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Spooky Season in Michigan's Downtown

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

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.

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.

Scare on the Square III

Join us at 121 South Washington Square in Lansing, MI, on October 12, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a night of family-friendly Halloween fun hosted by Capital Hippie! Explore local vendor booths, enjoy festive treats, and participate in creative activities while supporting small businesses in our community. DLI is proud to sponsor this year’s event along with its retail accelerator program Middle Village. Don’t forget to wear your best costume!
Double your Dollars - Purchase your Downtown Digital Dollars gift cards on Nov 30 and have your dollars doubled while funds last