2023 Halloween Events for Families in Livingston County

Get in the spirit of the Halloween season with one of these fun, free or low-cost events happening in Livingston County.

Halloween Storytime at Hamburg Library

Friday, Oct. 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.

10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg

Visit the Hamburg Library for some not-too-scary stories from storyteller Jeff Doyle, then stay after for cider and donuts.

Learn more and register here.

Chilson Hills Church Trunk or Treat

Saturday, Oct. 14 | 6:30-8 p.m.

4440 Brighton Rd., Howell

Families are invited to bring goodies such as candy or small trinkets and park cars with trunks opened and decorated. Costumes encouraged. The event also includes a bonfire with cider, hot dogs, chips and ice cream. FREE.

Learn more: https://chilsonhills.org/event/trunk-or-treat-2023/

House of Peeps at Pinckney Library

Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.

125 Putnam St., Pinckney

Youth ages 10 and older are invited to build a Halloween House of Peeps at the Pinckney Library using graham crackers and candy! Registration required so we have supplies for everyone. Register online at https://bit.ly/SpookyPeeps or call the library at (734) 878-3888.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/SpookyPeeps

Halloween Storytime at Ceramic Studio, Etc.

Thursday, Oct. 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

4132 E. Grand River Ave., Howell

Visit Ceramic Studio, Etc. Story Time at the studio! Young artists are invited to hear two stories, paint a Jack-o-Lantern Mug, and have a snack! Cost is $15. Projects will require firing and will be ready for pick up within 1 week. This experience is designed for children age 2 1/2-ish and up, younger siblings and strollers welcome.

Learn more and sign-up here: Halloween Storytime

Green Oak Village Place Boo Fest

Friday, Oct. 20 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Green Oak Village Place Mall, 9632 Village Place Blvd, Brighton

Grab your broomstick and join Green Oak Village Place for trick-or-treating, games and entertainment—fun for the entire family! FREE.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/325474453307410

Freedom River Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride

Friday, Oct. 20 | 6-10 p.m.

6716 Winans Lake Rd, Brighton

A spooky hayride (all ages), bonfire, on-site Halloween special fireworks display, food and lots of entertainment. Adults: $15, children 12 and under: $5, which includes admission, parking, hayride, comedy show, kid’s entertainment, fireworks, bonfire, and more.

Learn more or buy tickets in advance at www.freedomriver.org or at the gate.

Halloween Open House at Howell Aquatic Center

Saturday, Oct. 21 | 2-4 p.m.

1224 W. Grand River Ave., Howell

Visit the Howell Aquatic Center for a Halloween open house with open swim, a psychic, face painting and balloon animals. FREE.

Learn more: Halloween Open House

Monster Mash at Cromaine Library

Saturday, Oct. 21 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

3688 N Hartland Rd., Hartland

Visit Cromaine Library for a family-friendly afternoon of fun! Come dressed in costume and move at your own pace throughout the library to enjoy spooktacular crafts, activities, and more. All ages. Drop-in. 

Learn more: Cromaine Monster Mash

Trunk or Treat at Randy’s Service Station

Saturday, Oct. 21 | 4-7 p.m.

8030 Mason Road, Fowlerville

Visit Randy’s Service Station in Fowlerville for a Trunk or Treat with treats, drinks, tow trucks, games, prizes and more. FREE.

Learn more and sign up to decorate a trunk here: Randy’s Service Trunk or Treat

Howl-O-Ween at Howell Nature Center

Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 21-22 | 3-5 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd., Howell

Details: Kids can trick-or-treat and enjoy cider, donuts, activities and more. Cost is $7 per adult and $12 per child for members; $10 per adult and $15 per child for general admission; and children two and under enter free. Registration is required.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/613615237421529

Trunk or Treat at Fawcett Farms

Sunday, Oct. 22 | 2-4 p.m.

Fawcett Farms, 6909 N. Latson Rd., Howell

Don your best Halloween costume and visit Fawcett Farms for a Trunk or Treat! Grab a meal from Hallboy Barbeque Food Truck and enjoy free face painting, candy for the little ones, touch-a-truck with Hartland Deerfield Fire Department, and more. Plus, enjoy the beautiful pumpkin patch and shop for squash, corn stalks, straw bales, and more. FREE.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/858972655425460

Trunk or Treat at Blossom Children’s Center

Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 6:15-7:45 p.m.

8175 Movie Dr., Brighton

Visit Blossom Children’s Center in Brighton for candy, face painting, music and more. FREE.

