Halloween fun doesn’t have to come with a scary price tag. Across Metro Detroit, families can find free and low-cost ways to celebrate, from lantern-lit strolls and decorated neighborhoods to trick-or-treat trails and even a pup-friendly party. Here are five budget-friendly activities that promise festive fun without breaking the bank.
Updated September 2025
Cheap Halloween activities in Metro Detroit
Tour neighborhood Halloween displays
Times and dates vary
Take the kids on a Halloween yard display tour through Clinton Township neighborhoods. Families can enjoy creative and spooky decorations during the full tour night, with additional “lights-on” viewing on select dates. No registration required.
- Address: Various neighborhood homes, Clinton Township
- Cost: Free
- Area: Macomb County
- Age fit: All ages
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor
- Stroller-friendly options: Streets and sidewalks; may vary by neighborhood
- Parking: Street parking available; check local signage
Enjoy free trick-or-treating
Times and dates vary throughout October 2025
Metro Detroit families can enjoy affordable Halloween fun at community trick-or-treat trails, fall festivals and kid-friendly celebrations across Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties. Many events feature candy stations, hayrides, crafts and games at little or no cost. Registration is often required, so check event pages before heading out.
- Address: Various locations across Metro Detroit
- Cost: Many events free or low-cost ($5–$20 range); some offer free pumpkins, food drives or member discounts
- Area: Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties
- Age fit: All ages; best for toddlers through early teens
- Indoor/outdoor: Mix of indoor and outdoor venues, depending on event
- Stroller-friendly options: Parks and trails generally stroller-friendly; hayrides and inflatables may not be
- Parking: Most events offer free on-site or nearby lot parking; fees may apply at select venues
- Accessibility: Varies by location; some list ADA pathways or sensory-friendly spaces, others provide no details. Parents should confirm directly with organizers.
Step into lantern-lit Halloween fun at Greenfield Village
6–10 p.m. Oct. 2–5, 9–12, 16–19, 23–26, 2025
Step into lantern-lit streets, glowing jack-o’-lantern paths and historic homes during Michigan’s most popular Halloween celebration. Families can meet costumed characters, ride the train and carousel, and enjoy live music and seasonal treats. Tickets are required; early 5:30 p.m. entry available for Hallowe’en Express ticketholders.
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Cost: $27–$38 public; $23–$32.50 members; discounts for seniors and youth; free for kids under 2; parking $9 public/free for members
- Area: Wayne County
- Age fit: Toddlers through teens; family-friendly
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor historic village with some indoor access to select buildings
- Stroller-friendly options: Paths are stroller-friendly; some historic homes may be difficult to access with strollers
- Parking: On-site lot; $9 fee for public, free for members
- Accessibility: ADA accessible with ramps and paved paths; no sensory-specific hours listed
Bring the family dog to Pumpkins and Pups in Canton
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct. 12, 2025
Bring the family and your pup for a free Halloween outing with live entertainment, giveaways, pet vendors and a dog costume contest. No registration is required. Non-dog park members must show proof of current rabies and DHLPP vaccinations.
- Address: Canton Dog Park, 46425 Heather Lane, Canton
- Cost: Free
- Area: Wayne County
- Age fit: All ages; family-friendly with activities for kids and pets
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor event at the dog park
- Stroller-friendly options: Park pathways are stroller-friendly
- Parking: On-site parking lot available; no fee details listed
- Accessibility: Accessibility details not listed on the event page; parents should contact organizers for ADA accommodations
Take the kids to the Halloween stroll at Village Arts Factory
4–8 p.m. Oct. 25, 2025 (sensory-friendly from 4–4:30 p.m., timed slots every 30 minutes)
Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween stroll with trick-or-treat stations, music, games, art activities and festive decorations that are not scary. A sensory-friendly time slot is available, and costumes are encouraged. Adults do not need to register unless collecting treats.
- Address: Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Road, Canton
- Cost: $5 per child
- Area: Wayne County
- Age fit: Toddlers through tweens; recommended for ages 12 and under
- Indoor/outdoor: Indoor trick-or-treat stations and activities
- Stroller-friendly options: Building appears stroller-friendly; no explicit details listed
- Parking: On-site parking lot available; no fee details listed
- Accessibility: Sensory-friendly session available; additional ADA details not listed — parents should confirm with organizers
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