Written by Nicole Noeschel
When most people think of the end of October, they think of trick-or-treating, costume parties, and pumpkin carving, but there are plenty of events around Greater Lansing that go beyond these standards to celebrate Halloween. You don’t have to stay stuck at home with a bowl of candy and a few cheesy horror movies between watching plays, haunted houses, dog-boy parties, and go-kart races, but that’s also welcome. .
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
October 26th to 28th
7pm.Thursday
Friday-Saturday 8pm and midnight
riverwalk theater
228 Museum Drive, Lansing
riverwalktheater.com
classic musical. Need I say more?
Jack O’Lantern released
October 26th to 29th
Doors open at 6:45pm, Jack-o-Lantern
Lanes open at 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 featuring dinosaurs, farm animals, sea creatures, and more.
haunted house in immortal realm
October 29th to 31st
Sunday 4pm to 6pm
Monday 7pm to 9pm
Tuesday 6pm to 8pm
1963 Cromwell Street, Holt
facebook.com/immortalgrounds
Every Halloween, this Holt home is transformed into a haunted house, complete with jump scares and live actors. Participants are encouraged to bring a donation to the Holt Community Food Bank.
strange adventures in the market
Wednesday, October 25th
4:00pm – 5:15pm or 5:30pm – 6:45pm
Marketplace on the Green
1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos
Recreation.Meridian.Mi.As
Dress up in costume and enjoy trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, live music, dancing, crafts, games, food trucks, and shopping. Advance registration is required.
Chilling stories and haunted roads
Thursday, October 26th
7pm
Riverside Park Pavilion
405 S. Bridge St., DeWitt
dewittlibrary.org
Local storyteller Jean Boley will share the night’s scary stories, followed by a spooky story walk. Donuts and cider will be provided.
“Howl” Owen Dog Porty
Thursday, October 26th
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Meridian Township Large Dog Park
1990 Central Park Drive, Okemos
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Bring your big furry friend to Meridian Township’s Large Dog Park for toys, treats, dog paw play, a costume contest, and more. Registration is limited to Meridian Township Dog Park members.
Hunt a Killer: “Motel Murder”
Thursday, October 26th
5:30pm
charlotte community library spartan room
226 S. Bostwick St., Charlotte
charlottelibrary.org
Attendees can stop by and take part in Hunt-A-Killer’s murder mystery set, “Murder at the Motel.”
safe halloween
Thursday, October 26th
5pm to 7pm
MAC Avenue, East Lansing
fsl.msu.edu/community-events/safe-halloween.html
This free, family-friendly event features a haunted house, face painting, games, a bounce house, a DJ playing Halloween music, and more.
Complex dynamics: FEM rap and R&B experiences
Thursday, October 26th
8pm
Mac’s Bar
2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing
facebook.com/events/1507713926633561
Rapper J. Plantana, a Michigan State University student and nominee for Best Hip-Hop Artist/Group in the Top of the Town contest, focuses on women and non-binary artists. A new rap and R&B concert series called “Compound Kinetics” was planned. The first event, a Halloween-themed show, will feature performances by the rapper and singer’s JayThratts, LucyV, V. Soul, Nickie P., and J.Plantana himself.
audio air force halloween special
Friday, October 27th
7pm
Hanna Community Center
819 Abbot Road, East Lansing
audioairforce.com
Audio Air Force will present a radio version of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” using an original network radio script, as well as two one-act audio plays written by members of Audio Air Force.
Go-kart newsboy race & Halloween party
Friday, October 27th
6pm to midnight
High performance karting and entertainment
1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos
highcaliberkarting.com/casket-race
Registered teams will create and decorate caskets provided by High Caliber before the event and race against other teams. A costume contest and karaoke will also be held.
Toddle Time Halloween Boo Bash
Friday, October 27th
10am to noon
set up a trampoline park
1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos
launchtrampolinepark.com/lansing/Halloween
Kids can enjoy a costume contest, crafts, candy, prize giveaways, and a photo with Launch’s mascot, Joey the Kangaroo. Pre-registration is recommended.
witch magic bubble show
Friday, October 27th
4:30pm or 5pm
Grand Ledge Area District Library
131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge
gravure.org
See giant bubbles, smoke-filled bubbles, weird and whimsical bubble shapes and more, plus check out your favorite Halloween books and movies.
Lansing Shuffle Halloween
Saturday, October 28th
8pm to 2am
325 Riverfront Drive, Lansing
lansingshuffle.com
The Lansing Shuffle’s first-ever Halloween party will feature a live DJ, 360-degree photo booth, drink specials, a House of Manifestation drag show at 10 p.m., and a costume contest with prizes to be won.
Halloween bar tour
Saturday, October 28th
From 4pm to 10pm
Lansing Brewing Company
518 E. Shiawasse St., Lansing
crawlwith.us/Lansing/Halloween
This itinerary takes guests to six different bars in Lansing. The venue will offer exclusive drink and food specials, as well as Halloween-themed cocktails.
