Trick or Treat on Franklin Street
Event Categories: Family Free Events
About the Event
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon filled with candy, costumes, and community fun in the Uptown Arts District! 
This family-friendly Halloween celebration has something for everyone:
Trick-or-Treating kicks off at 3:00 PM and goes until we run out of candy! Local businesses and organizations will be all along Franklin Street handing out goodies—don’t forget your treat bags!
FREE Haunted Houses at Artspace Artists Lofts• A kid-friendly fun house for the little ones
• A spooky “Freak Show” for those feeling brave
Thriller Dance Performance – 5:00 PMEnjoy a special performance by the Lakeshore School of Performing Arts students!
Costume Contest – following the Thriller Dance.Show off your creativity and Halloween spirit! Categories include kids, adults, and pets
Movie in the Park – 6:00 PMSettle in under the stars for a showing of a holiday classic, Halloweentown! Bring blankets, chairs, and cozy up for the perfect end to the evening.
Candy, music, and entertainment will fill the streets all afternoon long and provide fun for all ages! Come join the community, celebrate the season, and help support local businesses.
More details and surprises to come — stay tuned! Date:
October 25, 2025, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Venue: Uptown Arts District
Address: 100 West 7th Street
Michigan City
Indiana
46360
United States
Michigan City
Indiana
46360
United States
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