Families in Lansing and East Lansing have several Halloween activities to choose from this week, including downtown trick-or-treating Friday and a Halloween-themed event at Michigan State University’s Bug House on Saturday.
East Lansing’s neighborhood trick-or-treating hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to the city’s official Halloween page.
Halloween activities at MSU
The MSU Broad Art Museum hosts Halloween Hangout at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Activities include treats and glow-in-the-dark screen printing. The university’s announcement directs visitors to register through the museum.
On Saturday, Oct. 31, the MSU Bug House hosts Spooky Six-Legged Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 147 of the Natural Science Building in East Lansing.
Downtown Lansing trick-or-treating
Trick or Treat on the Square runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, along the 100–300 blocks of South Washington Square.
Downtown Lansing Inc. says more than 40 businesses and community partners will participate. Plans include candy, a costume contest, games, crafts, face painting, balloon animals and live entertainment.
Halloween safety
Safe Kids Worldwide recommends adding reflective materials to costumes and treat bags, carrying lights and using sidewalks.
Children should cross at intersections and crosswalks, checking for traffic as they cross. The organization recommends that children younger than 12 trick-or-treat with an adult.
Drivers should slow down and watch closely for children, particularly when turning or backing up.
Clocks move back Sunday
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Clocks move back one hour.
