Trick or Treat Events Through The Greater Lansing Area
Halloween is a little less than 2 weeks away, and it's never too early to start getting your Halloween and/or Trick or Treating plans together, especially if you’ve got little ones, having a game plan for trick or treating will DEFINITELY make life a bit easier.
Since there are tons of different trick or treating options in the Lansing/East Lansing area, I thought I’d help you out by doing the legwork myself. Here are five different trick or treat options that can help fulfill your candy quota this year!
*Keep in mind that most neighborhoods do door-to-door trick or treating from 6 – 8 p.m. on Halloween night*
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Boo at the Zoo
Have the little ghouls and goblins dress up, and take them for a spooktacular time at Boo at the Zoo. You have two opportunities to go this weekend; Saturday or Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Potter Park Zoo has lots of fun activities for the little ones as well... a straw maze, a hayride, and of course, candy stations! CLICK HERE to purchase tickets and get more info.
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Trick or Treat On The Square
This year is the 9th Annual Trick-or-Treat on the Square. Monday, October 24th from 5 to 7:30 pm, you can get the kids dressed in their Halloween best, and take them to Downtown Lansing. This FREE, family-friendly event boasts Halloween treats at candy stations along Washington Square, face-painting, and hay rides. They do ask that you leave dogs at home for this event. Get more info HERE.
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Halloween at Eastwood Towne Center
Just like Boo at the Zoo or Trick-or-Treat on the Square, this is another trick or treating opportunity that doesn't take place on Halloween night... can you say more candy opportunities?!? lol. Festivities for Halloween at Eastwood take place from 4 to 6 pm on Wednesday, October 26th. Kids can walk to each of the different restaurants and stores to get Halloween treats, and there will even be some giveaways!
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Great Pumpkin Walk
Every year the City of East Lansing hots the Great Pumpkin Walk on the streets of downtown East Lansing. Kids big and small are encouraged to dress in full costume and go door-to-door to get Halloween treats from over 50 downtown businesses. It takes place Thursday, October 27th from 5 to 7 pm.
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Safe Halloween on M.A.C. Avenue
This is another East Lansing event, and it actually coincides with the Great Pumpkin Walk. In addition to stopping by the different merchants throughout East Lansing, families can stop at any of the Greek Houses on M.A.C. Avenue between Burcham and Elizabeth streets. The MSU Greek community hosts this event every year to provide a safe trick or treating atmosphere. In addition to getting candy, kids can also enjoy games and interact with college students. The Safe Halloween takes place between 5:30 and 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 27th..