Halloween in Grand Rapids

The Walker Pumpkin Bash gets a head start on the Halloween season with a morning of free pumpkins for kids under 12, pumpkin decorating, a critter barn, trick or treating and more. Oct. 4.

Another early celebration: Boo Bash invites kids to meet Moana, Spider-Man, Tinkerbell and Peter Pan while enjoying cider, donuts and face painting. Oct. 4.

East Grand Rapids’ John Collins Park is the setting for an outdoor showing of Goosebumps, the PG-rated movie based on the popular kids’ book series. Costumes encouraged! Oct. 4.

Board The Great Pumpkin Train for a riotous ride with a wacky cast of singing and dancing character, plus a FREE pumpkin for kids 2 and under. October Saturdays & Sundays.

Zoo Goes Boo is nine days of trick-or-treating, costumes, entertainment, animal fun and more at John Ball Zoo. Oct. 10-12, 17-19 & 24-26.

Park Before Dark is a Halloween Party at Boulder Ridge Animal Park complete with trick=or-treating, swag, trinkets and more. Oct. 11 & 12.

Pumpkins & Paintbrushes: A Fall Festive Pumpkin Paint Party for Kids Ages 5+ is an opportunity to paint your own pumpkins at Forest Hills Fine Arts Center. Oct. 15.

The Pumpkin Prowl invites families to downtown Ada for trick-or-treating, live DJ music, treats, photo ops, family-friendly activities, haunted passages and spooky surprises. Oct. 24.

Boo at the Barn is a weekend of not-so-frightful fun at Zeeland’s Critter Barn, featuring festive décor, friendly barn animals and a spook-tacular barn trail. Oct. 24.

Little ones (ages 5 and under) are invited with their families to a costume party at the Coopersville Farm Museum featuring indoor trick-or-treating, crafts, games and adorable animals. Oct. 25.

Oct. 26 is Kids Day at The Haunt, when the haunted house tones down the scares in favor of kid-friendly trick-or-treating, face painting, a costume contest and a specially designed attraction filled with playful spooks and friendly frights.

Hallowee-ones at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park invites kids to dress up in a garden-related costume and join in on a host of Halloween-themed activities. Oct.30.

Designed for kids ages 7 and under, the Halloween Dance Party at Kidz Indoor Playground includes a costume contest, cany for everyone and playtime. Oct. 31.

Kids can dress up and gather goodies without going from house to house at these trunk or treat events:

• Trick-or-Treat Trail at Wyoming’s Lamar Park, Oct. 4
• Cascade Pet-Friendly Trunk or Treat, Oct. 11
• We Rock the Spectrum Trunk or Treat & Resource Fair, Oct. 11
• Trunk or Treat at Living Hope Community Church, Oct. 11
• Halloween Pop Up! Trunk or Treat at Coffee Clubhouse, Oct. 12
• Trunk or Treat with Keller Williams, Oct, 16
• NHA Trunk or Treat at Wellspring Preparatory High School, Oct. 17
• Kentwood Trunk or Treat at the City Police Department, Oct. 18
• Trick or Treat Street at Indian Trails Camp, Oct. 18
• Mini Monsters Trunk or Treat at Garfield Park, Oct. 21
• Gilmore Car Museum’s Trunk or Treat, Oct. 22
• Trunk or Treat for Lead Defeat, Oct. 23
• Trunk or Treat in Rockford, Oct. 24
• Trunk or Treat at Deep Roots, Oct. 24
• Trunk or Treat en el Barrio at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary, Oct. 24
• Sparta Scare on the Square, Oct. 25
• Byron Township Trunk or Treat, Oct. 25
• Trunk or Treat at Jenison Christian Church, Oct. 25
• Trunk or Treat at Blythefield CRC, Oct. 25
• Kroc Center Monster Mash Trunk or Treat, Oct. 25
• Northview Community of Christ Church Trunk or Treat, Oct. 25
• Trunk or Treat at Rockford’s Crossroads Church, Oct. 26
• KW Rivertown Trunk or Treat, Oct. 28
• Spooktacular Westside Trunk or Treat, Oct. 30
• Trick or Treat at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Oct. 30
• Everett’s Gardens Halloween Candy Walk in Byron Center, Oct. 31
• Zeeland’s Trick or Treat on Main Street, Oct. 31
• Trick-or-Treat at Holland’s The Felt Mansion, Oct. 31
• Cedar Springs Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 31

These events and attractions offer fun for all ages:

Get your pumpkins all month long at many of the area’s family farm markets, which also offer seasonal delights like fresh-picked or u-pick apples, fresh-pressed cider, hayrides, corn mazes and more.

High Tea Grand Rapids hosts its annual Wizard’s Tea – an afternoon of spellbinding beverages, delightful treats and a whimsical atmosphere for all ages. Don your best wizard’s robe and enjoy this fun tradition. Daily thru Nov. 2.

