8 family Halloween events near Detroit + suburbs with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 8 towns. The earliest to open is Brick or Treat, on October 1. 1 list free admission.
Family event
Auburn Hills, MI
Month-long indoor Halloween theme at the LEGO attraction with monster-themed minifigure characters and Halloween building activities, included with regular admission.
- When
- Oct 1–31, 2026
- Price
- Included with admission; from $21.99 online
Family event
Lake Orion, MI
Family walking route through lighted Halloween scenes, animatronics, rows of jack-o'-lanterns and friendly characters, with cider and donuts at the halfway point.
- When
- Oct 2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25 & 30, 2026
- Price
- Kids 2–12 $14; 13+ $18; seniors $16; under 2 free
Family event
Rochester, MI
Timed-entry family trick-or-treat across the woodland paths and first floor of a historic mansion, with games, crafts, cider and donuts.
- When
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026
- Price
- Youth $20, adults $10; 3 and under free
Family event
Sterling Heights, MI
City Halloween morning in Dodge Park with hayrides, a straw maze, crafts, trick-or-treating, inflatables, rides, cider and donuts.
- When
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–1pm
- Price
- Free for Sterling Heights residents
Family event
Royal Oak, MI
The zoo's Halloween weekends with treat stations along the paths, costumed characters and a stage revue; animal areas stay open until 6pm before the evening festivities.
- When
- Oct 3–4, 9–11, 16–18 & 23–25, 2026
- Hours
- 3–8:30pm
- Price
- From $21; members save 10%
Fall festival
Detroit, MI
Riverfront fall weekend with live music, outdoor movies, family fall activities, trick-or-treating and dozens of food trucks.
- When
- Oct 3–4, 2026
- Hours
- 11am–8pm
- Price
- $5 advance, $8 at the door; 3 and under and 65+ free
Fall festival
Dundee, MI
Small-town fall festival in Dundee built around a giant pumpkin weigh-off, with craft and food vendors downtown.
- When
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026
- Hours
- Weigh-off starts 11am
Fall festival
Northville, MI
Downtown Northville fills with posed, costumed skeleton scenes for the month of October, starting with an evening launch party.
- When
- Launch party Fri, Oct 2, 2026; skeleton displays all October
- Hours
- Launch party 5–10pm
- Price
- Free
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near Detroit + suburbs in 2026?
Brick or Treat, Detroit Harvest Fest, Dundee's Pumpkin Palooza, Halloween Stroll at Canterbury Village, Meadow Brook Hall-oween, Skeletons Are Alive, and 2 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near Detroit + suburbs in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Brick or Treat on October 1, 2026.
What Halloween events near Detroit + suburbs are not scary at all?
Brick or Treat, Detroit Harvest Fest, Dundee's Pumpkin Palooza, Halloween Stroll at Canterbury Village, Meadow Brook Hall-oween, Skeletons Are Alive, and 2 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near Detroit + suburbs?
Yes: Skeletons Are Alive lists free admission on the official site.