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Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk-or-Treat

2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular:
Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat

Benefiting the Children’s Enrichment Fund

Bring your little goblins, witches, and monsters for a frightfully fun afternoon at The War Memorial’s 2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat! This event supports The War Memorial's Children’s Enrichment Fund, and we're thrilled to offer a variety of activities for all ages to enjoy:

Festive Fun for the Whole Family

This won’t be your everyday trunk-or-treat! We’ve got an exciting lineup of vehicles, courtesy of our Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety and military partners! Kids and families will have the chance to trick-or-treat and explore a squad car, fire truck, armored vehicle, and even military vehicles. It’s a perfect opportunity for children to see these impressive vehicles up close and meet the heroes who operate them!

To top off the fun, we will have a harvest themed kids' show to end the event on a high note. It's a perfect day for family-friendly Halloween fun that you won't want to miss!

Scheduled Events

  • 12-2pm: Trunk-or-Treat

  • 12-3pm: Live animal petting zoo

  • 2pm: Trick-or-Treat Trail through the historic Alger House mansion

  • 2:30pm & 3:15pm: Harvest Themed Magic Show

Other activities include:

  • Crafts

  • Cider and Donuts

  • Pumpkin Decorating

  • Festive Outdoor Games

Get into the spirit of the season by joining our Halloween Spooktacular! Families are invited to deck out their trunks in spooky or creative themes and become part of the fun. With limited spots available, be sure to register in advance to secure your place at this festive event!

Registration is required for all participants to attend. Registration closes on October 26th.


Tickets:

Trunk-or-treaters only: $5 minimum donation per person; Advanced registration is required.

Trunkers: $10 minimum donation - Advanced registration is required.
Families interested in hosting a decorated trunk receive access to all Halloween Spectacular activities for all children in the registered family. “Trunkers” are asked to supply wrapped candy for at least 500 children. See below for additional information.


Get involved!

The War Memorial is looking for sponsoring businesses and organizations to participate in our Halloween Spooktacular family event. You can decorate your trunk or sponsor a booth as children and families follow the trunk-or-treat trail!

Look out for updated sponsorship information coming soon!


Event Guidelines for Participating Vehicles

  • Please arrive by 11:00am to get parked and decorate your trunk

  • All participating vehicles should prepare to provide 'treats' for a minimum of 500 children.
    --- You may provide sealed, prepackaged candy or treats only
    --- Other favorite non-food treats include pencils, pens, erasers, glow sticks, bracelets, bookmarks, stickers, notepads, bouncy balls, and fake tattoos, etc.

  • Vehicles must be decorated and ready to hand out candy by 12pm

  • Vehicles must remain parked until the event is over at 4pm

  • Family friendly/non scary decorations

  • Participants must register individually by October 26th

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