Halloween events

Haunted places
Amazing Corn Maze: 2 1/2-mile corn maze; hayrides and refreshments available 6-11 p.m. Fri., noon-11 p.m. Sat. and noon-6 p.m. Sun. through Nov. 2. Haunted nights at dusk, Fri.-Sat., through Nov. 2. Hagerman Road, 10 minutes north of 32 Mile, Leonard. $10; $5 children 5-12; younger kids free. 248-628-4014.

Beyond Terror: Events and Entertainment. 7 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., and Oct. 31-Nov. 1. 7-11 p.m. Sun. Southeast corner of Haggerty and 10 Mile, Farmington Hills. $10. 248-888-3835.

Erebus Haunted House: Age 14 and up. 7-11 p.m. Wed.-Thu. and Sun., 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. through Nov. 1. 18 S. Perry between Water and Pike, Pontiac. $16. 248-332-7884.

Erwin's Barn of Horrors and Labyrinth: Moonlight wagon ride to barn of horrors, labyrinth, kiddie barn, black hole and bonfires, 7:30-midnight Fri.-Sat. 8:30-midnight Oct. 31. Near corner of Silver Lake and Pontiac Trail (enter off Pontiac Trail), Lyon Twp. $8-$19. Group discounts. 888-824-3377, 9-6 weekdays.

Halloween Hayride & Spook Village: Spooky hayride, spook house, puppet show, scary storytelling and bonfire, 7-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Drayton Plains Nature Center, 2125 Denby, Waterford. $6; $5 advance. 248-674-2119. Haunted Hike: Self-guided hike in the haunted woodland of Heritage Park, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Farmington Road south of 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. $5. Not for children younger than 7. Farmington Hills Rec. Division: 248-473-1800., 8:30-4:30 weekdays.

Haunted Winery: Fri.-Sun., Thu. and Oct. 31. 31505 Grand River near Orchard Lake Road, Farmington. Open 7:30 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 7-10 p.m. Thu. and Sun. $8; $4 for children 52 inches and under. Group sales available. Partial proceeds benefit Farmington Historical Commission. 248-477-8833.

Meadow Brook Music Festival: Hauntfest haunted house, 7 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., through Nov. 1; 7-11 p.m. Sun. 7-11 p.m. Wed.-Thu. 3554 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills. $13. Ticketmaster: 248-645-6666 or www.palacenet.com

Nightmare Realm: Presented by Multi-Lakes Conservation Association. What hides in the shadows of the the old archery range? For ages 7 and up. Opens at dusk Fri.-Sat. Newton Road between Oakley Park and Commerce roads, Commerce Twp. $8. 248-363-9109.

Tunnel of Terror: Rochester Jaycees haunted house 7:30-11 p.m. Fri-Sat. through Nov. 1. $8. Rochester Municipal Park, downtown Rochester. Rochester Jaycees: 248-652-7777.

Wards Point Cemetery: Storytelling in graveyard with audio and animatronic special effects for all ages, 6:30-10 p.m. nightly, through Oct. 31, Wards Point Drive off Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake. Parking directions are posted. Donations for Camp Mak-A-Dream. 877-932-8798 or www.wardspoint.com.

Haunted Maze of Terror: Not recommended for small children. Opens at dusk Fri.-Sat., Tue.-Wed. 4247 S. Dort, Burton. $10. 810-742-2260.

Family fun

Pumpkin Patch: Benefits Senior Youth Mission Trip. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through Thu. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31. Orchard United Methodist Church, 30450 Farmington, Farmington Hills. 248-626-3620.

Pumpkin Patch: Hayrides to and from the pumpkin patch, noon-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. in October. Kensington Metropark, Milford. Hayrides cost $3 adults; $2.50 seniors and children. Pumpkins priced according to size. 248-685-1561. Symanzik's Pumpkinland Fall Fun Days: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31, southwest of Goodrich. From south, take I-75 north to Grand Blanc exit 106, merge north and turn right onto E. Baldwin. From north, take I-75 south to Holly Road Exit 108, turn right and go a half mile, then turn left on E. Baldwin to the farm. 810-636-7714.

Halloween at the YMCA: Fifth annual event, 5-8 p.m. Fri. featuring activities and games for children of all ages including face painting, decorating pumpkins, haunted house, spooky ghost stories, in-house trick-or-treating, a Halloween costume parade and plenty of games, music and giveaways. Families are encouraged to bring a canned good to donate for Focus: HOPE's holiday givings. To locate your local YMCA, call 888-380-9622 or visit www.ymcadetroit.org. "Miss Halloween Patch": Musical comedy by the Marquis Theatre, 2:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.and Nov. 1-2; 7 p.m. Fri. and 11 a.m. Sat.135 E. Main, Northville. $7.50. Not recommended for children younger than 3. 248-349-8110.

