Trick or Treat on the River 2024

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Sunday, October 13th, 12-4pm

​​734.794.6​2​30



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Event is still on for today!
​Limited Parking and Nearby Road Closures - Try to arrive early and check out our parking recommendations!​​

Many nearby roads will be closed until as late as 1pm due to the Ann Arbor Marathon. Parking may be ​limited in the park as construction on the park bridge may not be complete at the time of the event. Be sure to check out our parking recommendations and plan to arrive early to give yourself time to find parking and walk to the park if necessary.

Trick or Treat on the River is back for 2024! 

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 13, noon-4 p.m., Gallup Park. Kids and families will visit treat stations on the river by boat and receive a treat at each station! There are also games and activities on land.

  • The last boat leaves at 3 p.m.
  • Cost: The rental fee is $25 per boat.
  • No preregistration required.
  • All ages welcome, but children must be one year or older.

Spend the afternoon enjoying the haunting fall beauty of the Huron River while trick-or-treating by canoe or kayak. As you paddle in Gallup Pond, you will encounter creatures handing out treats. Keep an eye out for ducks, swamp monsters, witches and pirates on your adventure on the river! Feel free to join in and dress up! Bring a bag for your candy and your own water bottle. Enjoy lawn games, activiti​es and more.

This page will be updated at 9 a.m. the day of the event if there is inclement weather or you can call Gallup Livery (734.794.6240) for a recorded message on the day of the event. ​

Volunte​​​er at the event!​

GIVE 365 is recruiting volunteers to help staff the event! Volunteers are needed to dress up in a costume and hand out candy, staff games, and help set up! Volunteers will meet at the GIVE 365 check-in tent at the Gallup Park Canoe Livery​.


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People dressed in Halloween costumes canoeing People in the park in the fall
Three smiling people Family in canoe trick or treating

Parkin​g Recommendations

Road and Sidewalk Closur​es (IMPORTANT):

Plea​​se note the following roads and sidewalks will be closed until as late as 1 PM due to a marathon (Fuller Rd. will be open—only the sidewalk along Fuller Rd. will be closed):

 

​By Gallup:
  • N. Dixboro Rd. to G​eddes Rd.
  • Geddes Road from Earhart Rd. to Huron Pkwy (one lane)
  • Fuller Rd. Sidewalk to E. ​Medical Center Dr.
​Other Roads:
  • Observatory St. from Geddes Ave. to Washington Heights
  • Observatory St. to Geddes Ave.
  • Geddes Ave. to E. Huron River Dr.
  • E. Huron River Dr. to N. Dixboro Rd.
  • S. Ashley St. from W. Washington to W. Liberty
  • W. Washington St. from S. 1st St. to S. Ashley St.
  • Liberty St. from S. 1st St. to State St.
  • State St. from E. Liberty St. to S. University Ave.
  • S. University Ave. from State St. to E. University Ave.


Parking ​​Options

Parking Option 1 (FUR​​​STENBERG​):

For ease, we advise parking at Furstenberg N​​a​​​ture Area and walking along the wooded path to Gallup Park from there. The entrance to Furstenberg is directly across from Huron High School’s main Fuller Road entrance. (WALK TIME: 10-15 minutes, 0.8 miles)

 

Parking Option 2 (BOAT LAU​NCH PARKING LOT​)*:

If arriving after 1pm, G​allup Park’s Public Boat Launch parking lot is the closest option, but there is limited parking here. Once parked, walk within Gallup Park along the paved path (with the river on your left) to the Gallup Park building. (WALK TIME: 5 minutes, 0.2 miles)

 

Parking Option 3 (HURON HIG​​H SCHOOL)*:

Also for 1pm or later, the parking lots at Huron High School are a great option. Once you’ve parked, simply take the sidewalk along Fuller Road, crossing the street at the crosswalk to arrive at Gallup Park. (WALK TIME: 8-1​5 minutes, 0.3-0.8 miles)