Ann Arbor Halloween is a very busy time. Over the years, I’ve discovered that there are tons of great events. Plus, it is always the month that generates the most page views on Ann Arbor with Kids. With this in mind, I’ve compiled the 2016 Ann Arbor Halloween Guide.
My Favorite Ann Arbor Halloween Events
For years my favorite Ann Arbor Halloween event is the Main Street Treat Parade. I can’t believe it’s been 6 years since we’ve participated (we last participated in 2011 when my daughter was in Kindergarten).
Now that my daughter has gotten older, one of our favorite Halloween activities is the UM Museum of Natural History’s Family Halloween Party held the Sunday before Halloween. Be warned that it is typically a very crowded event – and probably more so this year since the museum will be closed for a 2018. It is best to arrive early.
My Pick for a Newer Event
Last year was the first year for ypsiGLOW. ypsiGLOW is from WonderFool Productions – the organizers of FestiFools and FoolMoon. On Friday, October 27 there will be a procession of illuminated art, live music, etc on Washington St. in Downtown Ypsilanti. My daughter and I had a great time at last year’s inaugural event.
Events Beyond the Ann Arbor Area
Beyond the immediate Ann Arbor area, there are a few other great events that are worth a trip.
We can’t wait to go to Halloween at Greenfield Village again this year. Get your tickets now because many time slots are sold out.
The Toledo Zoo’s Little Boo at the Zoo and Pumpkin Path are great events that my daughter always loved. Unfortunately our schedule is so busy with sports and scouts that we haven’t had the time to attend Pumpkin Path in recent years.
Cedar Point also offers fun Halloweekends with the spooky Haunt at night and the kid-friendly Great Pumpkin Fest during the day. Plus, there are plenty of thrills with the roller coasters.
Upcoming Events
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| ?? | 10/07/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/08/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/08/2021
6:30pm-8:30pm |
H-Owl-Ween Night Hike
at Independence Lake, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
| ?? | 10/08/2021
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Paranormal Pittsfield
at Sutherland-Wilson Farm, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| ?? | 10/09/2021
11:00am-3:00pm |
Trek or Treat
at Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| ?? | 10/09/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/10/2021
10:30am-12:00pm |
All Ages Clay Ghosts
at Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| ?? | 10/10/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/12/2021
10:00am-11:00am |
Preschool Pumpkin Hunt
at Tefft Park, Saline MI |
| ?? | 10/12/2021
7:30pm-8:30pm |
Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt
at Tefft Park, Saline MI |
| ??? | 10/13/2021
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Draw Not So Scary Creatures
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| ??? | 10/13/2021
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Draw Scary Creatures
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| ?? | 10/14/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/15/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/16/2021
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Trunk or Treat
at Gene Butman Ford, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| ?? | 10/16/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ? | 10/16/2021
4:00pm-6:45pm |
Spooktacular Halloween Event
at Saline Rec Center, Saline MI |
| ?? | 10/17/2021
10:30am-12:00pm |
All Ages Clay Ghosts
at Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| ?? | 10/17/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/19/2021
6:00pm-7:30pm |
Treat of Agriculture
at Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| ?? | 10/21/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/21/2021
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Nocturnal Animals
at Custiss Park, Saline Michigan |
| ?? | 10/22/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/22/2021
6:00pm-8:30pm |
Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk & Costume Contest
at Independence Lake, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
| ?? | 10/22/2021
6:30pm-7:30pm |
Creatures of the Night - Trail Walk
at Lillie Park South, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| ?? | 10/22/2021
7:00pm-11:00pm |
Halloween Trail
at The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms, Ann Arbor MI |
| ?? | 10/23/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/23/2021
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Muttster Mash Bash - Halloween Party for Kids
at Humane Society of Huron Valley, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| ? | 10/24/2021
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Reuse Road Rally
at the Scrap Box, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| ?? | 10/24/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/27/2021
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Trunk-or-Treat
at KeyBank, Saline Michigan |
| ?? | 10/28/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ? | 10/28/2021
7:00pm-8:30pm |
All Hallows Concert
at Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor Michigan Pioneer High School (PHS) Symphony Band invites you to a spirited concert! Bring your best ghoul and prepare to be bewitched! Costumes encouraged, trick-or-treating… YES! |
| ?? | 10/28/2021
7:30pm |
Costumed Fall Concert
at Morris Lawrence Building, Ann Arbor MI |
| ?? | 10/29/2021
9:00am-8:00pm |
Hometown Halloween
at Downtown Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan |
| ?? | 10/29/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/29/2021
4:30pm-6:30pm |
Orchid Trunk or Treat
at Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, Chelsea Michigan |
| ?? | 10/29/2021
4:30pm-8:00pm |
Trail & Treats
at Robin Hills Farm, Chelsea Michigan |
| ?? | 10/29/2021
6:00pm-8:00pm |
St Mary's Trunk or Treat
at St Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea Michigan |
| ?? | 10/29/2021
6:30pm-9:30pm |
ypsiGLOW
at Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Michigan ypsiGLOW is a WonderFools production (the same people who bring you FestiFools and FoolMoon). It is scheduled to return to downtown Ypsi with online and at home components for 2021. They have not yet announced details for the 2021 event. We will update when we find them, but mark your...Read More |
| ?? | 10/30/2021
9:00am-7:00pm |
Hometown Halloween
at Downtown Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan |
| ?? | 10/30/2021
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Scrutinize your Skeleton
at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| ?? | 10/30/2021
3:00pm-8:00pm |
Trunk or Treat
at Chelsea Custom Shirts, Chelsea Michigan |
| ?? | 10/30/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/30/2021
7:00pm-10:00pm |
The Haunted Drive Thru Trick or Treat
at Ring of Steel, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| ?? | 10/31/2021
11:00am-7:30pm |
Hometown Halloween
at Downtown Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan |
| ?? | 10/31/2021
4:00pm-9:30pm |
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
| ?? | 10/31/2021
4:00pm-5:00pm |
Halloween Concert
at Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| ?? | 10/31/2021
5:00pm-7:00pm |
Halloween Caramel Apple Event/Pumpkin Bowling
at Wurster Park Manchester, Manchester Michigan |
| ?? | 11/01/2021
7:00pm-9:00pm |
All Hallows Illumination
at Frog Island Park, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| ?? | 11/06/2021
9:00am-10:00am |
The Great Pumpkin Roll
at Mill Pond Park, Saline Michigan |
