Oct. 10
Paranormal Cirque will expose you to a unique creation of combined theatre, circus and cabaret with a new European style flare. Runs through Sunday, Oct. 13. Ticketed.
Briarwood mall, 100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor
Oct. 11
Join Boadicea Belly Dance at the historic Chelsea Depot for an evening of tricks, treats and spirited performances.
Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., Chelsea
Oct. 12
Runner and walker friendly. A mixture of paved path and dirt path will lead you straight to the finish!
Wiard’s Orchard, 5565 Merritt Rd., Ypsilanti
Hot Rod Halloween Car Show | Palmer Auto 15 Year Anniversary
Enjoy free cider and donuts while seeing a variety of stunning vehicles.
Palmer Auto Lot, 222 S Main St., Chelsea
See the Halloween classic on the big screen. Also on Sunday, Oct. 13.
Penn Theatre, 760 Penniman Ave., Plymouth
Visit downtown Manchester for shopping, sipping, and fun.
Downtown Manchester, Adrian St., Manchester
Slaughter Creek Manor Haunted House
The annual free home haunt runs on select dates in October.
Slaughter Creek Manor, 4957 Polo Fields Dr., Ann Arbor
Oct. 16
Olivia Van Goor’s Halloween Jazz Cabaret
Local jazz star Olivia Van Goor is back for a very special Halloween-themed show. Ticketed.
North Star Lounge, 301 N 5th Ave., Ann Arbor
Oct. 17
A spook-tastic evening of shopping at all your favorite downtown small businesses.
Downtown Northville
See the Halloween classic on the big screen.
Penn Theatre, 760 Penniman Ave., Plymouth
Oct. 18
Check out some creepy crawlies and other animals you may not normally get to see on a visit to The Creature Conservancy. Runs select dates in October. Ticketed.
The Creature Conservancy, 4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor
Ghoulita Graves Presents…It’s Alive! A Black Cat B-Movie Parody
This year’s Black Cat production brings to life a 1950s B-movie parody. Ticketed.
The Back Office Studio, 13 N Washington St., Ypsilanti
Oct. 19
Happy Hour Halloween Bar Crawl
Bar hop around downtown Ann Arbor in costume. Ticketed.
The Pretzel Bell. 226 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
Oct. 20
Adult Halloween Cookie Decorating
This cookie decorating class is hosted by Sugar Shack Bakery. Ticketed.
Yours Truly Event Venue, 114 W. MichiganEnj Ave., Ypsilanti
8 Ball Movie Night “Haunt for the Dead October”
Haunt the Blind Pig with a pair of spirited frights in store: High Spirits (1988) and The Frighteners (1996).
8 Ball Saloon, 208 S First St., Ann Arbor
Oct. 24
Featuring Halloween candy wine pairings & hand lettered pumpkins with more promotions to be announced.
Rock Paper Scissors, 216 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights | Hometown Halloween
Enjoy a spooktacular night at Sounds & Sights: Hometown Halloween Edition with thrilling live music and activities at various downtown establishments.
Downtown Chelsea, Main St., Chelsea
Abbot & Costello Meet Frankenstein
See the halloween classic on the big screen.
Penn Theatre, 760 Penniman Ave., Plymouth
Oct. 25
Dive in the spooky, the weird, the otherwordly.
Blom Meadworks, 100 South 4th Ave., Ann Arbor
October Self-Guided Howl-o-ween Lantern Lit Trail
Dress up your family and your dogs in Howl-o-ween costumes and come explore the park on a self-guided lantern lit one-mile trail hike through the woods. Registration is required.
Independence Lake, 3200 Jennings Rd., Whitmore Lake
Symphony Orchestra Halloween Pops Concert
The concert will feature music from Wicked and Harry Potter among other classical favorites by Dvorak, Grieg and Offenbach.
