Michigan Halloween Events I Am Attending This Year

Every weekend in October I have events. The one weekend I didn't have a Halloween event scheduled turned out to be my daughter's Homecoming. 

So I still have an event- I just don't need a costume for that one.

The rest require costumes, so I'm heading over to PureCostumes.com to see what I can find.

They have a great selection of costumes, masks and accessories for all ages.

First event in October is the Zombie Walk. That will mostly require makeup, fake blood and some old clothes. However...I'm out of white makeup which is the base for any Halloween makeup. Adding that to my to-buy list right now. 

Saturday October 4

Flint Zombie Walk

Time: 11am-4pm

The Walk itself will happen sometime around 1pm

Flint Local 432

124 W First St, Flint, Michigan 48503

$10 per person

All ages

https://www.facebook.com/events/281160138755176/

The Witches Ball....this year's theme is Into the Woods based on the musical of the same name. Disney is also doing their version and releasing a movie later this year. 

I am thinking about dressing up as red riding hood and my husband as the wolf. I have been digging through my closet trying to find something to wear. 

Pure Costumes has a sexy Dark Red Riding Hood costume I am considering. They also have some great wolf/werewolf costumes.

Saturday, October 18

Midwest Witches Ball

7:00pm- 2am

Royalty House

8201 E 13 Mile Rd

Warren, Michigan 48093

21 and over only

https://www.facebook.com/events/731927280213003/

Horror Con is family friendly and has costume contests for the adults and kids along with a petrifying pin up contest for the ladies. The costume possibilities are endless- anything scary, creepy, or horrifying. And if you opt to partake in the petrifying pinup- a little horror movie cosplay is always a good bet.

Pure Costumes has a lot to choose from in all of the above categories. My favorites? The Ghostbusters costumes- they even have Slimer and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.

Saturday, October 25

Flint Horror Convention

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Riverfront Banquet Center

1 Riverfront Ctr W

Flint, Michigan 48502

All Ages

https://www.facebook.com/events/1416498415286268/

The Vampire Ball is my favorite local event, (hello blog name, Fang-tastic LOL) so finding a perfect vampire costume is always top priority. This year I think I am combining a hint of steampunk into my fanged fabulousness.

PureCostumes.com has some fun steampunk accessories including goggles, eye patches and an adorable Mini Steampunk Hat. 

Saturday, October 25

7:30pm-2am

The Vampire Ball - hosted by Vertigo Theatrics

Featuring Voltaire

755 S Saginaw St

Flint, Michigan 48502

21 and over Only

https://www.facebook.com/events/661050470657858/

This is a paid post sponsored by PureCostumes.com

Would You Be Interested in Flint Fang Fest 2012?

This year the Flint Horror Convention is in its second year and will be held on October 20. The Flint Vampire Ball is in its fifth year and will be held on October 27.

The vast popularity of vampires and werewolves is evident everywhere: in books, in TV shows like The Vampire Diaries and True Blood, and in movies (the most popular being the Twilight Saga- in which Breaking Dawn Part 2 opens in theaters November 16, 2012).

Why not take the opportunity to launch the Flint Fang Fest? We could kick off Fang Fest at the Horror Convention and end it with the Vampire Ball. It could be a weeklong event throughout Flint and surrounding areas.

Think about it- supernatural theme events will already be in full swing for Halloween, why not add to this with Paranormal themed events local businesses can take part in-put Flint on the map for something that has the potential to draw crowds from other areas of Michigan, perhaps even other states.

I’m thinking art galleries could host scary art shows with vampire, werewolf and other paranormal themes.

Local performers and venues could host Vampire Burlesque shows, or perhaps a Paranormal Fashion show (think 1940s pin up girls with fangs, Victorian finery vampire style, Werewolf Biker Chic).

I would love to get local book stores and libraries involved by hosting multiple author book signing events.

We can even help the community by involving charity organizations- set up a blood drive with the Red Cross (donate blood, vampires will thank you), have local pet adoptions set up with the theme “Love Fangs? Adopt a Pet”.

Other possibilities include collecting Toys for Tots or canned goods for the local food bank, perhaps offering a discount on tickets when a toy or can of food is donated.

With Flint being “Vehicle City” perhaps we could even set up a scary car show. Anyone that has a tricked out hearse, sleek sexy car (or truck) with scary paint jobs, or anyone who just a vehicle a vampire would definitely be caught dead in could show off their wheels.

If you would be interested in taking part in this unique opportunity to breath new (undead) life into Flint, give local businesses an economic boost, help local charities, and have fun while doing it please contact me at RoxanneRhoads@aol.com to discuss the possibilities.