Zoo Boo: Merry-not-scarry trick-or-treating event geared for children ages 2-7. 6-8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun.and Thu. through Oct. 31. Detroit Zoo, I-696 and Woodward, Royal Oak. $5 for children ages 2 and older. Tickets available only through Ticketmaster: 248-645-6666.

Halloween at the Fountain: Free trick or treating, entertainment, crafts and cartoon characters will visit, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Emagine Theatre will show a free family movie at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Fountain Walk shopping and entertainment center is at I-96 and Novi Road, Novi. 248-348-8762

Ghostly Walks: Farmington Historical Commission Gov. Warner Mansion Barn Program talk by Linda Pudlik followed by tour of museum, 7 p.m. Fri. 33805 Grand River, Farmington. $6. 248-473-7275

Trick or Treat Trail: A Halloween walk on a paved trail with cartoon characters handing out small toys and candy and a Kids' Big Top Carnival. For ages 3-8, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. Drake Sports Park, Drake between 14 Mile and 15 Mile, West Bloomfield. $9, $7 residents. Registration required. Rain site is Orchard Lake Middle, 6000 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. 248-738-2500.

Halloween Kids Night Out: Costume party for children 5-14. Spooky haunted house, games and refreshments, 6-9 p.m. Fri. Beverly Hills Club, 31555 Southfield, Beverly Hills. $20 per child and $15 additional child. Registration required: 248-642-8500. "Uncle Ed's Roadside Vortex of Fear: Interactive walk-through haunted attraction by Avondale Theatre Company. Family hour, 8-9 p.m. Scarier elements added, 9-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Avondale High School, 2800 Waukegan, Auburn Hills. $5 admission includes snacks. 248-853-9507.

Halloween Science: Wear your costume and participate in many fun-filled science activities. The Bat Zone also will be opened, 6-9 p.m. Sat. Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. $12 admission; $10 members. To reserve, call 248-645-3210.

Halloween Fun Fest: Presented by Downtown Development Authority, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. downtown Farmington. Entertainment for children, petting zoo and pony rides. 248-473-7276.

Ferndale Boo Bash: Ferndale Rec. & Senior Services will host snacks, games and crafts for ages 2-5, 10-11:30 a.m. Sat. 1201 Livernois, Ferndale. $8 per child and $2 per adult. Registration: 248-544-6767.

Halloween Cemetery Tour: Michigan Council, American Youth Hostels is hosting a tour of Elmwood Cemetery, 1200 Elmwood, Detroit, 12:45-2:45 p.m. Sun. Meet at the AYH office, 3024 Coolidge, Berkley to carpool downtown. $10. Reservation deadline: Oct. 20. 248-545-0511.

Kids Night Halloween Happening: Children ages 8-14, eat pizza, make crafts, play games swim and spend time in the gym. 5:30-10 p.m. Sat. Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois. $22; $18 additional child. Registration required: 248-524-3484.

Lyon Oaks County Park: 52251 Pontiac Trail between Old Plank and Wixom Roads, Lyon Twp. 248-437-7345. Myths of Halloween Animals, spiders, black cats and bats, 1-2:30 p.m. Sat. $1. Registration required.

The Big Event: Halloween costume party for grades 6-12. Contests, dancing games and food, 6-10 p.m. Sat. Waterford Christian Association, 1585 Crescent Lake. 248-620-4900. Party is free with attendance at 6 p.m. worship service. $5 for 6:30 p.m. party.

Spooktacular XVIII: Special Halloween concert just for kids presented by Farmington Community Band, 3 p.m. Sat. Costick Activities Center, 28600 Eleven Mile, Farmington Hills. Free. 734-261-2202.

Abra-Cadaver: Halloween Magic presentation, weather permitting, 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Mon.Magic by Grant, 475 Sonoma, Hazel Park. 248-543-8643.

Birmingham Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Parade: Pumpkin patch, 1-5 p.m. Sun.Shain Park, downtown Birmingham. Free activities include petting zoo, face painting, games, crafts, surprise guest and refreshments. Parade begins at 4 p.m. from Shain Park. Parade information, Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber: 248-644-1700. Pumpkin patch information, Junior League of Birmingham: 248-646-2613.

South Oakland Concert Band: Halloween concert, 3 p.m Sun. Royal Oak Kimball High School, 1500 Lexington. 248-288-0858.

Spooktacular: Trick or treating in participating businesses, downtown Royal Oak, 1-3 p.m. Sun. Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce: 248-547-4000.

