Ready to get your spook on without leaving the Grosse Pointes? The cities offer some of the best Halloween thrills right in your backyard. Whether you’re chasing spine-tingling scares or looking for family-friendly frights, 2025 has you covered with haunted houses and ghost tours that won’t make you drive miles away.
Haunted Garage Productions: The Local Favorite for Scares and Sweets
The star haunt this year isn’t far from you, Haunted Garage Productions in Grosse Pointe Farms. It’s a local favorite that has gained serious clout as one of Michigan’s top haunted attractions. Created by Glen Williams, a retired teacher who’s been collecting Halloween décor for nearly 40 years, the Haunted Garage mixes serious frights with friendly fun. It’s ideal for both big kids and adults who want gutsy scares, but also welcomes the little ones with “no-scare” glow sticks that keep things light-hearted.
Expect about 20 minutes of thrills as live actors lurk around every dark corner, ready to make you jump. The experience is loaded with props, animations, and atmosphere that rival any professional haunted house.
Location: 19520 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Open: Fridays through Sundays through October, starting October 3rd
Ticket Info: Buy VIP tickets online to skip the line or at the door (prices around $15)
Bonus: After the scare, warm up with hot cider, donuts, and hot dogs on site.
This haunt is easy to reach and perfect for everyone in the Grosse Pointes wanting a genuine Halloween outing without a long drive.
Ghost Tours Near the Grosse Pointes: History With a Spooky Side
If you prefer to hear the haunted tales instead of walking through them, there are ghost tours that dive deep into Detroit’s creepy past, just a short drive away. One of the standout tours is the Macabre, Murder, & Mayhem in Motor City tour, which visits haunted spots, including areas close to Grosse Pointe Shores. It’s a fun way to explore haunted history while hearing stories of mysterious disappearances and ghostly sightings.
Tour Highlight: The Detroit Masonic Temple is featured, a site rumored to hold secret staircases, underground passages, and eerie hauntings. Visitors report cold spots and apparitions that add authenticity to the ghostly tales.
Duration and Price: Around 2 hours, costing about $45-$50.
This tour delivers some spooky fun wrapped in rich Detroit history and is a perfect night out for those craving a mix of education and chills.
Family-Friendly Spooky Fun in the Grosse Pointes
Not every haunted house needs to be all screams and no smiles. Besides the Haunted Garage, which offers kid-friendly tours, other local events make sure younger visitors get in on the Halloween fun without nightmares. Families can enjoy places with friendly ghosts and goblins, fun activities, and treats.
One local event is the community events, which often include pumpkin patches, hayrides, and costume contests, running through the season in the Grosse Pointes. While not haunted houses per se, these gatherings are perfect for families easing into the Halloween spirit.
Practical Tips for Visiting Haunts in the Grosse Pointes
When planning your haunted house or ghost tour adventure, keep these in mind:
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Most local haunts run weekends in October, so grab your tickets early, especially for popular spots like Haunted Garage.
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Dress warm, as many attractions have outdoor waiting lines or segments.
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If you’re bringing kids, check in advance if the haunt has age restrictions or offers a “no-scare” option.
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Look out for special ticket options online that can speed up entry and sometimes include extra perks.
Beyond Grosse Pointes: Additional Haunts Close By
If you’re up for venturing a little (but still close), Southeast Michigan offers several haunted spots within about a 30-minute drive that deserve attention:
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Rotten Manor in Holly offers a haunted house, hayride, forest, and theater all rolled into one.
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Eloise Asylum near Detroit is a popular, eerie destination for ghost seekers.
But for local chills and thrills with no big trip needed, the Grosse Pointes have plenty to offer in 2025.
Sources: hauntedgarageproductions.org, eloiseasylum.com, rottenmanor.com, usghostadventures.com
Header Image Source: rottenmanor.com
