Here's a list of Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan Halloween events for 2012. We've also compiled a directory of local Haunted Houses and Haunted Hayrides. Don't forget to check out our OCM Cider Mill Directory for delicious places to celebrate Fall in our area!

AUBURN HILLS, MI HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Auburn Hills Halloween Event: Motor City Ghost Hunters
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012
Auburn Hills Public Library (3400 East Seyburn Drive, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326-2759)
The Motor City Ghost Hunters will share some of their best stories and evidence from their investigations. See the equipment they use on investigations and what it's like to go on a real ghost hunt. For adults and teens, ages 12 and up.

Auburn Hills Halloween Event: Fall Festival in the Woods
October 13th, 2012 from 11a-3p
E. Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center (3799 Bald Mountain Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326)
Enjoy a petting farm, hayrides, pumpkins for carving, cider and donuts, folk music and more! Click here for details!

Auburn Hills Halloween Event: Trunk or Treet
October 21st, 2012 from 2p-4p
Walter P. Chrysler Museum (1 Chrysler Dr  Auburn Hills, MI 48326)
Trunk or Treat is a spooky good time for the entire family. Goblins dressed in their Halloween finery trick or treat throughout the Museum’s three floors for candy and trinkets from rumble seats, trunks and truck beds. Families also go batty with a scavenger hunt, crafts, refreshments and more. Click here for details.

Auburn Hills Halloween Event: Free Halloween Fun at Bass Pro Shops
October 19th, 2012 through Halloween (daily)
Great Lakes Crossing (Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Phone: 248-209-4200)
Bass Pro Shops at Great Lakes Crossing is celebrating Halloween in a Great Pumpkin Peanuts theme from October 19th through Halloween. Halloween at Bass Shop fun happens weekdays from 5p-8p and weekdays from noon-5p. Click here for details and schedule of daily Halloween events.

Auburn Hills Halloween Event: Halloween Trail
October 25th, 2012 from 6p-7:30p
Civic Center Park (1827 N. Squirrel Rd, Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326)
Children 12 and under are invited to "trick or treat" down the Halloween Trail in Civic Center Park, visit the "talking pumpkin", and enjoy a special Halloween craft and Spooky Stories inside the Community Center. This event is FREE to all children in costume.

Auburn Hills Halloween Event: Halloween Fun at North Oakland YMCA
Friday, October 26th, 2012 from 6p-8p
North Oakland YMCA (3378 E. Walton Boulevard, Auburn Hills, MI 48326)
Halloween for kids and families at the North Oakland YMCA. Enjoy the excitement of the evening. Games, arts and crafts, story tellers, trick or treating, and haunted locker rooms all await you a the North Oakland YMCA. FREE Community Event.

Auburn Hills Halloween Event: Halloween Party at Hawk Woods
Friday, October 26th, 2012 from 6-8:30p
Halloween Party at Hawk Woods. Halloween is a blast at our annual Halloween Party at Hawk Woods. Wear a costume for a chance to win our costume contest. You won't want to miss the ghoulish games and spooky prizes. Bring some orange and black food to share. This is a teen program for kids in 6th-12th grade. For more info, contact the Auburn Hills Public Library.

Auburn Hills Halloween Event: Downtown Spooktakular
October 27th, 2012 from noon-2p
Downtown Auburn Hills, Michigan (3395 Auburn Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326)
Trick or treating in downtown Auburn Hills for costumed kids!

Auburn Hills Halloween Event: Halloween Hullabaloo
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 2p-3p
Auburn Hills Public Library (3400 East Seyburn Drive, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326-2759)
For ages 3 to 7. Wear your Halloween costume and come along for a funtastic hour of Halloween Activities.

Berkley, Michigan Halloween Events:

Berkley Michigan Halloween Event: Spooky Skating
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 5p-7p
Berkley Ice Arena (2400 Robina, Berkley, MI 48072)
Spooky Skating: October 27. 5-7pm. Free for those who come in costume.

Berkley Halloween Event: Halloween Spooktcular Carnival
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 6p-7p or 7:30p-8:30p (2 sessions)
Berkley Community Center (2400 Robina, Berkley, MI 48072)
Designed for children from 3 years old through 5th grade that live in Berkley. Tickets are $4. Contact 248-658-3470 for more info. Halloween costumes, prizes, games and more!

BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Birmingham Halloween Event: Teen Ghost Walk Lock-In
Friday, October 5th, 2012 from 6:30p-9p
Birmingham Public Library (300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009)
What happens after the library is closed? Celebrate the fall with chills and thrills at the library! Special program in the Rotary Room includes games, activities and even a ghost walk. Come if you dare! Registration required.

Birmingham Halloween Event: Halloween Magic Show
October 21st, 2012 from 3p-4p
Birmingham Public Library (300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009)
Join Gordon Russ the Magician for his special Spooky Magic Halloween Show. (Don't forget, the Pumpkin Patch parade will be held at 4:00!) All ages. Registration required for magic show.

Birmingham Halloween Event: Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Parade
October 21st, 2012 from 1p-4p
Birmingham Community House (Merrill Street)
The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, Community House and Junior League of Birmingham is hosting a Pumpkin Patch and children's activities from 1-4p. Dress the kids up in their Halloween costumes. Stick around to march in the 77th annual Birmingham Halloween Parade hosted by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber at 4pm at the corner of Bates and Martin near Shain Park.

