Lansing Halloween Events Guide

Now that October is upon us, spooky season is about to be in full swing. There will be all sorts of gothic attractions and events for you to check out across the Greater Lansing area. Here’s a handy guide to get you started in anticipation for Halloween and all its nightmarish festivities. 

Oct. 10 

Kids Halloween Baking Class

Allen Neighborhood Center is putting on a kid-friendly baking class where children can learn how to bake spooky-themed cupcakes.

Sunday, Oct. 10, 3 p.m. 

Allen Neighborhood Center
1611 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing
Allenneighborhoodcenter.org

Oct. 10, 16, 17, 23, 24

Potter Park Fall Zoo-Tacular

Potter Park’s annual autumn celebration is full of colors, costumes, candy and more. Put on a Halloween get up and take a seasonal stroll through the zoo.

Zoo hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing
Potterparkzoo.org

Oct. 23

Trick or Truck at Royal Scot

Royal Scot Golf & Bowl is hosting a kid-friendly Halloween party featuring haunted golf cart rides, trick of treats, games, music, food and a costumer contest. 

Saturday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
4722 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing
Facebook.com/RoyalScotGolfAndBowl

Oct. 29

Halloween Blues Cruise

Legendary Lansing blues band Root Doctor continues its yearlong string of farewell shows with a haunted Halloween cruise on the Michigan Princess.

Friday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Michigan Princess
3004 W. Main St., Lansing
Facebook.com/PrincessRiverboat

Oct. 29

Smoothie Queen Spooktacular Halloween Mixer

Smoothie Queen is hosting a Halloween party and costume contest with a $25 entry fee featuring karaoke, giveaways, great food and all sorts of spooky fun. 

Friday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Lansing City Market
325 City Market Dr., Lansing
Facebook.com/SmoothieQueenLansing

Oct. 30

Dr. Esophagus Presents: Pumpkin to Talk About

A Halloween concert is coming to The Fledge featuring frightening artists Lake Gonzo, Tangelo, The War Balloons, Vincie D and, of course, macabre headliners Dr. Esophagus and the Scoundrels. 

Saturday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
The Fledge
1300 Eureka St., Lansing
TheFledge.com

Oct. 30-31

How-To Halloween

How-To Halloween is a family-friendly festival that features an exhibit hall packed with theatrical displays, interactive games, unique vendors and fun live entertainment.

Saturday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lansing Center
333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing
How-ToHalloween.com

Oct. 31

Audio Air Force Halloween Show

Audio Air Force is returning to the stage at The Robin Theatre for a performance of the radio versions of the classic Hollywood era horror films “The Birds” and “The House on the Haunted Hill.”

Sunday, Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m.
The Robin Theatre
1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing
Facebook.com/Audioairforce

Oct. 31

Arachno-Broadia!

The Broad is hosting a spooky afternoon of eight-legged fun for all ages. Arachno-Broadia is inspired by artwork from the museum’s vast archive and collection and will feature creepy insects from the MSU Bug House.

Sunday, Oct. 31, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Broad Art Museum
547 E. Circle Dr., East Lansing
broadmuseum.msu.edu

Oct. 31

Drag Brunch at Ellison Halloween

Ellison Brewery’s REO Town location is hosting a Halloween-themed drag show featuring Alicia Moore, Bentley James, September Murphy, Cali Blaq and several others. Brunch will also be served.

Sunday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.
Ellison Brewery
1314 S. Washington Ave., Lansing
Ellisonbrewing.com

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