Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Novi 2026

36 unique & unusual Halloween events near Novi.

As Halloween approaches, Novi and surrounding areas present various seasonal events. Look for ticketed downtown tours in nearby cities, or consider family-friendly outdoor attractions closer to home.

Beyond these, other Halloween activities are happening throughout October in Farmington, Waterford, and Westland.

All Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Around Novi

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Grand Raven Festival)

Grand Raven Festival

Farmington 5 mi

Raven-inspired family fun with scarecrows, Poe readings, and downtown festivities.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Westland Halloween Decorating Contest)

Westland Halloween Decorating Contest

Community contest showcasing festive autumn and spooky residential displays.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (10th Annual Frightful 5K)

10th Annual Frightful 5K

Costume-friendly 5K run and Pumpkin 1K through Civic Center Campus.

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk (Paranormal Investigations)

Paranormal Investigations

Investigate supernatural hotspots in a historic asylum alongside paranormal guides.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Dastardly Detroit: A Spooky Downtown Walking Tour)

Dastardly Detroit: A Spooky Downtown Walking Tour

Detroit 25 mi $$

A one-and-a-half-mile walking tour exploring the dark side of Detroit's history.

Illustration of costumed shoppers walking past striped market stalls piled with pumpkins under bright autumn trees (7th Annual Haunted Yard Sale)

7th Annual Haunted Yard Sale

Westland 11 mi $$$

Shop new, used, and handcrafted Halloween and fall items from local vendors.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Halloween Costume Swap)

Halloween Costume Swap

Ann Arbor 20 mi

Pick out a new-to-you costume without needing to donate one

Illustration of a small clay guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street at dusk, with friendly ghosts nearby (Canterbury Village Ghost Walk)

Canterbury Village Ghost Walk

Lake Orion 21 mi $

Guided after-hours walking tour sharing documented ghost stories and village history.

Illustration of a clay witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards at a small round table inside a candlelit tent (Autumn Ascension Psychic Fair)

Autumn Ascension Psychic Fair

Ferndale 17 mi $

Reiki, tarot, aura photography, and crystal singing bowls in downtown Ferndale.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Introductory Woodcarving | Carve a Pumpkin)

Introductory Woodcarving | Carve a Pumpkin

Ann Arbor 20 mi

Carve and paint a small wooden pumpkin in an introductory workshop.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Ghost in a Jar)

Ghost in a Jar

Ann Arbor 17 mi

Craft a floating ghost and miniature terrarium-style habitat inside a jar.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Pumpkin Carving Demo)

Pumpkin Carving Demo

Ann Arbor 20 mi

Watch professional ice carver Ben Goebel carve designs into pumpkins.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Mini Succulent Pumpkins)

Mini Succulent Pumpkins

Ann Arbor 20 mi

Craft tiny holiday decorations using pumpkins, live succulents, and natural elements.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (LOCATION CHANGE: Beginning Needle Felting: Cute Ghosts)

LOCATION CHANGE: Beginning Needle Felting: Cute Ghosts

Ann Arbor 20 mi

Craft a wool ghost while learning needle felting basics.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon ((Spooky) Punk Embroidery)

(Spooky) Punk Embroidery

Ann Arbor 21 mi

Embroider a spooky patch or bring a shirt for a DIY tee.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Fall Harvest Shadow Boxes)

Fall Harvest Shadow Boxes

Ann Arbor 21 mi

Craft an autumn landscape using dried flowers and precut paper decorations.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Handmade Felt Food: Pumpkins)

Handmade Felt Food: Pumpkins

Ann Arbor 21 mi

Hand-sew a spooky carved pumpkin toy out of felt.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Spooktacular Refrigerator Magnets)

Spooktacular Refrigerator Magnets

Ann Arbor 22 mi

Craft monster and villain refrigerator decorations with paper and googly eyes.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Haunted House Light-Up Display Fused Glass Workshop)

Haunted House Light-Up Display Fused Glass Workshop

Waterford Township 13 mi $$

Assemble a kiln-fired glass haunted house on a lighted wooden stand.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Pony Bead Jack-o'-Lantern)

Pony Bead Jack-o'-Lantern

Ann Arbor 21 mi

Make your own jack-o'-lantern keychain using pony beads.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Handmade Felt Ghost Garlands)

