• Family-friendly activities offered at Detroit parks and recreation centers  
• Halloween Trunk-or-treat activities at Police precincts, Fire stations and recreation centers  
• Block clubs encouraged to enter decorating contest  
• City seeks block clubs and community groups to volunteer by supporting trunk-or-treating at police precincts and fire stations  
• Parks and Recreation to host spooky fun Oct. 24 and fall activities Nov. 7  

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. 24, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7. This will make the 9th year for the event, which began in 2018. Mayor Mary Sheffield, other City officials, community representatives and corporate sponsors outlined plans at a news conference Oct. 13 at Helen Moore Community Center on the west side.  

Returning 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 award categories are: best theme; scariest house and most participation. 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. Learn more at halloweeninthed.org.

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 various Halloween in the D locations.

The City also is still soliciting sponsors and 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 in the D events include ScareFest on Oct. 24 at Palmer Park and Fall Fest on Nov. 7 at Chandler Park.

“Halloween has become a time of great fun for children and families across Detroit, with plenty of opportunities for them to trick or treat at fire stations, police precincts and play at recreation centers and city parks,” said Mayor Sheffield. “Halloween in the D gets better every year and that's thanks to the great work of city employees and our many sponsors.”  

During Halloween in the D in 2025:

• 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.

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

Mayor Mary Sheffield joins City, business and community leaders to annnounce plans for Halloween in the D activites for 2026.  

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 Sheffield also thanked this year’s sponsors. Barton Malow, Bedrock and Limbach are the lead sponsors each with a $5000 donation.

“Supporting the communities where we live, work, and play is part of who we are at Barton Malow. Halloween in the D is a night when Detroit shows up for its kids, and we’re proud to show up for Detroit,” said Kara Martini, Sr Director - Detroit Office, Barton Malow.

Lead Sponsors 
Barton Malow 
Bedrock 
Limbach  

Additional Sponsors 
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 
Deanglis Diamond 
Detroit Thermal 
MWV Environmental Services, Inc. 
Pool Scouts of Detroit 
Secure Door

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 4 - 6 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 2 – 6 p.m., 4700 W. Fort St.  
• 5th Precinct from 4 - 8 p.m., Chandler Park Dome, 12300 Chandler Park Dr.  
• 6th Precinct from 4 - 7 p.m., 11450 Warwick  
• 7th Precinct from 4 – 8 p.m., Young Recreation Center, 2751 Robert Brady Dr.  
• 8th Precinct from 4 - 8 p.m., 21555 W. McNichols Road  
• 9th Precinct from 5 - 8 p.m., 11187 Gratiot  
• 10th Precinct from 4 - 6 p.m., 12000 Livernois  
• 11th Precinct from 4 - 8 p.m., 5100 Nevada, featuring a Haunted Hill & Haunted Garage 
• 12th Precinct from 2 - 6 p.m., 1441 W. Seven Mile Road  

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

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

• Fire Engine House 30, 16543 Meyers Road  
• Fire Engine House 33, 1041 Lawndale St. 
• Fire Engine House 39, Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd.  
• Fire Engine House 40, Helen Moore Community Center, 11825 Dexter 
• Fire Engine House 41, 5000 Rohns 
• Fire Engine House 54, Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser 
• Fire Engine House 55, 18140 Joy Road 
• Fire Engine House 56, Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Dr.  
• Fire Engine House 58, 10801 Whittier  

Recreation Centers and Facilities to Host Activities – Oct. 31  

The Parks & Recreation Division is planning a variety of activities for children and teens at all its 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 and event hours.

• AB Ford Recreation Center, 100 Lenox | (313) 628-1197  
• Adams/Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon | (313) 628-0990  
• Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval | (313) 628-2100  
• Chandler Park Field House, 12300 Chandler Park Drive | (313) 224-3663 
• Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley | (313) 224-0228  
• Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser | (313) 628-2047  
• Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive | (313) 628-2028 
• Heilmann Recreation Center,19601 Crusade | (313) 224-9334 
• Helen Moore Community Center, 11825 Dexter | (313) 224-9303 
• Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort St. | (313) 628-2819  
• Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon | (313) 628-2030  
• Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers | (313) 578-7500 
• Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere | (313) 628-2000 
• Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd. | (313) 628-2039 
• Young Recreation Center, 2751 Robert Bradby Dr. (313) 628-0995

Halloween Park Events

Along with the parties and trunk-or-treat events on Halloween, the Parks and Recreation Division is sponsoring events on Oct. 24 and Nov. 7.  

ScareFest – Oct. 24 at Palmer Park, 910 Merrill Plaisance  

This free spooky event from 5-10 p.m. includes a haunted trail, thrill rides, laser tag, face painting, food trucks and candy giveaways. Free shuttles are available to pick families up at the following locations: Detroit Police 12th Precinct Station, 1441 W. Seven Mile Road Detroit Exploration and Nature Center, 1313 W. Seven Mile Road The Ark Detroit Ministries, 17400 Second Ave. 17160 Pontchartrain Blvd. (lot next to Menjo’s) Word of Power Ministry, 17400 Manderson Road  

Fall Fest – Nov. 7 at Chandler Park, 12300 Chandler Park Dr. 

The free fall celebration is for all ages at Chandler Park near the fieldhouse and playground. The annual event features pony rides, a petting zoo, a s’more station, inflatables, arts-n-crafts, carnival games, food trucks and more.

Go to halloweeninthed.org for details on these events.