A true 80’s Halloween costume party
Saturday, October 28th
From 8pm to 11pm
Global Hall @ 224
224 S. Washington Square, Lansing
hall224.com
Enjoy music from 80’s cover band Triple Lindy and DJ Rock City. Dress up as your favorite girlfriend’s 80’s icon or wear your spookiest Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes.
urban beat halloween bash
Saturday, October 28th
Doors open at 5pm, music and dinner at 7pm
1213 Turner St., Lansing
urbanbeatevent.com
UrbanBeat’s Halloween Bash will feature a costume contest, drink specials, a spooky buffet by Chef Stuart Kristof, and live music by East Lansing classic rock band Soul Garden.
kids halloween party
Saturday, October 28th
11am to noon
Charlotte Community Library
226 S. Bostwick St., Charlotte
charlottelibrary.org
Celebrate Halloween with snacks, games, and other fun events for kids. Perfect for children from 3 years old to her 10 years old. Children must be accompanied by an older sibling or adult.
Meridian Township Police Halloween Open House
Saturday, October 28th
10am to 1pm
Meridian Township Public Safety Building
5151 Marsh Road, Okemos
facebook.com/MeridianTwpPD
Meet crime dog McGloff. Sit in the police car. See Police Officer Tools and Equipment. Register for giveaways; enjoy apple cider, donuts, and candy. Children will receive a candy bag and psyllium, and parents can bring their car seats for testing.
Skeleton attack! At the RE Olds Transportation Museum
Saturday, October 28th
10am to 5pm
240 Museum Drive, Lansing
reoldsmuseum.org
Find mini skeletons in the museum and collect clues to decipher secret messages to win prizes. Visitors can ride in a classic car with a skeleton companion, and his 1932 REO hearse will be featured in a photo shoot. Regular admission fees apply.
spooky story walk
Saturday, October 28th
11am
Hamlin Park
6463 S. Clinton Trail, Eaton Rapids
ERADL.org
Dress up in costume, read spooky stories, collect candy, and enjoy the Island City Pumpkin Walk all at the same time.
Williamston Witches and Wizards
Saturday, October 28th
From 1pm to 6pm
downtown williamston
facebook.com/williamston.org
Spooky fun awaits, including a costume contest, live music, haunted house, scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating, games, spooky art show, children’s activities, food trucks, and more.
zoo boos
October 28th-29th
Noon – 5pm
potter park zoo
1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing
potterparkzoo.org
Potter Park Zoo offers activities such as a hay bale maze, candy stations, and a costume parade. On Saturday, the Sanderson sisters from “Hocus Pocus” will visit, and on Sunday, Princess Aurora and Maleficent from Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” will visit.
Arakunobrodia!
Sunday, October 29th
From 1pm to 4pm
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 the MSU Broad Art Museum’s collection. Get creative by making spooky crafts at the museum, then check out the crawling creatures at the MSU Bug House.
Dansville Halloween 5K, Costume Run/Walk 3K, Kids Candy Run
Sunday, October 29th
5K and 3K 6 p.m.
Kids run 18:50
Dansville High School Track
1264 Adams St., Dansville
The race features a 5K run, 3K run/walk, and a short kids candy race where kids collect candy eggs along the route. 5K races are chip-timed, but other races are just for fun. Runners receive a hand-painted gourd and a special treat after crossing the finish line.
trick and treat dance social
Sunday, October 29th
4:45pm – 7:45pm
michigan athletic club
2900 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing
sparrow.org/our-hospitals-services/michigan athletic club
It’s a three-hour dance consisting of ballroom dancing, swing, and Latin music. Pre-registration is required by calling 517-364-8888 by 3pm on the day of the event.
Great Pumpkin Walk
Sunday, October 29th
From 1pm to 4pm
Downtown East Lansing
cityofeastlansing.com/440/halloween event
Kids can go trick-or-treating at over 25 locations in East Lansing. There will also be mini-pumpkin decorations at Ann Street Plaza, a meet-and-greet with princesses and superheroes from MSU Royal Encounters, live music by funk band Carlos Perez and the Spooktaculars, and stickers at Marriott Plaza. There will also be a wheel performance.
pumpkin decoration party
Monday, October 30th
6:00pm to 6:30pm or 7:00pm to 7:30pm
Grand Ledge Area District Library
131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge
gravure.org
Decorate pumpkins with your kids! Registration is required for either the 6pm or 7pm time slot.
trick or treat event
Crippen Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 26th
From 4pm to 7pm
Crippen Buick GMC Mazda Volvo
8300 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing
facebook.com/crippencars
Trick-or-treating on the square
Friday, October 27th
5pm to 7pm
Washington Square, downtown Lansing
downtownlansing.org/events
Bridge Street Trick or Treat
Friday, October 27th
5pm to 7pm
Bridge Street, downtown Grand Ledge
grandledgechamber.com/bridge_street_trick_or_treat.php
drive-thru trick-or-treating
Saturday, October 28th
From 1pm to 3pm
frances park
2701 Moores River Drive, Lansing
lansingmi.gov/897/Drive Thru Halloween
Souls to the Pauls Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 28th
From 1pm to 4pm
Southern Washington Board of Elections
parking
2500 S. Washington Ave., Lansing
lansingvotes.gov/home-2/souls-to-the-polls
Meridian Historical Village Snack and Tour
Saturday, October 28th
11am to 1pm
5151 Marsh Road, Okemos
meridian mias
halloween trunk or treat
Sunday, October 29th
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing
2395 Washington Road, Lansing
unitylansing.org/trunk-or-treat
Trick-or-treating downtown
Tuesday, October 31st
3:30pm – 5:30pm
downtown st johns
stjohnsareachamber.org/event-5425210
Drive Thru Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st
5pm to 7pm
police operations center
5815 Wise Road, Lansing