Childtime: Free Halloween party with trick or treating, games, prizes, food, costume contest and crafts. Dan Dan the Choo Choo Man train rides for $1. 6:30-8 p.m. Tue. 2720 Oakley Park, Commerce. 248-669-7448.

OctubaFest: Oakland University's Department of Music, Theatre and Dance presents tuba and euphonium ensemble concert and costume party. Students perform Halloween music. Audience members are invited to wear Halloween costumes and compete for prizes. 8 p.m. Wed. Varner Recital Hall on the Oakland University Campus, Auburn Hills. 248-370-3013. $5 donation benefits the Music Program.

Supa Dupa Babee and Friends Halloween Show: Drug-free challenge children's program, 6 p.m. Oct. 31, Millennium Centre, Southfield. 248-645-6666.

Halloween in Holly: Downtown merchants will pass out candy to trick-or-treaters 4-5 p.m. Oct. 31. 248-634-1900.

Halloween Spooktacular: Festivities, for ages 5-13, include a haunted trail, hayrides and refreshments. For Oak Park families only. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Shepherd Park, Church between Northfield and Oak Park Blvd. Free. Oak Park Recreation: 248-691-7555.

Halloween Party for Special Needs Kids: Hosted by Bishop Foley High School students, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the school, 32000 Campbell, Madison Heights. 248-585-1210.

Meadow Brook Halloween: Bring little ghouls and goblins to participate at more than 15 stations of Halloween activities, games, treats and more in a walk around Meadow Brook Hall, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31. $5 per trick-or-treater. Drop-in. Campus of Oakland University, off Adams between Avon and Walton, Rochester Hills. 248-370-3140 .

Library haunts
Baldwin Public Library: 300 W. Merrill, Birmingham. 248-647-1700. Halloween Spooky Magic Show, 2:30 p.m. Sun. Free.

Hazel Park Memorial Library: Preschool Trick or Treat, 11:30 a.m. Fri. at City Hall, 123 E. Nine Mile. Registration required. 248-546-4095.

Milford Public Library: 330 Family Drive. 248-684-0845. Hurray for Halloween costume party with stories, songs and crafts for all ages with an adult. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Thu.

Troy Public Library: 510 W. Big Beaver. 248-524-3538. Events:

Halloween Party and Craft: Children ages 4 and up come in costume to enjoy food, games and crafts, 2 p.m. Sat. Registration required.

Pumpkins for Kids: Teens gather to paint mini-pumpkins for children in hospitals who cannot trick-or-treat. 2 p.m. Sat. Drop-in.
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Haunted places
Grosse Ile Youth Recreation Association Island of Terror: Groh west of Meridian, Grosse Ile. 7:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sun., and 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Thu. $7. www.giyrahh.com

Leo's House of Horror: Sponsored by Riverview Lions, through Tue., 15001 Sibley, Sportsmen's Den parking lot, Riverview. $8. Call for times: 734-284-5370.

Estate of the Damned: Sponsored by the Plymouth Jaycees. Opens 8 p.m. nightly through Thurs.13001 Eckles, east of I-275, Plymouth. $10, $8 children younger than 12. 734-453-8407.

Redford Jaycees Slaughter House: Through Nov. 1, 15534 Beech Daly. 7-10 p.m. Thu., 7-9 p.m. Sun. and 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. $10, $7 children younger than 10. www.redfordjaycees.org

Haunted Hill Acres.com: Hayride, maze, haunted house, magic show and more, Fri.-Sat. and Wed. through Oct. 31, 23740 Carleton West, Belleville. Ticket office opens at 6 p.m. 734-753-5523.

Phantom Forest Hayrides: Fri. through Oct. 31, Westcroft Gardens, 21803 West River Road, Grosse Ile. 6-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 6-10 p.m. weekdays, Sun. and Oct. 31. $8 age 6 and older, $5 age 5 and younger. 734-676-2444.

Crypt of Carnage: Sponsored by the Westland Jaycees, Fri.-Sat. through Nov. 1, Bailey Center parking lot, behind Westland City Hall. $8, $6 children younger than 13. 734-502-3914.

Festival of the Dead Haunted House and Hayride: Haunted house is open Fri. through Sun., Wed. and Thur. Hours: 7 p.m.-midnight Fri., 1 p.m.-midnight Sat. and 7-9 p.m. Sun. Haunted hayrides are 6:30-9:30 p.m. through Thur. Country hayrides, with no monsters, are noon-5:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. through October. $5. Free for children younger than 3. 48651 Harris, Sumpter Twp. 734-461-1835.

