Get Ready for a Double Dose of Fall Magic at Michigan Central Station

Get ready for a double dose of fall magic at Michigan Central Station! The iconic station at 2001 15th Street, Detroit, is opening its doors Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day for a weekend packed with free, family-friendly fun to celebrate both Halloween and Día de los Muertos, with no tickets required.

Grab your favorite costumes and head over early on Halloween—doors open at 10:00 AM for a cozy morning screening of Hocus Pocus inside the historic station hall. The sweet magic continues outdoors from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM with a Trunk-or-Treat, where kids can collect treats from a fleet of beautifully decorated vehicles. Inside, the grand hall transforms into a lively workshop from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, featuring hands-on monster mask making, games, and face painting hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit, capped off with a second afternoon showing of Hocus Pocus at 2:30 PM.

The festive spirit continues as the venue transitions into a colorful Día de los Muertos gathering centered around a community ofrenda created by Lana Rodriguez and Detroit VOCES. Families can admire the altar, leave memories, craft sugar skulls, and participate in a special portrait and oral history station. Don’t miss the vibrant live performance by the Ballet Folklórico de Wayne State University at 1:00 PM, plus dual screenings of Coco at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Delicious food concessions will be open all afternoon, so you can snack while taking in the art and heritage.

Weekend Schedule:

Saturday, October 31: Halloween at the Station

10:00 AM & 2:30 PM: Screenings of the family movie Hocus Pocus inside The Station.
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Trunk-or-Treat outside The Station with decorated vehicles and kids in costume.
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Family-friendly activities, interactive stations, face painting, and monster mask making.
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Concessions available for purchase inside the station.

Sunday, November 1: Día de los Muertos at the Station

10:00 AM & 2:30 PM: Screenings of the family movie Coco.
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Cultural and hands-on activities including sugar skull crafts.
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Visit the Detroit VOCES community ofrenda (an altar honoring loved ones who have died, designed by Lana Rodriguez of Mama Coo’s Boutique) and a Community Portrait & Oral History Session with photographer Alejandro Ugalde Sandoval.
1:00 PM: Entre Vivos y Muertos, Bailamos — a traditional dance performance by Ballet Folklórico de Wayne State University.
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Concessions available for purchase inside the station.

Special Guided Tours: “Shadows at the Station”

If you are looking for a historical and spooky (non-scary) walking tour inside the building leading up to and after the holiday, Detroit History Tours is running Shadows at the Station.
- Cost: $25.00 per person (advance booking required; departs from the Graffiti Foyer off 15th Street).
- Details: A 90-minute grounded history tour covering local lore, the 1913 fire, the Nain Rouge, and Harry Houdini’s final departure from the station (note: no jump scares or paranormal claims).

*Admission to the weekend celebrations at Michigan Central is completely free and no registration is required.

Because Corktown parking fills up fast during midday events, planning to arrive early or taking rideshares and public transit will keep your visit stress-free and full of treats. Have fun!

Photo – Kanishk Gabel

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