Downtown Halloween Walk

Halloween Walk Returns to Saturday Morning Schedule!

We heard you, Traverse City! When we initially announced a Thursday afternoon timeslot for this year’s Downtown Halloween Walk, our intent was to revisit an after-school weeknight tradition from years past. However, after receiving feedback from our local community, the message was clear: what worked before doesn't fit the realities of today's busy school and work schedules.

We know how much this tradition means to local families, and we recognize that keeping an event great means adapting to what works best for our community today. You spoke, and we listened—the Downtown Halloween Walk is moving back to Saturday!
 

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 31
• Time: 10:00am-11:30am
• Location: Downtown Traverse City (Front Street, State Street, Old Town, West Front, and surrounding side streets)
• Admission: Free & open to all ages
   

What to Expect 

Put on your favorite costumes and join us for a morning of trick-or-treating, festive fun, and sweet treats hosted by our participating downtown merchants. This continuous, district-wide strolling event has no single central starting point – families are welcome to begin their route at any participating business throughout the district. After your candy bags are full, stick around downtown to hit the shops or explore local eateries.
 

EXPLORE EVERY CREEPY CORNER OF DOWNTOWN TC

There will be tricks and treats around every corner! A number downtown businesses located outside of the 100 and 200 blocks of E Front Street are joining in the festivities and will be welcoming trick-or-treaters, too.

Be sure to venture beyond the main route and visit our Off-Block Participants for even more treats, stops and Halloween fun throughout Downtown Traverse City. The list will continue to be updated:

• Benjamin Twiggs (305 W Front St Ste D): Make a sweet stop at Benjamin Twiggs during the Halloween Walk! Stop by for a special cherry treat and enjoy a taste of Traverse City while you’re out celebrating.
• Bushell’s Kitchen + Cocktails (127 S Union St)
• Contigo Dogs (324 E Front St)
• Fleet Feet (300 E Front St) 
• James C Smith Fine Jewelry (101 W Front St)
• Lakes And Grapes (326 E Front Street): During the Halloween Walk: Candy or snack for every trick-or-treater and 15% off the store
• Nolan’s Cigar Bar (336 E Front St)
• Surfaces (309 West Front Street, Suite A): Allergy-friendly treats will be available. A fun Halloween craft drop-in project available for $10
• Sweet Tartlette (126 S. Union St.)
• Traverse City Tourism (101 W Grandview Parkway)
• Water's Edge Sweet Tooth (405 South Union) : We invite you to be treated at Water's Edge Sweet Tooth for some yummy bakery items!  

Transit & Parking 

• Parking: Available at street meters and the Old Town and Larry C. Hardy parking structures. We recommend the accessible and available Old Town deck. For TC Parking Services maps and rates, click here.
• Transit & Trails: BATA’s Bayline shuttle offers a free ride into town. The TART trail also provides easy access for biking, rolling, or walking.
• To keep our kiddos safe, Cass Street will be closed at Front Street between the north and south alleys. Front Street will remain open.

Zombie Run Road Closures

Please note that the Zombie Run will be in progress during the beginning of this event. We encourage Halloween Walk guests to avoid the race route and take Eighth St. if you are driving in from south of downtown.