Looking for the best Halloween yard displays and haunted attractions in Metro Detroit? From family-friendly scarecrow contests to intense haunted houses, here are the top neighborhood spots to explore this October, with details on cost, age fit, and accessibility.
Updated Sept. 2025
Clinton Township Neighbor-Haunt
7–10 p.m. Oct. 25, 2025; lights-on displays Oct. 26–30, 2025
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 advanced 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
- Accessibility: Accessibility details not listed; neighborhood sidewalks may vary in terrain and lighting
Haunted Garage Productions
6–9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 3–26, 2025; 6–9 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 5–26, 2025
This family-friendly haunted attraction offers live-actor scares and spooky effects, plus “no-scare” glow sticks for kids who prefer a gentler experience. All children 16 and under need their own ticket and must be with a paying adult. Tickets are available online or at the door, according to Haunted Garage Productions.
- Address: 19520 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms
- Cost: Ticket prices not listed; children 16 and under require a paid ticket; tickets available online or at the door
- Area: Wayne County
- Age fit: All ages; glow sticks available for younger kids
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor
- Stroller-friendly options: Not stroller accessible
- Parking: Street parking on Mack Avenue
- Accessibility: Not handicap accessible; no stroller access; no sensory hours listed
Saline Scarecrow Contest
All day Oct. 1–31, 2025
Families can explore downtown Saline filled with creative scarecrow displays in this annual contest. Kids will enjoy seeing whimsical and themed entries, while parents can join in the fun by voting online for their favorites. Registration is free and required for those entering a scarecrow, according to the contest website.
- Address: Downtown Saline, near Ann Arbor St. and Michigan Ave., with displays throughout Saline business districts
- Cost: Free to enter and free to view
- Area: Washtenaw County
- Age fit: All ages
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor
- Stroller-friendly options: Sidewalks and downtown streets are stroller-friendly
- Parking: Street and downtown lot parking available; check signage
- Accessibility: Sidewalks are generally accessible; no specific ADA or sensory accommodations listed
Skeletons Are Alive Launch Party
5–9 p.m. Oct. 4, 2025
Celebrate the kickoff of Northville’s month-long skeleton displays with food trucks, games, live entertainment and more than 200 creative skeletons downtown. Families can enjoy pumpkin carving, face painting, balloon art and a costume contest with prizes. Pre-registration is required for the contest, according to Downtown Northville.
- Address: Downtown Northville, Main St. area, Northville
- Cost: Free admission; food and drinks available for purchase; costume contest free with registration
- Area: Wayne County
- Age fit: All ages; costume contest has youth, teen and adult categories
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor
- Stroller-friendly options: Downtown sidewalks and streets are stroller-friendly
- Parking: Free and paid public lots available throughout downtown; street parking available
- Accessibility: Sidewalks are generally ADA accessible; no sensory hours listed
Terror on Tillson Street
6–8 p.m. Oct. 31, 2025 (trick-or-treating hours; displays up all October)
Walk one of Michigan’s most famous Halloween streets and enjoy family-friendly displays created by residents of historic Tillson Street. More than 20,000 visitors come each year, with over 2,000 kids trick-or-treating on Halloween night. The street is closed to traffic during trick-or-treating hours for safety, organizers note on the Tillson Street website.
- Address: Tillson St., Romeo
- Cost: Free
- Area: Macomb County
- Age fit: All ages
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor
- Stroller-friendly options: Sidewalks available but can be very crowded; not stroller-friendly at peak hours
- Parking: Parking available on surrounding streets; cars parked on Tillson must stay until 8:30 p.m.
- Accessibility: No restrooms available; sidewalks may be crowded and uneven; no sensory-friendly hours listed
Twisted Fears Haunted House
7–9:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025; 7–8 p.m. Oct. 31, 2025; Kid Day 5–6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and 26, 2025
This free, community-run home haunt features intense scares, special effects, and live actors. Families can visit during Kid Day for a no-scare version with lights on and no actors. No tickets required. These safety warnings are listed on the Twisted Fears Haunted House website.
- Address: 24213 Harrison St., Clinton Township
- Cost: Free
- Area: Macomb County
- Age fit: Recommended for ages 10 and up; Kid Day best for younger children
- Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor / yard haunt
- Stroller-friendly options: Not stroller accessible
- Parking: Street parking available in the neighborhood
- Accessibility: Not ADA accessible; no sensory-friendly hours listed
- Warnings/Notes for parents: Includes loud noises, fog, flashing lights, and intense scenes. Not recommended for children under 10 or individuals with epilepsy, heart conditions, respiratory issues, or other medical concerns. No smoking, vaping, alcohol, or drugs on the property.
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