Saint Clair Shores Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Grosse Pointe Shores $

Daytime outdoor trick-or-treat trail with 13 stations for young children.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Trick-or-Treat: Under the Sea!)

Trick-or-Treat: Under the Sea!

Oct 23 – Oct 24

Troy 14 mi $

Family-friendly, ocean-themed trick-or-treating with teal pumpkin options across historic buildings.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Boo Bash & Heroes Vs. Villains One Mile Fun Run)

Boo Bash & Heroes Vs. Villains One Mile Fun Run

Rochester 17 mi

Features Halloween activities and a Heroes vs. Villains kids fun run.

Sterling Frights

Sterling Heights 9 mi

Annual festival with hay rides, a straw maze, and trick or treating.

Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival

Bloomfield Hills 18 mi $$

Rochester Hills 18 mi $$

Carve a pumpkin and display it on stone walls for lighting.

Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset (Bowers School Farm Fall Festival)

Bowers School Farm Fall Festival

Oct 2 – Oct 31

Wagon rides, farm animals, a corn quest, and a beer garden.

Treats at the Beach

Sun, Oct 18

Harrison Township 7 mi Free

Trunk-or-treat alternative featuring festive displays along the beach plaza and hayrides.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Trunk or Treat | Clinton Twp)

Trunk or Treat | Clinton Twp

Fri, Oct 23

Clinton Township 9 mi

Costumes, candy trunks, hayrides, cider, and donuts for the whole family.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Deneweth's Garden Center Fall Fun Fest)

Deneweth's Garden Center Fall Fun Fest

Sep 19 – Oct 25

Macomb 12 mi $

Family-friendly autumn fun featuring indoor and outdoor activities for kids.

Birmingham Pumpkin Patch

Birmingham 17 mi Free

Free community Halloween celebration featuring costume parades, train rides, and pumpkin decorating.

Brick-or-Treat Halloween Event

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Auburn Hills 25 mi $$

Features glow-in-the-dark brick builds and a 4D monster movie.

Family Fall Fest

Troy 14 mi Free

Free fall fun with hay rides, trick-or-treating, and bounce houses.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Shelby Township Halloween Spooktacular)

Shelby Township Halloween Spooktacular

Fri, Oct 9

Shelby Township 14 mi

Trick-or-treat around the lake with kid-friendly haunted gardens and crafts.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Trick or Treat Downtown Rochester)

Trick or Treat Downtown Rochester

Rochester 18 mi Free

Costumed trick-or-treating along Main Street businesses starting at Central Square.

Trick or Treat Trail

Sun, Oct 18

Clawson 13 mi

Costumed trick-or-treating along a wood chip trail with cider and donuts.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Genisys Credit Union Pumpkin Roll)

Genisys Credit Union Pumpkin Roll

Sun, Nov 1

Rochester 17 mi Free

Roll old pumpkins down the sledding hill at targets for prizes.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Fall Festival in the Woods Auburn Hills)

Fall Festival in the Woods Auburn Hills

Auburn Hills 22 mi $

Features hayrides every 15 minutes, pumpkin carving, and nature activities.

Annual Trunk or Treat

Detroit 7 mi Free

Outdoor community gathering with decorated vehicle trunks, candy, and games.

Elmwood Alight 2026

Oct 1 – Oct 3

Detroit 12 mi $$

Historic Detroit cemetery illuminated with art installations, light displays, and music.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Scarecrows in the City - Scarecrow Building Workshop)

Scarecrows in the City - Scarecrow Building Workshop

Tue, Sep 29

Rochester Hills 18 mi $$

Build a scarecrow displayed at the festival and in downtown Rochester.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (4th Annual U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Party)

4th Annual U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Party

Highland Park 11 mi Free

U-pick pumpkins, cider, doughnuts, pumpkin games, and face painting in Detroit.

Illustration of a fall festival with a tractor, striped pumpkin booths, hay bales and orange trees (PYSA Annual Youth-o-ween Spooktacular Costume Party)

PYSA Annual Youth-o-ween Spooktacular Costume Party

Grosse Pointe Farms 8 mi $

Detroit 8 mi Free

Youth costume contest and fall games supporting Detroit sports programs.

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (Halloween Spooktacular at The War Memorial)

Halloween Spooktacular at The War Memorial

Sun, Oct 25

Family-oriented Halloween gathering at The War Memorial.

Free Trunk or Treat

Grosse Pointe Farms 6 mi Free

Children can wear costumes and collect Halloween goodies.

Haunted Library

Detroit 7 mi Free

Complete Halloween challenges in costume to earn a prize.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Wilder Branch Annual Halloween Party)

Wilder Branch Annual Halloween Party

Detroit 8 mi Free

Pre-trick-or-treating party featuring games, crafts, pizza, and pop.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (KW Lakeside Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat Event)

KW Lakeside Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat Event

Shelby Township 10 mi Free

Features a petting zoo, pony carousel, bounce house, and trunk-or-treating.

Halloween at the Hub

Detroit 12 mi Free

Family Halloween celebration with train rides, costume contests, and trunk-or-treat.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt)

Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Detroit 13 mi Free

Hunt for hidden letters across the venue to unlock sweet treats.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Halloween Party for Kids at the Library)

Halloween Party for Kids at the Library

Detroit 17 mi Free

Costume drop-in party featuring video games, crafts, and prizes.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Halloween Party at Campbell)

Halloween Party at Campbell

Wed, Oct 28

Detroit 18 mi Free

Spooky stories, crafts, games, and trick-or-treating through the library.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (STEAMFEST 2026: Pumpkin Patch Edition)

STEAMFEST 2026: Pumpkin Patch Edition

Detroit 8 mi Free

Hands-on STEAM learning paired with Halloween-themed activities for Detroit families.

Egg Carton Ghost Portrait Craft