Thrills and Chills in A2
Candlelight Ann Arbor: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Date: Friday, October 14, 2022
First Presbyterian Church – 1432 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Cost: $35-55 depending on seating zone
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ann Arbor. Get your tickets now to discover the spookiest Halloween inspired music at First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Pumpkins, Lanterns & Leaves
Date: Friday, October 14, 2022
Matthaei Botanical Gardens – 1800 N. Dixboro Rd Ann Arbor
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: $15/Person
Celebrate Halloween with Matthaei Botanical Garden’s Pumpkins, Lanterns & Leaves. There will be time in the garden with pumpkins, masks, and more harvest fun. The evening ends with a parade of lanterns that kids and families make and take home. Activities include Jack O’Lantern Trail – follow trail of carved pumpkins with fun and scary shapes/facesLantern CraftLantern ParadeMagic Tricks – by Michigan MagicShadow Puppets by Patrick ElkinsActivity StationCider & Donuts Come to this family event in costume (No weapons, real or fake). There will be 2 sessions – Friday night and Saturday night. Tickets are required and typically sell out quickly.
Trick or Treat on the River
Date: Sunday, October 16, 2022
Gallup Park – 3000 Fuller Rd Ann Arbor
Time: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Cost: $22/boat
Trick or Treat on the River returns to Gallup Park for 2022 after a 2 year hiatus. At this time information is tentative until the event is formally announced. They are currently recruiting Give365 Volunteers and only volunteer information is available. If you or your tween/teen would like to volunteer, please sign up here. The event starts at the Gallup Canoe Livery. As you paddle around Gallup Pond there will be costumed creatures handing out treats and candy (be sure to bring a treat bag – possibly even water proof). Participants are encouraged to dress in costume.
Macramé Ghosts
Date: Friday October 21, 2022
Pittsfield Branch Library – 2359 Oak Valley Dr Ann Arbor
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Cost: Free
Make an extra cute and ever-so-slightly spooky decoration for your home! This simple macramé craft is ghoulish enough for Halloween but tasteful enough to display year round. For teens & adults.
Zom-Beanies
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022
Dexter District Library – 3255 Alpine St Dexter
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: Free
Teens & Tweens can head to Dexter District Library to make Zom-Beanies – zombie inspired hats. Stay warm this spooky season with a fun hat craft! Take a plain beanie and add eyes, stitches, and of course brains to turn it into a zom-beanie. Registration is required.
Hocus Pocus
Date: Sunday October 23, 2022
Michigan Theater – 603 E. Liberty St Ann Arbor
Time: 5:00pm
Cost: $8.50/child, senior, student, $10.50/adult
Michigan Theater is playing Hocus Pocus this fall in the main auditorium. After watching Hocus Pocus, head home to watch the sequel on Disney+
Not-Too-Scary StoryBook Trail
Date: Monday, October 24, 2022
Baker Woods Preserve – 11914 Trinkle Rd Dexter
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: Free
Chelsea District Library & Washtenaw County Parks & Rec are creating a StoryBook trail with a not-too-scary story along a half-mile trail. Costumes are encouraged. Families can start anytime from 4:30-6:30p and will get a treat at the end.