Birmingham Halloween Event: Creepy Graveyard Tour
October 25th, 2012 at 6:45p
Birmingham Public Library (300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009)
Celebrate Halloween this year at Greenwood Cemetery in Birmingham. Join teens in grades 7-12 for a tour and maybe even make a gravestone rubbing! Meet at Greenwood Cemetery (located on Oak Street, west of Old Woodward). Program details at the Adult Services Desk. Registration required.

Birmingham Halloween Event: The Corner Bar Halloween Party
October 27th,
The Corner Bar in the Townsend Hotel (One Hundred Townsend Street,Birmingham, Michigan 48009, Phone: 248-642-7900)
Halloween fun for the adult crowd at the Townsend Hotel! Costume Contest with best costume prize - a complimentary Luxury Suite at The Townsend.

Birmingham Halloween Event: Birmingham Farmers Market End of the Season Celebration
October 28th, 9a-2p
Birmingham Farmers Market Lot #6 (666 North Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan 48009)
Everyone is invited to join in as Birmingham Farmers Market wraps up the season. Dress your children in their Halloween costumes and join us as the BFM wraps up the season. Click here for details.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Bloomfield Township Halloween Event: Pumpkin Painting
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 from 6:30p-7:30p
Bloomfield Township Public Library (1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, Michigan 48302)
You supply the pumpkin, the library supplies the paint and the dazzle.

Bloomfield Township Halloween Event: Zombie Training 101
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 from 7p-8p
Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, Michigan 48302)
Learn escape techniques and practice doing battle against the undead. For ages 8 years and older.

BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Brighton Halloween Event: Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 from 6:30p-8p
Community Bible Church (7372 Grand River Rd, Brighton, MI 48114)
Free candy, games and fun at Trunk or Treat for children through 6th grade.

CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Clarkston Halloween Event: Friendly Forest
Saturday, October 20th, 2012 from 3p-6p
Clintonwood Park (6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkson, MI 48346)
Trick or Treat in Friendly Forest at Clintonwood Park. Kids ages 2-9 can Trick or Treat and collect Halloween goodies from their favorite cartoon and fairy tale characters. Cider and donuts are provided at the eTours sold in fifteen minute increments and are available beginning at 3:00
p.m. and continue until 6:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale beginning Wednesday, September 12th and must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets, stop by or call in and use your VISA/MC. Tickets are limited so please buy them early. Cost is $6 for residents and $8 for non residents.

Clarkston Halloween Event: Halloween Pooch Parade
Monday, October 22nd, 2012 from 1:30p-3:30p
Depot Park (Depot Rd in Downtown Clarkston)
Clarkston Retailer's third Annual Howloween Pooch Parade from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm with costume judging for pets and owners at Depot Park at 3 pm.

Clarkston Halloween Event: Teen After-Hours Halloween Bash!
October 26th, 2012 from 7p-9p
Clarkston Public Library (6495 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI)
Celebrate Halloween with scary movies and creepy snacks at the library. Costume wearers will receive an extra treat! Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

Clarkston Halloween Event: Pumpkin Carving
October 27th, 2012 from 2p-3p
Clarkston Public Library (6495 Clarkston Rd Clarkston, Michigan 48346)
Pumpkin Carving at the Independence Public Library
Come join the library to carve pumpkins. Pumpkins will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Township Library.

CLAWSON, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Clawson Halloween Event: Clawson Fall Festival
October 7th, 2012 from 3p-7:30p
Clawson City Park
Celebrate the beginning of fall with an afternoon of fun! The day includes free hayrides, farm animals, inflatables, baked goods, games and more. New this year will be a food truck rally with the Michigan Mobile Food Vendors Association! The day ends with a bonfire conducted by the Clawson Fire Department. Contact Clawson Parks and Rec for more info at 248-589-0344.

Clawson Halloween Event: Trick or Treat Trail
October 20th, 2012 from 6p-7:30p
Clawson City Park
Sponsored by Clawson Youth Assistance, this is a fun way
for your ghost or goblin to get in the spirit of things! Bring a flashlight and a bag for all the candy you’ll collect from local businesses and organizations along the trail. Don’t forget to drop your pumpkin off for the carving contest between 5 and 5:30pm. They’ll light the trail and can be taken home after! Stay and enjoy cider and donuts after the festivities. Contact Clawson Parks and Rec for more info at 248-589-0344.

Clawson Halloween Event: Trick or Treasure
October 27th, 2012 from noon-3p
Downtown Clawson, MI
Downtown Clawson becomes a safe zone for all the kids. Kids in costume will travel through the downtown businesses collecting treasures and allergy-free treats…and maybe getting a few tricks along the way.

Clawson Halloween Event: Halloween Party
October 31st, 2012 at 7p
Hunter Community Center (509 Fisher Court Clawson, Mich. 48017)
Annual spooktacular Halloween party! Enter the Lions Club costume contest or try your luck at gmes. Apple cider, donuts and candy for all ages! Contact Clawson Parks and Rec for more info at 248-589-0344.

COMMCERCE, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Commerce Halloween Event: Haunted Gingerbread Houses
October 14th, 2012 from 7p-8:30p
Commerce Township Public Library (2869 N Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390)
Make creepy gingerbread houses. For grades 6 & up. Registration required.