Papp Park Panic Attack: Haunted forest and house, sponsored by Taylor Northwest Little League, Fri.-Sun. and Wed. and Thu. , Papp Park, Wick west of Telegraph, Taylor. 7:30-10 p.m. Thu. and Sun., 7:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Haunted house: $12 adults, $6 children ages 10 and younger. Hayride: $10, $6 children ages 10 and younger. For both: $15, $10 children ages 10 and younger. 313-295-4010.

The Terrified Forest: Half-mile walk through a dark pine forest and haunted house, through Nov. 1, Cynthia's Flowershop, 7365 Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Dusk-midnight Fri.-Sat. and dusk-11 p.m. weekdays and Sun. $14 for forest, $7 for house, $20 for both. Spooky Forest, a free daylight walk for children, also offered. 734-878-3737.

Anxiety Alley: 7-11 p.m. Fri. and 7-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thu. through Oct. 30, Quandt Park, Dix between Southfield and Outer Drive, Lincoln Park. $5. 313-386-4075. Haunted Forest: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. , Van Buren Twp. Park, between Belleville and Rawsonville roads. $7. Not recommended for small children. 734-699-8921.

Reaper's Dungeon: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thu. and 7:30-midnight Fri.-Sat. through Oct. 31, Wonderland Mall, Livonia. $9 adults, $6 children ages 10 and younger. 248-777-3136.

Night Terrors: Wiard's Orchards hosts hordes of haunts, 5565 Merritt, Ypsilanti. 7:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sun. through Halloween. Details: 734-482-7744.

ExFEARience Haunted House: 7:30-11 p.m. Sun.-Thu. and 7:30-midnight Fri.-Sat. through October Nov. 1-2, Gibraltar Trade Center, Eureka and I-75, Taylor. $13. 734-913-9693. Psycho Path: Hayride through forest of unexpected guests, 8-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Community Lutheran Church, 23984 Gibraltar, Flat Rock. $10. 734-782-0563.

Halloween fun
Halloween Parade: The Cabrini Athletic Boosters will sponsor 4th annual parade Tue. at Cabrini Grade School, Allen Park. Children up to age 9 will be able to trick-or-treat in each classroom, 6-7:30 p.m. Advance registration: 313-928-7411.

Halloween Forest: Wayne County Parks' guided night hike, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. All ages welcome. Nankin Mills, Hines Drive east of Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. $3 per person. Advance registration and payment required. 734-261-1990.

Haunted Putt-Putt: Fri.-Sun., Parfection Golf Center, 20450 Sibley, Brownstown Twp. Call for details. 734-281-0766.

"Miss Halloween Patch": Musical by the Marquis Theatre, 2:30 p.m. Sat-Sun., and Nov. 1-2; 7 p.m. Fri., and 11 a.m. Sat. , 135 E. Main, Northville. $7.50. Not for children younger than 3. 248-349-8110.

Haunted Halloween Walk: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 6-9 p.m. Sun., Westfield Activity Center, 2700 Westfield, Trenton. $3 residents, $3.50 nonresidents. Free for children younger than 3. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Kennedy Rec. Center, 3101 West Road. 734-675-7300.

DETROIT

Detroit Rec Centers
Halloween Fun for Children, Teens and Seniors: Planned activities for children ages 12 and younger, ages 13-17 and seniors, through Oct. 31.313-224-1862. Locations:

Adams Butzel: 10500 Lyndon. 313-870-5051. Carnival games, ages 12 and younger, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Bradby: 9721 Cardoni. 313-876-4001. Carnival games, ages 12 and younger, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Brewer: 4535 Fairview. 313-852-4863. Costume dance, ages 13-17, 6-9 p.m. Fri.; carnival games and haunted house, ages 12 and younger, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Brewster-Wheeler: 637 Brewster. 313-833-9777. Black Out Ball, ages 13-17, 5-9 p.m. Fri.; Halloween luncheon for seniors, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tue.; extravaganza and haunted house, ages 12 and younger, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Butzel Family Center: 7737 Kercheval. 313-852-4734. Food, games and prizes, ages 12 and younger, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Cannon: 5020 Cadieux. 313-267-7148. Carnival games and costume contest, ages 12 and younger, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Clark Park: 1130 Clark at Vernor. 313-297-9328. Games and candy, ages 12 and younger, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Clemente: 2631 Bagley. 313-224-0228. Halloween dance, ages 13-17, 7-10 p.m. Fri.; Halloween party, seniors, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thu.; party and haunted house, ages 12 and younger, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Considine: 8904 Woodward. 313-876-0131. Party, movies, food and video games, ages 13-17, 5-7 p.m. Fri.; Halloween party, seniors, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thu.; carnival games, ages 12 and younger, 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

