Halloween ROCKS, right?! My family loves this time of year…Pumpkins, haunted houses, and of course, the excuse to dress up!
I’ve joined forces with some fellow local bloggers to share Southeast Michigan Halloween Happenings, and since I live in Livingston County, I’m covering this area. Happy Halloween-ing!
Find more Halloween Happenings all across Southeast Michigan:
Mrs. Weber’s Neighborhood Livingston County Halloween Events
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LIVINGSTON COUNTY
September 27: Witches Night Out in Downtown Howell
Downtown Howell
- Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Cost: FREE to attend
- Description: This 10th annual event offers spooktacular ladies shopping and dining night with more than 27 businessis participating. Grab your girlfriends, call the gremlin sitter, put on your fanciest witches garb and visit for a spellbinding time.
Thursdays – Saturdays, October 4-27: Howell Historical Ghost Tours
Howell Main Street Winery 201 W. Grand River, Howell | 517-518-4714
- Times: Various, depending on the day. Tours at 8 p.m., 8:30 and 9 p.m.
- Cost: $25/person. Advance pay via PayPal at the website.
- Description: Join Psychic Medium, Dianna O’Grady on a stroll through the 150 year old streets of Downtown Howell, where the the past and present come alive! Hear accounts of ghostly apparitions, shadow figures, and orbs, as experienced by local business owners, local residents and paranormal investigators. An RSVP is required.
October 5: Halloween Kids Night Out at The Ceramic Studio, Etc.
4132 E Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan 48843
- Time: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Cost: $30
- Description: Drop the kids off for a fun night out to paint a fun haunted house on an 11×14 canvas. There will be pizza, snacks and games. Must call 517-548-5386 to register.
October 6: Pumpkin Play Zoo Enrichment Day at Howell Nature Center
1005 Triangle Lake Rd., Howell | 517-546-0249
- Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Cost: $7/participant {adults supervisors are free}
- Description: Help the nature center’s wild ambassadors have a spook-takular time! Challenge your creativity and the natural behaviors of some amazing animals such as bobcat, foxes, and even porcupine by constructing a pumpkin puzzle they can enjoy all day! This ghoulishly good time lasts approximately two hours and is recommended for individuals 5 years and older.
October 6: Witches Night Out at the Fowlerville Fairgrounds
8800 W Grand River Ave, Fowlerville,
- Time: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Cost: $20
- Description: Dust off your broom and let your inner witch fly during Fowlerville’s 2nd Annual Witches Night Out. This spooktacular event is a ladies only night bringing awareness to Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Proceeds from this event support local Melanoma patients and U of M Comprehensive Cancer Center Melanoma Patient Fund. Activities will include live music, adult beverages, shopping throughout the fairgrounds, costume and cackle contests, a psychic fair, food trucks, and more.
October 14: Monster Splash at Howell Aquatic Center
Howell Area Aquatic & Fitness Center, 1224 W. Grand River Ave. | 517-546-0693
- Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Cost: $5/child {adults are free}
- Description: Visit the aquatic center for a Monster Splashin’ good time! Come dressed in your costume for a chance to win some great prizes in our contest, explore our kid friendly haunted sunken ship (in our Observation Room), participate in our grave yard walk, and decorate some Halloween crafts. Afterwards, put on your suit and join us in the pool for our’ Monster Dash’ swimming contest, ‘Walk the Plank’ cannon ball contest, and dive for ‘Pirates Lost Gold.’
October 21: Gypsy Mama’s Halloween Psychic Fair at the Howell Opera House
Howell Opera House – 123 W. Grand River, Howell | 517-540-0065
- Time: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Cost: $5 entry, added costs for psychic readings
- Description: Come celebrate a mystical Halloween at the 7th annual Halloween Psychic Fair. Enjoy 13 different psychic readers, 3 holistic healers and 8 unique specialty merchants. Readings start at only $20. Tickets are $5 at the door, with swag bags for the first 50 arrivals. There will also be hourly raffle giveaways and complimentary Halloween treats.
October 20 & 21: Howl-O-Ween at Howell Nature Center
1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell, Michigan 48843
- Time:
- Cost: General Ticket: $7/adult & $12/child; Members: $5/adult & $10/child.
- Description: Dress up your little critter and visit the nature center for a HOWLing good time! This merry-not-so-scary event features trick-or-treating through the Wild Wonders Wildlife Park, children’s crafts, hayrides, cider and donuts, and more. Pre-event registration is required.
October 24: Halloween Trick Or Treat at Tanger Outlets
Howell Tanger Outlets | 1475 N. Burkhart Rd., Howell
- Time: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. {or until supplies run out!}
- Cost: FREE
- Description: Join Tanger Outlets Howell for our annual Trick or Treating event, Tanger Style! Children 12 years and under are invited to Trick or Treat on the “Tanger Streets” while the candy supplies last. Participating stores will have a decal on their doors. Tanger Mini Golf will be an added bonus too, weather permitting!
October 25, 26 & 28: Halloween Toddler Time at SkyZone
8151 Movie Dr., Brighton
- Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Cost: $7.99/hour
- Description: Bring your little Super Heroes, Princesses, Monsters, and more for some high flying fun!
October 26: Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Howell Opera House
Howell Opera House – 123 W. Grand River, Howell | 517-540-0065
- Time: 8 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. showings
- Cost: $12-$20; depending on show time
- Description: The 70’s cult film returns to the Howell Opera House! Doors open at 6 p.m. for cash bar and socializing. Admission for the 8 p.m. show is $20 per person and includes 1 drink ticket and a participation bag. The admission at 11:30 p.m. is $12 for the movie and participation bag. This movie is rated R – under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian. Dressing up as a favorite character is encouraged for the costume contest but not required.
October 26: Livngston County Sheriff’s Office Trunk or Treat
150 South Highlander Way, Howell, Michigan 48843
- Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- Description: The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its second Public Safety Trunk or Treat. Visit for a night of free and safe Halloween fun!
October 27: Pinckney Halloween Spooktacular
Downtown Pinckney
- Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- Description: The Pinckney Halloween Spooktacular is sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority and several local businesses. Activities include trunk-or-treat, a spooky forest, refreshments, music, games, and a costume contest. The Spooktacular will be held in and around the Square in downtown.
Downtown Howell | 517-546-0693
- Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- Description: Visit downtown Howell for the 16th Annual Legend of Sleepy Howell and don’t miss out on the trick-or-treating, costume contest, live entertainment, hay maze, and more.
October 27: Scary Storytime at the Howell Opera House
Howell Opera House – 123 W. Grand River, Howell | 517-540-0065
- Time: 7 p.m. for kids; 9 p.m. for adults
- Cost: Free; $20 donation includes dessert and coffee
- Description: Join the Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild for scary stories for both children’s and adults.
October 28: Halloween Bash at Castaway Play
1800 N. Burkhart Rd., Howell | 517-545-7386
- Time: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Cost: Pre-sale: $12/child, $8/adult; At the door: $16/child, $10/adult
- Description: Come join us for our FOURTH annual Castaway Play Cafe Halloween Bash! Dress up as your favorite character and bring the kiddos in their costumes for a fun family night, filled with Halloween adventures! Slime making, popcorn decorating… and don’t forget about the costume contest!
October 31: Brighton Area Fire Authority Halloween Party
615 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton, Michigan 48116
- Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- Description: Join the Brighton Area Fire Authoirty and our firefighters for thier 77th annual halloween party! Swing on by, play games and get some great tricks or treats!
Where are your favorite local Halloween events?
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