Unique &amp; Unusual Halloween Events Near Southgate 2026

Windsor 11 mi Free

A family-friendly zombie charity parade benefiting the Downtown Mission.

FrankenFest Detroit

Sat, Sep 19

Detroit 8 mi Free

Mystical art, monstrous exhibits, and hourly aerial shows at Historic Fort Wayne.

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

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Westland 14 mi

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

Sun, Oct 25

Troy 24 mi $$

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

Paranormal Investigations

Westland 9 mi

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

Sep 28 – Oct 28

Detroit 11 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 12 mi $$$

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

Illustration of a clay witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards at a small round table inside a candlelit tent (Witches Night Bazaar: Autumnal Equinox)

Witches Night Bazaar: Autumnal Equinox

Sun, Sep 20

Detroit 13 mi $$

Mystical vendor market, equinox ritual, and dance rave in Detroit.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards on a round table among pumpkins, candles and a fireplace (Grosse Pointe Witches Ride)

Grosse Pointe Witches Ride

Sat, Oct 17

Grosse Pointe 19 mi Free

Costumed bike ride down Kercheval with drink specials benefiting charity.

Autumn Ascension Psychic Fair

Sat, Sep 26

Ferndale 17 mi $

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

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Monster Monday's: A Ghost With The Most)

Monster Monday's: A Ghost With The Most

Mon, Oct 5

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 (Fall Equinox Sound Bowl Meditation)

Fall Equinox Sound Bowl Meditation

Tue, Sep 22

Detroit 10 mi Free

Features a sound bowl meditation by Afro Moone and an Affirmation Station.

Pumpkin Kitty

Sat, Oct 10

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

Ghost Night In

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

Pumpkin!!

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

Lil Spook Squad

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

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

Bouquet of a Vampire

Sat, Oct 10

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!!

Fri, Oct 2

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

Mon, Oct 12

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

Thu, Oct 1

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

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Charcoal Pumpkin Drawing Class)

Charcoal Pumpkin Drawing Class

Fri, Oct 23

Windsor 11 mi $

Beginner-friendly still-life drawing workshop with all materials provided.

White Pumpkin Acrylic Painting Class

Sep 18 – Sep 19

Windsor 11 mi $$$

Step-by-step acrylic painting on thick watercolor paper with all materials provided.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (The Turning: An Autumn Equinox Candlelight Gathering)

The Turning: An Autumn Equinox Candlelight Gathering

Tue, Sep 22

Detroit 14 mi $$

An intimate equinox ritual with candlelight, guided reflection, and seasonal refreshments.

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

Mon, Oct 5

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

Mon, Oct 12

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

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Beats and Booths Fall Vendor Market & Tribute Show)

Beats and Booths Fall Vendor Market & Tribute Show

Sun, Oct 18

LaSalle $

Features two Elvis tribute shows alongside an indoor vendor market.

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

Sun, Oct 18

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

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

Thu, Oct 8

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

Ghost in a Jar

Fri, Oct 2

Ann Arbor 27 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

Sun, Oct 25

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

Thu, Oct 29

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

Tue, Sep 29