Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near East Lansing 2026

54 family-friendly fall activities near East Lansing

Great Pumpkin Walk

Sun, Oct 25

East Lansing

Trick-or-treat downtown and see a 26-foot giant inflatable pumpkin.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Grand Ledge Fall Festival)

Grand Ledge Fall Festival

Sat, Oct 3

Grand Ledge 13 mi Free

Family autumn festival with free pumpkins, pony rides, and a petting zoo.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Jack O' Lanterns Unleashed)

Jack O' Lanterns Unleashed

Oct 8 – Nov 1

Mason 11 mi $$

Features over 5,000 hand-carved illuminated pumpkins across 30 themed scenes.

Trick or Treat on the Square

Fri, Oct 30

Lansing

Trick-or-treat at local storefronts featuring games, crafts, and neighborhood discounts.

Legend of Sleepy Howell

Sat, Oct 17

Howell 30 mi Free

Livingston County's largest outdoor trick-or-treating event.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (St. Louis Center Trunk or Treat 2026)

St. Louis Center Trunk or Treat 2026

Wed, Oct 21

Chelsea 37 mi Free

Trunk-or-treating, a haunted house, and a community dinner.

MOOnster Mash

Sat, Oct 3

Chelsea 38 mi $$

Plant-based Halloween fun featuring resident animal experiences and trick-or-treating.

Illustration of a fall festival with a tractor, striped pumpkin booths, hay bales and orange trees (Turkeyville Fall Festival and Arts and Craft Show)

Turkeyville Fall Festival and Arts and Craft Show

Oct 3 – Oct 4

Marshall 37 mi Free

Outdoor craft market featuring handmade items, homemade donuts, and apple cider.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (South Lyon Area Pumpkinfest 2026)

South Lyon Area Pumpkinfest 2026

Sep 25 – Sep 27

South Lyon 46 mi $

Annual fall festival with a temporary relocation for 2026

Illustration of an outdoor movie night on a lawn with a glowing screen, lawn chairs, pumpkins and string lights at dusk (Halloween Happenings at Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium)

Halloween Happenings at Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium

Sep 29 – Oct 31

Flint 45 mi $$

Dual venue Halloween celebration with light shows and workshops

Autumn at Meijer Gardens

Grand Rapids 58 mi $$

Michigan's largest mum display with over 8,000 chrysanthemums

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Flushing Farms Fall Festival)

Flushing Farms Fall Festival

Aug 28 – Nov 8

Flushing 40 mi $$

Three corn mazes and unlimited rides included with admission.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a street with a smiling pumpkin float, costumed children and orange balloons overhead (Ann Arbor Halloween Trick or Treat Parade)

Ann Arbor Halloween Trick or Treat Parade

Sun, Oct 25

Ann Arbor 49 mi

Costume parade, trick-or-treating, and spooky dancing with a silent disco.

Pumpkin Prowl 2026

Fri, Oct 23

Ada 53 mi Free

Family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring an Emerald City themed covered bridge.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Kids' Halloween Stroll at the Village Arts Factory)

Kids' Halloween Stroll at the Village Arts Factory

Sat, Oct 24

Canton 57 mi

Features studio trick-or-treating and a decorated stroller or wagon competition.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Enchanted Halloween Festival)

Enchanted Halloween Festival

Fri, Oct 30

Clarkston 57 mi $

Scare-free Halloween celebration designed for children six and under.

2026 Pumpkin Palooza

Sun, Oct 18

Plymouth 58 mi Free

Trick-or-treat stroll with costume contests and over 100 scarecrows.

Skeletonfest

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Marshall 40 mi

More than 80 costumed skeletons take over downtown Marshall.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Three Cedars Farm Fall Fun)

Three Cedars Farm Fall Fun

Sep 4 – Nov 8

Northville 50 mi Free

Features free admission, a seven-acre corn maze, and hayrides.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Trick or Treat on the River)

Trick or Treat on the River

Sun, Oct 11

Ann Arbor 51 mi

Trick-or-treat by canoe or kayak along the Huron River.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Pumpkins, Lanterns, and Leaves)

Pumpkins, Lanterns, and Leaves

Oct 16 – Oct 17

Ann Arbor 52 mi $$

Evening celebration with light spinning, shadow puppetry, and a lantern parade.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Trick or Treat on the Trails)

Trick or Treat on the Trails

Fri, Oct 23

Augusta 53 mi Free

Free trail trick-or-treating with costume contests, cider, donuts, and crafts.

Zoo Boo

Saginaw 54 mi $

Features unlimited train and carousel rides, Dr. Slime shows, and treats.

Heidi's Corn Maze

Sep 18 – Nov 14

Lowell 46 mi $

A 10-acre patriotic corn maze with junior and large challenge courses.

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (Gilmore Car Museum's Trunk or Treat)

Gilmore Car Museum's Trunk or Treat

Wed, Oct 21

Hickory Corners 52 mi

Trick-or-treating from classic cars and emergency vehicles with spooky music.

Saline Trunk or Treat 2026

Wed, Oct 21

Saline 53 mi

Trick-or-treating featuring decorated trunks and an allergy-friendly Teal Table.

Illustration of small cars parked at sunset with orange balloons, tiny houses on their roofs, a pumpkin and string lights (Wyoming Kentwood Trunk or Treat)

Wyoming Kentwood Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 17

Kentwood 57 mi Free

Explore decorated trunks from over 25 community and city booths.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book in an orange armchair beside pumpkins, a lamp and black cats (Hallowee-Ones: Parade and Programming)

Hallowee-Ones: Parade and Programming

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Grand Rapids 58 mi

Costume parades, seasonal storytime, and autumn garden play for kids.

