When & Where
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center
10 Pitkin St, Highland Park, MI
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Get DirectionsOther Activities
- Piñatas
- Tug of war
- Bobbing for donuts
- Face painting
- Bingo & trivia
- Cornhole
- Mummy toilet paper contest
- Vendors & food vendors
- Shoes drive (please bring shoes to donate for charity)
Presented by
Unified & United of MI
and
Highland Gardens – An Adopt a Park Partner
More info: facebook.com/highlandgardensclt1111
Support MLK Neighborhood Park
The Halloween Festival, established in 2020, is more than just a seasonal celebration — it’s a community-driven effort to raise awareness and support for MLK Park in Highland Park, MI, located within the city of Detroit.
Built in the early 1970s, MLK Park was inspired by the innovative designs of architect Richard Dattner, a pioneer of the “adventure park” concept. Adventure parks are spaces that encourage creativity, exploration, and physical play, featuring elements like rope climbing structures, obstacle courses, bouldering areas, rock climbing walls, target-oriented activities, and even zip-lines. MLK Park was modeled after Dattner’s famed Adventure Playground in Central Park, NYC, and includes unique features such as on-site pyramids that are a rare and treasured part of the community.
Today, we are seeking support for much-needed improvements:
- Removing deteriorating wooden structural beams at risk of collapse.
- Repairing brickwork on iconic park features, including the pyramids.
- Restoring wooden benches to make the space welcoming for all visitors.
Your contribution today will help preserve a piece of local history and keep the spirit of adventure alive for future generations.
💖 Donate Now