The leaves are changing, providing the perfect scenery for Halloween activities all month long. Although it’s considered the spookiest of holidays, Halloween doesn’t have to be all fright. Your little ghosts and goblins will love some scare-free activities. Oakland County is full of Halloween family fun for all ages throughout the entire month of October.

Take a hayride to pick the perfect pumpkin, make your way through a corn maze or hang out with the animals at a petting farm. Make a few fall memories using our interactive map and our list of family-friendly Halloween/fall activities below.

Note: Events are listed in alphabetical order by city. Many events have multiple dates available while some only offer one or two dates. 

AUBURN HILLS
Fall Festival in the Woods
October 13, 2018
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hayrides, Petting Farm, Pumpkin Carving, Live Music and Free Cider and Donuts
Hawk Woods Nature Center
3799 Bald Mountain Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Auburn Hills Spooktacular
October 27, 2018 9:00 am – 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Businesses pass out candy

Auburn Hills Zombie Laser Tag
October 29, 2018 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Riverside Park – all equipment is supplied

Auburn Hills Annual Halloween Trail
October 24, 2018  6:00 -7:30 p.m.
Trick-Or-Treat down Halloween Trail, visit the talking pumpkin and enjoy a special Halloween Magic Show
Civic Center Park
1827 N. Squirrel Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Bowers Farm Festival and Corn Maze
Fridays: October 13, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays: October 14, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
1219 E. Square Lake Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Cranbrook Institute of Science: Halloween Science
October 27, 2018  2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

CLARKSTON
Clarkston Friendly Forest
October 20, 2018
2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
6000 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48346

CLAWSON
Fall Festival and Car Show
October 7, 2018 | 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. /car show 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m./ festival, 6:15 p.m./bonfire
Clawson City Park
935 N. Custer Ave.
Clawson, MI 48017

DDA Trick or Treat
October 27, 2018
Event is allergy-free
Clawson, MI 48017

Trick or Treat Trail
October 28, 2018 – Event is allergy-free
Clawson City Park
935 N. Custer Ave.
Clawson, MI 48017

COMMERCE
Long Family Orchard Moonlight Corn Maze & Fall Time Fun 
Corn Maze – Weekends 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
U-Pick Apples, Hayrides, Donut Kitchen, Petting Farm and Fall Time Fun Area
1540 E. Commerce St.
Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48382

Boo Bash
October 27, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Byers Homestead
213 Commerce Road.
Commerce, MI

FARMINGTON
Ghost Night at the Mansion
October 20, 2018 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Governor Warner Mansion
33805 Grand River Avenue

Halloween Fun
October 27, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Farmington Public Library

The Haunted Farmers Market
October 27, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
At Ridley Park in Downtown Farmington

HIGHLAND
Highland Fall Festival
October 6, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
John Street Park

HOLLY
Diehl’s Cider Mill Corn Maze and Hayrides
Corn Maze: September 1 – late October 2018
Hayrides: Sept. 15 – October 21, 2018
Pony Rides: September 29 – Oct. 14, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
1479 Ranch Rd.
Holly, MI 48442

Halloween in Hollygrove
Weekends in October (check site)
Groveland Oaks Campground
Holly, MI

Hollyween Event
October 27, 2018 | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Holly
Holly, MI

LEONARD
Boo Bash
October 12 & 19, 2018
Addison Oaks County Park
1480 W. Romeo Road
Leonard, MI 48367

MADISON HEIGHTS
Trick or Trees
October 27, 2018 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Trick-or-Treat Friendship Woods, Meet Costume Characters along the Trail
Red Oaks Nature Center – Fun in the Fall
30300 Hales St.
Madison Heights, MI 48071

Hometown Harvest
October 13, 2018
Red Oaks Nature Center
Madison Heights, MI

Fun in the Fall
October 7, 2018
Red Oaks Nature Center
Madison Heights, MI

MILFORD
Kensington Metropark – Fall Festival
October 6-7, 2018 | 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4570 Huron River Parkway
Milford, MI 48380

Kensington Metropark – Fab Fall Color Walk
October 6, 2018 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
4570 Huron River Parkway
Milford, MI 48380

Kensington Metropark – Trick or Treat along the Trail
October 20, 2018
Cost: $5 per participant
Kensington Metropark Nature Center
Highridge Drive
Milford, MI 48380

Kensington Metropark – Pumpkin Hayrides
October 6-7, 13-14, 20-28, 2018
12:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pick your Pumpkin Hay Rides, Fun on the Farm, Halloween Fun Activity Center, Trick-or-Treat along the Trail

Kensington Metropark – Fun on the Farm: Pumpkins
October 4 and 25, 2018
10:00 a.m.  Ages 2-6  $5
Storytime, crafts and activities. Hayride to get a discounted pumpkin

Kensington Metropark – Fun on the Farm: Halloween
October 25, 2018
10:00 a.m.  Ages 2-6  $5
Trick or treat around the farm. Play Halloween games and visit a “haunted” barn. Our special spooky party includes an animal parade and you can join in!