Commerce Halloween Event: Halloween Palooza
October 30th, 2012 from 6:30-8:30p
Commerce Township Public Library (2869 N Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390)
Stop by for Halloween fun for all ages. Costumes are encouraged. No registration needed.

DAVISBURG, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Davisburg Halloweeen Event: Trick or Treat Trail
October 26th and 27th, 5:30p-8:30p
Trick or Treat Trail at the Hart Community Center (495 Broadway, Davisburg, Michigan)
Trick Or Treat Trail If your children are too small, want more goodies or bad weather has put a damper on your plans, you will enjoy this safe alternative to door-to-door trick or treating. Come, wearing your costumes, and walk through this indoor, happily haunted trail and collect candy and small toys along the way. Juice and snacks will be provided at the end of the trail. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Resident rates apply to those residing in Springfield Township. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, but will be accepted at the door. Participants may come anytime between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. AGES: 12 & under FEE: Residents: $5 per child per night Non-Residents: $7 per child per night. Phone: (248) 846-6530.

DRAYTON PLAINS, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Drayton Plains Halloween Event: Halloween Hayrides & Spook Village
October 12th and October 13th from 6:30p-9p
Drayton Plains Nature Center
Kids Costume Contest, Listen to Scary Storytelling, Enjoy a bonfire with marshmallows. $7.00 per person cash only ticket sales end at 9pm www.dpnaturecenter.org 248-884-4818.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Detroit Michigan Halloween Event: Museum Mystery Tours
Friday, October 26th, 2012 from 6p-9p, Saturday, October 27th 2012 from 1p-4:30p and Sunday, October 28th, 2012 from 1-4:30p
Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) (5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202
Museum Mystery Tours return in time for Halloween, with opportunities to explore the artists whose works haunt the American, European and contemporary art galleries. Follow the trail in the printed map to spaces featuring eerie lighting, sounds in the dark and secret-spilling guides. It’s fun and family friendly, so bring the kids, ages five and older. Costumes are strongly encouraged. Click here for more DIA events.

Detroit, Michigan Halloween Event: Haunted in the House at the Detroit Opera House
October 26th, 2012 from 8p-1a
Detroit Opera House (1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226)
The Detroit Opera House transforms into haunted frights! the historic former movie palace's magnificent grand lobby and lounges will transform into floors of eerie fun, including dancing to beats from DJ Tom T, specialty drinks, a performance by the Detroit Circus, and fortune telling from the Boston Tea Room. Costumed attire is encouraged, with cash prizes awarded for the best costumes. Shutterbooth will provide spooky souvenir photos, with Subway and Sander's Fine Chocolatiers bringing midnight treats for all. Tickets start at $35 available at the Detroit Opera House ticket office and by phone at (313) 237-SING.

FARMINGTON, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Farmington Halloween Event: Trick or Treating
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 2-4p
Downtown Farmington
Costumed kids are invited to Trick or Treat in downtown Farmington from 2-4p.

Farmington Halloween Event: Halloween Fun Day
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 10a-6p
Downtown Farmington
The Downtown Farmington businesses invite you to Halloween Fun Day. 10am-2pm Facepainting by Relay for Life of Farmington/Farmington Hills and Pumpkin Decorating with downtown volunteers at the Farmers Market 11am       Halloween Story Time at the downtown branch of the Farmington Community Library 12-2pm Free Movie at the Farmington Civic Theater, featuring ET and much more!

FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Farmington Hills Halloween Event: Hay Day
October 2nd, 5-8p
Heritage Park (24725 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, MI)
The Annual Farmington Hills Hay Day will happen on October 4th at Heritage Park from 5p - 8p. Click here for details.

Farmington Hills Halloween Event: Boo Bash
Saturday, October 20th from noon-2:30p
Heritage Park (24725 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan)
Boo Bash features hayrides, s'mores, candy-free trick or treat stations and pizza. Click here for registration and cost info.

Farmington Hills Halloween Event: Hayride Central at Heritage Park
Friday Evenings
Heritage Park (24725 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan)
Farmington Hills offers frightless hayrides every Friday evening from September 14th through November 2nd. $5 for Farmington Hills residents and $8 for non residents. Hayrides depart every half-hour at Heritage Park and come complete with roasted marshmallows, hot cider and a roaring campfire. Click here for more info including cost and schedule.

FERNDALE, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Ferndale Halloween Event: Hilton Fall Festival
Saturday, October 13th, 2012 from 10a-5p
Ferndale (Hilton Road between Lewiston & 696)
Hilton Fall Festival offers a day full of hayrides, trick-or-treating, cider and donuts and more for kids and families! Click here for details.

Ferndale Halloween Event: Trick or Treating Downtown
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 4p-6p
Downtown Ferndale
Costumed kids are invited to Trick or Treat in Downtown Ferndale from 4-6p.

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HIGHLAND, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Highland Halloween Event: Halloween Party
October 20th, 2012 from 10a-12:30p
Highland Township Public Library (444 Beach Farm Circle, Highland, Michigan 48357)
Dress up in your favorite costume and come celebrate Halloween at the library! Registration required.

