Metro Detroit, October 17, 2025
News Summary
Metro Detroit is gearing up for a weekend filled with Halloween-themed events suitable for all ages, including haunted trails, live music, and family activities. Key highlights include the Dearborn Haunted Trail and various concerts, ensuring a fun-filled atmosphere for residents and visitors alike as communities come together to celebrate Halloween.
Metro Detroit is set to burst with Halloween spirit this weekend, featuring a range of spooky and fun events designed for all ages. The festivities will include haunted trails, immersive experiences, live music, and family activities, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The Dearborn Haunted Trail offers visitors a wooded adventure filled with Halloween-themed activities, running from October 17 to 19, from 6 PM to 11 PM. Tickets for this event are priced at $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the event, promising a thrilling experience as attendees navigate through eerie woods.
On October 18, the “Witching Hour” experience will cater to adults aged 18 and over, offering an exclusive event from 10 PM to 11 PM. A family-friendly version of the same experience is scheduled from 6 PM to 7 PM and will be free of charge, making it accessible for families looking for Halloween fun without the scare factor.
For music enthusiasts, a live concert will take place at The Warehouse at River’s Edge Brewing Co. in Milford on October 18. The lineup features local bands including Hot Ugly, Funderbird, and Coffin Jockeys. Tickets for this lively event are $25 in advance, with prices increasing to $30 at the door.
Other notable events this weekend include the Detroit Zoo’s Zoo Boo, occurring on weekends through October, offering kids a chance to enjoy Halloween festivities from 4 PM to 9:30 PM. Tickets for this event start at $21. Meanwhile, Greenfield Village is hosting its own Hallowe’en event on select dates throughout October, with tickets starting at $27.
For those who enjoy more immersive attractions, the Glenlore Trails presents “The Witching Hour,” an immersive experience set along a one-mile wooded path, which will be available until November 2. Meanwhile, Blake’s Cider Mill will offer a variety of haunted attractions, including a haunted hayride and zombie paintball, running through November 1.
Additionally, Buddy’s Pizza locations will partake in a “Dine to Donate” promotion, where proceeds from sales through October 31 will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Families seeking daytime activities can partake in free events at Beacon Park, where activities and live music will be featured on October 11-12 and 18-19 from 1 PM to 5 PM. The Detroit Free Press Marathon is also set to engage the community with events for children and a Health & Fitness Expo taking place on October 17-18.
Cultural events round out the weekend with performances and exhibitions across the area. John Mulaney is scheduled to perform at the Fox Theatre on October 16-17, while D.L. Hughley is also slated for a comedy night on October 18, with ticket prices starting at $98.55. A stage production celebrating “My Girl” by The Temptations will occur on October 19 at the same venue.
Art lovers will have the chance to explore new exhibitions at the Detroit Institute of Arts, which will feature an exhibit celebrating Día de los Muertos through November 2, as well as a reopening of its African American art galleries on October 18. Also, the Wasserman Projects introduces new solo exhibitions now open through December 13.
This weekend will also see community events throughout the region, including trunk-or-treat activities hosted by Detroit police on October 31, 2025, aimed at providing a safe and fun trick-or-treating experience for families. Halloween in Metro Detroit promises to be a month filled with thrilling and engaging activities for residents and visitors alike.
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Additional Resources
- Little Guide Detroit: Kid-Friendly Halloween Events
- Wikipedia: Halloween
- Hour Detroit: Things to Do This Weekend
- Google Search: Halloween events in Detroit
- Detroit Is It: Best Halloween Events
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Halloween
- WXYZ: Halloween at the Station
- Click On Detroit: Halloween in the D
- Travel Michigan: Halloween Events
- Visit Detroit: Spooky Szn in the D
- CBS News Detroit: Family-Friendly Events
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