Crowell: 16630 Lahser. 313-578-8011. Costume and karaoke party, seniors, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct 31.; carnival games, ages 12 and younger, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Delray: 420 Leigh. 313-297-9333. Games and candy, ages 12 and younger, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Evans: 13950 Jos. Campau. 313-852-4282. Teen dance, ages 13-17, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.; Bingo and Halloween treats, seniors, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31; carnival games and haunted house, ages 12 and younger, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

Farwell: 2711 E. Outer Drive. 313-368-3502. Haunted house, ages 13-17, 6-8 p.m. Fri.; Halloween social, seniors, noon-2 p.m. Oct. 31; carnival games, ages 12 and younger, 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

Heilmann: 19601 Crusade. 313-852-4344. Halloween party, seniors, 1-3 p.m. Thu.; pool party, ages 13-17, 4-5:30 p.m. Thu.; party and haunted house, ages 12 and younger, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Johnson: 8640 Chippewa. 313-578-7591. Dance, ages 13-17, 7-9 p.m. Fri.; Halloween bingo, seniors, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tue.; carnival games and haunted house, ages 12 and younger, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Kemeny: 2260 S. Fort. 313-297-9332. Bingo party, seniors, noon-2 p.m. Oct. 31; carnival games, ages 12 and younger, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Kronk: 5555 McGraw. 313-224-6570. Party, music and food, seniors, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31; carnival games and haunted house, ages 12 and younger, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Lasky: 13200 Fenelon. 313-852-4307. Dance and movies, ages 13-17, 7-9 p.m. Fri.; carnival games and haunted house, ages 12 and younger, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Lipke: 19320 Van Dyke. 313-852-5642. Halloween dance, ages 13-17, 6-9 p.m. Fri.; senior harvest dance, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri.; carnival games and haunted house, 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

Maheras: 12550 Avondale. 313-852-4045. Haunted graveyard and candy rush, ages 12 and younger, 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

O'Shea: 15810 Capitol. 313-852-4516. Haunted house and games, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Patton: 2301 Woodmere. 313-297-9337. Splash party, ages 13-17, 6-8 p.m. Fri.; carnival games and haunted house, ages 12 and younger, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

St. Hedwig: 5661 Konkel. 313-224-6559. Carnival games, ages 12 and younger, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

S. Rademacher: 6501 South. 313-297-9211. Community party, prizes and games, ages 12 and younger, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Tindal: 10301 W. Seven Mile. 313-578-7606. Carnival games, ages 12 and younger, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

Wigle: 3650 John C. Lodge. 313-833-3235. Costume party, ages 13-17, 5-8 p.m. Tue.; carnival games and haunted house, ages 12 and younger, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Williams: 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd. 313-224-6582. Party, ages 13-17, 6-9:30 p.m. Fri.; harvest celebration, seniors, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thu.; carnival games and party, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Coleman A. Young: 2751 Bradby. 313-877-8008. Splash party, ages 13-17, 6-9 p.m. Fri.; Halloween party, seniors, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thu.; party, ages 12 and younger, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
At the library
Bowen Branch Library: 3648 W. Vernor at W. Grand Blvd. 313-297-9381. Halloween Party of the Century, 5-7 p.m. Thu. Best costume contest, a Halloween candy hunt, Halloween pinata and pin the tale on the ghoul. All ages welcome.

Children's Library: Main Branch, 5201 Woodward. 313-833-1490. Halloween craft, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sat.

Chaney Branch Library: 16101 Grand River. 313-852-4545. Halloween movie time with treats, 2-3 p.m. Sat. Ages 5 to 12.

Chase Branch Library: 17731 W. Seven Mile. 313-578-8002. Halloween Crafts, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sat. Spooky story and craft.

Douglas Branch Library: 3666 Grand River at Trumbull. 313-833-9714. Halloween craft, ages 5-13, 2 p.m. Sat.

Elmwood Park Branch Library: 550 Chene near Lafayette. 313-877-8014. Halloween craft, all ages, 3 p.m. Sat. Halloween Family Storytime, 7 p.m. Thu.

Hubbard Branch Library: 12129 W. McNichols near James Couzens. 313-578-7585. Halloween/Fall Craft, 3:30 p.m. Thu.

Jefferson Branch Library: 12350 E. Outer Drive. 313-267-6562. Halloween program, 3:30 p.m. Thu.

Redford Branch Library: 21200 Grand River. 313-578-8000. Magic tricks with Batty Witch, Halloween puppet show with the Pippin Puppets, 5 p.m. Wed.

