In Detroit, the best Halloween deal is often the one the city throws itself. Halloween in the D kicked off last weekend with ScareFest at Palmer Park, and on Saturday, Oct. 31, the program heads straight into the neighborhoods. Police precincts, fire stations and rec centers across every side of town will host trunk or treats, haunted houses and carnival games. Add a couple of ticketed haunts and grown-up parties, and Detroiters can do Halloween as big or as budget-friendly as they want. Here’s where to go and when.
Where can families trick or treat on Halloween?
Police precincts: All 11 Detroit Police Department precincts host trunk or treats on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 8 p.m. The 2nd Precinct sets up at the Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon. The 5th Precinct hosts in its station parking lot at 3500 Conner St., and the 7th is at 3501 Chene St.
Fire stations: Engine houses across the city hand out candy on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Several, including those near the Crowell, Farwell and Walker Williams rec centers, will have fire engines on site for kids to explore.
Rec centers: Fourteen recreation centers host neighborhood parties on Saturday, Oct. 31, generally from 4 to 8 p.m. Expect haunted houses, carnival games, face painting and live DJs. Stops include the Joseph Walker Williams Center on Rosa Parks Boulevard and the Northwest Activities Center on Meyers Road…