FRIDAY THE 13TH FUN

Get into the Halloween spirit with some Friday the 13th fun this year. A number of Detroit area locations that parents normally would associate as places for family outings with the kids are having 21+ adult focused Halloween festivities on Friday the 13th this year. Moms and dads get yourself a babysitter and enjoy a terror-ific date night at one of these spooktacular events:

GLENLORE TRAILS HAUNTED FOREST

This immersive outdoor Halloween attraction in Commerce Township has a CarnEVIL theme this year with creepy clowns on display and interactive carnival games. For Friday the 13th admission will be only adults (21+) and in addition to this Halloween trail's impressive light displays and special visual effects the evening will feature bourbon and wine tastings along with music from a live DJ. 

For more information, visit glenloretrails.com

SPOOKY SPIRITS AT THE DETROIT ZOO

Explore the Detroit Zoo after its normal closing hours at its Spooky Spirits (21+ only) event on Friday the 13th which goes from 6pm - 10pm). Wearing Halloween costumes is encouraged!  Event activities include: 

• A wide selection of themed specialty cocktails, classic spirits, beer, wine, canned cocktails and seltzers – meaning plenty of grim and tonics and Pino Grave-gios to choose from;
• A spooky screening of “Friday the 13th movie” in the 4D Theater (exclusive studio-edit, 20-minute 4D feature); 
• A complimentary welcome drink, courtesy of welcome sponsor Griffin Claw Brewing;
•  Live entertainment and life-sized games; 
• Music from Michigan band Weekend ComeBack; 
• A haunted trail full of pirates;
• Habitat chats with Detroit Zoo animal care staff; 
• Themed photo opportunities.

For more information, visit detroitzoo.org

MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER AFTER DARK

Find yourself in an eerie atmosphere where science meets the supernatural during After Dark: Friday the 13th at the Michigan Science Center. This 21+ event will feature a Stranger Things Laser Show, alchemically inspired elixirs, captivating music, and more. Each admission ticket includes a free drink ticket. While there check out the new exhibit Towers Of Tomorrow and get up close with mesmerizing creatures at the Reptarium.

For more information, visit mi-sci.org