Halloween season in Metro Detroit is packed with festive, family-friendly events where kids can dress up, collect candy and enjoy safe seasonal fun. Whether you’re looking for a big community festival, a not-so-spooky trail or a historic mansion decked out for the holiday, there’s something for every age and interest. These events all focus on kid-friendly activities and give parents helpful details to plan ahead.
Updated Sept. 2025
Trick-or-Treating near me in Macomb County
Trick or Treat Trail
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct. 11, 2025
- Address: 21714 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores
- Cost: Free; free pumpkin with in-store purchase
- Area: Macomb County
- Age fit: Toddlers through early elementary
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor trail; indoor store access
- Stroller-friendly options: Stroller-friendly trail and store
- Parking: Free on-site lot
- Accessibility: No details listed on website; appears stroller-friendly but no info on ramps, elevators or sensory hours
Kids can dress up and collect candy along the trick-or-treat trail, then take photos with Stitch and Angel. Families also receive a free pumpkin with any in-store purchase. No RSVP required.
Halloween Hoopla
6–8:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 2025
- Address: 20699 Macomb St., Macomb
- Cost: Residents under 18: $7; non-residents under 18: $12. Residents 18+: $5; non-residents 18+: $10. Fee is per person. No tickets sold on-site.
- Area: Macomb County
- Age fit: All ages; geared toward families with children
- Indoor/outdoor: Both indoor and outdoor activities
- Stroller-friendly options: Indoor/outdoor setup appears stroller-friendly, though not explicitly stated
- Parking: On-site parking available at the Rec Center; no fee details listed
- Accessibility: No accessibility details listed on event page; parents should contact the Rec Center for information on ADA accommodations or sensory considerations
Families can enjoy a costume carnival with games, activities, and a trick-or-treat trail featuring local businesses and organizations. Admission must be purchased in advance, as tickets will not be sold at the door.
Macomb County HarvestFest
Noon–5 p.m. Oct. 18–19, 2025
- Address: 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights
- Cost: Ticket prices not yet listed; advance purchase required starting Sept. 15, 2025
- Area: Macomb County
- Age fit: All ages; best for toddlers through teens
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor festival with pavilion activities
- Stroller-friendly options: Large outdoor park setting; stroller-friendly areas, but inflatables/hayrides may not be accessible with strollers
- Parking: On-site parking at Freedom Hill County Park; no fee details listed
- Accessibility: No details listed on event site; parents should contact organizers for ADA accommodations and sensory considerations
Families can enjoy more than 25 trick-or-treat stations, inflatables, hayrides, shows with birds of prey and reptiles, a petting zoo, Mad Science, music and character meet-and-greets. Guests are encouraged to bring canned goods or protein donations for the weekend food drive.
Terror on Tillson Street
6–8 p.m. Oct. 31, 2025
- Address: Tillson St., Romeo
- Cost: Free; donations accepted through T-shirt and cookbook sales to benefit scholarships, local programs, and veterans
- Area: Macomb County
- Age fit: All ages; best for school-age kids and families
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor neighborhood event
- Stroller-friendly options: Street is stroller-friendly; large crowds may make navigating difficult
- Parking: Parking available on neighboring streets in the Village of Romeo; cars parked on Tillson must stay until street reopens at 8:30 p.m.
- Accessibility: No accessibility or sensory details listed; large crowds expected, so families should plan accordingly
Families can walk Tillson Street and see dozens of homes decorated with elaborate Halloween displays. Trick-or-treating takes place on Halloween night with the street closed to traffic for safety, drawing thousands of families each year.
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Zoo Boo at The Detroit Zoo
4–9:30 p.m. Oct. 4–5, 10–12, 17–19, and 24–26, 2025
- Address: 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
- Cost: $21–$25 online; $27 on-site. All guests age 2+ require a ticket. Add-ons available (carousel $3, 4D theater $6, buffet $23, cider & donuts $8). Parking $8 per vehicle; free for Zoo members. Advance tickets required; no sales at the gate.
- Age fit: All ages; geared toward families with children
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor event in the front half of the Zoo; indoor pavilions host select shows
- Stroller-friendly options: Pathways are stroller-friendly, though some add-on attractions may not be accessible
- Parking: On-site lot; $8 fee; free for members
- Accessibility: ADA accessible pathways and restrooms; sensory details not specified. Families should review costume and safety guidelines before attending.
Families can enjoy trick-or-treating stations, glowing pumpkin displays, live performers, character meet-and-greets and seasonal entertainment across the Zoo. Advance tickets are required for entry.
Boo Bash
11 a.m.–3 p.m. Oct. 26, 2025
- Address: Heritage Park, (exact city not listed in source; confirm before publishing)
- Cost: $15 residents / $20 non-residents with hayride; $12 residents / $17 non-residents without hayride. Registration required for both adults and children. Paid adults must accompany children on hayrides. Advance purchase of s’mores kits available for $2. Socks required for bouncers (available for purchase on-site).
