Thousands of people will descend on downtown Howell on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the annual Legend of Sleepy Howell — including the Headless Horseman 5K and Monster Mile races— the biggest outdoor trick-or-treating event in Livingston County.
The Legend of Sleepy Howell is set for 3-5 p.m. It provides a fun and safe experience with free trick or treating on Clinton, Court, and Church streets. There will also be giant outdoor recreation games, spooky Halloween displays and fall-themed activities, including a touch a truck event, and plenty of candy.
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The Headless Horseman 5K and Monster Mile events are back, and organizers are promising they will be spookier than ever. The kickoff is at the corner of State and Clinton streets, after which costumed participants will wind their way through Howell’s historic neighborhoods and through Scofield City Park.
• The Monster Mile starts at 5:30 p.m. Cost to participate is $20.
• The Headless Horseman has a rolling start of any time between 6 p.m. and 6:10 p.m., allowing for participants to be spaced out and the start and finish lines. Walkers, strollers, assistive devices, and dogs on 6-foot leashes are welcome. Cost to participate is $35.
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Other Halloween events set
• Chilson Hills Church
A Halloween party and bonfire, rain or shine, is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Chilson Hills Church, 4440 Brighton Road. The free event will feature hot cider, hot dogs and chips, ice cream and trick or treating fun.
• First Presbyterian Church of Brighton
The annual free trunk or treat event is set for 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at First Presbyterian Church of Brighton, 300 E. Grand River Ave. Dinner will be provided.
