2016 Halloween Events Guide

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Through Oct. 30 >> Grand River Corn Maze presents: The Purge 2016 and Jigsaw's Escape Room — Activities include corn maze, haunted house, escape room and “Blood Bath & Beyond” hayride. See web for hours. $15 for one activity/$25 for two/$35 for three. Grand River Corn Maze, 5781 W. Grand River Ave., Fowlerville. (517) 223-9140, slaughterhouseadventure.com.

Through Oct. 30 >> Bestmaze Corn Maze and Trail of Terror — Laugh your way through the corn maze or scream your way through the Trail of Terror. See web for hours. $15 trail/$8 maze/$20 both. Bestmaze Corn Maze, 3803 Noble Road, Williamston. (517) 521-2378, bestmaze.com.

Through Oct. 29 >> Shawhaven Haunted Farm — Try to make it through the farm’s Dead Maze, explore Samara’s Boarding House or take a ride on the Wagons of Fear. See web for hours. $12 per attraction or $30 for all three. Shawhaven Haunted Farm, 1826 Rolfe Road, Mason. (517) 676-1649, shawhavenhauntedfarm.com.

Saturday, Oct. 8 >> Autumn Tribe X — Theatrical Halloween drum and dance concert. 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 333-2580, autumntribex.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 11 >> Trick or Treat Trail — Kids trick or treat with local businesses at the park. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $1. Sharp Park, 1401 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 323- 8555.

Friday, Oct. 14 >> Sculpt & Skull at REACH Studio Art Center — Carve a pumpkin or decorate a plaster skull with instructors from REACH. Materials and snacks are provided; participants can bring their own adult beverages. 7-9:30 p.m. $28/$50 couple. REACH Studio Art Center, 1804 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 999-3643, reachstudioart.org.

Oct. 15-16, 22-23 >> Boo at the Zoo — Halloween-themed activities including crafts, a straw maze, live animal presentations, hayrides and more. 12-5 p.m. See web for admission prices. Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing. (517) 483- 4222, potterparkzoo.org.

Oct. 15-16 >> How-To Halloween — A Halloween festival for ghouls of all ages with over 50 activities, including STEM tables, games, Ghostbusters & Star Wars characters, music, and hands-on classes. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $7 / $30 per family of six. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 204-6119, how-tohalloween.com.

Sunday, Oct. 16 >> Lansing Zombie Walk — Dress as a zombie and walk through downtown Lansing for the Greater Lansing Food Bank. Noon. FREE, non-perishable food —donations welcome. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 204- 6119, facebook.com/lansingzombiewalk.

Thursday, Oct. 20 >> Apparitions and Archaeology: A Haunted Campus Tour — Guided walking tour of archaeological sites and alleged MSU hauntings. 7-8 p.m. FREE. 375 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. campusarch.msu.edu.

Friday, Oct. 21 >> Doggie Trick or Treating — Halloween fun for your canine companion, featuring dog trick-or-treating and a costume contest. 4-6 p.m. FREE. Old Town, Lansing. (517) 485-4283, iloveoldtown.org.

Saturday, Oct. 22 >> Zombie Nerf Attack — Interactive Nerf gun war between zombies and humans. Registration includes T-shirt, Nerf gun, a movie ticket to see “Zombies” in a theater and more. 6 p.m. $100. Shubel Park, 1651 Lindbergh Drive, Lansing. zombiesthemovie.com.

Saturday, Oct. 22 >> Halloween at the Market — Trick or treating, costume contests, dancing and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Lansing City Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing. (517) 483-7460, lansingcitymarket.com.

Saturday, Oct. 22 >> Halloween Adventures at Harris Nature Center — Celebrate the season with a Halloween funhouse, pumpkin decorating, marshmallow roasting, crafts and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $6. Harris Nature Center. 3998 Van Atta Rd., Okemos. (517) 349-3866, meridian. mi.us/harrisnaturecenter.

Saturday, Oct. 22 >> Ghostly Gala and Little Ghouls & Goblins Ghostly Gathering — Adult Ghostly Gala features music, food, a silent auction, costume contest and professional pumpkin carving demonstration. The children’s party includes trick or treating, arts and crafts and a costume parade. Proceeds benefit the Ingham County Animal Shelter Fund. Ghostly Gala: 8-11:30 p.m. $35/$75 VIP (includes early 7 p.m. reception). Little Ghouls & Goblins: 3-4:30 p.m. $12 children/$5 adult (FREE if also attending Ghostly Gala). University Club, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing. (517) 974-2638, lansinghalloweenparty.com.

