DETROIT – We’re a full week into October, and that means Halloween in the D is right around the corner!
Detroit will host Halloween in the D for the eighth year, bringing activities to the city on Oct. 25, Oct. 31, and Nov. 8.
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Street decorating contest
For the first time, Halloween in the D will include a 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 city’s website says. “The best-decorated blocks will get bragging rights and prizes!”
Still looking for sponsors, volunteers
Halloween in the D is led by the Department of Neighborhoods, with support from the General Services, police departments, and fire departments.
Other city departments donate candy, decorate cars, and pass out candy.
Detroit is still looking for sponsors, candy donations from businesses, and volunteers to work at special events, Halloween parties, and trunk-or-treating.
Halloween in the D growth
Since Halloween in the D was first introduced in 2018, more than 1 million pieces of candy have been distributed and $104,000 have been donated.
“When we started Halloween in the D in 2018, we knew it would be well-received,” Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said. “Now it has grown into a cherished tradition, providing fun for thousands of children in a family-friendly and safe environment. We are so grateful to our city departments, sponsors and volunteers who make this annual event a highlight of the year.”
There have been more than 700 volunteers for Halloween in the D through the years, and more than 30,000 attendees.
ScareFest on Oct. 25
- 5-10 p.m. Oct. 25, 2025.
- 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,” the city’s website says.
Detroit police trunk-or-treat events
Here are the trunk-or-treating events being put on by Detroit police on Oct. 31, 2025:
- 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 firefighters trunk-or-treat events
Here are the trunk-or-treating events being put on by Detroit police from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31, 2025:
- 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
Other events on Oct. 31
Here’s a list of other activities planned on Halloween evening for children and teenagers.
These include haunted houses, carnival games, trunk-or-treating, picture stations, arts and crafts, face painting, music, and more.
If you want more specific details about an event, call the recreation center listed for that event.
- 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
Fall Fest on Nov. 8
- 1-5 p.m. Nov. 8, 2025.
- 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,” the city’s website says.
How you can help
Residents can help Halloween in the D by volunteering to decorate a car for trunk-or-treat. For more information or to volunteer, you can call 313-224-4415 or click here.
The city is still asking businesses to sign up as sponsors, donate candy, and support the events.
Here are the sponsors for Halloween in the D in 2025:
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
Any business or organization interested in sponsoring or volunteering can email tonie.stovall@detroitmi.gov or call 313-236-8521.
Click here to visit the city’s full Halloween in the D page.