Name: Halloween Downtown at YDL Plaza
Start: 2026-10-23
End: 2026-10-23

As a community resource, the Ypsilanti District Library's mission is to enrich life, stimulate intellectual curiosity, foster literacy, and encourage an informed citizenry.

Ypsilanti District Library - Main Branch

A casual dining restaurant in downtown Ypsilanti, specializing in authentic Guatemalan cuisine including house-made tortillas. Daily specials offered.

Encuentro Latino Restaurant

Red Rock Barbecue is a downtown Ypsilanti staple, a local destination for authentic, wood-smoked barbecue, craft drinks, and good company. Founded on a passion for slow-smoked meats, scratch-made sides, and genuine hospitality.

Red Rock Barbecue

Tap Room offers great burgers and sandwiches plus a full bar. Downtown nightspot featuring live music, drink specials, and full menu. Hosting live music, plus pool tables, shuffleboard, and a warm an inviting atmosphere.

The Tap Room

The Ypsilanti Farmers Market is a vibrant community space dedicated to building a just and equitable local food system in the heart of Ypsilanti.

Run by the non-profit [Growing Hope](http://www.growinghope.net/), the market's mission is to create an accessible and inclusive hub that celebrates the city’s diversity while empowering everyone to grow, buy, sell, and enjoy nourishing food. They proudly support local farmers, food producers, and artisans as essential pillars of our community’s well-being.

By fostering connections, advocating for food access, and embracing our diversity, we aim to cultivate a thriving community where everyone has a seat at the table. Together, they’re growing hope and harvesting a future rooted in equity, community, and a deep love for Ypsilanti.

**Seasonal Dates**: May through October

**Saturdays**: 9am - 1pm

**Location**: 16 S Washington St. Ypsilanti, MI 48017 (Black Lives Matter Blvd.)

Ypsilanti Farmer's Market

The Rocket is a fun novelty shop located in downtown Ypsilanti. The store offers a large selection of wrapped and unwrapped bulk candy, novelty, nostalgic, and traditional wrapped candies, and a selection of chocolates like jumbo peanut butter cups, chocolate covered cherries, turtles, jumbo chocolate malt balls, chocolate covered bridge mix, and chocolate covered pretzels. A small selection of sugar free candy is also available.

The Rocket

Salt City Antiques is a two story antique shop in the heart of downtown Ypsilanti. Salt City Antiques specializes in mid-century modern furniture, decor and household items. They also carry a selection of vintages clothing and accesories. Browse a large selection of books, wall decor, and plenty more to make the most of your shopping experience.

Salt City Antiques

Puffer Reds is the premiere sneaker and apparel boutique. The store is a one-stop shopping center for the fashion conscious consumer who desires style and quality brands from the leading fashion aficionados.

Puffer Reds

This eclectic art space offers the unusual through its varied art exhibitions, puppet shows, comedy from the troupe Vegan Meat Locker, and live music. Please visit the website for current schedule of performances.

Dreamland Theater

Stacked floor to ceiling with small, rectangle boxes, ModelCave offers 6,500 model kits including cars, ships, airplanes, spacecraft and more. The store stocks science fiction models, such as Star Trek, or Marvel models like Spider-Man. Zorro models, alien models and a pumping model of the human heart all share space on the shelves.

ModelCave Hobby Shop

Brewpub serving up award-winning brews and a variety of beers on-tap in addition to American sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. Featuring live music. Find seating indoors or at the outdoor beer garden.

Ypsi Alehouse

A fried chicken shop built on quality ingredients and made-from-scratch menu offerings. Small, low-key counter serve specializing in chicken or marinated tofu, with globally inspired flavors.

Ma Lou's Fried Chicken

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

Trick or treat in the Library Plaza with the "Boo" Mobile, petting farm, costume contest, DJ, and more! At 6:45 PM, join along for a costume procession through downtown.

The Bookmobile will be at the Ypsilanti District Library (YDL-Michigan) from 3 - 7 PM tomorrow. Join them for the Halloween event at the library plaza on Friday, October 27th.

Trick or treat in the Library Plaza with the "Boo" Mobile, petting farm, costume contest, DJ, and more! At 6:45 PM, join along for a costume procession through downtown.

Halloween Downtown at YDL Plaza

Flat Water is a Big Bear Tournaments ice hockey tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan, running October 2–4, 2026. Sanctioned by USA Hockey, the event welcomes 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U teams at B, A and AA levels. Each team is guaranteed four games, with the final game serving as a championship or consolation contest, and game periods vary by age division.

Big Bear Tournaments Flat Water - Ann Arbor, MI

Our Mission: To host youth hockey tournaments throughout North America that provide competitive divisions to teams of all skill levels and create the best tournament experience at an exceptional value.

Big Bear Tournaments

The 9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk is an in-person community event at Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Participants can run or walk alongside friends and family while raising awareness and showing support for people affected by domestic violence. This approximately three-and-a-half-hour event offers a meaningful way for the community to come together in support of survivors.&#x20;

9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk

E-Race the Stigma with the Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon! Supporting local mental health charities, participants run through the vibrant streets of downtown Ann Arbor, then wind their way through the panoramic University of Michigan campus. The marathon, half-marathon, and 10K courses also encompass stretches along the Huron River and Gallup Park and through Nichols Arboretum before returning to campus and downtown.

Probility Ann Arbor Marathon

The 2026 Women in Sports: ElevateHER Summit, presented by Michigan Athletics, brings together student-athletes, alumni, community members, coaches and attendees for an evening focused on opportunity, leadership and the future of women in sports. Held October 15 at Crisler Center, the event features networking with current and former student-athletes and coaches beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by a panel at 6 p.m. with Michigan alumnae and prominent sports-industry leaders including Andrea Joyce, Kate Johnson, Estee Portnoy, Casey E. Taylor and Li Li Leung. The summit offers storytelling, professional development, networking and mentorship.

Halloween Downtown at YDL Plaza

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