Halloween Events October 2018-Western Michigan
Submitted by: Mia Mahaney of West Michigan Consulting Services
Allendale, Michigan
Pumpkin Walk 2018
Thursday, October 25 – Saturday, October 27
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Free
Alto, Michigan
Park Before Dark at Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park
Saturday, October 20 & Sunday, October 21
12:00pm – 6:00pm
- Games for kids
- Free popcorn
- Kids will receive a Halloween Bag at admission
- Safari rides are included
- Trick-or-Treating
Battle Creek, Michigan
Zoo Boo at Binder Park Zoo
Thursday, October 18 – Sunday, October 21
Thursday, October 25 – Sunday, October 28
1:00pm – 8:00pm
- Unlimited train, carousel and hayrides.
- Trick -or-treat trail
- Wild science zone
- Stage shows each evening includes magic acts, puppet shows, and DJ dance parties.
- Thursday and Friday 1-8 pm and Saturday and Sunday 1-8pm.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zoo Goes Boo! At John Ball Park Zoo
Friday, October 19 – Sunday, October 21
Friday, October Oct. 26 – Sunday, October 28
10:00am – 3:00pm
- Trick-or-treating
- Costumes
- Entertainment
- Cool decorations
- Games & fun! (did we mention the animals get treats too?)
Trick or Treat at the Fulton Street Farmer’s Market
Saturday, October 27
5:00pm – 7:00pm
- Take a walk through our Mad Scientist’s Laboratory
- Stop for some cider and donuts
- Decorate a pumpkin & visit the BOOths for some Halloween goodies!
Holland, Michigan
Fall Fun at Fellinlove Farm
October 20
2:00pm – 5:00pm
- Pony rides
- Animal encounters
- Basketball
- Lawn games, etc.
**Note: Please check website for directions as Google doesn’t take guests to correct location
Treats and Trails at the Outdoor Discovery Center
Saturday, October 27
2:00pm – 7:00pm
- Wildlife encounters
- Games
- Lots of candy
*Don’t miss a barrel ride or seeing the live birds of prey.
Fall Fun at the Fairgrounds
Saturday, October 27
6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Costume contest
- Snacks and beverages
- Live music
Say “Boo to Hunger” with Community Action House
Saturday, October 27 & Sunday, October 28
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday
Furry Friends Costume Contest at 1:30pm
Chili Cook-off and Beer Pairing 2:00 – 4:00pm
Sunday
Individual and Family Costume Contest at 1:30 p.m.
Instagram Scavenger Hunt from 12 to 4 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at the VFW
Sunday, October 28
1:00 – 3:00pm
- Trick or Treating
- Hot chocolate & cider
Halo-ween Carnival at Westshore Christian Church
Wednesday, October 31
6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Candy
- Carnival games, and more!
Superheroes Trunk or Treat at Holland First Assembly of God
October 31st
6:00pm – 9:00pm
- 6pm – 6:30pm Registration (Inside)
- 6:30pm – 7pm Welcome & Giveaways (Must be present to win and must register before 6:30)
- 7pm – 8pm Superheroes Trunk or Treat (Outside).
*Don’t forget to vote for your favorite trunk. Each car has a number make sure to stop by the voting table.
Also serving Hotdog dinners $2.00
Free popcorn.
New Era, Michigan
Spooktacular Festival at Lewis Farms & Petting Zoo
Saturday, October 27 & Sunday, October 28
9:00am – 6:00pm
- Corn Maze
- Wagon Rides through the Enchanted Forest
- Jumping Pillows
- Pedal Carts
- Petting Zoo
- Bird Aviary
- Bump Along Barrel Train
- Bee Popper
- Ball Zone
- Wooden Play Structures
- And SO much more!
Saturday Entertainment:
Pig Races: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Candy Shoot: 5pm
Sunday Entertainment:
Pig Races: 12pm, 2pm
Candy Shoot: 4pm
West Olive, Michigan
Un-haunted Halloween Hike
October 27
- Activity stations
- Donuts and Cider
Zeeland, Michigan
Trunk or Treat Family Fun at Community Reformed Church
Candy, costumes, and entertainment. Rain or Shine!
Parking available off the Felch St entrance.
Downtown Trick or Treat on Mainstreet
October 31
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Trick or treat at participating downtown businesses