Frankenmuth Corn Maze

Sep 25 – Nov 1

Frankenmuth 55 mi $

Five-acre corn maze with courtyard games and farm animal petting zoo.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Trick-or-Treat Trail at Marshbank Park)

Trick-or-Treat Trail at Marshbank Park

Sun, Oct 25

West Bloomfield Township 56 mi $

Collect goodies from costumed characters along the Marshbank trail.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Chippewa Nature Center Fall Harvest Festival)

Chippewa Nature Center Fall Harvest Festival

Sat, Oct 3

Midland 58 mi $

Celebrate 19th-century farm life with harvest demonstrations, crafts, and games.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Michigan's Farm Garden Autumn Family Activities)

Michigan's Farm Garden Autumn Family Activities

Oct 2 – Oct 31

Grand Rapids 58 mi

Interactive harvest-themed relay challenge and produce play for families.

Spooky Sprint - Grand Rapids

Sat, Oct 10

Caledonia 53 mi $$

Family-friendly fall running event featuring multiple distances and custom swag.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Streets of Treats Halloween)

Streets of Treats Halloween

Sat, Oct 24

Northville 55 mi

Family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treating with games and entertainment in Downtown Northville.

Halloween at the Market!

Fri, Oct 23

Saginaw 55 mi Free

Free trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and spooky decorations under the pavilion.

Spooky Animal Storytime

Oct 1 – Oct 22

West Bloomfield Township 56 mi $

Fall-themed storytime featuring a live animal meet-and-greet each week

Illustration of a town square fall festival with striped pumpkin booths, costumed figures, and orange autumn trees (Christian Service Fall Harvest Fundraiser)

Christian Service Fall Harvest Fundraiser

Sun, Oct 4

Highland Charter Township 45 mi Free

Features a pumpkin patch, silent auction, fall games, and farmers' goods.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated as tiny haunted houses with pumpkins and costumed kids at dusk (Trunk or Treat at Goldfish Swim School Ann Arbor)

Trunk or Treat at Goldfish Swim School Ann Arbor

Fri, Oct 30

Ann Arbor 48 mi Free

Features parking lot trunk-or-treating alongside open family swimming.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Succulent Pumpkin Workshop)

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

Tue, Sep 22

Northville 50 mi $$

Craft a custom living succulent pumpkin centerpiece.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Northville Township Police Trunk or Treat)

Northville Township Police Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 10

Northville 57 mi Free

Free community trunk-or-treat with decorated vehicles and candy.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Scarecrows in the Park 2026)

Scarecrows in the Park 2026

Sep 25 – Nov 2

Plymouth 58 mi

Features 100 imaginative community scarecrows on display 24/7 in Kellogg Park.

Diehl's Orchard & Cider Mill

Aug 15 – Nov 22

Holly 45 mi

Free corn maze, farm animals, fresh cider, and hot donuts.

Illustration of a corn maze path with tall golden cornstalks, small costumed figures, a flag, pumpkins and a red barn (Country Mill Farms Corn Maze & Fall Activities)

Country Mill Farms Corn Maze & Fall Activities

Charlotte 17 mi $$

213-acre farm with pick-your-own options and bakery treats.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (5th Annual Miles for Mentorship 5K and Spooky Sprint)

5th Annual Miles for Mentorship 5K and Spooky Sprint

Lansing $

Family-friendly 5K and kids run supporting youth mentoring.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Spicer Orchards Fall Harvest Festival)

Spicer Orchards Fall Harvest Festival

Fenton 37 mi $$

Five generations of family farming tradition

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Howell Nature Center Fall Festival)

Howell Nature Center Fall Festival

Howell 31 mi $$

October events include night zip-lining and magical Hogwarts experiences.

Illustration of a small figure walking a path between tall golden cornstalks toward a red flag, with pumpkins nearby (Uncle John's Cider Mill Fall Festival)

Uncle John's Cider Mill Fall Festival

St Johns 26 mi $

Five generations of family farm history and 'Agritainment' innovation.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids' Trick-or-Trot)

Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids' Trick-or-Trot

Flint 49 mi $$

Run or walk through a historic village in costume

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (UM-Flint's Inclusive Halloween)

UM-Flint's Inclusive Halloween

Flint 44 mi Free

A free, inclusive Halloween event for all abilities.

Illustration of a row of food trucks topped with pumpkins at dusk, with string lights, steam, and people at picnic tables (Halloween Ghosts & Goodies at Crossroads Village)

Halloween Ghosts & Goodies at Crossroads Village

Flint 49 mi $$

Historic village transformed for Halloween with train rides and treats.

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Deep Roots Produce Trunk or Treat)

Deep Roots Produce Trunk or Treat

Alto 50 mi Free

Free trunk-or-treat with farm activities

The Halloween Show!

Ann Arbor 49 mi Free

Halloween storytelling show with costume and treats

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Friendship Church Halloween Hike & Trick-or-Treat)

Friendship Church Halloween Hike & Trick-or-Treat

Canton 58 mi Free

Family-friendly hike with costumed characters and candy stations.

The Spooky Forest

Belmont 56 mi $

Family-friendly Halloween trail walk through the woods.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Pumpkin Prowl 2026Ada

Fri23Oct Trick or Treat on the TrailsAugusta

Fri23Oct Halloween at the Market!Saginaw

Sat24Oct Kids' Halloween Stroll at the Village Arts FactoryCanton

Sat24Oct Hallowee-Ones: Parade and ProgrammingGrand Rapids

Sat24Oct Streets of Treats HalloweenNorthville

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East Lansing families have many choices for Halloween adventures. Events are spread from downtown Lansing's Trick or Treat on the Square to outdoor fun at places like the Great Pumpkin Walk right here in East Lansing.

Consider indoor entertainment at Sloan Museum or outdoor corn mazes in surrounding towns. Whatever your preference, find the perfect outing.

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