Halloween is here, and Arbor Annie has all the tricks to make it a treat! From local events and trick-or-treat times to rainy-day alternatives, Arbor Annie’s Halloween planner has everything you need for a stress-free, spook-tacular night.
With a 60% chance of rain in the forecast for the evening, it’s wise to plan ahead for both indoor and outdoor fun to keep your little ghouls and goblins entertained. Dive in to discover Arbor Annie’s best tips for making Halloween memorable, rain or shine!
Daytime Halloween Events
Start the day with AADL’s The Halloween Show with sessions at 10:30 and 11:30a. Bring the tots in costume to enjoy the fun.
Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Community Schools students have an early release on Halloween. Let the kids enjoy some of the fun afternoon events on Halloween like the Not So Spooky Halloween Party at We Rock the Spectrum.
Trick or treat indoors at the Washtenaw County Trial Court from noon-4p.
Downtown Dexter also has trick or treat from 1-4p at downtown businesses with additional business and the Chamber of Commerce in Monument Park. Then get a jump start on Trick or Treating at Traver Village Trick or Treat
Find All of the Ann Arbor Trick or Treat Events
Are you looking for Ann Arbor Trick or Treat events? We’ve got a list of all of the events where you can collect candy and other treats throughout Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. Ann Arbor Trick or Treat Times Are you looking for residential trick or treat times throughout the Ann Arbor area? Trick or […]
All Halloween events on Halloween:
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 10/31/2024 9:00am-3:00pm | Customer Appreciation Day at Downtown Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 10/31/2024 10:30am-11:00am | The Halloween Show at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
10/31/2024 11:00am-3:00pm | CANCELED - Halloween Drop-In Crafting at SCRAP Creative Reuse, Ann Arbor Michigan | |
| 💙🆓 | 10/31/2024 11:30am-12:00pm | The Halloween Show! at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 10/31/2024 12:00pm-4:00pm | Trick or Treat at Washtenaw County Trial Court at Washtenaw County Trial Court, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 10/31/2024 1:00pm | Community Trick or Treat at The Cedars of Dexter, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 10/31/2024 1:00pm-4:00pm | Downtown Dexter Trick or Treat at Monument Park, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙 | 10/31/2024 2:00pm-6:00pm | Not So Spooky Halloween Party at We Rock the Spectrum, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 10/31/2024 4:00pm-6:00pm | Traver Village Trick or Treat at My Urban Toddler Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 10/31/2024 6:00pm-8:00pm | E.Y.C. Trunk or Treat at Plaza, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 10/31/2024 6:00pm-8:00pm | Slaughter Creek Manor Haunted House at Slaughter Creek Manor Haunted House, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 10/31/2024 7:30pm | Halaloween: Three at State Theater, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 10/31/2024 8:00pm | Halloween at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
Halloween Food – Deals & Special Treats
With the early release day on Halloween, you’ve got plenty of time to stop for a discounted dinner or pick up a special Halloween treat. My daughter always loved stopping at IHOP for a Scary Face Pancake or Chipotle for a BOOrito.
Find Halloween Dinner Specials Near Ann Arbor
Halloween Dining Deals and Special Halloween Treats return to Ann Arbor Restaurants for 2024. Some deals and treats last all month or all week, while others are just on Halloween. We will continue to update our list through Halloween. But. we definitely have the kids eat free on Halloween list – and in some cases […]
Trick or Treat Information
Did you know that most local municipalities have set or recommended Trick or Treat Times? We’ve got all of the information here. Of course, pay attention to any local recommendations from your own neighborhood.
When is Ann Arbor Trick or Treat in 2024? We’ve Got Answers
Are you wondering what time is Trick or Treating in Michigan – specifically Ann Arbor and surrounding communities? In general trick or treating in the Ann Arbor area is on Halloween evening. Looking for Events with Trick or Treating? Check out our list. While many local cities and townships offer trick or treat times in Michigan, […]
The early Halloween weather forecast is looking iffy. There is a 60% chance of rain during trick or treat hours – at least it won’t be too cold. Be sure to check out our suggestions for Rainy Day Halloween Costumes if you need to make a quick costume pivot.
Beat the Rain – Halloween Costumes that Can Get Wet
Don’t let a rainy Halloween spoil trick or treating or pre-Halloween events! These costumes for rain soaked Halloweens will keep you celebrating. We have some great ideas on how to pivot a costume, or easily create an alternate DIY Halloween costume for rainy trick or treating or pre-Halloween events. Our Rainy Halloween Costume Shift Several […]
When the kids are trick or treating, it’s always good to keep a few rules in mind.
- An adult should accompany kids under 12 – but please don’t creep along behind them in the car. Park the car and get out and walk. Yes, this is a pet peeve of mine.
- Don’t go into houses of people you don’t know
- Skip houses without their lights on
- Be careful cutting across yards especially those with lit Halloween decorations. Use the sidewalks/driveways when possible.
- Make sure the kids dress for the weather – layers under their costume for cool weather.
- If your residence is’t conducive to trick or treating (apartments, rural areas, no sidewalks), meet up with a friend in their trick or treat friendly neighborhood
A few tips for those who are handing out candy
- Turn your porch light off if you aren’t participating
- Be ready by the door
- Have non-candy treats for those with allergies (or everyone) – Check out the Teal Pumpkin Project for a selection of printable door signs.
- Don’t invite kids inside
- Be welcoming to all trick or treaters – including the teens, out of neighborhood kids, and those who may be non-verbal or struggling with the sensory overflow of trick or treating.
Indoor Halloween
With rain in the forecast, you can check out our list of indoor Halloween options.
Ann Arbor Indoor Halloween Activities
Is it going to rain on Halloween in Ann Arbor? One week out, the forecast is about a 50% chance of rain on Halloween. Hopefully it will be clear at trick or treat time. But, just in case, we have a roundup of the best rainy Halloween activities. Typically, you’ll have better luck finding indoor […]
After Halloween
Don’t worry if your kids collect too much Halloween candy (or you end up with too many leftovers if the rain drives down the number of trick or treaters at your door). Let the kids save a reasonable amount of candy, then pass it along through one of these programs.
After Halloween Saline has The Great Pumpkin Roll on Saturday, November 2 to get rid of your carved pumpkins. We’ve also got details on farms that take the pumpkins for animals and one last haunted house.
Post Halloween: How to Get Rid of Candy, Wrappers & Pumpkins
Wondering what to do with your excess Halloween Candy and Jack o Lanterns now that Halloween is over? We’ve got details on Candy Buyback Near Ann Arbor, Candy Wrapper Recycling, and Pumpkin Donation near us. Halloween Candy Buy Back 2024 near Ann Arbor Let the kids enjoy the candy for a day or two. Then […]
