Birmingham, Michigan, is ready to get spooky for Halloween 2024! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun or something a little more eerie, there are plenty of options to keep your Halloween season full of excitement. So, dust off those costumes, grab your trick-or-treat bags, and look at what Birmingham has in store.
Trick-or-Treat on Cole Street: A Sweet Start to the Season
Kick off your Halloween festivities with a sugar rush on Cole Street. On October 24, this quaint neighborhood transforms into a candy lover’s paradise. Kids (and let’s be honest, adults too) can don their spookiest costumes and go door-to-door, filling their bags with enough sweets to last until next Halloween. Just remember, parents: hiding the candy stash is an art form. You might want to invest in a safe… or a really good disguise for those Reese’s Cups.
Halloween at the Daxton Hotel: Where Luxury Meets Spooky
Who says ghosts can’t be glamorous? The Daxton Hotel is proving otherwise with its Halloween extravaganza on October 26 and 27. This swanky spot is trading in its usual elegance for some eerie entertainment. Expect themed cocktails that might just put a spell on you, costume contests where you can strut your supernatural stuff, and maybe even a few “boo-gie” nights on the dance floor. Just don’t be surprised if you see a few well-dressed specters at the bar – they’re probably just trying to lift their spirits!
Dogtopia’s Howl-oween Photoshoot: Because Pets Deserve Costumes Too
Your furry friend wants in on the Halloween action? Head to Dogtopia on October 30 for a pet photoshoot that’ll make your Instagram followers howl with delight. Dress up your pooch as a hot dog, a superhero, or maybe a cat (if they’re into irony).Warning: Prepare for an overload of cuteness. Side effects may include uncontrollable “aww-ing” and a sudden urge to adopt more pets.
Erebus Haunted Attraction: Not for the Faint of Heart (or Bladder)
Just a short drive from Birmingham, Erebus stands ready to scare the pants off you. This isn’t your grandma’s haunted house (unless your grandma is exceptionally terrifying). With four floors of heart-pounding frights, Erebus promises to leave you screaming, laughing, and possibly in need of a change of underwear.
Fun fact: Erebus once held the Guinness World Record for longest walk-through haunted attraction. So, you’re not just getting scared; you’re getting your steps in!
Azra Chamber of Horrors: Where Nightmares Come to Party
Another nearby haunt, Azra Chamber of Horrors, takes scary to a whole new level. It’s like they asked, “What if we combined a haunted house with a twisted escape room and sprinkled in some demented circus vibes?” The result? A horror show that’ll have you questioning reality (and your decision to enter).Tip: Don’t go alone. You’ll need someone’s hand to squeeze and someone to outrun when things get too spooky.
DIY Halloween Fun in Birmingham
Not all Halloween activities require leaving your neighborhood. Here are some ideas to spook up your own Birmingham abode:
- Pumpkin carving contest: Gather your friends and see who can create the most impressive (or hilariously bad) jack-o’-lantern.
- Haunted garage: Transform your garage into a mini haunted house. Bonus points if you can scare the neighborhood teens.
- Halloween movie marathon: From “Hocus Pocus” to “The Exorcist,” pick your poison and settle in for a night of cinematic frights.
- Costume parade: Organize a neighborhood costume parade. It’s like a fashion show, but with more fake blood and superhero capes.
Halloween Safety Tips (Because We Care)
- Bring a flashlight: Birmingham’s streets can get dark. Don’t be the person who trips over their own vampire cape.
- Check your candy: Not because of razorblades (that’s so 1980s), but because you want to make sure you’re not eating any black licorice. Yuck.
- Wear reflective gear: Cars need to see you coming. Bonus: You’ll look like a fashionable disco ball.
- Don’t eat too much candy at once: Unless you enjoy sugar-induced hallucinations and tummy aches.
The Spirit of Halloween in Birmingham
Birmingham might be known for its upscale vibe, but come Halloween, it lets its hair down (or puts on a wig) and gets into the spooky spirit. From family-friendly events to spine-tingling haunts, there’s something for everyone.
So, whether you’re a Halloween enthusiast who starts planning your costume in July, or someone who throws on a pair of cat ears at the last minute, Birmingham’s got you covered. Get ready to paint the town orange and black!
Remember, Halloween is just one night a year when it’s socially acceptable to accept candy from strangers and pretend to be someone (or something) else. Make the most of it, Birmingham!
And if all else fails, you can always hit up the local CVS on November 1st for discounted candy because the true spirit of Halloween lives on in those sweet, sweet clearance sales. Happy haunting, Birmingham!
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