Whether your costume is ready or not, trick-or-treaters will soon be knockin’ at the door! Get the Halloween fun started a little early with these weekend events.
October 26–28 | An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein
Gleeful and sometimes ghoulish grownup humor, welcome to the darkly comic world of Shel Silverstein! In these 10 imaginative short plays, nothing is as it seems. Contains adult language and situations. Performances at Old Town Playhouse. Tickets available at MyNorthTickets.com.
October 27–29 | Deathtrap at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts
Cue Magazine says “Two-thirds a thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy … Suspend your disbelief and be delighted. Scream a little. It’s good for you.” Catch a show by Manistee Civic Players. Tickets available at MyNorthTickets.com.
October 28 | Downtown Halloween Walk
October closes with a parade of little ghosts and goblins as downtown hosts costume clad children and their parents to trick or treat at participating stores throughout the Downtown Traverse City area, 10–11:30 a.m.
October 28 | Zombie 5K Run
Walk, creep and crawl your way across the finish line. Right Brain Brewery is hosting the race again, start time is 9 a.m. All event proceeds go to support TART Trails.
October 28 | “Run for your Lives” 5K + Costume Parade + Downtown Trick-or-Treat
The race starts at 10 a.m. Stick around town for the costume parade at 1:45 p.m. and downtown trick-or-treating from 2–4 p.m.