Name: Milan Spooktacular
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10

Sugar cookies and a smile greet every guest to this 1888 Stick-style residence. Once the home of a founding family of Milan, the Hack House now attracts visitors interested in the architecture, furnishings, and decorative objects of the late Victorian period. Four outbuildings (including a three-seat outhouse) and period gardens complete a pastoral picture of 19th-century life. Tours of the Hack House Museum are scheduled on Fridays from 1-4 p.m. May through November. Special tours for groups may be arranged upon request.

Hack House Museum

Well worth the trip to Milan! This brewpub features unique handcrafted beers, pub sandwiches, and snacks. Great atmosphere with an outdoor beer garden in the warmer months. See Website for featured small batch beers.

Original Gravity Brewing

Life is Sweet is a family-run business that started out as a simple home-based endeavor but turned into so much more! Located in Milan, they are passionate about simple and beautiful treats.

Life is Sweet

Home of the BIG ONE – a full half-pound burger grilled to your liking. Barbecue sandwiches abound in this all-American diner.

Roy's BBQ & Burgers

They are passionate about ethically sourcing the finest, best tasting, coffee beans. That's why they held multiple coffee tastings, sampling only from distributors that use farms where the employees are treated fairly and given a good wage. The coffee they have selected, to serve to you, not only won every coffee tasting they held, but is certified Fair Trade, Organic, and Carbon Free! Now you can feel good about enjoying a great cup of coffee. They also offer craft beer and wines! Come in for a tasting from a variety of the very best Michigan vineyards and hand picked selection of fine imported wines, accompanied by local food offerings.

The Owl

Milan Coney Island

Hunter & Ellie's is a brick-and-mortar store located in Milan, MI that features an array of unique and amazing items from local vendors. We offer classes for you to create your own masterpieces and host birthday parties.

Hunter & Ellie's

Your destination in Milan for delicious Mexican food. Stop into Pepper's for fajitas, burritos, tacos, salads, nachos, enchiladas, quesadillas, margaritas and more.

Pepper’s Mexican Grill

Northern Chicks is a gift shop that offers vintage, farmhouse home decor and handcrafted gifts, all made in Michigan.

Northern Chicks

Wilson Park is situated near historic downtown Milan alongside the Saline River and Ford Lake. Rich in history, this 35-acre park is the perfect area for a leisurely stroll or participating in a variety of activities.

The park features include a large playground and a tot-lot, basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, walking/biking paths, two pavilions, a splash pad, a gaga ball pit, and frisbee/disc golf.

The park is home to many Milan annual events, including the Milan Fair & Fireworks, Car Shows, Farm and Flea Market, and the "Relay for Life" event.

Wilson Park

Magnolia on East Main is a retail shop offering clothing, accessories, self care products, and more. There is also a one chair salon in the back room run by owner and licensed stylist, Ana!

Magnolia on East Main

Adventure, Ink is a small, local comic, book, and gaming store that also welcomes RPG, board, card, and game players. Designers who work together to advance the art of gaming, promote reading, and better the community gather there.

Adventure, Ink

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

The Spooktacular Ekk-Stravaganza returns to the Hack House for its sixth year!



This is a free, family-friendly community event featuring pizza, donuts, Halloween games, train rides, museum tours, a pumpkin patch, and more.



Costumes are encouraged for all ages! Pumpkins, donuts, and pizza will be available while supplies last.

Milan Spooktacular

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.

Milan Spooktacular

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