Handmade Felt Ghost Garlands

Ann Arbor 22 mi

Craft a ghost garland with beginner-friendly basic sewing.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Build a Mini Haunted House)

Build a Mini Haunted House

Ann Arbor 22 mi

Build and decorate your own wooden haunted house.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Spooky Mini Paintings)

Spooky Mini Paintings

Ann Arbor 22 mi

Paint a mini canvas using spooky stencils or your own design.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Monster Monday's: A Ghost With The Most)

Monster Monday's: A Ghost With The Most

Roseville 28 mi $$

Family painting session where one child paints free per paid adult.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Pumpkin Kitty)

Pumpkin Kitty

Roseville 28 mi $$

Step-by-step family painting session on an 11x14 canvas.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Ghost Night In)

Ghost Night In

Roseville 28 mi $$

Step-by-step canvas painting night with an optional DIY candle bar.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Pumpkin!!)

Pumpkin!!

Roseville 28 mi $$

All-ages Coffee & Canvas painting session with optional candle making.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Lil Spook Squad)

Lil Spook Squad

Roseville 28 mi $$

Family-friendly step-by-step painting session on an 11x14 canvas.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Smiles for Halloween)

Smiles for Halloween

Roseville 28 mi $$

Step-by-step family painting session with optional DIY add-ons.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Bouquet of a Vampire)

Bouquet of a Vampire

Roseville 28 mi $$

Step-by-step canvas painting night with BYOB drinks and candle bar upgrades.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Frightening Friday's: BOOp!!)

Frightening Friday's: BOOp!!

Roseville 28 mi $$

All-ages instructor-led painting session on an 11x14 canvas.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Monster Monday's: BOO-ble Tea)

Monster Monday's: BOO-ble Tea

Roseville 28 mi $$

Family painting class where one child paints free per paid adult.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Treating Thursday's: A Spook-tastic Nom)

Treating Thursday's: A Spook-tastic Nom

Roseville 28 mi $$

Step-by-step family painting session on an 11x14 canvas.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Monster Monday's: Spider Hangout)

Monster Monday's: Spider Hangout

Roseville 28 mi $$

All-ages, instructor-led canvas painting session with optional DIY upgrades.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Monster Monday's: Click Your Heels)

Monster Monday's: Click Your Heels

Roseville 28 mi $$

Step-by-step canvas painting session with optional DIY candle making.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Boo-tanical Terrarium Workshop)

Boo-tanical Terrarium Workshop

Create a spooky "BOO-tanical" terrarium with mini plants and Halloween accents.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 61 Pumpkinfest 2026 Novi

Fall celebration featuring wagon rides, farm animals, and live music.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 20 Drafting Table Brewing's 11th Annual Oktoberfest Party Wixom

Features stein holding contests, special beer releases, and a Long Dog Dash.

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Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

Haunted Experiences

1 of 12 Creepy Cheapy Halloween XVIII & Holiday IV Pontiac

Annual Halloween concert event featuring live music band lineups.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 6 Halloween Concert Ann Arbor

University Symphony and Philharmonia Orchestras celebrate the spooky season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can kids come on ghost tours in Novi?

Family-friendly early tours, usually the 7 pm slot, keep stories spooky but not graphic and welcome ages 8-plus; late-night tours lean into murder and macabre detail and often set 13+ or 18+ minimums. Check the tour's stated age guidance and pick the early slot for first-timers. Ninety minutes of night walking is the real limit for younger kids, so check the route length.

How should we dress for October outdoor events in Novi?

October is the swing month: afternoon events can be warm while anything after sunset drops fast, so the answer is always layers, base, zip layer, packable shell, plus closed shoes for grass and gravel venues. Toss gloves and a beanie in the bag after mid-October for night tours and outdoor screenings. Check the hourly forecast at event time, not the daily high.

How do we plan around lantern parades and night processions in Novi?

Stake out the route, not the staging area: arrive 30-45 minutes early at a mid-route spot with a wall or storefront at your back for kids' sightlines. Bring your own lantern or glow items only if the event invites it. Transit beats driving, since road closures wrap the route, and know the dispersal point so your group reunites after the crowd releases.

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