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Detroit Zoo Tons of Trucks – Interact with vehicles of all shapes and sizes at the Detroit Zoo. At Tons of Trucks, you’ll touch and climb trucks, lifts and carts used by Detroit Zoo staff, and see vehicles from local police and fire departments, construction companies and more. $3. Keep the fun going with a discounted visit to the Zoo. Does not include parking ($8). After the event, show your Tons of Trucks ticket at the Detroit Zoo admission gate and receive $3 off your total transaction. Purchase tickets here

West Bloomfield Marshbank Park Camp Out – at Marshbank Park. Enjoy fishing, a craft, tent decorating contest, nature hikes, campfire + s’mores, and more. You can purchase dinner from a food truck or pack a picnic. $10 resident / $12 non-resident. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.

West Bloomfield Halloween Trick or Treat Trail – (4 timeslots to choose from) at Marshbank Park (248-451-1900, www.westbloomfieldparks.org). Trick or Treat on a safe and friendly 1/2 mile paved trail. Collect Trick or Treat on a safe and friendly 1/2 mile paved trail. Collect goodies from costumed characters, local businesses and organizations. Pre-register is encouraged. This event sells out. Event runs rain or shine. For ages 3-12. To register, call 248-451-1900 or visit www.westbloomfieldparks.org.

More Halloween Events

West Bloomfield Ball for All Family Dance – Enjoy DJ, appetizers, dancing, and more. $22 resident / $27 non-resident. To register, call 248-451-1900. Hosted by WB Parks.

West Bloomfield Parks Letters to Santa event (half-hour sessions begin at 11a) – at West Bloomfield Twp Recreation Activities Center. Don’t mail your letter to Santa when you can drop it off in person. Meet Santa, give him your letter, take a family picture and he will have a cookie for you. The event is held completely outdoors and the photo backdrop is nature themed. The family photo is done by a professional photographer and emailed within 7 days of the event. $15 Resident / $17 Non Resident. To register, call 248-451-1900 or visit www.wbparks.org 

West Bloomfield Winter Solstice Celebration at Recreation Activities Center – Celebrate the most magical and darkest night of the year and the slow return of the sun. Come learn about nature in winter as you explore the half mile lantern lit trail. Enjoy a glowing craft, view the night sky with telescopes, photo ops, cocoa and marshmallows by the fire and more. Bring your own flashlight. This event is entirely outdoors. $7 per resident and $9 per nonresident. To register, call 248-451-1900 or visit www.wbparks.org.

Lost Lake Sledding Hill MLK Day

Lost Lake Sledding Hill MLK Day – at Lost Lake Park. The BEST sled hill in Oakland County has their warming shelter open for some school’s out sledding! Make sure you call the sledding hotline at 248-651-4440 ext 299 before you head out to make sure the sled hill will be open! Review, Pics, Video.

More MLK Day Events

West Bloomfield Wild Winter Walk

West Bloomfield Wild Winter Walk at West Bloomfield Twp Recreation Activities Center (wbparks.org)

Walk the glowing trail and enjoy marshmallow roasting, ice sculpture display, telescope viewing, and more. $7 residents / $9 non-residents. Bring your own lantern or flashlight. Pre-registration required. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.