HOLLY, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Holly Michigan Halloween Event: Haunted Hallows I
Saturday, September 15th, 2012 (9a) - Sunday, September 16th, 2012 (4p)
Groveland Oaks Park (14555 Dixie Highway, Holly, Michigan)
A weekend of campground fright with spooky spectacles and zany zombies. Most activities take place on Saturday; activities include exploring Haunted Horror Island, mini pumpkin crafts, contests, inflatables, trick or treating, hayrides and a disguised DJ dance. Specific schedule is posted at the park. Or, call the park directly at 248-634-9811. Contact our friends at Destination Oakland or click the Oakland County Parks and Recreation calendar of events page for more info.

Holly Michigan Halloween Event: Haunted Hallows II
Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 (9a) - Monday, September 24th, 2012 (4p)
Groveland Oaks Park (14555 Dixie Highway, Holly, Michigan)
A weekend of campground fright with spooky spectacles and zany zombies. Most activities take place on Saturday; activities include exploring Haunted Horror Island, mini pumpkin crafts, contests, inflatables, trick or treating, hayrides and a disguised DJ dance. Specific schedule is posted at the park. Or, call the park directly at 248-634-9811. Contact our friends at Destination Oakland or click the Oakland County Parks and Recreation calendar of events page for more info.

Holly, Michigan Halloween Event: Holly-ween
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 3p-6p
Downtown Holly
Children's Parade The parade begins at 3p and ends in Crapo Park where children will be treated to cider and donuts, balloon art and magic show. Trick or treating in downtown Holly until 6p!

LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Lake Orion Halloween Event: Lake Orion Pumpkin Launch
October 6th, 2012 at 11a
Orion Oaks County Park (Orion Oaks County Park, 2301 W. Clarkston Road, Lake Orion, Michigan)
Watch teams compete for the Michigan Title as they launch pumpkins up to 1,000 feet! Teams bring hone-built trebuchets to launch pumpkins. Two Divisions: Open and Junior (ages 15 and under) will compete for prizes and trophies. The event will consist of measured-competition launches, free-style launching, and the opportunity for spectators to see the machines up close and ask questions. The Pumpkin Launch is a great event for all ages! Free pumpkins are provided for participants and spectators while they last. Click here for a review of Pumpkin Launch! Contact our friends at Destination Oakland or click the Oakland County Parks and Recreation calendar of events page for more info.

Lake Orion /Orion Township Halloween Event: Boo Bash
Friday, October 19th, 2012 from 6:30p-8:30p
Friendship Park (3380 W Clarkston Rd, Lake Orion, Michigan 48362)
Boo Bash in Orion Township/Lake Orion is full of Halloween fun for all ages! Boo Bash promises an evening of hayrides, cider and donuts, trick-or-treat street, face painting, pumpkin decorating, carnival games and a bounce house. Registration required. Click here for more info/registration info or call 248-391-0304 ext 305.

Lake Orion / Orion Township Halloween Event: Haunted House
October 22nd, 2012 through October 25th, 2012 from 6p-8p
Orion Township Public Library (825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, Michigan)
annual kid-friendly haunted house put on by the Teen Advisory Board and volunteers. All ages are welcome!

Lake Orion / Orion Township Halloween Event: Halloween Craft
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 10a-10:45
Orion Township Public Library (825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, Michigan)
Listen to a Halloween story and enjoy making a Halloween craft that you can wear for the holiday. Drop-in, limited to the first 20 school age participants.

Lake Orion / Orion Township Halloween Event: Halloween Stories and Parade
Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 from 7p-7:45p
Orion Township Public Library (825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, Michigan)
Wear your costume and join the ORPL for stories. Everyone will parade through the library.

Lake Orion Halloween Event: Halloween Extravaganza and Parade
October 30th, 2012 at 6p
Ehman Center (55 Elizabeth Street, Lake Orion, Michigan 48362)
Join in the “spooktacular” festivities! Children of all ages are invited to wear their costumes and walk in the parade through historic downtown Lake Orion. The parade line up will begin at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of Lapeer & Elizabeth Streets, across from the Ehman Center. The Halloween The parade will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. The parade will travel south on Broadway Street through downtown and end at Children’s Park. After the Halloween parade, children can Trick-or-Treat through downtown Lake Orion. Cider and Donuts will be served at Children’s Park. Sponsored by the Lake Orion DDA.

Lake Orion / Orion Township Halloween Event: Halloween Stories and Parade
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 at 10a
Orion Township Public Library (825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, Michigan)
Wear your costume and join the ORPL for stories. Everyone will parade through the library.

LEONARD, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Leonard Halloween Event: Boo Bash I
Friday, October 12th, 2012 (9a) through Sunday, October 14th at 3p
Addison Oaks County Park (1480 West Romeo Road, Leonard, Michigan 48367)
A weekend of holiday camping with trick or treating. Most activitites take place on Saturday; activities include a pumpkin craft, campsite decorating contest, face painter, inflatables, haunted House of Horrors, hayrides and a costumed DJ dance. Specific schedule is posted at the park. Or, call the park directly at 248-693-2432. Contact our friends at Destination Oakland or click the Oakland County Parks and Recreation calendar of events page for more info.

