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10 kid-friendly Halloween events near Lansing with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 7 towns. The earliest to open is Fall Weekends at The Country Mill, on September 5. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 3 list free admission.
Small, low-key family pumpkin farm: stroll the u-pick patch for carving and ornamental pumpkins, or choose from the farm stand.
Weekend farm fun with wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, pig races, a corn maze, an apple slingshot and a petting farm with dozens of animals, plus themed weekends.
Family orchard and cider mill with pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, a corn maze, tractor wagon rides, an apple cannon and a bakery; weekend activities through October.
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, Brimley's U-Pick Pumpkin Farm, Fall Fun at Peacock Road Family Farm, Fall Weekends at The Country Mill, Goblin Walks, and 4 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Fall Weekends at The Country Mill on September 5, 2026.
Boo at the Zoo, Bridge Street Trick or Treat, Brimley's U-Pick Pumpkin Farm, Fall Fun at Peacock Road Family Farm, Fall Weekends at The Country Mill, Goblin Walks, and 3 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Brimley's U-Pick Pumpkin Farm, Fall Fun at Peacock Road Family Farm and Fall Weekends at The Country Mill, all suggested for all ages.
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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