Autumn Nights at Meijer Gardens offer live music, family fun and seasonal surprises every Tuesday evening in October. Wander an illuminated Pumpkin Walk, play lawn games, savor seasonal snacks and more.

Spooky Sprint is an annual 5K/10K and Half Marathon held at LMCU Ballpark. There’s a kid’s dash for ages 10 and under, too. Oct. 5.

Halloween Bash at the Market is a family-friendly celebration at Fulton Street Market featuring unique local vendors, food trucks, music, and festive games and activities. Oct. 5.

TreeRunner HallowGlow at TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park invites you to climb through treetop courses surrounded by vibrant colors and a festive atmosphere. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from Oct. 10-26.

All ages are invited to enter The Spooky Forest at Cannonsburg Ski Area for a haunted trail walk blending eerie excitement with festive fun. Oct 10-11, 17-18, 24-15 & Nov. 1. For a scarier experience, check out The Haunted Forest.

PumpkinFest at Hancock GR in the city’s Uptown neighborhood is a festive afternoon of pumpkin caring, special food and drink features, and live music from The Moonrays. Oct. 11.

The Haunted Hike at Kentwood’s Covenant Park is a guided one-mile hike followed by light refreshments around the campfire. Oct. 24.

Shop the Grand Rapids Halloween Spook-tacular Craft & Vendor Market at Tanger Outlets Mall for handmade crafts, jewelry, fashion, art, food, drinks and more. Oct. 24-26.

The Alger Heights Halloween 5K is a neighborhood fun run encouraging participants to wear costumes while they run, jog, walk or stroll. Oct. 25.

Scary Skate at Walker Ice & Fitness Center offers a spooktacular night on the ice and prizes for the top three costumes. Oct. 25.

The Zombie Dash 5K will have you dodging zombies around downtown GR. The event starts with a more mellow kids’ trick-or-treat mile. Oct. 25.

Fall Fun Land activities at Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm include a corn maze, playground, farm animals, bounce pad, wagon ride, barrel train and pumpkin patch. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in September and October. The annual Pumpkin Smash ‘n Bash, dropping a massive pumpkin on top of a car, takes place Oct. 25 & 26.

Downtown Wayland’s Monster Mash includes a costume contest, DJ music, trunk or treat, local eateries and more. Oct. 25.

Patterson Ice Center hosts a Halloween Open Skate on its ice rink, and skaters in costume enjoy discount admission. Oct. 31.

Enter a fantastical realm on Halloween night, with a large-screen presentation of Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring accompanied by a live performance of the film’s soundtrack by the Grand Rapids Symphony. At DeVos Performance Hall Oct. 31.

Test your fear factor on a trek through hair-raising attractions and spooky city streets:

The Heritage Hill Hauntings Walk is a guided tour of a historic home district where ghost stories abound – some scary, some silly, some believable, some not so much. Oct. 13.

Battle GR Haunted Blaster Event invites you to step into the Haunted Arena and blast zombies with gel blasters. Some sessions are family-friendly and some are just for adults. Oct. 17 & 18.

Experience 50,000 sq. ft. of pure terror at The Haunt – a Grand Rapids Halloween tradition for 25 years. This year’s event features five insane themes. Sept. 26-27, Oct. 2-3 10-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31 and Nov. 1-2.

Enter The Haunted Forest at Cannonsburg Ski Area for a ¾-mile walk for through woods filled with hungry zombies, scary witches, ghosts and other monsters. Oct. 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 & Nov. 1.

Venture into the Bloody Butcher Corn Maze, experience 3D Terror under the Big Top and wander through a serial killer’s workshop at Abandoned Acres Farm Haunted Attraction. Sept. 27, Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-19, 23-26 & 31, and Nov. 1.

New Salem Corn Maze dares you to enter the Haunted Corn Maze or the two twisted trails in the Witches Woods. Fridays & Saturdays from Sept. 27-Nov. 1. A Daytime Corn Maze on Sundays is appropriate for younger ones.

The Haunted Corn Maze at Rasch Cherry & Apple Market is one mile full of thrills and chills around every corner. Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25.

The Haunting of Storybrook Hollow, once featured on ABC-TV’s “The Great Halloween Fright Fight,” is a private home whose front and back yards are filled with characters and exhibits each Halloween. Opens early mid-October.

Ghost Light Tours is a guided exploration of the four historic buildings that make up the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, one of GR’s most haunted locations. Oct 24-25.

Tunnel of Terror at Tommy’s Express Car Wash in Byron Center (8334 Byron Center Ave) and Wyoming (5340 Clyde Park Ave) offers jump scares, dressed-up team members and spooky music for a wonderfully scary ride through the wash. Oct. 24-25.

