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Trick or Treat & Halloween Parties in West Michigan

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The skies are heavy with ominous clouds. Biting cold air envelops our bodies and the trees are ablaze with color. It’s late October- time for pumpkins, ghouls, and witches to come out and scare innocent souls, in search of a treat. 

Of course, we’re talking about Halloween, that most frightening time of year. West Michigan is not only beautiful in October, but there are plenty of annual events to satisfy the timid and those that dare to be scared!

In addition to Trick-or-Treating, check out the other fun fall events that are usually scheduled around the area.

West Michigan Communities That Typically Host Trick or Treating:

  • Arcadia – Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6:30-8pm
  • City of Hart – Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6-8pm
  • Downtown Hart Businesses – Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 3-5pm
  • City of Ludington – Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6-8pm
  • Downtown Ludington Merchants – Sunday, October 26th, 2025 from 2-4pm
  • City of Manistee – TBA
  • Downtown Manistee Merchants – Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 12-2pm
  • New Era 1st Street Trick or Treat – Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm
  • Village of New Era – Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6-8pm
  • Downtown Pentwater Merchants – Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 12-2pm
  • Village of Pentwater – Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 5-7pm
  • Rothbury (Drive Thru at the Rothbury Community Center- 7160 S. Oceana Dr., Rothbury – Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6-7:30pm
  • Scottville – Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6-8pm
  • Shelby – Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6-8pm

West Michigan Trunk-or-Treat Events and Halloween Parties That are Currently Scheduled:

Mason County

  • Saturday, October 11th, 2025 from 1-3pm – Mini Golf Trick or Treating at the Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf- 900 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington. School-age children are invited to mini golf for free while trick-or-treating around the course. Costumes or Halloween attire are encouraged.
  • Sunday, October 12th, 2025 from, 12-3pm – Mom’ster Bash sponsored by WMOM Radio. The COMPLETELY free event is open to the public and includes food, hay rides, trick or treat bags, face painting, balloon animals, multiple bounce houses, costume contest for those age 12 and under, and much more. Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 US-10, Ludington. Limited to 2,000 people and tickets must be reserved at 1027wmom.com by October 10th, 2025.
  • Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 12-2pm – Trunk or Treat at the Jolly Plate- 2516 N. US-31, Scottville.
  • Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 2-5pm – Haunted Village & Trick or Treat at Historic White Pine Village – 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 3:30-5:30pm – Halloween Party for Teens at the Scottville Library- 204 E. State St., Scottville. Kids age 12-18 are invited. 
  • Sunday, October 26th, 2025 from 12-2pm – Trunk or Treat at Ludington Elementary School- 5571 W. Bryant Rd., Ludington. The event is a benefit for the Ludington Girls Basketball Program. Admittance is a cash donation and the event includes candy, fun games, and prizes. 
  • Sunday, October 26th, 2025 from 1-2pm – Wizard of Oz Halloween Party at Legacy Plaza sponsored by Safe Harbor Credit Union – This free event is open to the public and includes games, prizes, treats, and activities.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 4:30-6:30pm – Truck or Treat at the Hamlin Fire Department- 3773 Jebavy Dr., Ludington. See fire trucks, meet fire fighters, and get treats.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6-7:30pm – Boo Bash Trick or Treating at the Free Soil Area Senior Center- 8480 N. Democrat St., Free Soil. 
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6-8pm – Trick or Treating at West Shore Family Support – 603 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington. Treats, cider, and donuts will be available.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6-8pm – Trick or Treating at Oakview Medical Care Facility- 1001 Diana St., Ludington.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6:30-8pm – Tents & Treats at Cornerstone Baptist Church – Trick-or-treat in the parking lot. Attendees should enter off Nelson Rd. and park on the West side of the parking lot. Exit will be off the north driveway to Lawndale St. Cornerstone Baptist Church- 121 Nelson Rd., Ludington.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 at 9pm – Ghoul’s Night Out at the Tiki- 212 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Music, cash prize costume contest, Halloween cocktails, and drink specials.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 at 9pm – Monster’s Ball & Afterlife Party at Sand Bar- 203 S. James St., Ludington. Party includes a costume contest, prizes, music, & food/drink specials.
  • Saturday, November 1st, 2025 from 8-11pm – Halloween Party at the Ludington Eagles Club #1354- 108 S. Harrison St., Ludington. Live music featuring Redux. Open to the public.

Oceana County

  • Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 from 5-7pm – Trunk or Treat at the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services – 4081 W. Polk Rd., Hart.
  • Friday, October 25th, 2025 from 11:30am-12:30pm – Trunk or Treat at Trinity Lutheran Church – 5631 W. Stony Lake Rd., New Era. The event includes games, treats, prizes, & free lunch.
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 12-1pm – Trunk or Treat on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes (Park by exit road backed up towards the pedestrian area). Group photo at 11:45am in the pedestrian area. Participants should come in costume. 
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 12-2pm – Spooktacular in Downtown Pentwater – Costume contest, scavenger hunt,  and candy bags. Trick-or-Treating to downtown merchants. For detailed information, visit pentwater.org.
  • Friday, October 25th, 2025 from 6-8pm – Trunk or Treat at Custer VFW Post 5096 – 2022 State St., Custer
  • Sunday, October 26th, 2025 from 3-5pm – Tractors & Treats at the West Michigan Research Center- 5185 N. Oceana Dr., Hart.
  • Thursday, October 30th, 2025 from 4-5pm – Trunk or Treat at the Oceana County Council on Aging – 4250 W. Tyler Rd., Hart.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 at 5pm – Free donuts at the Pentwater Fire Department- 486 E Park St, Pentwater.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 5:30-7:30pm – Trunk or Treat on Michigan Avenue in downtown Shelby. Businesses, organizations, and neighbors will hand out treats. 

