Free Halloween Haunts
Lochaven Haunted Halloween House in Waterford
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Terror on Tillson in Romeo
Chaos on Colman Street in Clinton Township
Nightmare on Chesterbrook at 20064 Chesterbrook, Macomb
The Grindley Park Haunt in Dearborn
Halloween at the Station
Friday, October 31st from 5pm - 9pm
Michigan Central
Michigan Central and Ford Philanthropy invite the community to celebrate Halloween at The Station for a festive evening of free fun for all ages. The event will feature various activities, live demonstrations, and treats for everyone. Attendees can enjoy Trunk-or-Treating, science demonstrations, arts and crafts stations, fun photo opportunities, as well as cider and donuts.
Hayride Central at Heritage Park
Friday, October 31st from 5:30pm - 7pm
Heritage Park, Farmington Hills
Take a hayride at Heritage Park on Halloween before trick-o-treating. From 5:30pm - 7pm hayrides will go through the nature trails every half hour from the Farmington Hills Nature Center parking lot. Tickets are $5 per person and free for children under two years old. S’mores and cider are available too.
Haunted Carnival
Friday, October 31st from 6pm - 10pm
Full Measure Brewing Company
The Full Measure Haunted Carnival is rolling into town on October 31st! Enjoy a night of eerie fun, freaky flavors, carnival vibes and spooky brews at Full Measure Brewing Company’s Haunted Taproom from 6 pm - 10 pm.
Youmacon 20th Anniversary
October 30th - November 2nd
Huntington Place
Detroit’s favorite anime convention is back! Attendees can enjoy gaming tournaments, cosplay, meet celebrities, and browse anime merchandise vendors, figures, and art. The convention will also feature live music, DJ performances, and costume contests!
LuchaBoom Dia De Los Muertos
Saturday, November 1st at 9pm
The Masonic
Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos lucha libre style at the Masonic Saturday with luchadors, acrobats, live music and plenty of tequila! The event will feature Mil Muertes, a Lucha Underground and AAA Superstar, and LuchaBoom Champion El Dragon, who has appeared on AEW. Also included are Nic Nemeth, the former WWE and TNA World Champion, and Santana, known for his appearances in WWE NXT, AEW, and TNA. Additionally, Jake Something from Ring of Honor and TNA will be present, along with the gravity-defying skills of Poppet the Acrobat.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Saturday, November 1st from 11am - 3pm
Robert C. Valade Park
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy will celebrate the cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos on the Detroit Riverfront this Saturday. This free, family-friendly event will feature food, live entertainment, vendor shops, children’s activities, and more!
DaVinci Exhibition
Now through May 3rd, 2026
Henry Ford Museum
Experience the world of Leonardo da Vinci through full-scale inventions, detailed art studies, and captivating displays set against the scenic Italian countryside. This limited-time exhibition showcases da Vinci’s discoveries in art, engineering, science, flight, and more, celebrating and studying one of history’s most brilliant minds. The exhibit will showcase over 65 inventions, 20 fine art studies, interactive machines, and captivating explorations of masterpieces like the “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”.
Free Weekly Events at Woodbridge Pub
Thursdays - Karaoke hosted by Robby Rob at 9pm
Fridays - Piano Bar Sing-along at 9pm
Saturdays - Flea Market from 12pm - 7 pm
Saturday - Pent Up! with Joshua Adams at 10pm
Sundays - Jazz Night at 8:30pm
Monday - Slow Jams Detroit at 10pm
Exhibits at the Detroit Institute of Arts
OPENING THIS WEEKEND: Reimagine African American Art
Opening Saturday, October 18, 2025; free with general admission
13th Annual Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos
On view – November 2, 2025; Detroit Institute of Arts; free with general admission
Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation
On view – April 5, 2026; Detroit Institute of Arts; free with general admission
For more information, visit the DIA’s website.