- Age fit: Toddlers through middle schoolers; family-friendly
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor festival with hayrides, crafts, bouncers, and trail
- Stroller-friendly options: Event is in a park; stroller-friendly, though hayride and inflatables are not accessible with strollers
- Parking: On-site parking available at Heritage Park; no fee details listed
- Accessibility: No accessibility details listed on event page; parents should contact organizers for ADA accommodations
Families can enjoy hayrides, s’mores, crafts, bouncers, a creepy crawly creature display and a trick-or-treat trail. Registration is required for entry, and hayride times must be selected in advance.
Meadow Brook Hall-oween
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct. 26, 2025 (timed entry slots every hour)
- Address: 350 Estate Drive, Rochester
- Cost: $20 youth (ages 3–12); $18 youth members; $10 adults; $9 adult members; children under 3 free. Advance tickets required.
- Age fit: Best for toddlers through early teens
- Indoor/outdoor: Trick-or-treating through the mansion and estate grounds; games and crafts in heated Garden Tent
- Stroller-friendly options: Woodland paths and mansion interior may be difficult with strollers; Garden Tent accessible
- Parking: On-site parking available at Meadow Brook Hall; no fee details listed
- Accessibility: Candy not permitted inside mansion; ADA and sensory details not specified. Parents should contact Meadow Brook Hall for accommodations.
Families can explore the historic mansion and woodland paths while trick-or-treating in costume. Afterward, kids can enjoy games, crafts and cider and donuts in the heated Garden Tent. Advance tickets are required, and time slots are expected to sell out.
Trick-or-Treat: Out of this World!
4–8 p.m. Oct. 24, 2025
10 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct. 25, 2025
- Address: 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy
- Cost: In advance: $5 members, $9 non-members; at the door: $7 members, $10 non-members; children under 2 free. Registration closes Oct. 23 at noon.
- Age fit: All ages; toddler through elementary recommended
- Indoor/outdoor: Mix of indoor and outdoor activities
- Stroller-friendly options: Paved sidewalks throughout the Village; ramps into buildings; wagons and strollers allowed inside
- Parking: Free parking at Troy Historic Village lots; overflow parking at Brookfield Academy (3950 Livernois Rd.)
- Accessibility: ADA accessible with ramps to buildings. Quiet sensory spaces available in Caswell House and the Parsonage. Service animals only.
Families can enjoy space-themed games, crafts and candy stations, with teal pumpkin treats at every stop. The event is friendly, not scary, and runs rain or shine. Registration is recommended.
Trick-or-Treat Trail
3–5 p.m. Oct. 26, 2025 (sessions at 3, 3:30, 4 and 4:30 p.m.)
- Address: 6801 Drake Road, West Bloomfield Township
- Cost: $9 residents, $11 nonresidents per child. Registration required for children only. Includes treat bag, cider and donut. No on-site registration available.
- Age fit: Best for toddlers through elementary-age children
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor trail at the park
- Stroller-friendly options: Park setting with paved areas; stroller-friendly
- Parking: On-site parking at Drake Sports Park; no fee details listed
- Accessibility: No accessibility details listed on the event site; parents should contact WB Parks for accommodations. Some candy/toys may not be suitable for children under 3.
Kids can trick-or-treat along the trail and collect goodies from costumed characters, businesses, and organizations. Registration is required in advance and the event typically sells out.
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Little Goblins
11 a.m.–3 p.m. Oct. 25, 2025
- Address: 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores
- Cost: Public: $20 children (ages 3–17), $8 adults; Friend members: $15 children, $5 adults; children under 3 free. Tickets required; no refunds except in case of event cancellation.
- Age fit: All ages; best for toddlers through early elementary
- Indoor/outdoor: Trick-or-treat trail outdoors; lawn games and straw maze outdoors; hayride to cider and donuts tent; some indoor mansion access
- Stroller-friendly options: Strollers and wagons allowed, but terrain includes gravel; no shuttles available
- Parking: Free parking at Lake Shore lot across from Ford House; accessible parking at Visitor Center via North Gate
- Accessibility: Ford House notes accessibility features are available and can be requested in advance. Terrain includes varied surfaces. ADA service dogs permitted; no other pets allowed.
Kids can collect treats along the decorated trick-or-treat trail, play lawn games, explore a straw maze and enjoy a hayride ending with cider and donuts. This is a daytime, scare-free Halloween event designed for young children.
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Thrills at the Mills
4–6 p.m. Oct. 25, 2025
- Address: Hudson Mills Metropark, Activity Center Parking Lot, Dexter
- Cost: Free; Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass required for entry
- Area: Washtenaw County
- Age fit: All ages; family-friendly
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor event in the parking lot area
- Stroller-friendly options: Paved parking lot and walkways; stroller-friendly
- Parking: On-site parking included with vehicle pass
- Accessibility: Sensory-friendly event with low noise levels and shaded quiet areas. ADA accommodations available.
Families can enjoy trunk-or-treating with decorated vehicles like dump trucks, tractors and police cars, plus activities from the Metroparks Outreach van. Registration is required for both trunks and treaters.
Looking for more fall fun? Check out our calendar to find more events happening near you!
Details verified via event websites as of September 2025.
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