Manistee County

  • Monday, October 20th, 2025 at 4pm – Trunk or Treat at Conrad’s Auto Repair- 320 W. Parkdale Ave., Manistee. Event will also include popcorn, donuts, cider, and coloring drawings.
  • Friday, October 24th, 2025 from 4-8pm Spooktacular Youth Party at Armory Youth Project – 555 1st St., Manistee. All students in 6-12th grade are invited and admission is free. Event includes food, games, prizes, dancing and more. Costumes are encouraged. Call (231) 299-1205 or visit armoryyouthproject.com for more info. 
  • Sunday, October 26th, 2025 at 2pm – Brethren Boosters Trunk or Treat at Dickson Township Park- 14279 N. Coates Hwy, Brethren.
  • Sunday, October 26th, 2025 from 3-5pm – Trunk or Treat at Manistee Indoor Flea Market- 160 Memorial Dr., Ste 102, Manistee.
  • Monday, October 27th, 2025 at 2pm – Trunk or Treat at Good Shepherd Church, located at 521 Cypress St., Manistee.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 3-5pm – Trick or treating at Maple Grove Township Community Center- 9208 Kauko St., Kaleva.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 3-5pm – Trick or Treating at Green Acres Assisted Living – 1835 12th St., Manistee. 
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 4:30-7pm – Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Party at Maple Grove Community Center – 9208 Kauko St., Kaleva. Costume parade with judging at 7pm. Prizes in six categories. Hot dogs, chips, drink for $2 donation.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 5-6:30pm – Trunk or Treat at at Finch Park and Arcadia Fire Station- 17240 5th St., Arcadia.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 5:30-7:30pm – Bear Lake PTA Trunk or Treat at the Bear Lake School Bus Loop- 7748 Cody St., Bear Lake.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 5-9pm – Halloween Haven at Walkerville Wesleyan Church – 144 S. Hamon St., Walkerville. Visit facebook.com for more info.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 5:30-7:30pm – Bear Lake Promoters Trunk or Treat at the Bear Lake Community Church- 7861 Main St., Bear Lake.
  • Saturday, October 31st, 2025 at 8pm – Halloween Party at the Manistee American Legion – 10 Mason St., Manistee. Featuring food, live music by BVO, and costume contest.

Benzie County

  • Saturday, October 11th, 2025 from 4-6pm – Trunk or Treat at the Cherry Bowl Drive-In- 9812 Honor Hwy, Honor.
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 12-2pm – Trunk or Treat at Watson Benzie- 1514 Benzie Hwy, Benzonia.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 5-8pm – Trunk or Treat on Main Street, Frankfort.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 5-8pm -Trunk or Treat at the Almira Township Fire and EMS department- 7272 Ole White Dr., Lake Ann.

Lake County

  • CANCELED for 2025: Trunk or Treat at Chase Township Public Library- 8400 E. North St., Chase
  • Thursday, October 30th, 2025 from 3-6pm – DHD #10 Trunk or Treat at Baldwin Community Schools- 525 4th St., Baldwin. The event will also include face painting and games.

West Michigan Trunk-or-Treat Events and Halloween Parties That are Typically Scheduled:

Mason County

  • Pumpkins in the Parking Lot at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 209 N. Rowe St. in Ludington. Kids activities and candy provided.
  • Trunk or Treat at United Methodist Church of Ludington- 5810 Bryant Rd., Ludington. Event also includes bounce house, mini games, cider, donuts, and more.
  • Trick or Treating at Walmart- 4854 US-10, Ludington.
  • Trunk or Treat at Our Savior Lutheran Church – 765 W. US-10, Scottville.
  • Halloween Party & Indoors Trunk or Treat at St. Paul United Methodist Church – 3212 W. Kinney Rd. in Ludington. Event includes free hot dogs, chips, and pop.

Oceana County

  • Trick or Treating at Oceana County Medical Care Facility – 701 E. Main St., Hart.
  • Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church – 3258 N. 72nd Ave. in Hart

Manistee County

  • Trunk or Treat at Aki Community Center – 2953 Shaw Be Quo Ung, Manistee
  • Trunk or Treat at Hopkins Park- 7727 Hopkins Dr., Bear Lake.
  • Parade & Trunk or Treat in Onekama. Parade line up begins at 4:30pm at Trinity Lutheran Church- 5471 Fairview St. and travels down Fairview St. to the Shirley’s Place Restaurant (5424 Main St.) parking lot for trunk or treat. The event will also include free donuts, cotton candy, cider, and coffee.
  • Halloween Party at the Manistee Moose Lodge- 1010 Robinson St., Manistee. Visit facebook.com for more information.

Stay tuned for information on Trick or Treat Events & Halloween Parties in West Michigan in 2025!

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