Unearth the hidden horrors of Grand Rapids this Halloween with our in-depth guide, offering a treasure trove of terrifying events and supernatural spectacles. Discover creepy corners catering to all creatures of the night.
Popular Events: Delve into the eerie ambiance of The Haunt, where spine-chilling encounters await at every turn. With its immersive experiences and hauntingly themed attractions, it offers a unique take on the Halloween spirit. And definitely don't forget the Grand Rapids Official Halloween Bar Crawl, which invites participants to explore local bars adorned in festive décor while enjoying themed cocktails. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids Official Halloween Bar Crawl
- 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl
- Zoo Goes Boo
- Tricks and Treats (Muskegon)
- The Haunt
- Abandoned Acres Farm Haunted Attraction (Sparta)
- New Salem Witches Woods (Dorr)
- Pumpkin Patches (Various)
- Trunk or Treat Halloween Events (Various)
- 2024 Halloween Bash at the Market
See these and even more events listed below!
Grand Rapids Area Haunted Experiences
The Haunt
What to Expect:
The Haunt offers a comprehensive haunted experience with access to all its bone-chilling stories and attractions.
Description:
The Haunt is a 24-year-old award-winning haunted attraction in West Michigan, offering a bone-chilling experience with 50,000 sq ft of terrifying themes and stories. This Halloween season, visitors can navigate through chilling halls and face their deepest fears.
Where: Grand Rapids | More Info: The Haunt
Abandoned Acres Farm Haunted Attraction
What to Expect:
Immersive outdoor and indoor haunted experiences with carnival-themed scares and a serial killer theme.
Description:
Abandoned Acres Farm Haunted Attraction offers a unique and immersive experience with its highbred combination of outdoor haunted corn mazes and indoor haunted experiences. The Bloody Butcher Corn Maze features mutant pumpkins, witches, hillbillies, and other insane farm animals, while the Big Top Terror Vision Corn Maze is carnival-themed with crazed clowns and deranged circus animals in a 3D environment. The Old Eli Experience takes you into the mind of a serial killer, challenging you to figure out his method before he returns.
Where: Sparta | More Info: Abandoned Acres Farm Haunted Attraction
New Salem Witches Woods
What to Expect:
A comprehensive Halloween experience featuring six haunted attractions and carnival rides.
Description:
Witch's Woods Haunted Hayride and Halloween Screampark offers a thrilling experience with six haunted attractions, including the Haunted Hayride, 3D Keeper's Crypt, Castle Morbid, Horrorwood Chamber of Chills, Vampire Passage, and Jack-o-lantern Jamboree. The event is held every Friday through Sunday from September 27 to November 2, 2024, and on Thursday for Halloween Night. The event features carnival rides, games, and food, making it a comprehensive Halloween experience.
Where: Dorr | More Info: New Salem Witches Woods
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Grand Rapids
Tricks and Treats
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween event with a variety of activities, including pumpkin decorating, costume parades, and select rides.
Description:
Experience a family-friendly Halloween event at Michigan's Adventure with Tricks and Treats. Enjoy mischievous tricks, tasty treats, seasonal decor, and spooky activities like Bonesboro Acres and the Skelebration Dance Party. Young visitors can participate in activities like Mask Makers Mash, pumpkin decorating, and the Spooktacular Costume Parade. The event also features select rides, fall festival foods, and live entertainment.
Where: Muskegon | More Info: Tricks and Treats
Zoo Goes Boo
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration in a zoo setting with various entertainment options and treat stations.
Description:
Zoo Goes Boo at John Ball Zoo is a family-friendly Halloween event where the zoo transforms into a spooky yet kooky destination. Enjoy bewitching decorations, twisted treat stations, and an endless supply of animal fun. Immerse yourself in the festivities with magicians, fire performers, jugglers, and more. Thirteen treat stations will be scattered throughout the zoo, offering a variety of Halloween treats. Allergy-friendly options are also available. Dressing up isn't just for kids; costumes for all are encouraged, and face painting designs are available for those without costumes.
Where: Grand Rapids | More Info: Zoo Goes Boo
Pumpkin Patches
What to Expect:
A variety of activities and special themed days make this event a unique and enjoyable experience for all ages.
Description:
The 2024 Pumpkin Festival at the farm is a family-friendly event featuring over 20 activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a 10-acre themed corn maze, U-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, giant chalkboard, corn pit, and various games like stick horse races, tug-o-war, and steer roping. The event also includes food vendors selling slushies, ice cream, cotton candy, and soft drinks. Special days include Special Needs Day, First Responders Weekend, Dog Days, Big Foot Day, Grandparents Day, and My 1st Pumpkin Day.
Where: Various | More Info: Pumpkin Patches
2024 Halloween Bash at the Market
What to Expect:
A free, all-ages event featuring over 100 vendors and live entertainment in a festive Halloween setting.
Description:
The 2024 Halloween Bash at the Market is a festive event featuring over 100 vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. It promises an all-ages experience filled with magical, mysterious, and macabre elements perfect for the Halloween season. The event will take place on Fulton Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Where: Grand Rapids | More Info: 2024 Halloween Bash at the Market
Trunk or Treat Halloween Events
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with a variety of activities including trick-or-treating, music, face painting, and a costume trunk contest.
Description:
Join the IMCP Trunk or Treat Halloween Event at Immokalee Community Park on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Enjoy trick-or-treating, music, face painting, games, and a costume trunk contest in a fun and spooky atmosphere.
Where: Various | More Info: Trunk or Treat Halloween Events
Fall Fun in North of Grand Rapids
What to Expect:
The festival offers a variety of activities including Highland Games and historical encampments.
Description:
The Sparta Celtic Festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating Celtic heritage. Located in Rogers Park, Sparta, Michigan, the festival features three stages filled with music and dancing, Highland Games, historical encampments, and Scottish clans. It is an annual event held on the second Saturday of August.
Where: Sparta | More Info: Fall Fun in North of Grand Rapids
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Grand Rapids
7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl
What to Expect:
A night of bar-hopping with exclusive drink specials and a $1000 national costume contest.
Description:
Join the 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl in Grand Rapids for a spooktacular night of bar-hopping. Explore some of the best bars in the city, enjoy exclusive drink specials, and participate in a $1000 national costume contest. With professional photographers capturing the best moments, this event promises an electric atmosphere perfect for celebrating Halloween. Don't miss out on the hottest Halloween event of the year!
Where: Grand Rapids | More Info: 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl
Grand Rapids Official Halloween Bar Crawl
What to Expect:
Enjoy a night of bar-hopping with exclusive drink specials, live music, and a $2,000 prize value social media costume contest.
Description:
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at the Grand Rapids Official Halloween Bar Crawl Join us on October 26th as we haunt the town, hopping from one eerie venue to the next in search of thrills and chills. Enjoy over 4 venues, 2-3 vouchers, a Halloween goodie bag, free entry into the best bars, and a free after-party. The event includes live music, DJs, and a $2,000 prize value social media costume contest. Don't miss out on this epic Halloween event!