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7 family Halloween events near Lansing with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 5 towns. The earliest to open is Halloween Ghosts & Goodies, on October 3. 3 list free admission.
Weekend daytime Halloween at the zoo: kids trick-or-treat in costume along the paths, with seasonal treats, cider, donuts and extra ticketed activities among the animal exhibits.
Downtown Grand Ledge businesses hand out treats to costumed kids along Bridge Street.
Evening Halloween nature walks on the Dahlem trails lit with carved pumpkins, a family-friendly Jackson tradition.
Not-so-scary Halloween in a historic village: about 20 treat stops, a straw maze, a magic show and a ghost train ride on the Huckleberry Railroad.
Half-mile walking trail past thousands of hand-carved, lit jack-o'-lanterns in themed displays, plus donuts, cider, s'mores, glow golf and a beer garden.
Costumed kids collect candy from downtown businesses along historic Washington Square, with games and activities for families.
Free outdoor Halloween festival in downtown Lansing with costume contests, kids' trick-or-treating, character appearances and a zombie walk; 2026 has a Star Trek theme.
Boo at the Zoo, Bridge Street Trick or Treat, Goblin Walks, Halloween Ghosts & Goodies, How-To Halloween, Jack O' Lanterns Unleashed, and 1 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Halloween Ghosts & Goodies on October 3, 2026.
Boo at the Zoo, Bridge Street Trick or Treat, Goblin Walks, How-To Halloween, Jack O' Lanterns Unleashed and Trick or Treat on the Square are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Yes: Bridge Street Trick or Treat, How-To Halloween and Trick or Treat on the Square list free admission on the official site.
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