• Family-friendly activities to be offered at Detroit parks and recreation centers across the city

• Trunk-or-treat activities at Police precincts and Fire stations on Halloween night

• New this year, Halloween decorating contest for block clubs

• City seeks block clubs and community groups to volunteer by supporting trunk-or-treating at police precincts and fire stations

• Recreation plans a day of spooky fun Oct. 25 and fall activities Nov. 8

The City of Detroit continues its tradition of Halloween in the D with a host of fun, family-friendly and, sometimes, spooky activities during the weeks surrounding Halloween - Oct. 25, Oct. 31 and Nov. 8. This will make the 8th year for the event, which began in 2018. Mayor Duggan, other City officials, community representatives and corporate sponsors outlined plans at a news conference Oct. 7 at Chandler Park Field House.

New this year is a Halloween decorating contest. The City is inviting neighbors and block clubs to bring their street to life by decorating with pumpkins, cobwebs, ghosts, and goblins. The best-decorated blocks will get bragging rights and prizes! Residents are encouraged to light up their block with spooky fun in this friendly competition. Registration at: Block Club/Community Group Decorating Contest.

The Halloween in the D effort is led by the Department of Neighborhoods with support from the General Services, Police and Fire departments. Other City departments also join in the effort by donating candy, decorating cars and passing out candy at a number of the Halloween in the D locations.

The City also is still soliciting sponsors, candy donations from area businesses and volunteers for the series of special events, Halloween parties, and trunk-or-treat locations at police stations and fire stations.

Most of the Halloween in the D events will take place Oct. 31. Additional Halloween-themed events include ScareFest on Oct. 25 at Palmer Park and Fall Fest on Nov. 8 at Williams Park.

“When we started Halloween in the D in 2018, we knew it would be well-received. Now it has grown into a cherished tradition, providing fun for thousands of children in a family-friendly and safe environment,” said Mayor Mike Duggan. “We are so grateful to our City departments, sponsors and volunteers who make this annual event a highlight of the year.” Halloween in the D continues to grow in popularity since it was first introduced in 2018. During Halloween in the D in 2024:

• Total Pieces of Candy Distributed / 1 million+

• Total Amount Donated / $104,000

• Total Number of Volunteers / 700+

• Attendance at Halloween in the D Events / 30,000+

Residents’ Participation Encouraged

While the City is taking care of most of the planning and logistics, there are still some things residents can do to support the Halloween in the D celebration. Residents are encouraged to volunteer to decorate a car for a trunk-or-treat event at police precincts and fire stations.

How to Get Involved

For more information on activities or to volunteer, visit halloweeninthed.org or call (313) 224-4415.

Corporate Sponsors Still Needed for Halloween Effort

The City is still soliciting businesses to sign up as sponsors, donate candy and support Halloween events.

Mayor Duggan also thanked this year’s sponsors. Michigan Recreational Construction Inc., Rocket Companies and Major Contracting are the lead sponsors, each with a $5000 donation.

“Michigan Recreational Construction (MRC) has been building parks and playgrounds for 28 years, but our most meaningful work has been right here in the city of Detroit. It is so rewarding seeing the joy and excitement of children playing in a park we proudly built in their neighborhood,” said Craig Sheffer, MRC President.

“That same sense of joy and community is why we have always sponsored Halloween in the D. This event brings excitement and magical moments across Detroit, which we are honored to be a part of. What’s more fun than a child dressing up in their favorite costume and getting candy?”

Title Sponsors

• Michigan Recreational Construction Inc.

• Rocket Companies

• Major Contracting

Additional Sponsors

• City Abatement Services

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

• DTE Energy

• Detroit Thermal

• GAA

• Gandol Inc.

• CNS Healthcare

• WSP

• Uncle Rays

Companies and organizations that want to sign up as Halloween in the D sponsors or volunteers should send an email to [email protected] or call (313) 236-8521.

CANDY, CANDY AND MORE CANDY! – October 31

Detroit Police Department Trunk-or-Treat events

Trunk-or-treat events at Detroit Police precincts and other activities are set for Oct. 31. The 2nd, 5th and 7th precincts will hold their events at a recreation facility.

