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5 Halloween nights out in Metro Detroit, from chill to terrifying

Five Halloween outings around Metro Detroit ranked by scare level, with prices, dates and a halal bite nearby: a Detroit ghost walk, Glenlore Trails, Dearborn's Haunted Trail, Eloise Asylum and Erebus.

By Halal Food JunkiePublished Last checked

A glowing jack-o'-lantern with a cup of hot cider and a cider donut

The scare levels are our own call, based on what each venue says about itself. We haven't been through every one this season.

1. Detroit Ghost Tour: stories, not jump scares

An old iron lantern with a candle, small pumpkins and autumn leaves
Scare level 1 of 5
  • Expect: a 1-hour guided walk past 6+ haunted and historic spots downtown. There are no actors, just the city's dark history. All ages.
  • Cost and when: $26 a person, 8 PM nightly, rain or shine.
  • Where: meets at the Alhambra Building downtown. Book with US Ghost Adventures.

Halal bite nearby:

  • SuperCrisp

    Restaurant · American, Burgers, Chicken · $

    What to order: Fried chicken sandwich, Umami fries, Curry dog, Fried tofu sandwich.

    4830 Cass Ave Suite C, Detroit, MI 48201DirectionsCallDetails

2. Glenlore Trails: a glowing carnival in the woods

A striped popcorn bag, pink cotton candy, carnival tickets and glowing bulb lights
Scare level 2 of 5
  • Expect: CarnEvil 2, a lit-up carnival walk of about a mile through the woods, with a crooked midway and swinging skeletons. It takes about an hour. Spooky, not scary.
  • Cost and when: $25 ages 13+, $15 ages 4 to 12, $20 seniors, under 4 free. Thursday to Sunday through Nov 1. Free parking. Hot mini donuts on site.
  • Book ahead: most early slots on Oct 16 to 25 were already sold out or waitlisted when we checked. Late slots, Oct 29 to Nov 1 and Halloween night had space. Oct 16 is a 21+ night ($33).
  • Where: 3860 Newton Rd, Commerce Township.

Halal bite nearby:

3. Dearborn Haunted Trail: creatures and bonfires

S'mores, a cup of hot cider, cider donuts and a flashlight
Scare level 3 of 5
  • Expect: Creatures of the Woods, a haunted trail through Ford Field Park, then bonfires, food trucks and a DJ. Cider, donuts and s'mores kits are for sale.
  • Cost and when: $10 in advance, $15 day-of. Oct 16 to 18 only, time slots 7 to 9:30 PM. The 18+ Witching Hour runs 10 to 11 PM, same price.
  • Good to know: under-16s need an adult, strobe lights are used, and the trail is unpaved. A free sensory-friendly trick-or-treat runs Friday Oct 16, 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
  • Where: Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill, Dearborn.

Halal bite nearby:

  • Brome Modern Eatery

    Restaurant · Burgers, American · $$

    What to order: Super Smash Burger, Hand-spun shakes, Brisket sliders, Kale Crunch salad.

    22062 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124DirectionsCallDetails

4. Eloise Asylum: the real building

A ring of old skeleton keys, a flashlight and a melted candle in the dark
Scare level 4 of 5
  • Expect: two walk-through haunts over two floors, about 35 to 45 minutes, inside the old Eloise hospital grounds (founded 1839). There are 120+ scare actors.
  • Cost and when: $34.99 general admission, $64.99 VIP. Parking is $15 online or $20 at the gate. Open Fridays to Sundays till Nov 1. Oct 30 is a concert night with its own ticket.
  • Where: 30712 Michigan Ave, Westland. Part of the money goes to the homeless shelter on site.

Halal bite nearby:

5. Erebus: four floors, and they grab you

Three carved jack-o'-lanterns lit from inside, with small gourds
Scare level 5 of 5
  • Expect: four floors and over half a mile of indoor haunted house. Its own site says the actors "grab you, bite you" and might land on you. There's a chicken exit if you need it.
  • Cost and when: the price changes by night. General admission is $25 on weeknights, $30 Sundays, $35 Fridays and $42 Saturdays. Open most nights through Nov 7 (closed Oct 19).
  • Good to know: there's no age limit, but expect strobes, fog and moving floors. Cash only at the door.
  • Where: 18 S Perry St, Pontiac.

Halal bite nearby:

  • Shish Palace

    Restaurant · Lebanese, Mediterranean · $$

    What to order: Chicken shawarma, Shish Combo, Garlic dip and fresh bread, Ghallaba.

    165 S Livernois Rd, Rochester Hills, MIDirectionsDetails

More fall: 3 apple orchards worth the drive and the best fall drinks in Dearborn.

Sources (10)

Dates, prices and ticket availability checked on each venue's website and booking page on October 16, 2026. Photos are styled images made for this guide, not photos of the venues.

  1. usghostadventures.com/detroit-ghost-tour/
  2. glenloretrails.com/
  3. glenloretrails.com/food-trucks/
  4. dearborn.gov/government/news-communication/Dearborns-Haunted-Trail-returns-to-Ford-Field-P
  5. app.gopassage.com/events/dearborn-haunted-trail-2026
  6. eloiseasylum.com/
  7. eloiseasylumhauntedhouse.fearticket.com
  8. hauntedpontiac.com/
  9. hauntedpontiac.fearticket.com/
  10. thehenryford.org/visit/things-to-do/calendar/halloween-in-greenfield-village

Questions people ask

What's the scariest haunted house in Metro Detroit?

Of our five, Erebus in Pontiac: four floors and over half a mile indoors, and its own site says the actors grab you. Eloise Asylum in Westland is close behind.

What's a cheap Halloween night out near Dearborn?

Dearborn's Haunted Trail at Ford Field Park is $10 in advance or $15 on the day, but it only runs October 16 to 18, 2026.

What's good for kids or people who don't like jump scares?

The Detroit ghost walk (all ages, history and stories, no actors) or Glenlore Trails' CarnEvil 2, which calls itself spooky and family-friendly.

Is the food at these places halal?

None of the five venues says anything about halal on its site. That's why each stop in this guide has a halal spot nearby from our directory.

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