Halloween Happenings in the Traverse City Area!
Friday, October 25th
Fall Festival at the Y - 4:00pm-6:00pm
3700 Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49684
Trick-or-treating and fun seasonal games and activities inside the Youth and Family Center at West Y! This annual festival is a free and inclusive all-ages Halloween celebration for children and families in our community.
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Halloween Open House at the Governmental Center
Traverse City Governmental Building, 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686
Get into the Halloween spirit at the City and Grand Traverse County's family-friendly Halloween Open House! Join the fun on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Governmental Center, 400 Boardman Avenue. This community-favorite event offers trick-or-treating, festive activities, and a chance to meet local government staff in a fun, welcoming environment.
Kids can explore fire trucks, police vehicles, and Department of Public Services equipment while meeting local heroes who help keep our community safe. Come in costume and bring the whole family for Halloween fun!
Saturday, October 26th
***Featured Event***
Fall Festival at Camp Carvela - 12:00pm-3:00pm
33 Bass Lake Road, Traverse City, MI, 49685
Celebrate all things fall with activities like face painting, lawn games, smores, apple 'bobbing', a seasonal scavenger hunt and more. The event is free but please RSVP.
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Downtown Petoskey Parade and Trick or Treat - 9:45am - 12:00pm
Children's Halloween Parade, 9:45 am - Line up at Central Elementary School beginning at 9:45 am. The parade will start at 10 am and march from Central Elementary down Howard Street to Pennsylvania Park in Downtown Petoskey. Downtown Trick or Treating, 10 am-noon
Downtown Traverse City Halloween Walk - 10am-11:30am
Don your favorite costume, no matter how big or small, and embark on a candy-filled quest through participating businesses.
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Peninsula Library Family Fall Fest - 10am-12:00pm
2893 Island View Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
Not too scary stories, crafts and treats!
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Halloween for All - 11am-2:00pm
Dennos Museum, 1410 College DriveTraverse City, MI, 49686
Join Dennos Museum and Children's Therapy Corner for the second annual sensory-friendly Halloween event. We will have a variety of fun activities with an emphasis on sensory sensitivity and accommodations to create an inclusive environment where all are welcome.
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Fall Family Fun Festival - 11:00-1:30pm
Manton, MI
Kids' games, crafts, photo booth, pumpkin decorating, bounce house, bake sale, cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones and free hot dog lunch.
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Halloween Hoopla - 11am-5:00pm
Boyne Mountain Resort, 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls, MI 49713
Character meet-and-greets, balloon twisting, face painting, trick-or-treating across the resort, and Halloween costume parties for families and adults.
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Halloween Party at the Old Art Building - 1-3:00PM
111 S Main Street, PO Box 883, Leland, MI 49654
Halloween activities for the whole family! Enjoy cider & donuts, kids's crafts, and face painting at this free event.
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Halloween at the Library - 2:00-4:00PM
Interlochen Public Library, 9411 Tenth Street, Interlochen, MI 49643
Join Miss Jennifer and her ghouls for an afternoon of spooky fun, crafts, and ghostly goodies. Costumes are encouraged.
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Bow-Wow Costume Party - 2:00-4:00PM
Iron Fish Dish Distillery 14234 Dzuibanek Rd, Thompsonville, MI
Get your pets dressed to impress in their most spine-tingling, adorable, or creative
costumes!
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Hall-O-Treat Walk - 4:30-7:00pm
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1896 Rogers Rd, Grawn, MI
Trick-or-treat adventure through the halls of Redeemer Lutheran Church. There will be food, games, and face painting at the end of the walk along with an I Spy hayride through the woods.
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Sunday, October 27th
Daytime Trick or Treating in downtown Glen Arbor 12:00-3:00pm
Glen Arbor business district offers family-friendly daytime Trick or Treating! Be festive, dress in costume and invite your friends, family and neighbors to Trick or Treat at participating businesses. Open to the public & free to attend.
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Free Sanderson Sister Meet & Greet - 1:00-300pm
Once Upon a Child, 521 Olesons Commerce Dr, Traverse City, MI 49685
Don’t let them put a spell on you! Our three favorite sisters are flying in to TC the Sunday before Halloween.
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Wednesday, October 30th
Kids Halloween Celebration - 3:00-5:45pm
Leelanau Township Library, Nagonaba St, Northport MI
Kids can enjoy treats, crafts, games and more!
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Halloween Celebration & Lantern-Lit Hike - 6:00-8:00pm
Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass RoadTraverse City, MI, 49685
Come dressed in your costume and celebrate Halloween with a self-guided lantern walk at the Boardman River Nature Center and surrounding trails! GTCD naturalists will host several seasonal activities in the Nature Center!
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Thursday, October 31st
Halloween Monster Mash - 4:00-6:00pm
Petoskey Library, 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770
There will be snacks, creepy noises, and prizes for those who dress up! *For ages 12-18*
Boyne City Halloween Parade - 4:45-8
Lineup starts at 4:30pm along Lake Street in front of Lake Street Market. The Parade will begin shortly afterwards at 4:45pm, moving north along Lake Street to Water Street, turning at Park Street and ending at the First Presbyterian Church's Trunk or Treat from 5-6pm. Trick or treating around town is from 5-8pm.
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Trunk or Treat in Downtown Empire - 5-6:00pm
All Ghosts, Goblins, Cowboys and Cowgirls! Come Join In The Fun! Trunk or Treat in Downtown Empire. Sliders provided by the Empire United Methodist Church. Sponsored by The Empire Area Community Center.
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The State Theater Presents Hocus Pocus - 8:30PM
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Village of Bellaire Trick or Treat
Participating Downtown Bellaire merchants will be handing out candy Halloween night from 5-8pm.
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