Learning on Halloween
New Detroit Science Center: Tricks and treats with special hands-on Halloween activities, noon-6 p.m. Sun. 5020 John R. $7 adults, $6 seniors and children ages 2-12. 313-577-8400.

Seven Deadly Sins: Cass Community Social Services hosts Haunted House designed for high-school age and older, 6-11 p.m. Fri., Sun., Thu. and Oct. 31 and 5-11 p.m. Sat. Scary scenes highlight the deadly seven: pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and sloth. Donation: $5 per person, proceeds will benefit homeless children and youth. www.casscommunity.com

Witch's Brew: Ages 6-10, 9-10:30 a.m. Sat. Stir up some witch's brew and learn about chemical changes, while eating experiments. Enjoy robotic pumpkin carving with the Science Center's KUKA robot. New Detroit Science Center, 5020 John R. $7 adults, $6 seniors and children ages 2-12. 313-577-8400.

Halloween fun
"Treats in the Streets": Detroit Historical Museum will host a Halloween celebration for children of all ages, 2-4 p.m. Sun. in the Streets of Old Detroit exhibit. Admission to the museum is free for children in costumes and members of the Detroit Historical Society. 5401 Woodward at Kirby. Tracy Smith: 313-833-1405.

Harvest Fest 2003 & Youth Speak Out: Peace Rally Detroit '03, with music, food, giveaways and more than 75,000 pieces of candy, 6 p.m. Oct. 31. First Baptist Institutional Church, 17101 W. Seven Mile at Gilchrist. 313-838-0608.

Halloween at the YMCA: Fifth annual event, 5-8 p.m. Fri., featuring activities and games for children of all ages, including face-painting, pumpkin-decorating, haunted house, spooky ghost stories, in-house trick-or-treating, a Halloween costume parade and plenty of games, music and giveaways. Families are encouraged to bring a canned good to donate to Focus: HOPE holiday givings. To locate your local YMCA, call 888-380-9622, or visit www.ymcadetroit.org.

Scary
Haunted Lab: The Matrix Theatre Company will host event, Thu.-Nov.1. Ages 7-12, 6-8 p.m. at $3 per person, and ages 13 and older, 8:30-10 p.m. at $5 per person. 2730 Bagley. 313-967-0999.

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Haunted places
Haunted Funeral Home: Through Nov. 1. 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 7:30 p.m.-midnight Sun. and Thu. Van Dyke at 15 Mile, Sterling Heights. 586-530-7652. www.thehauntedfuneralhome.com.

Hayloft Asylum Haunted House: Open starting at 8 p.m. Thu.-Sun. through October. 140 N. Main (behind the Hayloft Liquor Stand), downtown Mt. Clemens. $12; $10 age 10 and younger. 586-469-2900.

Deadly Intentions Haunted House: Open nightly through Nov. 1. 7-11 p.m. weekdays; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sat.-Sun. County Line Antiques Market, 20900 Dequindre (two blocks north of 8 Mile), Warren. $10; $8 under age 6. 248-797-0676. www.deadlyintentionshaunt.com.

Fear Factory: 7 p.m. (to 1 a.m.) nightly through Nov. 1. Gibraltar Trade Center North, 237 N. River Road, Mt. Clemens. $14. 586-216-2291. www.thefearfactory.com.

Haunted Forest: Ends with hayride. Dusk-midnight Fri.-Sat. 49800 Dequindre, Utica. $13; $7 age 12 and younger. Free parking. Sponsored by Detroit Sportsmen's Congress. 586-739-3500.

Haunted Hayride of Doom: A 20-acre farm of fear includes 3-D maze, mysterious cornfields and haunted house. Noon-midnight Fri.-Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun., 4-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu., noon-midnight Oct. 31-Nov. 1, noon-10 p.m. Nov. 2. 28405 Twenty-six Mile, between North Ave. and Gratiot, Lenox Twp. $16; $8 ages 12 and young. Afternoon rates available. 586-469-2229.

Howling Haunted Hayrides: Free cider. Open Fri.-Sun. through October. Dusk to 11 p.m. on Fri.-Sat., dusk to 9:30 p.m. Sun. Hox Acres, Mound between 29 Mile and 30 Mile, Romeo. $12, $7 kids 11 and younger. Haunted Hayloft Walk: $3. 586-752-6328. www.hoxacres.com.

Haunted Museum: 10th annual scare. Dusk to 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. St. Clair County Farm Museum, Goodells County Park, County Park Drive east of Goodells Road. $8.50; $6.50 ages 3-15; younger than age 3 are free.

