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Lots of Family-friendly Halloween activities in Wayne

By Sarah Shurge host Trunk or Treat. Sensory
If you’re looking for family- friendly hours are from 2 - 3 p.m.,
friendly activities to enjoy for the Hal- general public from 3 - 5 p.m.
loween season, the city of Wayne has The event will have cider, donuts,
got you covered with events all and plenty of candy to go around.
throughout the month of October. Merge Community Church is lo-
cated at 3789 Venoy Rd. “Our sen-
On Sunday, October 13th from sory friendly hour is perfect for any
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Flowers in the kiddos that need it to be a little less
Mitten will host Bluey and Bingo crowded and chaotic,” said Velita
Halloween. Reith, Merge Community Church
Children can come dressed up in Outreach Leader.
Halloween costumes and get free
photos with Bluey and Bingo. Adults On Saturday, October 26th
can shop for Halloween and fall dec- from 2:30 - 4 p.m., Wayne West-
orations from talented vendors in- land Federal Credit Union will host
side the shop while they’re there. Trunk or Treat.
Flowers in the Mitten is located at The event will have a balloon
34852 Michigan Ave. maker on site, police cars and fire
“Come dressed up and show trucks, and kids' music for a small
Bluey and Bingo your Halloween cos- dance party.
tume and get your picture taken with Wayne Westland Federal Credit
them,” said Rachel Botu, Flowers in Union (WWFCU) is located at 500 S
the Mitten owner. Wayne Rd.
“We are looking forward to an-
On Wednesday, October 16th Lots of Halloween fun for the entire family in and around town. other successful Trunk or Treat
from 5 - 7 p.m., Corewell Health The event will have artisan ven- On Saturday, October 19th at event this year. All are welcome and
Wayne Hospital will host Trunk or dors, oddities and curiosities, tarot 2p.m., Flowers in the Mitten will invited to attend. Bring your ghouls,
Treat. readings, live music, food trucks, also host a Boo Floral Class. ghosts, goblins, and kids too," said
The event will have Halloween hourly giveaway, and entertainers You can celebrate the Halloween Joleen Bowman, WWFCU CEO.
music playing, fun decorations, silly throughout the day including Fire season with a floral tin pumpkin.
costumes, and sweet treats. Dancer, Saffire Supernova, and the The class ($40 per person) will teach On Saturday, October 26th
Corewell Health Wayne Hospital Detroit Stilt Walker. There will be a step-by-step how to make the from 4 - 6:30 p.m., Books on the
is located at 33155 Annapolis St. costume contest with prizes for Best adorable arrangement while enjoying Ave and Karma Coffee and Kitchen
“Enjoy some hot chocolate, cider, Witch Hat, Overall Costume, and some Halloween treats. will host their fourth annual Trunk
and doughnuts while our staff and Best Children’s Costume. Flowers in the Mitten is located at or Treat Spooktacular.
friends pass out candy. Costumes Moonlit Mystic is located at 3019 34852 Michigan Ave. The event will have an artist mar-
are encouraged and be prepared for S Wayne Rd. The event will be held “It's something fun and different ket, hot chocolate, and food items
a great time,” said Keyla LaVeque, in the back parking lots and inside to do where you're getting to learn for sale. There will be a trunk con-
Corewell Health Administrative As- the store. A pop-up bar will be in the basic floral skills. It’s a fun afternoon test.
sistant. event space where Knights of Colum- out to explore your creativity,” said If you’re interested in donating
bus Notre Dame Council 3021 will Botu. candy or want to show off your
On Saturday, October 19th be serving beer and spirits. trunk, call (734)589-0304.
from 12 - 4 p.m., Goody’s Pet Sup- “We’d love to invite the commu- On Saturday, October 26th Karma Coffee and Kitchen is lo-
ply will host Halloween Pet Photos. nity out for a wicked-day of fun in from 12 - 3 p.m., First Congrega- cated at 35634 Michigan Ave. The
The photos ($10 a photo) are the city of Wayne,” said Tiffany tional Church of Wayne will host event will be held behind Karma Cof-
taken by Dee Maggio Photography, Walker, Moonlit Mystic owner. Trunk of Treat. fee.
benefitting Providing for Paws. There The event will have candy, “We wanted to do something fun
will be a Fall backdrop for the pho- On Saturday, October 19th dessert, games, costume contest, for the community to help make Hal-
tos, so you can come in Halloween from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., the Wayne and scavenger hunt. loween more fun and safe,” said Jen-
costume or Fall attire. Public Library is hosting Ghostly First Congregational Church of nifer Romero, Karma Coffee &
Goody’s Pet Supply is located at Tea Lights. Wayne is located at 2 Towne Square. Kitchen owner.
35340 E Michigan Ave. The event is for all ages. You can The event will be held in the church
“We are all looking forward to see- make your own light-up ghost pal parking lot. For more information, On Saturday, October 26th
ing you or your pets. Thank you for out of air-dry clay and a battery-pow- call (734)729-7550. from 4 – 8 p.m., Classics and Be-
showing your support to Providing ered tea light. “We’re open to everybody and yond Auto Gallery will host their
for Paws,” said Tom Swim, Goody’s The Wayne Public Library is lo- inviting all families. Come for an af- third annual Trunk or Treat.
Pet Supply Manager. cated at 3737 S Wayne Rd. ternoon of enjoyment,” said Bob The event will have a small car
“These glowing ghosts look im- Cooper, lead minister at First Con- show, trunk decorations, a trick-or-
On Saturday, October 19th pressive - and adorable - but are gregational Church of Wayne. treating line through the showroom,
from 12 – 6 p.m., Moonlit Mystic super simple to make,” said Jody pizza and hot dogs, and soft drinks
will host its third annual Witches Wolak, Wayne Public Library direc- On Saturday, October 26th,
be Witchin’. tor. Merge Community Church will See Halloween, page 6
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