Unearth the eerie excitement of Flint this Halloween season. Brave the storm of Flint's Halloween happenings with our guide, a lighthouse for both local sea witches and visiting merfolk.
Popular events include the Ooky Spooky Light Show, a mesmerizing display of lights and music that transforms the local landscape into a haunted spectacle. Additionally, enjoy a delightful Halloween dinner buffet at Crossroads Village, where classic seasonal dishes await you in a charming, festive atmosphere. And the Halloween Hootenany at Longway Planetarium is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring captivating shows that bring the cosmos to life with a spooky twist. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Flint
- Ooky Spooky Light Show
- Halloween Dinner Buffet at Crossroads Village
- Halloween Hootenany at Longway Planetarium
- Shawhaven Haunted Farm (Mason)
- The Edson Incident (Bay City)
- Mundy Township Trunk or Treat Cruise-In (Mundy Township)
- An Event So Good… It’s Scary (Fenton)
- Halloween Trick or Treat Candy Giveaway
- Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids' Trick-or-Trot
See these and even more events listed below!
Flint Area Haunted Experiences
Shawhaven Haunted Farm
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Shawhaven Haunted Farm is its immersive and intense haunted house experience with various themed areas and activities.
Description:
Shawhaven Haunted Farm offers a thrilling Halloween experience with its 19th year of "Farm Fresh Fear." Visitors can navigate through Samara's Retirement Home for the Dead, which includes the 3D Psycho-path, Circus Zone, and Freak and Oddities Show. The event also features Escape Rooms, ensuring an immersive and intense haunted adventure.
Where: Mason | More Info: Shawhaven Haunted Farm
The Edson Incident
What to Expect:
A haunted attraction set on a real naval ship with five levels of terror.
Description:
The Edson Incident is a premier haunted attraction aboard the USS Edson, a Vietnam-era U.S. Navy Destroyer anchored in Bay City, Michigan. This terrifying experience features five levels of horror, including jump scares, creepy sounds, and visual effects. It is suitable for those 10 and older, with a family-friendly day on October 27th, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Bay City | More Info: The Edson Incident
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Flint
Ooky Spooky Light Show
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring popular songs and amazing graphics and lights.
Description:
Enjoy a spooky yet family-friendly experience with the Ooky Spooky Light Show. This fall favorite features popular Halloween songs like "The Monster Mash," "Ghostbusters," and "Thriller" coming to life with amazing graphics and lights. Created by talented artists and programmers in Flint, this show is a must-see during the Halloween season, recommended for ages 6 and older.
Where: Flint | More Info: Ooky Spooky Light Show
Halloween Dinner Buffet at Crossroads Village
What to Expect:
Enjoy a variety of Halloween activities including trick-or-treating, vintage rides, and a historic train ride through the autumn countryside.
Description:
Experience a spooktacular Halloween at Crossroads Village with Halloween Ghosts & Goodies. Enjoy safe trick-or-treating at 20 candy stops, meet friendly witches, and savor delicious cider and donuts. Explore vintage rides, spooky surprises, and a straw maze. Don't miss the magic show in the Cowell Opera House and a 40-minute ride on the historic Huckleberry Ghost Train Express through the autumn countryside.
Where: Flint | More Info: Halloween Dinner Buffet at Crossroads Village
Halloween Hootenany at Longway Planetarium
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with a special showing of Ooky Spooky Light Show and a costume contest.
Description:
Join us for the Halloween Hootenanny at Longway Planetarium, where you can boogie the night away with your little monster. This family-friendly event includes a special showing of Ooky Spooky Light Show and encourages participants to show off their best monster mash costumes. The event is a fun-filled celebration with activities suitable for all ages.
Where: Flint | More Info: Halloween Hootenany at Longway Planetarium
Halloween Trick or Treat Candy Giveaway
What to Expect:
A safe and welcoming event for families to collect candy.
Description:
Join us for the Halloween Trick or Treat Candy Giveaway at Venue All Occasions in Flint, MI. This event, sponsored by Venue All Occasions and the Forever Flint Foundation, offers a safe and fun environment for families to collect candy. Donations are welcome to support this annual giveaway.
Where: Flint | More Info: Halloween Trick or Treat Candy Giveaway
An Event So Good… It’s Scary
What to Expect:
A community-wide trick-or-treating event where local businesses serve as "Hospitality Points" for families.
Description:
An Event So Good It's Scary is a family-friendly Halloween celebration in Fenton and Linden, Michigan. Local businesses participate by offering safe trick-or-treating with candy, goodies, and sometimes prizes. The event takes place on Thursday, October 31st from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, rain or shine.
Where: Fenton | More Info: An Event So Good… It’s Scary
Mundy Township Trunk or Treat Cruise-In
What to Expect:
A classic car show combined with a trunk or treat event, making it a unique and family-friendly Halloween celebration.
Description:
The Mundy Township Senior & Enrichment Center is hosting a Halloween Classic Car Show and Trunk or Treat event on October 16, 2024. This all-ages event features a classic car show, trunk or treat, music by DJ Jason Dover, a 50/50 raffle, a prize for the best decorated car, and a kids' costume contest. The event includes refreshments and stays lively with music throughout the evening.
Where: Mundy Township | More Info: Mundy Township Trunk or Treat Cruise-In
Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids' Trick-or-Trot
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween event with various race distances and festive activities.
Description:
The Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids' Trick-or-Trot are family-friendly Halloween events featuring a 5K run/walk, a 10K run, and a Kids' Monster Mile. Participants will receive commemorative medals and enjoy festive activities, including a costume contest and post-race party.