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Family-friendly Halloween activities in Wayne
By Sarah Shurge
If you’re looking for family-
friendly activities to enjoy for the Hal-
loween season, the City of Wayne has
got you covered with events all
throughout the month of October.
On Saturday, October 4th, at
12:30 p.m., the Wayne Public Li-
brary will host a costume mask
painting. The event is for all ages.
There will be a variety of art supplies
and blank masks to choose from, so
everyone can make their own unique
creation. The Wayne Public Library
is located at 3737 S Wayne Rd.
“Unmask your creativity and cre-
ate a spooky, silly, or stylish mask to
take home and enjoy,” said Jody
Wolak, Wayne Public Library direc-
tor.
On Monday, October 13th, from
5 - 7 p.m., Corewell Health Wayne
Hospital will host Trunk or Treat.
The event will have music, donuts,
and hot chocolate. Corewell Health
Wayne Hospital is located at 33155
Annapolis St.
“It’s a safe, family-friendly event
where kids can enjoy Halloween fes-
tivities while our hospital team
shares in the celebration and
strengthens local relationships,” said
Keyla LaVeque, Corewell Health Ad-
ministrative Assistant.
On Saturday, October 18th,
from 12 - 6 p.m., Moonlit Mystic
will host its fourth annual Witches be
Witchin’. The event will have over 50
artisan vendors and artists, oddities
and curiosities, tarot readings, food
trucks, live music, and giveaways.
There will be a costume contest with
prizes. Categories include: Best
Witch Hat, Best Overall Costume,
and Best Children's Costume. Moon-
lit Mystic is located at 3019 S Wayne
Rd. The event will be held in the
back parking lots.
“While you're here, be sure to step
inside Moonlit Mystic. We'd love for
you to explore our shop and discover
even more magical wonders,” said
Tiffany Walker, Moonlit Mystic owner. Kirstin Aslanian and her kids enjoy Trunk or Treat. Photo by Natalie Rhaesa - 8 p.m. The event will have cos-
more. Wayne Westland Federal
On Saturday, October 18th, Credit Union (WWFCU) is located at their fifth annual Trunk or Treat will be served (first come first serve,
from 2:30 - 4 p.m., Wayne Westland 500 S Wayne Rd.
Federal Credit Union will host
Trunk or Treat. The event will have On Sunday, October 19th, from
trunks full of candy, costumes, and 4 - 6:30 p.m., Books on the Ave and trunk contest. If you’re interested in See Halloween, page 4
donating candy or want to show off
your trunk, call (734)589-0304.
Karma Coffee and Kitchen is located
at 35634 Michigan Ave. The event
will be held behind Karma Coffee.
“It’s a fun and free family event for
the community,” said Jennifer
Romero, Karma Coffee & Kitchen
owner.
On Sunday, October 19th, at 2
p.m., Flowers in the Mitten will
host a wood painting class. The
wood painting class is $30 per per-
son. You can choose to paint a pil-
grim family or Indian family (each
family has three figures to paint).
Complimentary drinks and finger
food will be provided during the
class. Flowers in the Mitten is lo-
cated at 34852 Michigan Ave.
“The class is a time to get together
with friends or meet new friends for
a fun night out. No craft experience
required, just an afternoon of fun
and laughter,” said Rachel Botu,
Flowers in the Mitten owner.
On Thursday, October 23rd,
from 5 - 7 p.m., Jack Demmer Ford
is having a Trunk or Treat. Jack
Demmer Ford is located at 37300
Michigan Ave.
On Saturday, October 25th,
from 12 - 3 p.m., First Congrega-
tional Church will host Trunk of
Treat. The event will have candy,
desserts, games, and costume con-
tests. First Congregational Church is
located at 2 Towne Square. The
event will be held in the church park-
ing lot.
“If you’re looking for a fun, family
event that everyone is welcome to be
a part of, this is a great spot to stop
by,” said Bob Cooper, lead minister
at First Congregational Church of
Wayne.
On Wednesday, October 29th,
HYPE Athletics will host HYPE-Up
for Halloween Trunk or Treat. Those
with disabilities can attend from 6 -
6:30 p.m., general public from 6:30
Karma Coffee and Kitchen will host tumes and candy. Cider and donuts
Spooktacular. The event will have an while supplies last). If you’re inter-
artist market, hot chocolate, and ested in passing out candy or want
food items for sale. There will be a
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