Downtown Howell offers the cleverly named Legend of Sleepy Howell on October 24 from 5 – 8 p.m. Activities include trick-or-treating, hayrides, storytelling, a costume contest, parade, two creepy campfires (including an extra creepy version for kids 12 and up) and a tentative laser light show. Contact 517-545-4240 for more information or visit www.downtownhowell.org.

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