• 2nd Precinct from 5 - 7 p.m., Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon

• 3rd Precinct from 4 - 7 p.m., 2875 W. Grand Blvd. (parking lot in rear of building)

• 4th Precinct from 4 – 7 p.m., 4700 Fort St.

• 5th Precinct from 4 - 8 p.m., Chandler Park Field House, 12300 Chandler Park Dr.

• 6th Precinct from 5 - 7 p.m., 11450 Warwick

• 7th Precinct from 5 – 7 p.m., Young Recreation Center, 2751 Robert Brady Dr.

• 8th Precinct from 5 - 7 p.m., 21555 W. McNichols Road

• 9th Precinct from 5 - 7 p.m., 11187 Gratiot

• 10th Precinct from 5 - 7 p.m., 12000 Livernois

• 11th Precinct from 4 - 7 p.m., 5100 Nevada

• 12th Precinct from 4 - 8 p.m., 1441 W. Seven Mile Road

Detroit Fire Department Trunk-or-Treat Locations October 31 from 5 – 7 p.m.

NOTE: Five fire engine houses Detroit will be located at recreation facilities on Halloween.

• Fire Department, Young Recreation Center, 2751 Robert Brady Dr.

• Fire Engine House 30, 16543 Meyers Road

• Fire Engine House 33, 1041 Lawndale St.

• Fire Department, Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd.

• Fire Engine House 41, 5000 Rohns

• Fire Department, Chandler Park Field House, 12300 Chandler Park Dr.

• Fire Department, Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser

• Fire Engine House 55, 18140 Joy Road

• Fire Department, Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Dr.

• Fire Engine House 58, 10801 Whittier

Recreation Centers and Facilities to Host Activities – Oct. 31 at various times

The Parks & Recreation Division is planning a variety of activities for children and teens at 14 recreation centers and facilities on Oct. 31. Activities include haunted houses, carnival games, trunk-or-treat, picture station, arts-n-crafts, face painting, DJs and more. Contact the recreation center for additional details.

• AB Ford Recreation Center | 4- 7 p.m., 100 Lenox (313) 628-1197

• Adams/Butzel | 5 – 7 p.m., 10500 Lyndon (313) 628-0990

• Butzel Family Complex | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., 7737 Kercheval (313) 628-2100

• Chandler Park Field House | 5 – 7 p.m., 12300 Chandler Park Drive (313) 224-3663

• Clemente Recreation Center | 4 - 7 p.m., 2631 Bagley (313) 224-0228

• Crowell Recreation Center | 5 – 7 p.m., 16630 Lahser (313) 628-2047

• Farwell Recreation Center | 5 – 7 p.m., 2781 E. Outer Drive (313) 628-2028

• Heilmann Recreation Center | 4 - 7 p.m.,19601 Crusade (313) 224-9334

• Kemeny Recreation Center | 4 - 7 p.m., 2260 S. Fort St. (313) 628-2819

• Lasky Recreation Center | 5 – 8 p.m., 13200 Fenelon (313) 628-2030

• Northwest Activities Center | 5 – 7 p.m., 18100 Meyers (313) 578-7500

• Patton Recreation Center | 5 – 7:30 p.m., 2301 Woodmere (313) 628-2000

• Williams Recreation Center | 4 - 7 p.m., 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd. (313) 628-2039

• Young Recreation Center | 5 – 8 p.m., 2751 Robert Brady Dr. (313) 628-0995

Halloween Park Events

Along with the Halloween parties and trunk-or-treat events on Halloween, the City is sponsoring events on Oct. 25 and Nov. 8.

ScareFest | Oct. 25 from 5 - 10 p.m. | Palmer Park, 910 Merrill Pl.

Palmer Park will transform into a place of fun and fright for children and adults with the Zombie Trail of Terror, thrill rides, Fear Factor/Mystery Eats, haunted dinosaurs, dragon face painting, inflatables, entertainment, food trucks, vendors and more.

Fall Fest | Nov. 8 from 1 - 5 p.m. | Williams Park next to Williams Recreation Center at 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd.

Fall Fest features carnival rides/games, hay and pony rides, petting zoo, paintball, rock climbing, zip lining, mobile entertainment, a coat giveaway and food trucks and vendors.

Go to halloweeninthed.org for details on all of these events.