Trick or Treat Trail, Boo Bash around the corner

Both West Bloomfield Township and downtown Milford will be holding Halloween early with special events for children.

The West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Department will host a Trick or Treat Trail at Marshbank Park on Friday, Oct. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Costumed characters and local businesses and organizations will be handing out candy to children as they walk the trail with their families.

A registration fee of $6 per child must be paid in advance, or the fee will be $10 on-site.

Registration can be made by calling 248-451-1900 or online at westbloomfieldparks.org.

Milford Village will then host its Boo Bash downtown at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, where children can walk in their costumes and area businesses will be giving out candy as Main Street is closed down to traffic for about an hour.

Retailers will give out candy and other merchants from Milford will also come in for the event.

Prizes for costumes will be given out, with categories ranging from Best Costume to Cutest Costume and Best Family Costume.

Prizes will include goodie bags and gift certificates to area establishments and shops.