Learn more: Blossom Trunk or Treat

First Presbyterian Church of Brighton Trunk or Treat

Thursday, Oct. 26 | 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

300 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton

Visit First Presbyterian Church of Brighton for an indoor, silly, not scary, Trunk or Treat. Dinner of hot dogs and/or walking tacos will also be provided. Costumes are encouraged! FREE.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/321356880626421

Livingston County Public Safety Trunk or Treat

Friday, Oct. 27 | 6-8 p.m.

150 S. Highlander Way, Howell

Visit the Livingston County Sherriff’s Department for candy, public safety vehicles and law officers ready to celebrate Halloween. FREE.

Learn more: Public Safety Trunk or Treat

Our Savior Lutheran Trunk ‘N Treat

Friday, Oct. 27 | 6:30-8 p.m.

13667 Highland Rd., Hartland

Come join Our Savior Lutheran for a Trunk ‘N’ Treat for cider, apples, donuts, and games! The trunk ‘n’ treat will begin at 6:30 p.m. FREE.

Learn more: Trunk ‘N Treat events

Trunk or Treat at St. George’s Church

Sat., Oct. 28 | 4-5 p.m.

803 W. Main St., Brighton

Visit St. George Lutheran Church for a trunk or treat! There will also be free coffee, tea, popcorn, and s’mores around the campfire. Bounce houses will be set up if weather permits. If you’d like to set up your trunk, arrive between 3:30-4 p.m. to set-up. FREE.

Learn more: https://www.stgeorgelutheran.org/events

Trunk or Treat at Community Bible Church

Saturday, Oct. 28 | 5:30-7 p.m.

7372 Grand River Ave., Brighton

Visit Community Bible Church in Brighton for a trunk or treat event. FREE.

Learn more: CBC Trunk or Treat

Pinckney Spooktacular

Saturday, Oct. 28 | 6-8 p.m.

Downtown Pinckney

Trunk-or-treat with local businesses decked out in Halloween decorations. FREE.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/241464741600758

Legend of Sleepy Howell

Saturday, Oct. 28 | 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Downtown Howell

Dress up as your favorite Saturday morning cartoon character and enjoy an enormous outdoor trick or treating event with fall-themed activities, including crafts, games, food, vendors, inflatables and more. FREE.

Additionally, visit select downtown businesses handing out treats as well!

Learn more: https://www.howellrecreation.org/sleepyhowell

Grumlaw Church Trunk or Treat

Sunday, Oct. 29 | 11:30-12:30 p.m.

8457 E. Highland Rd., Howell

Visit Grumlaw for a trunk or treat following their church service. There will be cider and donuts too! FREE.

Learn more: https://grumlaw.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1959126

Union Church Trunk or Treat at Three Fires Elementary

Sunday, Oct. 29 | 3-5 p.m.

4125 Crooked Lake Rd., Howell

Visit Three Fires Elementary for cider, donuts, and lots of candy! Come in your costume and enjoy a time of safe family fun. FREE.

Northridge Church Trunk or Treat

Sunday, Oct. 29 | 1-3 p.m.

7555 Brighton Rd., Brighton

For the event, adults decorate the back of their cars for Halloween, load up on candy, and sit in a parking lot while kids “trick-or-treat” from car to car dressed in Halloween costumes for treats. The adults get to socialize and be creative while seeing all the cute and crazy costumes. And adults… don’t be afraid to wear your costumes too! Register to reserve a spot to pass out treats. This event which includes Inflatables, Hayride, Petting Farm, Lawn Games, prizes and more. FREE.

Learn more: https://www.northridgechurch.com/event/trunk-or-treat-brighton-campus/

Kids’ Halloween Hangout at Hamlett Lavender Farm

Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 4-6 p.m.

10722 Stinchfield Woods Rd., Pinckney

Come dressed up in your fun costumes and enjoy a couple of hours of fun on the farm! There will be giant yard/carnival style games, candy stop at every station for trick or treating, make and take table (included in price), hayride ($2/person,$10 max/family), lots of photo ops, music, fall baked good table (not included in price), and Lavender Shed Open for shopping! $7 for anyone trick or treating and/or doing the make and take table. Parents/babies/senior citizens are free.

Crossroads Church of God Trunk or Treat

Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 6-8 p.m.

3940 Pinckney Rd., Howell

Visit Crossroads Church of God for their annual Trunk N Treat on Halloween Night. Enjoy this fun, safe, kid friendly event! Come for the candy and stay to enjoy the newly added bounce house. FREE.

Learn more: https://www.howellcrossroads.org/calendar.html

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