Legend of Sleepy Howell 2026
-Presented by Howell Recreation
Saturday, October 17th - 3pm-5pm
Downtown Howell, Clinton & Walnut St. at the Fire & Ice Pavilion
We’re excited to bring Legend of Sleepy Howell, Livingston County’s largest outdoor trick-or-treating event back to Downtown Howell this October! This year’s Legend will have FREE trick-or-treating on Walnut St. in the Fire and Ice Pavilion. There will also be Halloween and fall-themed activities.
This longstanding community event offers a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience and helps especially those kids living in rural areas. Thank you for your support!
No sign up is required, just show up the day of.
Cost: FREE
2026 Costume Contest
Sponsored by TDR Orthodontics
If you're attending this year’s Legend of Sleepy Howell, be sure to submit your costume for this year's costume contest! All you have to do is take a picture in your costume during this year's Sleepy Howell event and submit it via our QR code at the event (or online via the link below).
The week after Legend of Sleepy Howell, our staff will be picking our 10 favorite submissions and posting on our facebook page for the community to vote on. Stay tuned to our facebook page mid next week to see and vote on this year's favorites!
Photos must be taken at Legend of Sleepy Howell to be eligible for the contest.
Headless Horseman 5K
Saturday, October 17th
Monster Mile - 5:30pm
5K - 6pm
Corner of State St. & Clinton St.
The Headless Horseman 5K is BACK and SPOOKIER than ever! This dusk event will be in-person and kick-off at State and Clinton Streets in beautiful Downtown Howell. Costumed participants will wind their way through the historic neighborhoods and through Scofield City Park. Participants will receive a long-sleeved 50/50 blend shirt if registered by the end of the day on September 27th.
Early Packet Pickup will take place Oct. 14th -16th at the Oceola Community Center 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell MI 48843. Pickup is available 8am-10pm Wednesday-Thursday and 8am-4pm on Friday.
On-site Packet Pickup will start at 4pm on Oct. 17th at the corner of State St & Clinton St.
Walkers, strollers, assistive devices, and dogs on 6ft leashes are welcome.
Please note that funds from this program help to cover not only costs incurred from the program itself but also help to make the Legend of Sleepy Howell possible. This longstanding community event offers a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience and helps especially those kids living in rural areas. Thank you for your support!
