From trick-or-treating in Depot Town to swing dance classes at Riverside Arts Center, several events are taking place this week in Ypsilanti.
Trick or Treat in Depot Town — Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025
On Wednesday, Oct. 29, Depot Town will be dressed up for Halloween and trick-or-treating.
Everyone is welcome to visit Depot Town stores and venues for trick-or-treating from 4 to 6 p.m.
Depot Town merchants encourage everyone to wear costumes. Participation is free. Children must attend with an adult.
Details on the event and other Halloween happenings in Depot Town can be found on the Ypsi Real website.
U-Pick Pumpkins at Jacobs Farm — Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 28-31, 2025
Open seven days a week, Jacob's Fresh Farm is specializing in u-pick pumpkins for Halloween.
The farm, located at 475 N. Fletcher Road in Dexter, Michigan, also has u-pick sunflowers and flower bouquets.
Moreover, on weekends, attendees can enjoy hayrides, apple cider at the farm stand, and a toddler town area.
The farm is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Riverside Swings — Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
The Riverside Arts Center invites dance lovers to try out swing dancing.
Whether participants are beginners or advanced dancers, and whether they come with a partner or alone, all are invited to the Friday night dance events at Riverside.
From 8 to 9 p.m., dance instructors are available to get participants started in swing, and lessons are free. Then there will be open dance time until 11 p.m., with a $5 admission fee.
After 11 p.m., the theme changes from Swing to Late Night Blues & Fusion.
General admission for the open dance and the Late Night Blues & Fusion costs $5. The student price is $4.
The Riverside Arts Center is located at 76 N. Huron St. in Ypsilanti.
More information is available on the Riverside Arts Center website.
All Hallows Illumination of Frog Island — Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti will be lit up and decorated with a fall theme for a community event Saturday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m.
All are welcome to participate, including pets. Participation is free.
Participants are encouraged to wear costumes and bring carved pumpkins. LED lights will be provided to light up the pumpkins.
Frog Island Park is located at 699 Rice St. in Ypsilanti.
Additionally, the event includes an artist market with homemade goods for sale. For more details, visit the Ypsi Real website.
Haunts for Hunger — Friday-Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
Haunt at Roxbury Farm will bring the terror for a good cause with some of the scariest home haunts in Washtenaw County at this event.
The event will support Hope Clinic Pantry Ypsilanti. Admission to the event is any non-perishable food or hygiene item per person.
On Friday and Saturday, the event takes place 7-10 p.m. On Sunday, the event occurs 6:30-9 p.m. The haunted event will be held at 7410 Roxbury Drive in Ypsilanti Township.
This is an outdoor home haunt event that is subject to change due to weather. For updates, check the YpsiHaunts page on Facebook.
