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Westland Halloween Decorating Contest

Get into the Halloween spirit with the Westland Halloween Decorating Contest! Residents are invited to nominate their own or a neighbor's festive home displays. Explore a photo album of nominated decorations and cast your vote for the 'Best Autumn Display,' 'Spookiest Display,' and 'Most Over the Top Display.' Winners will be celebrated, and all participants will receive certificates.

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What to Expect

Community-wide Halloween decorating contest with public voting

Event Details

Duration

All month

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

City of Westland

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (3/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families, community members, decorating enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive, creative, community-oriented

Energy Level

Low

Budget

FREE

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Medium

Location

City of Westland
36300 Warren Road
Westland, MI
48185

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: FREE
  • Pets: No pets allowed

Tips & Advice

  • Plan your viewing route in advance by checking the photo album and noting down the house numbers of your favorite displays.
  • Consider visiting displays during daylight for a clearer view of intricate details, and again at night to experience their full spooky ambiance.
  • Be respectful of private property when viewing decorations; avoid trespassing or disturbing residents.
  • Encourage friends and neighbors to participate by nominating their own creative Halloween setups.
  • Share your favorite decorated houses on social media using a relevant city hashtag to spread the Halloween cheer.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Three award categories: Best Autumn Display, Spookiest Display, and Most Over the Top Display.
  • Winners recognized at City Council meeting.
  • Certificates for all participants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the categories for the Halloween Decorating Contest?

The contest features three categories: Best Autumn Display, Spookiest Display, and Most Over the Top Display.

How do I nominate a house for the contest?

You can nominate yourself or a friend by clicking the 'NOMINATE HERE' link on the event page and providing a picture of the display.

How are the winners chosen?

Winners are determined through a public voting process, with the opportunity to view nominated displays in a photo album.

When will the winners be announced?

Winners will be recognized at the City Council meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025.

What do participants receive?

All participants who do not win will receive certificates for their participation, which will be mailed to them.

Tags

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Sep 3, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Halloween Events Near Me editorial team