Mr. R's Carnival of Terror: Ringmaster hosts crazy clowns and freaks of the night. Indoor midway games. Through Nov. 1. Weekly hours: 7-11 p.m. Wed., Thu. and Sun, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Inside the shops of Sterling Ponds, 14 Mile at Van Dyke (behind Joe's Crab Shack), Sterling Heights. $12; $8 age 8 and younger. 586-979-8790.

Miller's Big Red Haunted Hayride: Starts at dusk Fri.-Sun. Miller's Big Red, 4900 Thirty-Two Mile, Romeo. $13 adults; $10 children ages 10 and younger. 586-752-3327. www.millers-bigred.com.

Nightcrawlers Haunted House: Not recommended for children younger than 12. Dark-to-midnight visits, Fri.-Sun., and Oct. 30-Nov. 1, on the grounds of CJ Barrymore's, 21750 Hall (M-59) west of I-94,Clinton Twp. $12. 586-469-2800, ext. 666. www.cjbarrymores.com. Discount coupon available on the Web site.

Spooktacular: Featuring the Virus Haunted Houses. Cider and doughnuts, souvenir photos. Through Nov. 1. 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 8-10:30 p.m. Sun. $14; $12 ages 6-12. Freedom Hill County Park, Metro Parkway between Utica Road and Schoenherr, Sterling Heights. Group rates available. 586-268-5100.

Post Bar: Hosting limo bus field trips to the Spooktacular houses at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights. They'll take you to the front of the line. Meet at the Post, N. Walnut at Cass. in downtown Mt. Clemens. Busses will leave the Post at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 sharp on Fridays in Oct. $15. www.postbar.com.

Urban Legends: 5 haunts including challenge haunt for the very brave and one for those over 18 only. 7-11 p.m. Thu.-Sun. through Nov. 1. Dequindre north of 12 mile (next to Produce Palace), Warren. Tickets start at $15. 586-778-1468. urbanlegendshh.com.

Wicked Houses of Horrors: Two haunted houses. 7 p.m. Thu.-Sun., through Nov. 1. Laser Edge, 15 Mile and Gratiot, Clinton Twp. $13.50 for one house; $20 for both houses. Group rates available. 586-791-5560. www.laseredge-usa.com. Discount coupons available at the Web site.

Halloween fun
Center Line Library Halloween Party: Crafts, games and snacks. Costumes required. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wed. 7345 Weingartz. $5. Registration required: 586-758-8274. Chesterfield Twp. Parks & Rec: Halloween Jamboree for ages 12 and younger. Trick or treating, haunted house, cider and doughnuts, pumpkin decorating. 11 a.m. Sat. Brandenburg Park, Jefferson at 23 Mile. Tickets, $7, must be purchased in advance. 586-949-0400, ext. 4.

Halloween at the YMCA: Fifth annual event, 5-8 p.m. Fri. featuring activities and games for children of all ages including face painting, decorating pumpkins, haunted house, spooky ghost stories, in-house trick-or-treating, a Halloween costume parade and plenty of games, music and giveaways. Families are encouraged to bring a canned good to donate for Focus: HOPE's holiday givings. To locate your local YMCA, call 888-380-9622 or visit www.ymcadetroit.org.

Roseville Parks and Recreation Monster Mash Family Party: Costumes recommended. 7-9 p.m. Fri. 18185 Sycamore. $7.50, in advance only. 586-445-5480.

Children's Howlin' Health Fair: For ages 18 and younger, accompanied by an adult. Costumes welcome. Petting zoo, giant inflatable slide, Halloween crafts. Visits by Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel, Rosco the Clown, Louie the Lightning Bug and mounted police. Bring a gently used book to swap in a book exchange. Health care screenings and information. Cosponsored by Macomb Community College and the Macomb County Board of Commissioners. Coordinated by Macomb County Health Dept. Noon-4 p.m. Sat. Macomb Expo Center, Hayes at Martin, Warren. Free. 586-573-2210.

Detroit Elks Pumpkin Patch: For mentally and physically challenged children of all ages. Costume party includes treats, trolley ride, food, games, pumpkin painting. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 21728 Harper north of 8 Mile, St. Clair Shores. Free. 586-773-3400.

Romeo District Library Halloween Party: Children's event includes films, crafts and scary fun. 2 p.m. Sat. Graubner Library, 65821 Van Dyke. Free. 586-752-0603.

Father Kramer Knights of Columbus: Halloween party includes prize for best costume. DJ entertainment. Free pizza. Cash bar. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sat. 7400 Bernice, Center Line. $10 in advance, $15 at door. 586-757-2626.

