Spooky Season in Michigan's Downtown
Michigan’s Downtown is embracing the Spooky Season with a series of Halloween-themed events and activities to celebrate the holiday across the community. This year, we're excited to unveil new Halloween window murals and host a variety of family-friendly activities to engage the Greater Lansing area. From October 1st through Halloween, join us in celebrating this spooky time of year with festive fun throughout Downtown Lansing.
Trick or Treat on the Square
DATE: October 25, 2024
TIME: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LOCATION: 100-300 Blocks of S. Washington Square
A spooky Downtown Lansing tradition for the decades, Trick or Treat on the Square invites the Greater Lansing community to come out to the 100-300 blocks of South Washington Square to trick or treat with local businesses. Guests can visit more than 30 vendor tables and participating businesses to receive free candy, play fun activities and enjoy other surprises.
TIME: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LOCATION: 100-300 Blocks of S. Washington Square
A spooky Downtown Lansing tradition for the decades, Trick or Treat on the Square invites the Greater Lansing community to come out to the 100-300 blocks of South Washington Square to trick or treat with local businesses. Guests can visit more than 30 vendor tables and participating businesses to receive free candy, play fun activities and enjoy other surprises.
Skeleton Invasion at R.E. Olds Museum!
On Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., skeletons will take over the museum for a day of family-friendly fun! Guests are invited to participate in the Skeleton Search, gathering clues to uncover a secret message. Enjoy complimentary candy, cider, and donuts while you explore. Admission is free for children 12 and under.
How to Halloween
Celebrate 10 years of How-To Halloween on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Impression 5 Science Center! This free outdoor festival brings the lost world of dinosaurs to life with interactive attractions, a dinosaur adventure, trick-or-treating, live entertainment, make-and-takes, creative vendors, character meet-and-greets, costume contests, and more.
The 14th annual Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk
The 14th annual Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk returns on Saturday, October 5, 2024, with registration starting at 3 p.m. outside Impression 5 Science Center. Advance tickets are $5 on Eventbrite through September, or $10 on the event date, with kids 4 and under walking for free. Zombies who bring donations for the Greater Lansing Food Bank can enter to win a prize pack, and the Best Zombie Contest offers a chance to win a prize package valued at over $200.
The Graveyard Shift Cruise-In
On Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., join R.E. Olds Transportation Museum for the final cruise of the season! Open to all makes, models, and years, this event welcomes car enthusiasts for a morning of coffee, cider, and donuts for participating drivers and one guest. After the event, cruise over to REO Town for a delicious lunch.