The end of October makes many think of trick-or-treating, costume parties and pumpkin carving, but there are a plethora of happenings around Greater Lansing beyond these standards to celebrate Halloween. Between theater productions, a haunted house, a dog party, a go-kart race and much more, you don’t just have to hole up in your home with a bowl of candy and a few cheesy horror movies, though that’s welcome, too.
“The Rocky Horror Show”
Oct. 26-28
7 pm. Thursday
8 p.m. and midnight Friday-Saturday
Riverwalk Theatre
228 Museum Drive, Lansing
riverwalktheatre.com
A classic musical. Need we say more?
Jack O’ Lanterns Unleashed
Oct. 26-29
Doors 6:45 p.m., Jack O’Lantern
Lane opens 7:15 p.m.
Ingham County Fairgrounds
700 E. Ash St., Mason
fair.ingham.org/index_halloween.php
This half-mile walk features 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins, with themes such as dinosaurs, farm animals, sea creatures and much more.
Immortal Grounds Haunted House
Oct. 29-31
4-6 p.m. Sunday
7-9 p.m. Monday
6-8 p.m. Tuesday
1963 Cromwell St., Holt
facebook.com/immortalgrounds
Each Halloween, this residential home in Holt turns into a haunted house, with jump scares and live actors throughout. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations for the Holt Community Food Bank.
Spooktacular Adventures at the Market
Wednesday, Oct. 25
4-5:15 or 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Marketplace on the Green
1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos
recreation.meridian.mi.us
Dress in costume and enjoy trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, live music, dancing, crafts, games, food trucks and shopping. Pre-registration is required.
Chilling Tales and Haunted Trails
Thursday, Oct. 26
7 p.m.
Riverside Park Pavilion
405 S. Bridge St., DeWitt
dewittlibrary.org
Local storyteller Jean Bolley presents an evening of scary stories, followed by a spooky Storywalk. Donuts and cider will be provided.
“Howl”oween Dog Pawty
Thursday, Oct. 26
6:30-8 p.m.
Meridian Township Large Dog Park
1990 Central Park Drive, Okemos
recreation.meridian.mi.us
Bring your large furry friends to Meridian Township’s Large Dog Park for toys, treats, a dog paw-rade, a costume contest and much more. Registration is limited to Meridian Township Dog Park members.
Hunt a Killer: “Murder at the Motel”
Thursday, Oct. 26
5:30 p.m.
Charlotte Community Library Spartan Room
226 S. Bostwick St., Charlotte
charlottelibrary.org
Attendees can drop in and participate in the Hunt a Killer murder-mystery set “Murder at the Motel.”
Safe Halloween
Thursday, Oct. 26
5-7 p.m.
M.A.C. Avenue, East Lansing
fsl.msu.edu/community-events/safe-halloween.html
This free, family-friendly event offers haunted houses, face painting, games, bounce houses, a DJ playing Halloween music and more.
Compound Kinetics: A Fem Rap and R&B Experience
Thursday, Oct. 26
8 p.m.
Mac’s Bar
2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing
facebook.com/events/1507713926633561
J.Plantana, a Michigan State University student and rapper in the running for Best Hip-Hop Artist/Group in the Top of the Town contest, has organized a new rap and R&B concert series, Compound Kinetics, focusing on female and nonbinary artists. The first event, a Halloween-themed show, features performances by rappers and singers JayThratts, LucyV, V. Soul, Nickie P. and J.Plantana herself.
Audio Air Force Halloween Special
Friday, Oct. 27
7 p.m.
Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road, East Lansing
audioairforce.com
Audio Air Force presents the radio version of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” using the original network radio script, plus two one-act audio plays written by Audio Air Force members.
Go-Kart Casket Race & Halloween Party
Friday, Oct. 27
6 p.m.-midnight
High Caliber Karting and Entertainment
1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos
highcaliberkarting.com/casket-race
Registered teams build and decorate a casket prior to the event, provided by High Caliber, and then race against other teams. There will also be a costume contest and karaoke.
Toddle Time Halloween Boo Bash
Friday, Oct. 27
10 a.m.-noon
Launch Trampoline Park
1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos
launchtrampolinepark.com/lansing/halloween
Kids can enjoy a costume contest, crafts, candy, prize giveaways and pictures with Launch’s mascot, Joey the Kangaroo. Pre-registration is recommended.
Witch’s Magic Bubble Show
Friday, Oct. 27
4:30 or 5 p.m.
Grand Ledge Area District Library
131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge
gladl.org
See giant bubbles, smoke-filled bubbles, weird and wacky bubble shapes and more, plus check out your favorite Halloween books and movies.
Halloween at Lansing Shuffle
Saturday, Oct. 28
8 p.m.-2 a.m.
325 Riverfront Drive, Lansing
lansingshuffle.com
Lansing Shuffle’s first Halloween party features a live DJ, a 360-degree photo booth, drink specials, a House of Manifestation drag show at 10 p.m. and a costume contest with prizes.
Halloween Bar Crawl
Saturday, Oct. 28
4-10 p.m.
Lansing Brewing Co.
518 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing
crawlwith.us/lansing/halloween
This crawl takes guests to six different bars in Lansing. The venues will have exclusive drink and food specials as well as Halloween-themed cocktails.
Totally ‘80s Halloween Costume Party
Saturday, Oct. 28
8-11 p.m.
Grewal Hall at 224
224 S. Washington Square, Lansing
hall224.com
Enjoy music by ‘80s cover band Triple Lindy and DJ Rock City. Dress as your favorite ‘80s icon or in your spookiest Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes.
