See all Ann Arbor Halloween happenings this year!
Ann Arbor embraces Halloween 2025 near the University of Michigan campus and Main Street, with spooky events and haunted attractions aplenty. The season brings frightful experiences, seasonal tours and family-friendly scares from ghost walks to pumpkin festivals around Kerrytown.
Find the best Ann Arbor Halloween happenings this year!
Top Halloween In and Around Ann Arbor
- Trick or Treat on the River
- Halfway To Halloween Expo
- Ann Arbor District Library Halloween Events
- Halloween Downtown Trick or Treat Parade
- Pumpkins, Lanterns, and Leaves
- Highland Cemetery Evening Lantern Tours (Ypsilanti)
- Terrorfied Forest Haunted Trail (Pinckney)
- Howell Nature Center Fall Festival (Howell)
- University Symphony and University Philharmonia Orchestras Halloween Concert
- Saline Main Street's 20th Annual Oktoberfest (Saline)
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Ann Arbor Halloween
Ann Arbor Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Embark on a unique Halloween adventure with Trick or Treat on the River in Ann Arbor! Families can paddle canoes or kayaks along the Huron River, visiting various treat stations manned by costumed characters like witches and pirates. On-land games and activities provide additional fun. It's a memorable way to enjoy the fall season and collect candy.
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Ann Arbor District Library hosts a variety of Halloween festivities for all ages. Highlights include a grand Halloween Costume Contest with numerous award categories, a 'Not-So-Scary Haunted House' attraction, and numerous craft workshops to create spooky decorations like pom pom pumpkins and mini haunted houses. Storytelling events and author talks on haunting tales also add to the eerie fun.
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Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the Halloween Downtown Trick or Treat Parade! This exciting event features a costume parade, downtown trick-or-treating at participating businesses, and a variety of spooktacular activities. Enjoy dancing, face painting, and fun games that will delight the whole family.
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This enchanting fall celebration at Matthaei Botanical Gardens is designed for children aged 4-10. Families can explore a whimsical jack-o'-lantern trail, create their own luminaries, and be captivated by shadow puppet shows and dazzling light jugglers. Enjoy delicious cider and donuts in a magical setting.
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Discover a season of fall fun at Howell Nature Center! They offer a variety of exciting events throughout October, including thrilling night zip-lining adventures with glow sticks, a magical Hogwarts Night with owls and crafts, and engaging programs for young explorers. Visit the Wild Wonders Wildlife Park to see native Michigan animals and explore the NatureScape.
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Discover the beauty of autumn at Hidden Lake Gardens with two distinct fall events. The Fall Foliage Festival on October 18th features live music, children's crafts, and nature science experiments. Later, the Great Pumpkin Trail on October 25th transforms the gardens into a magical, pumpkin-lit wonderland for a family-friendly evening stroll. Access to all events is included with regular admission.
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Join St. Louis Center for their annual Trunk or Treat event, a beloved community celebration packed with Halloween fun for all ages. This festive gathering features decorated trunks, a thrilling haunted house, and a delicious community dinner. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with the residents and staff of St. Louis Center.
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Join the 'Legend of Sleepy Howell' for a spook-tacular community celebration in Downtown Howell. This family-friendly event features free trick-or-treating, festive activities, and the exciting Headless Horseman 5K race. It's a perfect way to embrace the Halloween spirit while supporting local recreation.
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Join Ann Arbor District Library storytellers for a delightful Halloween-themed show perfect for young children. Attendees are encouraged to wear their costumes and will have the chance to gather treats at the library following the performance. This event offers a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween.
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Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Moonster Mash! This community event promises a frightfully good time with festive activities, costume contests, and plenty of trick-or-treating opportunities. It's the perfect way for families to celebrate Halloween together in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Ann Arbor Haunted Experiences
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, transforms into a haven for horror enthusiasts at the Halfway To Halloween Expo. This immersive event brings the macabre to life with spine-chilling attractions, devilishly delightful entertainment, and a vast marketplace. Explore over 140 vendors specializing in haunt and horror, brave a haunted walk-through, and marvel at a unique hearse show. Delicious food truck fare and captivating live performances add to the terrifyingly good time.
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Embark on a spine-chilling adventure at Terrorfied Forest, a haunted trail set deep within the woods. Prepare for new and exciting changes for 2025, featuring heart-pounding scares, chilling creatures, and stunning remodels. Navigate the darkness for approximately 30-45 minutes, with options to enhance your experience through VIP passes, escape rooms, and zombie paintball.
Ann Arbor Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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Immerse yourself in a U-M tradition with the annual Halloween Concert. The University Symphony and University Philharmonia Orchestras come together for a spectacular celebration of the spookiest time of year, filling Hill Auditorium with thrilling orchestral performances.
Ann Arbor Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Saline Main Street's 20th Annual Oktoberfest returns to Downtown Saline, celebrating two decades of festive fun. Attendees can look forward to a lively Biergarten featuring live music from bands like Your Generation and Parallel Fifth, alongside authentic German tunes from Immigrant Sons. The event includes traditional contests such as stein holding and the highly anticipated Wiener Dog Races, plus a dedicated Kinderplatz for younger guests.
Ann Arbor Other Halloween Activities
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Step back in time with the Highland Cemetery Evening Lantern Tours, led by Ypsilanti historian James Mann. Wander through the historic grounds, illuminated by provided lanterns, and listen to fascinating stories of the city's past residents. These tours offer a unique and family-friendly glimpse into local history, running on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout October.
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