Kensington Metropark – Hoots and Haunts Halloween
October 28, 2018
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Ages 10 and younger  $5
Fun and creepy characters will be your hosts for a not-too-scary afternoon of activities and treats

NORTHVILLE
Maybury Farm
Barn Hours: Saturday & Sunday – Noon to 5 p.m.
The Great Pumpkin Festival – Oct. 13-14, 2018  10:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. , Corn Maze open Sept. 14 – Oct. 28, 2018
Animals, Farm-Themed Playground, Picnic Area, Corn Maze and General Store
50165 8 Mile Rd.
Northville, MI 48167

Three Cedars Farm
Opens August 31, 2018
Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
U-Pick Pumpkins, 7-Acre Corn Maze, Barnyard Playland, Hayrides, Train Rides and Bonfire Sites
7897 6 Mile Rd.
Northville, MI 48167

Skeletons are Alive Celebration
Begins October 5, 2018    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Downtown Northville
Northville, MI 48167

NOVI
Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest
October 6-7, 2018 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Novi, Michigan

OAK PARK
Boo Bash
October 31, 2018 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Oak Park Community Center

OXFORD
Upland Hills Farm
Fall Harvest Festival
Saturdays and Sundays in October 2018
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Harvest Moon Hayrides
Fridays & Saturdays in October 2018
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
481 Lake George Rd.
Oxford, MI 48370

Oxford Scarecrow Festival
October 6, 2018
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

PONTIAC
Hauntiac Events
Full list of events
September 30 – October 2018

Pumpkin Art Class
October 13, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
559 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac 48341

Beetlejuice Movie & Costume Party for the family
October 19, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
47 N. Saginaw, Pontiac 48342

The Haunted Mansion at Pine Grove – family friendly
October 20, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
405 Cesar E. Chavez, Pontiac 48341

Halloween Block Party – family friendly
October 26, 2018 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
318 Perkins St., Pontiac

ROCHESTER HILLS
StoneWall Pumpkin Festival 2018
October 13, 2018 | 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Pumpkin Carving and Lighting 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
1005 Van Hoosen Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306

Hoot and Howl Hayride
October 12-13, 2018
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
345 John R Road
Rochester, MI 48307

Halloween Hoot 2018
October 19-21, 2018
Check for times 248-656-0999
333 North Hill Circle
Rochester, MI 48307

The Little Haunted House
October 26, 2018
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
333 N. Hill Circle
Rochester, MI 48307

Friendly Monster
October 20, 2018 | 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Rochester Municipal Park
$2 or 2 cans of food, parents free, Ages 2-10
Rochester, MI 48307

Scarecrow Workshop
October 3, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
1005 Van Hoosen Rd.
Rochester, MI 48309

ROYAL OAK
Detroit Zoo Boo
October 5-7, October 12-14, October 19-21, 2018
Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $10/person (Advance tickets)
8450 W. 10 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48067

Royal Oak Spooktacular
October 28, 2018 | 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $10/person (Advance tickets) -Monster Mash – cider, donuts, pie and dance          Trick or Treating is free

SHELBY TOWNSHIP
Fall Color Wagon Tours
October 13, 20, 27, 2018
Stony Creek Metropark
Shelby Township, MI

SOUTH LYON
Erwin Orchards Agri-tainment
Opening Day August 17, 2018, Corn Maze begins Labor Day weekend
U-Pick Pumpkin Patch – begins September 30 -, 2018  9 a.m. – 6 p.m
61475 Silver Lake Rd.
South Lyon, MI 48178

South Lyon Pumpkinfest
September 28-30, 2018
Friday 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Downtown
South Lyon, MI 48178

SOUTHFIELD
Boo Bash
October 20, 2018 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Kids 2-12 come in costume. Crafts and games $8 resident $10 non-resident
Southfield, MI

Halloween Happiness
For individuals 18 & older with developmental disabilities
October 23, 2018: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10/Participants, $5/Caregivers
Music, Dancing, Trick-or-Treating and Pizza
Pre-register by October 16, 2018
Southfield Civic Center
26000 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI 48076

Trick or Treat at the Market
October 27, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Trick or treat with market vendors and enjoy kids games and activities
Southfield, MI

STERLING HEIGHTS
Sterling Frights at Dodge Park
October 20, 2018
40620 Utica Road
Sterling Heights, MI

TROY
Scarecrow Nation
Preview week September 24 – 28, 2018 through October
60 W. Wattles Road
Troy, MI

WATERFORD
Oakland County Farmers Market Trick-or-Treat at the Market
October 27, 2018 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Trick-or-Treat with Oakland County Market Vendors and Other Children’s Activities
Oakland County Market
2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328

Harvest Happening at Hess-Hathaway Park
October 7, 2018 | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
825 S. Williams Lake Road, Waterford

Funtober at Hess-Hathaway Park
October 13, 2018 | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
825 S. Williams Lake Road, Waterford

WEST BLOOMFIELD
TreeRunner Haunted Forest
October 2018 – Check site for event days and times
0 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
West Bloomfield Adventure Park
6600 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield Township, Michigan 48322

Monster Mash at Orchard Mall
October 26, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
6445 Orchard Lake Road
West Bloomfield, Michigan

WIXOM
Monster Mash
October 18, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Come dressed up
Wixom Community Center  49015 W. Pontiac Trail
Wixom, Michigan   248-624-2850

Annual Panther Hunt and Hayride
October 13, 2018 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost includes shirt, prize, cider, donuts, hayride, face painting and bonfire
Gilbert Willis Park 2199 Chickasaw
Wixom, Michigan

WHITE LAKE
Hoots and Halloween
October 28, 2018 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Dress up for afternoon activities. Ages 10 and under $5
5175 Indian Trail
White Lake, Michigan 48386

Fisk Farms Halloween
October 20, 2018, | 6:00 p.m.
Trunk-or-Treat, children’s games, outdoor movie, scarecrow contest, bonfire
9180 Highland Road, White Lake, MI

Great Pumpkin Hunt
October 13, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Face painting, Hayrides and pumpkin hunt
5175 Indian Trail
White Lake, Michigan 48386

Did we miss any fun, family-friendly Halloween activities? Let us know by emailing us at socialmedia@oakgov.com or leaving a comment below.

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