Little Goblins' Night Out: Ghosts and ghouls will roam the grounds and collect treats, 5-7:30 p.m. Sun.-Mon. Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Shores. Wear a costume. $8. Reservations required: 313-884-4222. Sunday event is sold out.

Metroparks Halloween Celebrations: 800-477-2757. Events:

Pumpkin Hayrides: Pick your own pumpkin, then stop for cider and doughnuts. Noon-3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Wolcott Mill Metropark, Ray Twp. $3 for hayride; pumpkins priced according to size. 586-752-5932.

Sweet Cider: Make it and take it. Bring up to one bushel of washed apples and containers to make your own cider using the Nature Center's hand-powered cider presses. Sunday. Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, Washington Twp. $3. Call to reserve a time: 586-781-4621.

Halloween Campfire: For adults and children age 7 or older. Storyteller tales, songs, snack. 7 p.m. Sat. Metro Beach Nature Center, Harrison Twp. $4. Registration: 586-463-4332.

Halloween for the Young: Costumes encouraged. Old-fashioned games, crafts, spooky cemetery walk, slightly haunted barn. Cider and doughnuts by a bonfire. 6-9 p.m. Sat. Wolcott Mill Metropark, Ray Twp. $5; $2 children. Registration: 800-477-3175.

Kids 'n' Halloween: For children ages 3-7. Costumes encouraged. Stories, pumpkins, treats, contests. 1 p.m. Sat. Stony Creek Nature Center, Washington Twp. $4. Registration: 586-781-4242.
Halloween Bowling: Bowling, shoe rental, pizza, pop, prizes and goody bags. Costume contests. 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 31. 7191 E Seventeen Mile at Van Dyke, Sterling Heights. $20, if prepaid by Oct. 25; $22 at the door. 586-264-2700.

Harper Woods Public Library: 19601 Harper. 313-343-2575. Events:

Halloween mask making session: 2 p.m. Sat.

Magician Gordon Russ: Kids in costume will be eligible for a prize drawing. 6:30 p.m. Tue. Free. Call to reserve a seat.
Roseville Public Library: 29777 Gratiot. 586-445-5407. Events:

Halloween crafts: For ages 3 1/2 and older. Make a ghost necklace and a Halloween bookmark. 2 p.m. Sat. Call to register.

Halloween party: For children in grades 1-6. Special guest is Johnathan Rand, author of the "Michigan Chillers" and the "American Chillers" book series. Costumes welcome. Treats provided. 7 p.m. Wed. Tickets, free, must be obtained in advance from the library. Port Huron Costume Halloween Parade: Annual event of music and fun. Participants will parade from Huron Ave. and Quay to McMorran Blvd. Trick or treating in the stores will follow. No age limit. Parents and children are encouraged to participate. Line-up begins at 3:30 p.m. Sat. on Huron at Quay. 810-985-8843. www.mainstreetph.com. Scarecrow Festival: Family celebration to build scarecrows, paint pumpkins. Raffles. Bake sale will benefit Habitat for Humanity. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Keller Williams Realty, 45609 Village Blvd., Shelby Twp. Free. 586-532-0500.
Scorpio the Magician: All ages welcome. 5 p.m. Sat. Algonac Community Center, 1765 Washington. $5. 810-794-8896.

St. Clair Shores Teen Halloween Party: For ages 11-18. Participate in the open mike entertainment or simply be part of the audience. Costume contest, poetry slam, talent show, refreshments. Presented by the Teen Advisory Board. 7 p.m. Thu. 11 Mile at Jefferson. Free. Registration: 586-771-9020.

Sterling Heights Children's Halloween Party: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sat. Dodge Park, Utica Road at Dodge Park Road. 586-446-2700. www.sterling-heights.net.

Warren Community Center: 5460 Arden. 586-268-8400. Events:

Children's Halloween Pool Party: Prizes for scariest costume and most original costume. Doughnuts and cider, trick-or-treating. 6-8 p.m. Fri. $4 residents; $8 others.
Chesterfield Twp. Library: Local mystery writer Debi Chestnut will read from her book "Telltale Signs." Refreshments. 7 p.m. Thu. 33091 Twenty-three Mile. Free. 586-725-5422.

Roseville Theatre: Utica Road west of Gratiot. 586-445-7810. Events:

Angels/Devils Night Party: All ages event. Costumes encouraged. Bands are Broken Dull, Phlegm, Genetic Lust and Filth. 8 p.m. Thu. $8.

Halloween Party: All ages event. Costumes encouraged. Costume contest. Bands are Matt & Mike Rap, Courtesy, Break the Nevermore and Colorblind. 8 p.m. Oct. 31. $8.