Blvd. Park, Clinton Township

Take a train ride with the Michigan Transit Museum.

 

MARSH MEANDER

Sunday, October 20/ 2:00pm

@ Lake Erie Marshlands Museum, Brownstown

Take a leisurely walk along the boardwalks overlooking our marshes as we search for critters scaly, slimy, furred, and feathered.

 

TRICK OR TREAT AMONG THE TREES

Sunday, October 20/ 2:00pm – 4:30pm

@ Stage Nature Center, Troy

Put on your costume and come out to hike the woodland pumpkin trail with a SNC guide. Children will learn some secrets of the forest, receive treats, meet costumed characters and much more.

 

 

For MORE EVENTS happening this weekend, please check out our full EVENT CALENDAR!

 

Find Fall Favorites HERE! Check out these ideas for more fun:

• Halloween Events In Metro Detroit
• Best Places To Pick A Pumpkin In Metro Detroit
• 10 Ways To Enjoy Fall With Kids

 

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