Sunday, Oct. 23 >> Cosmic Pumpkin — Live music, pumpkin painting, kids games and fall-themed pizzas. 2-7 p.m. FREE. Zoobie's Old Town Tavern, 611 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 489-8834, zoobiesoldtowntavern.com.

Monday, Oct. 24 >> Trick or Treat on the Square — Family friendly activities include trick or treating, magic shows, hayrides and more, all in downtown Lansing. 5-7:30 p.m. FREE. 100 and 200 blocks of South Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 487- 3322, trickortreatonthesquare.org

Wednesday, Oct. 26 >> Eastwood Towne Center Trick or Treat — Family fun and treats with book signing by “Michigan Chillers” author Johnathan Rand. 4-6 p.m. FREE. Eastwood Towne Center, US 127 and Lake Lansing Road, Lansing. (517) 316-9209.

Thursday, Oct. 27 >> East Lansing’s Great Pumpkin Walk — Children and families trick or treat through downtown East Lansing. 5-7 p.m. FREE. Downtown East Lansing. (517) 319-6931, cityofeastlansing.com.

Thursday, Oct. 27 >> arachnoBROADia! — The Broad Art Museum hosts ghoulish games and scary snacks, and the MSU Bug House offers a selection of creepy crawlers. 5-8 pm. FREE. Broad Art Museum, 547 East Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 884- 4800, broadmuseum.msu.edu

Thursday, Oct. 27 >> ‘Land of Oz’ at Wild Goose Inn — With the assistance of costumed actors from East Lansing High School’s theater department, the downtown bed and breakfast is transformed into the Land of Oz. 5-7 p.m. The Wild Goose Inn, 512 Albert Ave., East Lansing. (517) 333- 3334, wildgooseinn.com.

Oct. 28-31 >> MSU Theatre Presents: Haunted Aud — Theatre students turn the MSU Auditorium into a living nightmare. See web for hours. $15. MSU Department of Theatre Auditorium, 542 Auditorium Road., East Lansing. (517) 355-6690.

Friday, Oct. 28 >> REACH’s Teen Open Studio Halloween Art Show — Celebration of Halloween, art and music with fun treats. 5-8 p.m. FREE. REACH Studio Art Center, 1804 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 999-3643, reachstudioart.org.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Shadowcast at Studio C is unique, Featuring selected and live combined actors from for an individual local theater Separate scene. articles start 11:45 at $10; p.m. complete $15. Studio C, 1999 Central Park Drive, Okemos.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Tease a Gogo Halloween Burlesque Variety Show — Spooky and naughty at the same time, with a costume contest and free photo booth. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $12/$10adv., 18kknd. The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Teaseagogo.com.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Zombie Zoo Brew — Adults-only party at the zoo with live music, food, craft beer, a costume contest and more. 7-11 p.m. $15. Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing. (517) 483-4222, potterparkzoo.org.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Halloween Open House at Meridian Township Police Dept. — Meet McGruff the Crime Dog, tour the station and enjoy treats. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Meridian Charter Township, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos. (517) 853- 4600, meridian.mi.us.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Halloween in the Village — Meridian Historical Village buildings open for tours with Halloween treats available in the general store. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Meridian Historical Village, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos. (517) 853- 4600, meridian.mi.us

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Audio Air Force Double Feature — Live radio drama presentation of "Dracula" and "Lights Out: The Chicken Heart" with live soundtrack, sound effects and local voice actors. 7 and 9 p.m. $5. The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 881-9746, audioairforce.com.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Tim Burton Party at Spiral Dance Bar — Costume contests, specialty cocktails, drag performances and more. 9 p.m. $7 ages 21 and up/$12 ages 18- 20. Spiral Dance Bar, 1247 Center St., Lansing. (517) 371-3221, spiraldancebar.com.

Saturday, Oct. 29 >> Special Halloween Show. Featuring Headband with Big Bucks and the Loose Change Blues Band. Prizes for best costumes. 8 p.m.-midnight. Rocky's Roadhouse, 2470 Cedar St., Holt.

Sunday, Oct. 30 >> Monster Mash — Delta Township’s annual Halloween dance featuring spooky tunes, refreshments and a photo booth. 7-8 p.m. $5. Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing. (517) 323-8555, deltami.gov.

Sunday, Oct. 30 >> Screaming Banshee Halloween-themed 5K, 10K, half marathon and kids races, as well as family activities and craft beer tasting. 9:30 a.m. $15-50. Alliance Lake Softball Park, 515 Alliance Drive, Potterville. pvilleraceseries.com.

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