Leonard Halloween Event: Boo Bash II
Friday, October 19th, 2012 (9a) through Sunday, October 21st at 3p
Addison Oaks County Park (1480 West Romeo Road, Leonard, Michigan 48367)
A weekend of holiday camping with trick or treating. Most activitites take place on Saturday; activities include a pumpkin craft, campsite decorating contest, face painter, inflatables, haunted House of Horrors, hayrides and a costumed DJ dance. Specific schedule is posted at the park. Or, call the park directly at 248-693-2432. Contact our friends at Destination Oakland or click the Oakland County Parks and Recreation calendar of events page for more info.

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MILFORD, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Milford Halloween Event: Pick Your Pumpkin Hayrides
Saturdays and Sundays in October
Kensington Metropark (2240 W. Buno Road, Milford, MI 48380, Milford, Michigan)
Pick your pumpkin hayrides will run from noon to 4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in October. New this year: weekday tractor-drawn hayrides to and from the pumpkin patch will be happening from 10 am to 2 pm throughout October. Event Fee: $5 per adult/$3 per child & seniors/children 2 years and younger free. Contact: 810-227-8910.

Milford Halloween Event: Fall Festival
Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th
Kensington Metropark (2240 W. Buno Road, Milford, MI 48380, Milford, Michigan)
Join the fun with Rosco the Clown, crafts, hayrides and pumpkin picking. Event will be held at the Kensington Metropark Farm Center. Call 248-684-8632 for more info.

Milford Halloween Event: Costume Contest and Mystery Night
Thursday, October 25th, 2012 from 7:30p-9:30p
Milford Public Library (330 Family Dr., Milford, MI 48381)
Costume Contest and Mystery Night with a new mystery...In the Shadow of the Vampyre. With the clues provided can you solve the mystery? This after hours program will make use of various crime scenes to provide you with all the information you need to determine what really happened. Prizes will be awarded for best costume and for solving the mystery. registration required.

Milford Halloween Event: Fun on the Farm Halloween
October 25th, 2012 from 10a-?
Kensington Metropark (2240 W. Buno Road, Milford, MI 48380,Milford, Michigan)
This program is especially for the little ones. It will begin with story time, then it’s time for toddlers to “trick or treat,” followed by a special fall party that includes a hayride and an animal parade. Fee: $5 per child. Costumes are encouraged. Contact: 248-684-8632.

Milford Halloween Event: Boo Bash
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 5p-6p
Downtown Milford
It’s that time of year, when the crisp autumn breeze whispers through the downtown streets, transforming the Village storefronts with the colors of the harvest season. Bring your costumed kiddies to trick-or-treat at local shops along Main Street in downtown Milford. Prizes, provided by downtown Milford shops, will be awarded in the categories of Best Children’s Costume, Scariest Costume and Best Family Costume.

Milford Halloween Event: Halloween Puppet Show and Costume Parade
Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 from 10:30a-11:30a
Milford Public Library (330 Family Dr., Milford, MI 48381)
Once Upon a Puppet returns with a Halloween puppet show: A Halloween Hullabaloo at High Jinks Hall. The Candy Pirates steal Witch Woo-Woo's candy potion. With the help of a private eye, audience participation and Halloween magic, the candy is returned in time for trick-or-treating.
Kids are welcome to join us for a costume parade & trick-or-treating throughout the library immediately following the puppet show (around 11:15).

NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Northville Halloween Event: A Haunting in the Library: After Hours Lock-In
Friday, October 19th, 2012 from 6p-10p
Northville District Library (212 West Cady Street, Northville, Michigan 48167)
Gather for ghoulish fun with snacks, costume tips, games, eerie tales, and more creepy inspiration to get ready for Halloween.

Northville Halloween Event: Trick or Treat Trail
Sunday, October 21st, 2012 from 4:40p-6:40p
Mill Race Village (215 Griswold, Northville, MI)
Wear your costumes and trick or treat around Mill Race Village. Event is held "rain or shine". Tickets are sold in advance only and are $8 per child. Final date to register is October 19th. Contact 248-349-0203 for ticket info.

Northville Halloween Event: Costume Parade / Trick-or-Treat Street
October 27th, 2012 from 1p-3p
Downtown Northville
A children's costume parade will start at 1:00 p.m. at the Northville Community Center, 303 West Main Street. Children will parade around the downtown sidewalks, followed by trick-or-treating the local merchants from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. A magic show, by Jasen Magic will take place in Genitti's Little Theatre, 112 East Main Street from 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.

Northville Halloween Event: Trick or Treating & Costume Contest
October 31st, 2012 from 6p-8p
Northville and Northville Community Center
Northville Community Center hosts the costume contest at 7:30p

NOVI, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Novi Michigan Halloween Event: Halloween Happening
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 at 11
Novi Public Library (45255 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi, Michigan 48375)
Start the Halloween fun a little early with a Halloween-themed movie at the Library, followed by a chance to trick-or-treat at several different stations within the Library. Come in your favorite costume!

Novi Michigan Halloween Event: Sweet and Sassy Halloween Bash
Sunday, October 28th, 2012 from 3:30p-7p
Sweet and Sassy Salon (43530 West Oaks Drive, Novi, Michigan 48377 Phone: 248-347-6500)
Come join Sweet and Sassy for an evening of spooky Halloween surprises and fun! Party includes: Trick-or-Treating with the staff, spooky game, black light room with glow sticks, Halloween food craft, costume contest, employee costume contest and a gift from the Halloween Treasure Box. Call Sweet and Sassy for price info and to make reservations.