Learn about the city’s ghostly history on a guided ghost tour from Paranormal Michigan, Tours Around Michigan and/or Grand Rapids Ghost Tours.

Treat yourself to frightfully entertaining movies, games, crafts and laughs:

Make it a DIY Halloween with classes for Spruced Studio in northeast GR: Spooky Books & Blooms (Oct. 7), Haunted Hat Bar (Oct. 18), Spooky Sweet Cookie Class (Oct. 25) and Spooktacular Halloween Cocktails (Oct. 25).

Wealthy Theatre offers a month’s worth of spooky movies: House (Oct. 6), Corpse Bride (Oct. 12), The Bride of Frankenstein (Oct. 14), Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (Oct. 15), The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari & Vampyr (Oct. 20), The People under the Stairs (Oct. 21), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Oct. 25), Phantasm (Oct. 27), Scream (Oct. 28)  and Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds (Oct. 30).

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics is a multi-sensory musical experience at Wealthy Theatre. Oct. 24.

The Comedy Project hosts a Halloween Sketch Comedy Show Oct. 7-18, 24-25, 30-31 and Nov. 1. Also check out the Midnight Society for Creepy Improv Comedy Oct. 18 & 25 and Nov. 1 & 8.

Rock band Off With Their Heads kicks off their Halloween Tour 2025 at Fulton Street Pub, with tourmates S.M.U.G. and local favorite Tobacco Justice. Oct. 22.

Ghouls Gone Wild at Eastern Avenue Hall offers the music stylings of Brodeo and vinyl spinning by DJ Beach Jesus along with dancing, munchies and a full bar. Oct. 25.

Hocus Pocus Cookies Class walks you through the steps of creating hand-decorated Halloween-themed cookies. Oct. 29.

Daft Disko: A French House & Disco Halloween at Elevation is inspired by the music of Daft Punk, Giorgio Moroder, Stardust, Breakbot and many more. Oct. 31.

Celebrate Halloween with the “gypsy jazz” stylings of Third Coast Swing at Tip Top Deluxe, a classic neighborhood dive bar hosting an amazing variety of live music acts. Oct. 31.

Grave Rave at The Pyramid Scheme includes a costume contest and entertainment by GR’s premier Halloween band, Garbage Angel. Nov. 1.

LGBTQ+ bar General Wood Shop celebrates Halloween with a Horror Icons Drag Show (Oct. 19), Miss Moscato’s Annual Halloween Bash (Oct. 26) and Scream Queens, featuring DJ-spun tunes, drag performances and a costume contest (Oct. 31).

Fratelli’s Italian Kitchen on Bridge Street hosts a Halloween Cocktail Making Class and costume contest on Oct. 21.

Get into the haunted holiday spirit at Arvon Brewing Co.’s Candy Harvest Release, featuring the annual release of its fan-favorite Candy Harvest beers plus a unique selection of Halloween-themed beers, including Spooky Stouts and kettle sours infused with Halloween candy. Oct. 22.

It’s A Very AmCab Halloween at LGTBQ+ nightclub Rumors, with hosts DeeCee Chaunte and Mia Cole welcome a variety of cabaret performers to the stage. Oct. 22.

This one might scare your parents – the Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival is coming to DeVos Place with 200+ artists, merchandise vendors, a costume contest and more. Oct. 24-26.

Slash Bash is a slasher-themed Halloween party at Bier Distillery & Brewery, featuring creepy cocktail specials, karaoke, dancing, a costume contest and free snacks and candy (while they last). Oct. 24.

The Grand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill hosts Oddities on Ottawa, a street party featuring DJs, live performances, beer tents, food trucks, vendors and a costume contest. Oct. 25.

MI Drag Brunch: Brunchmare puts artists, performers and misfits center stage at downtown GR’s SILVA. Oct. 26.

Spooks & Spells Cocktail Class at New Holland Brewing – The Knickerbocker guides you through the creation of spellbinding cocktails with a twist. Oct. 28.

Craig’s Cruisers is throwing an After-Hours Adults-Only Halloween Event featuring an unlimited wristband for all attractions. Oct. 31.

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl is a night of creepy cocktails, outrageous costumes and bar-hopping fun, featuring exclusive drink deals and Halloween-themed entertainment. Oct. 31 & Nov. 1.

A different Halloween Bar Crawl takes place on Oct. 25 and Oct. 31, with free kick-off and after parties, a costume contest and more.

Midnight at the Masquerade is a Hallow’s Eve Murder Mystery Dinner & After Party at downtown GR’s The High Five event venue. Oct. 30.

Friday the 31^st – Par for the Curse at Gimme’s Par & Grill in downtown GR includes a costume contest, heated outdoor tent, full outdoor bar + food for purchase and a live DJ set. Oct. 31.

