Lock your doors and board up the windows! The 14th Annual Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk returns on Saturday October 5, 2024, and registration starts at 3pm outside of Impression 5 Science Center in the Riverside Parking Lot.
It is strongly encouraged that zombies bring donations for the Greater Lansing Food Bank, and those ghoulish givers will be entered in a drawing for a prize pack worth $100. The walking dead are invited to compete in our Best Zombie Contest at 4pm (with adult and kid categories) for a total prize package valued at over $200.
Afterwards, the horde will be given instructions before being unleashed on the unsuspecting citizens. Traffic will come to a stand still as we slowly make our way to the steps of the Capitol for the most amazingly horrific photo shoot that Mid-Michigan has ever seen.
Z-Walkers must have a ticket to participate, and all ages of the undead are welcome. The advance ticket price is $5 each, and kids 4 & under walk for free.
SCHEDULE
• Saturday October 5, 2024
• 3pm- Registration at Riverside Parking Lot of Impression 5
• 4pm- Best Zombie Contest hosted by Z-Walk Founder
• 4:30pm- Horde pre-Z-Walk photo shoot
• 4:40pm- Instructions for Z-Walk given by Zombie Bride
• 4:45pm- Z-Walk starts heading toward the Capitol
• 5:30pm- Horde photo shoot at the Capitol
CONTESTS
$100 Prize Pack Drawing- Bring donations for Greater Lansing Food Bank to be entered
$200 Total Prize Package for Best Zombie- adult & kid categories
TICKETS
• Zombies must have a ticket to participate
• Advance tickets $5 each (Price is $10 on the day of the Walk)
• Kids 4 & under walk for free
• Eventbrite service fees will apply to all online sales
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The lost world of DINOSAURS roars to life as we celebrate our 10th year of How-To Halloween! We’ve teamed up with Impression 5 Science Center once again to bring you an outdoor festival which is FREE to attend featuring:
• Interactive Attractions
• Dinosaur Adventure
• Trick-or-Treating
• Live Entertainment
• Make-n-Takes
• Creative Vendors
• Character Meet-&-Greets
• Costume Contests and more
Travel back in time as you explore a trail of prehistoric creatures and meet different species of baby dinos with the guidance of an experienced Raptor Wrangler. But beware of genetically engineered beasts on the loose including a giant T-Rex rampaging through a fleet of Jurassic vehicles.
There is also special programming inside Impression 5 Science Center (regular admission fee to enter) including hands-on experiences with live reptiles like Winston the Tegu, a huge Argentine back & white lizard, along with a collection of critters and adoption opportunities from Saving Scales Reptile Rescue.
Here are the details at a glance…
WHEN: Saturday October 5, 2024 • 11am-5pm
WHERE: Impression 5 Science Center • Riverside Parking Lot
COST: Free outside • Regular admission fee to enter i5
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We are excited to announce a reimagined festival experience with a completely new format and pricing. How-To Halloween is now an OUTDOOR festival and is FREE to the public! The main event will be happening outside of Impression 5 Science Center, and all ages are welcome to walk right up and join in the fun.
The FREE outdoor festivities include:
• Interactive Attractions
• Robot Demonstrations
• Trick-or-Treating
• Live Entertainment
• Make-n-Takes
• Creative Vendors
• Character Meet-&-Greets
• Costume Contests and more
We have a ROBO-TASTIC THEME for our ninth annual event which includes a competitive robotics student team, droids from Star Wars, Autobots from Transformers, and many more engineering marvels from science fiction and pop culture. The festival also features special programming inside Impression 5 Science Center, and regular admission fees will still apply to enter.
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SCHEDULE
• Sunday October 23, 2022
• 3pm- Registration by Exhibit Hall C inside the Lansing Center
• 4pm- Best Zombie Contest
• 4:30pm- Horde photo shoot on main stage
• 4:40pm- Instructions for Walk given by Z-Walk Founder
• 4:45pm- Walk begins toward Capitol for final horde photo shoot
CONTESTS
$100 Prize Pack Drawing- Bring donations for Greater Lansing Food Bank to be entered
$200 Total Prize Package for Best Zombie- adult & kid categories
TICKETS
• Zombies must have a ticket to participate
• Advance tickets $5 each (Price is $10 on the day of the Walk)
• Buy five, get one free
• Kids under 3 get in free
• A small eTix fee will apply to all online sales
• Tickets also available at the Lansing Center box office
• Admission into How-To Halloween & Best Zombie Contest included
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TWO DAYS! Saturday AND Sunday October 22-23 from 11am-5pm at the Lansing Center inside Exhibit Hall C.
• Amazing Attractions
• Interactive Activities
• Make-n-Takes
• Trick-or-Treating
• Character Meet & Greets
• Live Entertainment
• Expert Cosplayers
• Robot Demonstration
• Creative Vendors
• Talented Artists
• Costume Contests
Also featuring the Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk!
TICKETS on sale now! Advance tickets are HALF OFF!
Early bird special: ONLY $5 each
Family Package: Buy five, get one free
Children under 3 enter for free
“Day Of Show” price is $10 at the door
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These Year in Reviews are not, what I call, official “reviews”. They are a series of musings, learned lessons and stories of what I experienced through out the year. Of course, reviews are featured but they are blended in with everything. It’s a director’s commentary of my Fall season adventures during the year of 2019 in the Michigan Geek Scene.
Continue reading 2019 Year in Review Fall Edition →
Here are some photos of my journey through 2019. These photos resonated with me for various reasons. This album features pics from my time at How-To Halloween and the Grand Rapids Comic Con.
Continue reading 2019 Photo Retrospective Part 5 →
How-To Halloween is a family-friendly festival that celebrates creativity, imagination and the innovative spirit by showcasing an exhibit hall packed with theatrical displays, interactive games, unique vendors and amazing entertainment! We ‘Frankenstein’ together the best parts of a Maker Faire, Comic Con, Craft Show, Science Museum, Music Festival and Halloween Carnival to create monstrous fun for everyone. Our mission is to inspire kids and the ‘kids at heart’ to make something spooktacular for the holiday and get excited about the creative process as they explore the many hands-on activities, how-to sessions and immersive experiences.
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I had another great time at How-To Halloween. Check out these photos from Lansing’s annual spooky convention. Shout out to S. Spencer Photography for the additional photos.
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