Novi Michigan Halloween Event: Trick or Trucks
Monday, October 29th, 2012 from 5:30p-7p
Novi High School
Trick or Treat with the area's biggest trucks. Dump trucks, fire engines, bulldozers and more! Small meal will be provided. Price is $13. Registration ends October 22nd. Contact Novi Parks and Rec for info at 248-347-0473.

Novi Michigan Halloween Event: Spooky Skate
October 30th, 3p-4:50p
Novi Ice Arena (42400 Nick Lidstrom Drive, Novi, MI 48375) (248) 347-1010.
$4 for residents/$5 for non-residents. Prizes for best costumes. Costumed skaters receive discount. Skate rental fee is $3.

OAK PARK, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Oak Park Halloween Event: Halloween Spooktacular—Trunk or Treat  
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 from 5:30-7p
Oak Park Community Center
An outdoor Halloween Spooktacular! Back by popular demand will
include a lot of fun activities geared around Halloween.  Cosponsored by the Oak Park Youth Asst. & Oak Park Police. For kids ages 5 - 10 yrs old  accompanied  by an adult. (The Trunk
or Treat line is cut off at 6:45pm). This is a free event.

OXFORD, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Oxford Halloween Event: Pumpkin Carving
October 6th, 2012 at 11a
Oxford Public Library (530 Pontiac Road, Oxford, Michigan 48371)
Watch master carver John Bradshaw carve fanciful faces and designs turning pumpkins and other vegetables into works of art. Get ideas for your own decorating and party planning.

Oxford Halloween Event: Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree
October 27th, 2012 at 2p
Oakwood Lake Township Park (550 Oaklwood Rd, Oxford, MI)
Tickets are $10 for non residents and $8 for residents. Tickets must be purchased in advance at 20 W. Burdick, Oxford, MI. Bring your family and enjoy hayrides, a pumpkin from the Great Pumpkin Patch, candy & trinkets from trick or treat trail. Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and comfortable walking shoes. Each paying participant will receive a pumpkin, cider and doughnuts, and plenty of treats. Don’t forget your camera and dress for the weather.

Oxford Halloween Event: Halloween Dance Party
October 27th, 2012 from ?
Casa Real (21 S. Washington St., Oxford, MI Phone: 248-969-2801)
Casa Real Authentic Mexican Cuisine is hosting a Halloween Dance Party with Latin music mixes by DJ Wonder featuring Salsa music, Bachata music, Top 40 music and more. Adults 21+. First place is $300! Call Casa Real for more details.


Oxford Halloween Event: Kids Costume Contest
October 28th, 2012 at 6p
Casa Real (21 S. Washington St., Oxford, MI Phone: 248-969-2801)
Casa Real Authentic Mexican Cusine and Cantina is hosting a costume party for kids 12 and under. 1st place is $100! Call Casa Real for details!

ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Rochester Michigan Halloween Event: Mystery Dinner at Meadow Brook Hall
October 19th, 2012 from 7p-10p
Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens
An engaging evening of murder, mystery and mayhem at Meadow Brook. This fun event includes a three-course meal, cocktails and a chance to solve the mystery. Tickets are $75 per person. 1920s dress is strongly encouraged. Reservations are required. Please call (248) 364-6263 for more information.

Rochester Halloween Event: Friendly Monster
October 20th, 2012 from 2p-7p
Rochester Municipal Park (400 Sixt St. Rochester, MI)
Admission is $2 or 2 canned goods. The Annual Friendly Monster Food Drive (FMFD) is a chance for the littlest kids to go through with the lights on and parents are free. All the food and admission fees for that event will go directly to feeding families in the Rochester Area. There will be other entertainment like face painting as well. My kids have done this every year since they were 2 years old and it is a great introduction Halloween fun!

Rochester Michigan Halloween Event: Trick or Treating in Downtown Rochester
Saturday, October 20th, 2012 from 4p-5p
Downtown Rochester
The streets of Rochester will come to life with little ghouls and goblins. Children will enjoy trick-or-treating at downtown merchants and will then meet at the corner of Water Street and E. University for a costume parade.

Rochester Michigan Halloween Event: Halloween Hoot
October 19th, 20th and 21st
Dinosaur Nature Preserve (333 North Hill Circle, Rochester, Michigan 48307)
Rochester, Michigan
Families will enjoy a crisp fall evening walking through a forest lit with luminaries and populated with many familiar (and some not-so-familiar) characters from favorite children’s stories, films, TV shows, and fairytales. Click here for more info...

Rochester Michigan Halloween Event: Trick or Treating at the Downtown Farmers Market
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 10a-noon
Rochester Farmers Market (corner of E. Third St and Water St, Rochester, Michigan)
Trick or Treat at the Rochester Farmers Market.

Rochester Michigan Halloween Event: Graphic Novel Book Club Halloween!
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 from 7p-8:45p
Rochester Hills Public Library (500 Olde Towne, Rochester, Michigan 48307)
Test drive your Halloween get-up/cosplay outfit at this spooky edition of GNBC. Best costumes get prizes!