Pease Auditorium, 494 College Place, Ypsilanti
The Brain That Wouldn’t Die! (The Musical)
Be part of the world premiere of an all-original musical inspired by the 1960s cult classic! Runs through Nov. 2.
Riverside Arts Center, 76 N Huron St., Ypsilanti
David Howard Thornton & Damien Leone From Terrifier coming to Emagine
Celebrated star from the iconic Terrifier movie series, David Howard Thornton, known for his portrayal as “Art the Clown”, and Director, Damien Leone, are teaming up for a Terrifier 3 two-day event. Ticketed.
Emagine Canton, 39535 Ford Rd., Canton
The audience is invited to join the band dressed in costume for a wickedly good time at this Halloween-themed concert.
Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor
Necto Pride is going to have the campiest Halloween party in Michigan.
Necto Nightclub, 516 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor
Oct. 26
Dracula vs. Frankenstein: An Immersive Ann Arbor Experience
Immerse yourself in a Halloween outdoor escape game experience where Dracula and his vampire family meet Frankenstein and his daunting monsters.
Location to be sent via email before the event
Official Ann Arbor Halloween Bar Crawl
Prepare yourself for a fun filled night out with all your friends at the best bars in Ann Arbor. Ticketed.
DownBar, 226 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
The Extrusions Present “Witches & Warlocks’
The second annual Zal Gaz Grotto Halloween Dance Party.
Zal Gaz Grotto Club, 2070 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor
Wear something special and compete for cash prizes in a costume contest hosted by MC 3Steez.
Necto Nightclub, 516 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor
Oct. 27
A U-M tradition, the Halloween Concert brings together the University Symphony and University Philharmonia Orchestras for a celebration of the spookiest time of year.
Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor
Fall Beer & Halloween Candy Pairing
Local beer writer Patti Smith will teach you beer history while you feast on snacks by Chef Allison. You will sample at least six beer and candy pairings just in time for Halloween. Ticketed.
The Newton of Ypsilanti, 220 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti
Oct. 28
Factory Monday’s favorite holiday returns.
Necto Nightclub, 516 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor
Oct. 29
Buzztop Studios Halloween Bash
Dress up in your craziest costume and head downtown for a night of music at the world famous Blind Pig.
Blind Pig, 208 S First St., Ann Arbor
8 Ball Movie Night “Devil’s Night Eve”
A double deep cut with Satan’s Cheerleaders (1977) and Satan’s Children (1975).
8 Ball Saloon, 208 S First St., Ann Arbor
Oct. 30
Halloween Costume Contest & Pet Parade
A very special YPOP Wednesday Pet Walk on the eve of Halloween.
Depot Town Cats & Dogs, 46 E Cross St., Ypsilanti
Oct. 31
Join Circ for a spooky night of fun with blood bag drinks, test tube shots, thrilling live performers and a costume contest with awesome prizes.
The Circ Bar, 210 1st St., Ann Arbor
Kimmie Horne – Halloween Show!
In addition to spooky season themes mixed into the night, there will be prizes for the best costumes.
Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S. Main St, Ann Arbor
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl – Ann Arbor – 7th Annual
Enjoy a spooktacular night with Crawl With US at The Official 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl. Ticketed.
Study Hall Lounge, 1220 S. University Ave. #9, Ann Arbor
Quivering Quavers and Hellish Relish Part III
A Halloween concert with ghoulish storytelling featuring The Raven and other frightening melodramas set by great composers to piano accompaniment. Ticketed.
Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor
LGBTQ Night: Halloween Drag Show
You can expect phenomenal lipsync performances, captivating dance moves, spooky costumes and tons of laughs!
North Star Lounge, 301 N 5th Ave., Ann Arbor
Join Necto on Halloween Night for a party on the scariest day of the year.
Necto Nightclub, 516 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor
Featuring an exclusive pre-party with perks that last all night, live DJ set, drink specials, dancing, costume contest & more.
MAIZ Mexican Cantina, 36 E Cross St., Ypsilanti