Legend of Sleepy Howell 2025
-Presented by Howell Recreation
Saturday, October 18th - 3pm-5pm
Downtown Howell, MI
We’re excited to bring Legend of Sleepy Howell, Livingston County’s largest outdoor trick-or-treating event back to Downtown Howell! This year’s theme is Ghosts and we want to see your best costumes!
This year’s Legend will have FREE trick-or-treating on Clinton, Court, and Church St. There will also be Halloween and fall-themed activities on State St. and the Howell Courthouse lawn.
No sign up is required, just show up the day of.
Cost: FREE
Events and Activities
Check out a list of events and activities at this year’s Legend of Sleepy Howell.
Be a part of The Legend - Become a Candy Vendor
Join us for Howell's favorite downtown Halloween tradition – the Legend of Sleepy Howell! As a sponsor, you'll receive a designated Candy Distribution Site (please note: candy is not provided) and the exciting opportunity to hand out your own marketing materials during the event.
We recommend bringing 4,000+ pieces of candy – we're expecting an even bigger crowd this year!
Cost: $120/booth
2025 Theme: Ghosts & Ghouls – the Cute & Friendly Kind!
Think Casper the Friendly Ghost, Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, and other fun—not frightening—ghouls! Please decorate your space with spooky-silly, friendly ghost vibes that kids and families will love.
Event Details:
Trick-or-Treating: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Setup Begins: 2:00 PM
Let’s make this a spook-tacular day full of smiles and sweet treats!
For any questions please contact jhilbrecht@howellrecreation.org
Volunteer With Us
We are looking for race course volunteers to help us on October 18th for the Headless Horseman 5K! 2025 Volunteer Spots are coming soon!
Headless Horseman 5K
Saturday, October 18th
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 28th.
This year's race will have a rolling start with runners starting at 6 pm, you can start the race anytime between 6 pm and 6:10 pm. This will allow for participants to be spaced out at the start of the race, along the course, and at the finish line. 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!