Welcome to the dark side of Lansing! Our Halloween guide has all the thrills. From hometown horror fans to Halloween guests, our guide ensures everyone enjoys the season of scares in Lansing.
Explore the Awaken Haunted Attraction, where eerie tales come to life through chilling walk-through experiences. For a taste of fall, visit a cider mill and savor fresh cider and donuts. And the Great Pumpkin Walk is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring enchanting displays and seasonal festivities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Lansing
- Visit a Cider Mill
- Awaken Haunted Attraction (Leslie, MI)
- Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk
- Great Pumpkin Walk (East Lansing)
- Halloween Costume Contest at East Lansing Farmers Market (East Lansing)
- Halloween Pumpkin Race
- Thursday Night Out Fall & Halloween Time Crunch Projects
- NEW Halloween Wreath and Board Workshop
See these and even more events listed below!
Lansing Area Haunted Experiences
Awaken Haunted Attraction
What to Expect:
Over 42,000 square feet of immersive and terrifying haunted attractions.
Description:
Awaken Haunted Attraction in Leslie, Michigan, offers an immersive and terrifying experience with over 42,000 square feet of haunted attractions. The event features four linked attractions, including a 5-minute escape room and zombie paintball. The 2023 season saw the debut of actor Douglas Tait and his wife Isabel Cueva, who showcased their joint movie trailer. This year promises more terror and excitement with a physically demanding environment and intense audio and lighting effects.
Where: Leslie, MI | More Info: Awaken Haunted Attraction
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Lansing
Visit a Cider Mill
What to Expect:
A variety of seasonal activities including wagon rides, corn maze, gemstone mining, and live music.
Description:
Visit a Cider Mill offers a variety of seasonal activities and events in 2024. Enjoy wagon rides through the orchard, explore the corn maze, and mine for gemstones. The event also features live music, food trucks, and a pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkins by weight. The cider mill and taproom are open daily, offering fresh cider and donuts.
Where: Lansing | More Info: Visit a Cider Mill
Great Pumpkin Walk
What to Expect:
A festive trick-or-treating experience with live music and interactive activities.
Description:
The Great Pumpkin Walk is a family-friendly event in downtown East Lansing where families can bring their costumed children to trick-or-treat at over 25 participating businesses. The event also features mini pumpkin decorating, live music, and meet-and-greets with princesses from MSU Royal Encounters. Additionally, Wild Goose Inn will transform into the Land of Oz for trick-or-treaters, and there will be a Cyr Wheel performance at the elevated Marriott Plaza.
Where: East Lansing | More Info: Great Pumpkin Walk
Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk
What to Expect:
A fun and family-friendly zombie-themed parade through downtown Lansing.
Description:
The Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk is a beloved annual event where participants dress up in their best zombie attire and parade through downtown Lansing. This family-friendly and fall festival activity features a fun-filled atmosphere with registration starting at 3 PM outside the Impression 5 Science Center.
Where: Lansing | More Info: Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk
Halloween Costume Contest at East Lansing Farmers Market
What to Expect:
The unique feature of the event is its celebration of Halloween with a variety of family-friendly activities, including a costume contest, spooky photo booth, and petting zoo.
Description:
The Halloween Costume Contest at East Lansing Farmers Market is part of the Great Pumpkin Walk event, where participants can celebrate Halloween early with a costume and cosplay contest, take photos at a spooky photo booth, and meet characters from All-of-Us Express' next performance, The Witch's Princess. The event also includes yard games, a petting zoo, and pony rides, making it a fun-filled family activity.
Where: East Lansing | More Info: Halloween Costume Contest at East Lansing Farmers Market
Halloween Pumpkin Race
What to Expect:
Enjoy a 5K run through picturesque orchards and pumpkin patches while supporting a charitable cause.
Description:
Join Gourdys Pumpkin Run at Uncle John's Cider Mill in Lansing, Michigan, on September 7, 2024. This fall tradition offers a 5K run through picturesque orchards and pumpkin patches. Participants receive a lightweight tech hoodie, finisher medal, commemorative race bib, and a cup of apple cider. The event supports Girls on the Run and includes a Tough Pumpkin challenge for added fun. Perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Where: Lansing | More Info: Halloween Pumpkin Race
NEW Halloween Wreath and Board Workshop
What to Expect:
The unique feature of this workshop is the opportunity to create a custom Halloween wreath using raw wood and various decorations under the guidance of expert instructors.
Description:
Join us for a spooky yet creative evening at Board & Brush's NEW Halloween Wreath workshop. Craft your own custom Halloween wreath using raw wood and various decorations. Our expert instructors will guide you through the process of sanding, distressing, staining, and painting your stencil. This fun and festive workshop is perfect for those looking to add a personal touch to their home decor. Enjoy a relaxing evening with friends and family while creating a unique piece of art.
Where: Lansing | More Info: NEW Halloween Wreath and Board Workshop
Thursday Night Out Fall & Halloween Time Crunch Projects
What to Expect:
A guided DIY wood sign creation workshop with optional upgrades and additional fees for national labor and material price increases.
Description:
Join Board & Brush Lansing for a unique DIY mini workshop on October 3, 2024. This "Thursday Night Out - Fall & Halloween Time Crunch" project allows you to create a beautiful, personalized wood sign using various paint and wood stain colors. The workshop is led by expert instructors who will guide you through each step of the process. Wine, cider, and spirits are available for purchase through the tasting room operated by Our Crafted Life. Pre-registration is required, and the event is limited to 5 seats remaining.