Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Taylor 2026

42 unique & unusual Halloween events near Taylor

Illustration of a guide with a lantern and a small ghost on a cobblestone street with pumpkins and ghosts at dusk (Historically Haunted Detroit: The Dark Side of History Bus Tour)

Historically Haunted Detroit: The Dark Side of History Bus Tour

Oct 3 – Oct 30

Hamtramck 16 mi $$$

Three-hour Halloween bus tour exploring Detroit's transportation routes and unsettling legends.

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

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Farmington 16 mi

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

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a street with a smiling pumpkin float, costumed children and orange balloons overhead (Windsor Zombie Walk)

Windsor Zombie Walk

Windsor 13 mi Free

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

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

Community contest showcasing festive autumn and spooky residential displays.

Illustration of orange food trucks with pumpkins and costumed figures at picnic tables under string lights at dusk (FrankenFest Detroit)

FrankenFest Detroit

Detroit 10 mi Free

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

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

Sep 28 – Oct 28

Detroit 13 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 8 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

Detroit 14 mi $$

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

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 24 mi

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

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards on a round table among pumpkins, candles and a fireplace (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 24 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 (Fall Equinox Sound Bowl Meditation)

Fall Equinox Sound Bowl Meditation

Detroit 12 mi Free

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Ghost in a Jar)

Ghost in a Jar

Ann Arbor 23 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 24 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 24 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 24 mi

Craft a wool ghost while learning needle felting basics.

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

Windsor 14 mi $

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

Illustration of a clay kid in cat ears at a craft table with ghosts, pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (White Pumpkin Acrylic Painting Class)

White Pumpkin Acrylic Painting Class

Sep 18 – Sep 19

Windsor 14 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

Detroit 16 mi $$

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

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

Features two Elvis tribute shows alongside an indoor vendor market.

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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 mi $$

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

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 26 mi

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

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 26 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 26 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 26 mi

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

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 25 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 25 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 25 mi $$

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

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 26 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 26 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 26 mi

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

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 26 mi

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

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Build a Mini Haunted HouseAnn Arbor

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)

Sun18Oct Halloween Costume SwapAnn Arbor

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)

Sun18Oct Beats and Booths Fall Vendor Market & Tribute ShowLaSalle

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

Sun18Oct Spooktacular Refrigerator MagnetsAnn Arbor

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

Sun18Oct Pony Bead Jack-o'-LanternAnn Arbor

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)

thru28Oct Dastardly Detroit: A Spooky Downtown Walking TourDetroit

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)

Other Halloween categories near Taylor

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees

TaylorFamily-Friendly Fall Activities42 family events

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

TaylorHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties31 parties & tastings

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

TaylorHaunted Experiences10 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

TaylorHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment5 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Taylor

As the autumn air chills, Taylor and surrounding communities present a calendar of Halloween-themed activities. From downtown explorations to neighborhood showcases, there's a mix of seasonal happenings to consider.

Events range from larger city-wide draws like the Detroit Ghost Tour and the Windsor Zombie Walk to more localized affairs. For those seeking indoor creative pursuits, consider a charcoal drawing class. If a drive is part of your plan, explore what Westland offers.

Find Unique & Unusual Halloween Events on Our Map!

See all the unique and unusual Halloween events in one place.

Open the map →

Taylor Halloween events map - Click to view interactive map

← See ALL Taylor Halloween Events