Hollywood of Horrors is a Halloweekend Costume Party at The B.O.B., featuring live entertainment across five venues, themed drinks and two massive costume contests. Oct. 31 & Nov. 1.

Just Wicked | Halloween Noir Nights at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids Hotel is a night of dancing, delicious drinks and a dress-to-impress costume contest. Oct. 31.

The Rumors Halloween Party and Costume Contest fills the LGBTQ+ nightclub with music, dancing and creative costumes. Oct. 31.

Spirits & Spells: A Spooky Night at IDC takes place in the Amway Grand Plaza’s “secret” bar – it’s a night of boos and booze, a hauntingly good cocktail feature and a DJ spinning devilishly danceable tracks all night long. Oct. 31.

The Day of the Dead Bar Crawl blends the cherished Mexican traditions of Dia de Muertos with the city’s vibrant nightlife. Wear your most creative Day of the Dead attire. Nov. 1.

Opt for family fun in the daytime or thrills ‘n chills after dark:

Autumn at Meijer Gardens: Michigan’s Farm Garden includes food trucks, pumpkin-carving demos and a vibrant harvest of heirloom crops. Tuesdays in October.

The Deep Roots Produce Farm Corn Maze in Caledonia offers three trails varying in length and difficulty (open Sep. 61-Oct. 31). Venture into the maze after dark on Glow Nights (Sept. 26-27, Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25).

The 10-acre Big Top Corn Maze at Fruit Ridge Hayrides incorporates interactive games that are fun and challenging for all ages. There’s a one-acre mini corn maze for smaller ones. Other attractions include hayrides, pony rides and rides on a pig train or fire engine. Weekends in fall.

Fall Fun Land activities at Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm include a corn maze, playground, farm animals, bounce pad, wagon ride, barrel train and pumpkin patch. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in September and October. The annual Pumpkin Smash ‘n Bash, dropping a massive pumpkin on top of a car, takes place Oct. 25 & 26.

Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery features a family-friendly 6.5-acre corn maze celebrating 75 years of the Peanuts comic strip, plus u-pick apples, hayrides, a petting zoo, jumping pillow and, for the adults, wine and hard cider made right on the farm. Open 7 days a week from  Sep. 2-Nov. 1.

A corn maze is just the beginning of the fun at Post Family Farm – there’s also hayrides, train rides, u-pick pumpkins, friendly farm animals, giant tube slides and homemade pumpkin donuts & cider. Monday-Saturday from Sep. 6-Nov. 1.

Beyond the Barn at Lowell’s Orchards at Red Barn includes a corn maze, yard games, petting farm, tractor tire mountain, and u-pick apples and pumpkins. Opens Sep. 5.

Tackle the 10-acre “Emoji Mayehm” Corn Maze ­– there are both long and short routes – then shop for fresh baked goods and just-picked produce at Heidi’s Farmstand & Bakery in Lowell. Mondays-Saturdays from Sep. 12-Nov. 8.

Come for Halloween on Friday, stay for a weekend full of uniquely Grand Rapids treats:

Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family is a new Grand Rapids Public Museum exhibition exploring the most feared and revered of all dinosaurs, with real specimens, cast skeletons, interactive activities and more. Opens Oct. 11.

Visit John Ball Zoo to see 2,000+ animals and The Power of Pollinators exhibit, a collection of 20+ larger-than-life animatronic butterflies, bees and beetles.

Step into a powerful celebration of Mexican heritage and culture at the Grand Rapids Art Museum – Reyna Garcia: Día de los Muertos invites guests to bring in mementos of loved ones to add to the community altar honoring the lives of those passed. Oct. 16 - Nov. 9.

Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism is the first U.S. retrospective of the internationally acclaimed Spanish artist, featuring both sculptures and select two-dimensional works. At Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park starting Oct. 24. If you like what you see, take the self-guided Downtown GR East Sculpture Tour to check out another of Plensa’s monumental works.

Try Halloween- and fall-themed beers along the Beer City Ale Trail. Download the Beer City Brewsader® app before you go and use it to check in to 3 or more breweries to get a FREE t-shirt! Local distilleries and cideries area also embracing the season with an array of delicious drinks.

Find out why Grand Rapids is considered one of America’s best foodie cities at breweries with great food, restaurants with great vegan options, pet-friendly restaurants, themed restaurants, breakfast restaurants, burger spots, pizza places, taco joints and more. There are 1,200+ dining options around town!

Get a jump-start on your holiday gift list (or pick up some day-after deals on Halloween supplies) with the best shopping between Chicago and Detroit – in mega malls, neighborhood boutiques, art galleries, vintage shops and more. Start with the 100+ stores in walkable downtown Grand Rapids.

Play in our Grand Outdoors – hike and bike hundreds of miles of land and water trails, get in a last few rounds of golf and a few last games of outdoor pickleball. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ve got plenty of things to do inside.