Attractions | How-To Halloween

Trick-or-Treating

Kids 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat at two dozen stations scattered throughout the festival grounds. So arrive in costume and bring a bag to join in the fun.

Robot Demonstrations

The student brainiacs making up the Waverly High Robotics Club will demonstrate what it takes to succeed in the FIRST Robotics Competition and teach attendees how to drive their giant mechanical monster.

Ghostbusters

Hang out with the Lansing Ghostbusters and members of the Great Lakes Ghostbuster Coalition for slime-making demos, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Ecto-1 vehicles and enough proton packs to take care of any spook, spectre or ghost.

Star Wars

Experience a galaxy far, far away as many of your favorite characters from the Great Lakes Garrison roam the grounds. Also visit their featured exhibit inside for an amazing display of fan-built costumes and props.

Superheroes

The defenders of justice from The League of Enchantment will swoop in to save the day on their continuing mission to bring hope and smiles to kids, and the kids at heart!

Monsters Inc

Meet the entire gang created by giant costume maker Squirrels Creations including Mike, Sulley, Boo, Randall, Fungus and the Abominable Snow Man for fun photos with your little monsters.

Mystery Machine & Scoob

Zoinks! Your gang can get photos with the Michigan Mystery Machine along with a life-size Scooby Doo, and then hop in to back for an imaginary adventure to search for clues.

Costume Contests

Here’s your chance to walk our stage in your awesome homemade creation for a chance to win part of a total prize package worth hundreds of dollars.

Transformers*

Attention people of Earth! Get photos inside with the heroic Autobots leader Optimus Prime which was constructed by giant costume maker Squirrels Creations.

Magic*

Master Illusionist Ty Lee, also known as The Urban Legend, will perform a variety of tricks and sleight-of-hand that will astound and amaze fans of all ages with close-up shows and a special performance.

Droids*

Your favorite astromechs from the Star Wars universe will be making an appearance at the event thanks to the Great Lakes Base - Rebel Legion and the Michigan Droid Builders.

Cosplay

Many of the areas most talented cosplayers including the networking agents from Fan•Tom X will be showing off their creations and sharing their expertise.

Robo DJ

Music fills the air as JAMMIN' DJs spins a play list of all your favorite spooky hits while emcee-ing the other guest entertainers and costume contests throughout the day.

Quarter Midget Race Cars

Kids can sit in race cars provided by Capitol Quarter Midgets Association as they promote their high octane family oriented competitive sport designed specifically for children ages 5-16.

Hoops

Talented performer and instructor Nat Spinz will be joining us for a special performance! Afterwards, she'll share hula hoops with guests who'd like to give it a try and get a quick lesson on the basics of hooping.

Balloon Twister

Local magician & balloon twister Chris Cornwell brings a fun and unique experience for the festival attendees with free balloons to everyone that wants one.

Vendors*

A unique line-up of Halloween-themed makers, crafters and inventors will be showing off their creative works including many local artists (such as Scream Prints) along with comics, collectibles and all kinds of crazy merch.

Zombie Walk*

Hungry for brains? The 13th Annual Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk invades the Capital City in support of the Greater Lansing Food Bank. Please check the Z-Walk website for more details.