Shelby Township, MI

Enter the 2024 Shelby Township Scarecrow Contest and help decorate Heritage Lake for Halloween!

Businesses, organizations, individuals and families are invited to enter. This is a great opportunity to promote teamwork while having fun. Registration forms will be accepted beginning September 23. Scarecrows will be displayed on the Shelby Township Municipal Grounds from October 7 through November 1. All entries are invited to register for and attend the Shelby Township Halloween Spooktacular on October 11 and pass out candy next to their scarecrow display.

Scarecrow Contest Registration Form

Scarecrow Contest Flyer

Our Halloween Spooktacular event is officially sold out! However, we are still looking for businesses, community groups and families to handout candy! Call 586-731-0300 to sign up your business or group today! 

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at our Halloween Spooktacular on October 11, set amidst the enchanting ambiance of Heritage Lake. Gather your little ghouls and goblins for a frightfully delightful evening of trick-or-treating around the lake, where businesses and families will be stationed at tables, eagerly doling out sweet treats. But that's not all – indulge in some seasonal delights with cider and donuts (while supplies last), unleash your creativity with spooky crafts and take a stroll through the kid friendly haunted gardens. Don't miss out on the spookiest event in town. Secure your spot today by calling 586-731-0300 or visiting register.shelbytwp.org. Join us for a Halloween celebration that promises thrills, chills and memories that will last a lifetime. 

Businesses, community groups and families are invited to join in on the fun and setup a table to handout candy - $10 for a spot. Tables and chairs will not be provided, however, when registering you can pay an additional $10 for a table and two chairs. We ask that if you hand out candy that you dress up for the event or decorate your space with a theme. An award will be given for the best decorated space. Call 586-731-0300 to sign up or register online. 

Spooktacular Flyer

Sign-Up To Handout Candy at Spooktacular Flyer

Little goblins and ghouls will enjoy this haunt-filled evening at the nature center! This merry-not-scary event will feature spooktacular decorations, live wildlife meet and greets, festive games, candy, bonfires and marshmallow roasting, food trucks, ventriloquist Richard Paul’s “Ha Ha Halloween” show featuring life size puppets, magic and music, and furry friends from the Humane Society of Macomb.

New this year is a Sensory Friendly Hour. Individuals who prefer a calm, quiet environment can now join us for a special hour on Friday. We will keep the overhead lights on, turn off strobing/flashing lights, and keep the music off while participants play games, meet animal friends, and enjoy the “Ha Ha Halloween” show!

This event is fun for all ages. $5 per resident; $7 per non-resident. Infants 2 and under are free. Register for a faster check-in experience and to receive event updates. 

Haunted Nature Center flyer

Lorenzo Lo Piccolo we will be showing samples of Michigan's fall mushrooms, discuss their safety and identifications, relationship with local trees, and fungi facts and myths. He will review foraging tips, safety, etiquette and sustainability. We will then walk through the nature center trails to discover and identify some local mushroom species. Please come prepared with hiking and weather appropriate fall clothing. Ages 16 years and older. Registration required. (SHROOM.01) Free event.

Gobble-up some interesting facts about the fascinating wild turkey. More than just a Thanksgiving staple, we will explore the cultural and natural history of these amazing birds through educational activities, stories and crafts. Children ages 5-14 years old can practice shooting at our Burgess Youth Archery Range (equipment and instruction included). Registration preferred (NCTURK.01). Free event.

Turkey Fest flyer

 

The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department invites area businesses, product consultants, artists, crafters, restaurateurs, bakeries, service organizations, and more to display and sell their products, provide food samples, and share marketing materials with area families. 

This fun event is hosted by the Shelby Township Parks and Recreation Department at the Shelby Township Activities Center at 14975 21 Mile Road, just west of Hayes Road where there is room for 60+ tables within the building. 

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Bat Hike (Ages 5+)
7-9 PM, SAT, Sept. 6
Enjoy a summer evening outdoors while learning about this amazing creature of the night. After an introduction to bat biology and playing an echolocation game, we will hit the trails and search for bats flying in the night sky. Using an electronic echolocation detecting device, we will be able to see a visual display of each bat call on an interactive, scientific-level spectrogram. Find out which bat species live in River Bends Park in this fun evening event. Registration required (BATHIKE.04); program starts promptly at 7 p.m. $3 per resident / $5 per nonresident.

Guided Hikes (All Ages)
12:30-1:30 PM, SUN, Sept. 15, Oct. 6, Nov. 10
Join us for a guided hike on our beautiful trails led by one of our knowledgeable naturalists. We will discuss seasonal changes, native flora and fauna, and ways to identify signs of animals. Dress appropriately for weather conditions. These are free events. Registration preferred.

1:30-2:30 PM & 3-4 PM, SAT, Oct. 12
Join the funny puppet guy, Richard Paul, for a hilarious harvest show with ventriloquism, magic and music guaranteed to keep kids of all ages laughing and having fun. Please register for only one show and register each person attending. Registration begins Sept. 28. Legacy Room 

UFO's Over Michigan (Adult)
7 PM, WED, Oct. 16
Did you know that Michigan has some of the biggest UFO cases on record? The 1966 sightings over Southeast Michigan and 1994 sightings over Grand Rapids each had literally hundreds of eye-witnesses to them, including law enforcement and radar returns. Find out more from Bill Konkolesky, State Director for the Michigan chapter of MUFON (Mutual UFO Network), about these incredible events as well as several other unusual and well-documented UFO sightings from the Great Lakes State. Legacy Room 

Tween Build a Monster Workshop (Ages 8-12)
6:30-7:30 PM, THU, Oct. 17
Roll the dice to see what randomized options you get and create your own monstrosity using various odds and ends. Registration begins Oct. 3. Program Room 

Teen Movie Night: Five Nights at Freddy's (Grades 7-12)
6-8 PM, FRI, Oct. 25
Watch "Five Nights at Freddy’s" (PG-13) on the library’s big screen and enjoy some pizza. Halloween costumes are welcome. Registration begins Oct. 11. Legacy Room 

Diwal'Oween Family Movie (All Ages)
1:30-2:30 PM, SAT, Oct. 26
Winner of 13 international awards, "Diwal'Oween" (G) is a whimsical family comedy combining the holidays Diwali and Halloween. After watching the 45-minute film, join us for a Q&A session with the writer, director and producer, Shilpa Mankikar. Legacy Room

Diwal'Oween Family Movie (All Ages)
1:30-2:30 PM, SAT, Oct. 26
Winner of 13 international awards, "Diwal'Oween" (G) is a whimsical family comedy combining the holidays Diwali and Halloween. After watching the 45-minute film, join us for a Q&A session with the writer, director and producer, Shilpa Mankikar. Legacy Room

Michigan Haunts (Adult)
7 PM, WED, Oct. 30
Michigan has always been a region of mystery. Many strange occurrences have been documented, and tales of allegedly paranormal activity continue to surface to the present day. From the notorious hauntings of remote lighthouses like Seul Choix, to the hauntings of Eloise—one of the most famous psychiatric asylums in America—to the ghost of Minnie Quay, who still wanders Northern Michigan shorelines, co-authors Jon Milan and Gail Offen explore Michigan’s most haunted places in their latest book, Michigan Haunts: Public Places, Eerie Spaces. Join us for a spooky evening of local history. Legacy Room

Shelby Township comes alive in the fall as our nearly 1,200 acres of parkland explode in brilliant color. Take a walk on our trails or drive through our beautiful residential areas to see the brilliance.