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Trick or Treat on the Square

Trick or Treat on the Square

Trick or Treat on the Square

Date: Fri, Oct 30 2026
Location: 100-300 blocks of South Washington Square
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm
When the leaves start to rustle and temps turn chilly, Michigan’s Downtown gets a whole lot spookier!

A Spooky Tradition for Decades

Grab your candy bag, put on your favorite costume, and join us for Trick or Treat on the Square — an evening of treats, tricks, and family fun!

Stroll historic Washington Square for a family-friendly trick-or-treat with our neighborhood businesses — collect free candy, join in games and activities, and enjoy a few extra surprises! Save the date for this year’s event and be sure to follow our social pages for the most up-to-date information. 

What to Expect:

  • Trick-or-Treating: Dress up in your Halloween best and bring your candy bag! Local businesses will hand out sweet treats, host games, and share other surprises at each storefront.
  • Games and Activities: Get creative with Halloween-themed crafts, games, and activities.
  • Special Deals and Discounts: Enjoy exclusive Halloween specials and discounts from participating businesses.

This Halloween, we can’t wait to see your smiling (or spooky) faces as we come together for community, candy, and fun.

Help Make the Spooky Happen

Businesses and organizations interested in sponsoring or setting up a table on the square can reach out to [email protected]. There’s nothing cuter than hundreds of tots in costumes.

Past Event Highlights

Double your Dollars - Purchase your Downtown Digital Dollars gift cards on Nov 30 and have your dollars doubled while funds last