ROCHESTER HILLS, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Rochester Hills Halloween Event: Trick or Treat Trail and Fall Hoe Down
Saturday, October 6th, 2012 from 4-6 (Hoe Down from 6:30p-9)
Bloomer Park (375 John R Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309)
Trick or Treat Trail at Bloomer Park - Kids can enjoy a hayride, cider & donuts, meeting their favorite make-believe characters and more at Trick or Treat Trail. Tickets are $8 per person at the offices of RARA (248-656-8308) or $15 the day of the event. Fall Hoe Down follows Trick or Treat Trail with hayrides, cider, donuts, bonfire and more! Tickets are $5 per person or $10 at the park on the day of the event.

Rochester Hills Halloween Event: Pumpkin Festival at Van Hoosen Farms
Saturday, October 13th, 2012 from 4p-9p
Van Hoosen Farms (1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306)
Van Hoosen Farm's Pumpkin Festival returns to the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farms. The event during the day is packed with activities for the kids, including pumpkin bowling and their own pumpkin that could be carved while at the festival or taken home. Admission is $7. Click here for details, photo gallery, video and review.

Rochester Hills Halloween Event: Halloween at the Village
Saturday, October 21st from 2p-5p
Village of Rochester Hills (104 Walton Rd, Rochester Hills, Michigan)
The Village of Rochester Hills is hosting a Halloween parade with fun, crafts and so much more! Oakland County Moms will be on hand to participate in the party! Parade starts at 2:30. $5 admission or 5 cans/boxes of food for suggested entry fee

ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Royal Oak Halloween Event: Fall Festival at the Detroit Zoo
Saturday, October 6th, 2012 (10a) - Sunday, October 7th, 2012
Detroit Zoo (8450 W. 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067)
The Detroit Zoo celebrates the change of seasons with the annual Fall Festival Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2. The two-day festival features live entertainment, children’s activities, hayrides and seasonal food. All activities take place in the Main Picnic Grove from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine.  Entrance to the Fall Festival is free with regular Zoo admission. There are additional fees for the children’s activity areas and hayride. Contact www.detroitzoo.org for more info.

Royal Oak Halloween Event: Hocktoberfest
October 6th, 2012 from 9a-2p
John Lindell Ice Arena (1403 Lexington Boulevard, Royal Oak, MI 48073)
There will be open skating, inflatables, games, food & ROHA merchandise! 'Hocktoberfest' is sponsored by ROHA & the ROHA Mom's Club and is open to the public.

Royal Oak Halloween Event: Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo
October 12th-14th, October 19th-21st and October 26th-28h from 6p-8p
The Detroit Zoo (8450 W. 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067)
The Detroit Zoo’s annual “merry-not-scary” Zoo Boo celebration features a festively decorated half-mile trick-or-treat trail through the front of the park.  Zoo Boo will be held on the evenings of October 12-14, October 19-21 and October 26-28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., rain or shine.  Advance tickets for Zoo Boo can be purchased at Booth One at the admission gate of the Detroit Zoo or online at www.detroitzoo.org. Tickets are $8 per person ages 2 and up.  Time slots for Zoo Boo are 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.  If a date and time slot is not sold out, a limited number of tickets may be available at the gate that day after 5 p.m. for $11.

Royal Oak Halloween Event: Downtown Royal Oak Spooktacular
Sunday, October 28th, 2012 from 2-4p
Downtown Royal Oak, MI
Downtown Royal Oak presents the Annual Spooktacular event for the whole family! Parents are encouraged to bring their children in their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating at downtown businesses. Enjoy trick-or-treating, face and nail painting, pumpkin bowling and more.

SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Southfield Halloween Event: Halloween Happiness
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 from 6:30p-8:30p
Southfield Civic Center (26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI)
Oakland County Parks and Recreation is hosting a fun Halloween social for adults with developmental disabilities at Southfield Civic Center. Dinner, music and dancing for $9 per person if registered by 10/9 or $11 after 10/9. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Contact our friends at Destination Oakland or click the Oakland County Parks and Recreation calendar of events page for more info.

Southfield Halloween Event: Boo at the Burgh
October 25th, 26th, and 27th from 6:30p-8:30p
Burgh Historical Park (northeast corner of Civic Center and Berg Road)
The family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating through haunted walking paths, Charlie Brown’s Great Pumpkin Patch, bat exhibit, storytelling, and hayrides through the haunted forest. Seasonally-themed refreshments will also be available for purchase. Click here for more details and a preview of Boo at the Burgh.

Southfield Halloween Event: Spooktacular Carnival
October 27th, 2012 at 6p
Southfield Community Center (2300 Robina, Southfield, MI 48072)
Details soon.

SOUTH LYON, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

South Lyon Halloween Event: Pumpkinfest Fall Festival
Saturday, September 29th, 2012 through Sunday, September 30th
Downtown South Lyon (10 Mile Road and Pontiac Trail)
Annual Pumpkinfest features parade, children's fun, bands, crasft show, farmers market tent, inflatables and much more! Click here for details.

South Lyon Halloween Event: Halloween Hoopla
Saturday, October 20th, 2012 from 130-2:30p
Lyon Township Public Library (27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, Michigan 48178)
Lyon Township Public Library Halloween fun for kids! Contact the library for more info.

South Lyon Halloween Event: Downtown South Lyon Trick or Treating
Thursday, October 25th, 2012 from 6p-8p
Downtown South Lyon, MI
Trick or treating for kids at Downtown South Lyon businesses.