UrbanBeat Halloween Bash
Saturday, Oct. 28
5 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. music and dinner
1213 Turner St., Lansing
urbanbeatevents.com
UrbanBeat’s Halloween Bash offers costume contests, drink specials, a spooky buffet by chef Stuart Christoff and live music by East Lansing classic-rock band Soul Garden.
Kids’ Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 28
11 a.m.-noon
Charlotte Community Library
226 S. Bostwick St., Charlotte
Celebrate Halloween with a kid-tastic event, featuring snacks, games and more. Best suited for ages 3 to 10, kids must be accompanied by an older sibling or adult.
Meridian Township Police Halloween Open House
Saturday, Oct. 28
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Meridian Township Public Safety Building
5151 Marsh Road, Okemos
facebook.com/MeridianTwpPD
Meet McGruff the Crime Dog; sit in a patrol car; see officers’ tools and equipment; sign up for giveaways; and enjoy apple cider, donuts and candy. Children will receive a candy bag and glow stick, and parents can bring car seats to have them inspected.
Skeleton Invasion! at R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
Saturday, Oct. 28
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
240 Museum Drive, Lansing
reoldsmuseum.org
Search the museum for mini-skeletons, gathering clues to decipher a secret message and earn a prize. Visitors can hop a ride in one of the classic cars along with a skeleton companion, and the 1932 REO hearse will be out for photos. Regular admission prices apply.
Spooky Storywalk
Saturday, Oct. 28
11 a.m.
Hamlin Park
6463 S. Clinton Trail, Eaton Rapids
eradl.org
Dress up in costume, read a spooky story, collect candy and enjoy the Island City Pumpkin Walk, all at the same time.
Witches & Wizards in Williamston
Saturday, Oct. 28
1-6 p.m.
Downtown Williamston
facebook.com/williamston.org
Costume contests, live music, a haunted house, a scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating, games, a macabre art show, kids’ activities, food trucks and more spooky fun await.
Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 28-29
Noon-5 p.m.
Potter Park Zoo
1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing
potterparkzoo.org
Visit Potter Park Zoo for a hay-bale maze, candy stations, costume parades and other activities. The Sanderson Sisters from “Hocus Pocus” will visit on Saturday, and Aurora and Maleficent from Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” will visit on Sunday.
ArachnoBROADia!
Sunday, Oct. 29
1-4 p.m.
MSU Broad Art Museum
547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing
MSU Bug House
288 Farm Lane, East Lansing
broadmuseum.msu.edu
Enjoy a spooky afternoon of eight-legged fun for all ages, inspired by artwork from the MSU Broad Art Museum’s collection. Get creative with creepy crafts at the museum, then visit crawly creatures at the MSU Bug House.
Dansville Halloween 5K, Costume Run/Walk 3K and Kids’ Candy Run
This race offers a 5K run, a 3K run/walk and a short kids' candy race where children can collect candy eggs along the route. The 5K race will be chip timed, but the other races are just for fun. Runners recieve a handpainted gourd and a special treat after crossing the finish line.
Trick and Treat Dance Social
Sunday, Oct. 29
4:45-7:45 p.m.
Michigan Athletic Club
2900 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing
sparrow.org/our-hospitals-services/michigan-athletic-club
A three-hour dance consisting of ballroom, swing and Latin music. Pre-registration is required by calling 517-364-8888 by 3 p.m. the day of the event.
Great Pumpkin Walk
Sunday, Oct. 29
1-4 p.m.
Downtown East Lansing
cityofeastlansing.com/440/Halloween-Events
Kids can trick-or-treat at more than 25 East Lansing businesses. There will also be mini-pumpkin decorating, meet-and-greets with princesses and superheroes from MSU Royal Encounters and live music by funk band Carlos Perez and the Spooktaculars at Ann Street Plaza as well as a Cyr wheel performance at the Marriott Plaza.
Pumpkin Decorating Party
Monday, Oct. 30
6-6:30 or 7-7:30 p.m.
Grand Ledge Area District Library
131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge
gladl.org
Decorate a pumpkin with your children! Registration is required for either the 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. time slots.
Trick-or-treating events
Crippen Trunk or Treat
Thursday, Oct. 26
4-7 p.m.
Crippen Buick GMC Mazda Volvo
8300 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing
facebook.com/crippencars
Trick-or-Treat on the Square
Friday, Oct. 27
5-7 p.m.
Washington Square, downtown Lansing
downtownlansing.org/events
Bridge Street Trick-or-Treat
Friday, Oct. 27
5-7 p.m.
Bridge Street, downtown Grand Ledge
grandledgechamber.com/bridge_street_trick_or_treat.php
Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, Oct. 28
1-3 p.m.
Frances Park
2701 Moores River Drive, Lansing
lansingmi.gov/897/Drive-Thru-Halloween
Souls to the Polls Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, Oct. 28
1-4 p.m.
South Washington Election Unity
parking lot
2500 S. Washington Ave., Lansing
lansingvotes.gov/home-2/souls-to-the-polls
Meridian Historical Village Treats & Tours
Saturday, Oct. 28
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
5151 Marsh Road, Okemos
meridian.mi.us
Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
Sunday, Oct. 29
6-7:30 p.m.
Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing
2395 Washington Road, Lansing
unitylansing.org/trunk-or-treat
Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Tuesday, Oct. 31
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Downtown St. Johns
stjohnsareachamber.org/event-5425210
Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat
Tuesday, Oct. 31
5-7 p.m.
Police Operations Center
5815 Wise Road, Lansing
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