SYLVAN LAKE, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Sylvan Lake Halloween Event: Halloween Party
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 6p-8p
Sylvan Lake Community Center (1820 Inverness, Sylvan Lake ,MI  48320)
Put on your most creative costume and get on down to the Community Center to frolic with ghosts and goblins. There will be games for the kids and contests to win. Bring your carved pumpkin for judging as well as a simple dish to pass.

TROY, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Troy Halloween Event: Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Thursday, October 11th, 2012 from 7p-7:45p, Sunday, October 14th, 2012 from 1:15p-2p and 3p-3:45p
Troy Public Library (510 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084)
Come and enter the Library's pumpkin decorating contest. Use your imagination to create a jack-o-lantern. The Library will supply pumpkins and craft materials. Then at 4 pm, October 14, Wong Herbert Lee, the author of Fireman Small, Mouse and Mole a Perfect Halloween, and other Mouse and Mole adventures, will be at the Library to judge the pumpkins. **Non-Troy residents must call 248.524.3541 to be placed on the waiting list for this program. If the program is full, residents and non-residents should call to be placed on the waiting list. Contact: Julie McGee 248.524.3541.

Troy Halloween Event: Trick or Treat Among the Trees
Sautrday, October 20th, 2012 from 6p-7:30p, 6:16p-7:45p, 6:30p-8p, 6:45p-8:15p.
Troy Nature Center (6685 Coolidge Highway, Troy, MI 48098 Ph 248-688-9703)
Put on your costume and hike the woodland pumpkin trail with a SNC guide. Children will learn secrets of the forest and receive treats. Program is for children ages 3-9 and their parent or grandparent. Dress for weather. Cost is $13 at the door.

Troy Halloween Event: Trick or Treat: The Magic of Halloween with The Amazing Clark Magician
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 1p-3p
Troy Historical Village (60 W Wattles Rd, Troy, MI 48098)
Children are invited to trick or treat from building to building at the Troy Historical Village. All ages welcome for crafts, prizes, candy and more. Kids in costume 12 and under are free with paying $5 adult.
Waterford, Michigan Halloween Events

WATERFORD, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Waterford Halloween Event: Harvest Happening
October 6th from 11a-5p
Hess Hathaway Park (825 S. Williams Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327 Inclement Weather Line 248-618-7671)
The Waterford Township Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the twenty-fifth annual “Harvest Happening” The day is filled with a variety of activities and events including:  hayrides, bake sale, pony rides, crafters, entertainment, farm animals, food concessions, historical house tour and historical activities such as spinning, felting, storytelling and rope making. They will have a children’s area with inflatables, kids' rides, pumpkin patch, make and take crafts, puppet show and magic by Ronald McDonald. Click here for more info.

Wateford Halloween Event: Ghosty Tales from the Great Lakes State
Monday, October 22nd, 2012 from 7p-8p
Waterford Public Library (5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, Michigan 48329)
Join ghost hunter Sandy Lyons, author of "Michigan's Most Haunted", and Robert Elmouchi, a skeptic with a scientific approach to the paranormal. Sandy will be talking about how she reseached her book and what she learned, while Robert will be discussing paranormal ideas throughout the ages and why science plays such an important role in studying the paranormal. Program is for adults and teens. Signed books will be available at a discounted price to purchase. Contact Waterford Public Library for more info.

WHITE LAKE, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

White Lake Halloween Event
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
Sautrday, October 13th, 2012 from ?
Indian Springs Metropark (5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, MI 48386)
Search for the perfect pumpkin to make your 2012 Halloween Jack-O-Lantern, get your face painted and have fun with Rosco the Clown along with many other seasonal activities for the family. Contact Contact: 248-625-6640 or 800-477-3192 for more info. Event will be held at the Environmental Discovery Center. This event is free with park admission.

WIXOM, MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS:

Wixom Halloween Event: HowloWeen
Saturday, October 20th, 2012 from noon-4p
Lyon Oaks Dog Park (Lyon Oaks County Park, 52221 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, Michigan 48393)
Halloween pet themed expo, activites and games for dogs and their owners.  Informative pet clinics and demonstrations. Pet adoptions available. Halloween costume contests for dogs and their owners, best doggie costume including most orginal, scariest, funniest, and best dog and owner combo.  Dog agility and a special keepsake photo. Contact our friends at Destination Oakland or click the Oakland County Parks and Recreation calendar of events page for more info.

Wixom Halloween Event: Ghost Hunting
Monday, October 22nd, 2012 from 6p-7:30p
Wixom Public Library (49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, Michigan 48393)
Kristy Robinett, paranormal investigator and author of Ghosts of Southeast Michigan, will be back again. Learn what to do and what NOT to do when ghost hunting. Adults and Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. Contact Library for more info here.

Wixom Halloween Event: Annual Halloween Party
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 10:30a-11:15a
Wixom Public Library (49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, Michigan 48393)
Come to the Library dressed in your costume for a hauntingly creative craft, trick-or-treating throughout the Library, frighteningly fun tattoos, and a mouth-watering Halloween snack. Saturday programs are geared toward families with children ages 2-10. Registration is on-going, beginning September 10. Contact Library for more info here.

MORE HALLOWEEN EVENTS FOR OAKLAND COUNTY, METRO DETROIT and SE MICHIGAN WILL BE POSTED SOON!

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