Trick or Treat on the River

Trick or Treat on the River - 2026

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Gallup Park, noon to 4 p.m.

  • Cost: 1-person kayak, $20; 2-person kayak, $25; ​2 to 3-person canoe, ​$25; ​3-person pedal boat, ​$15; 4-person pedal boat, ​$25.

  • 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. There will be donuts and cider from Washtenaw Dairy for purchase. Enjoy free halloween crafts and games, a petting zoo and face painting!

This webpage 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. ​

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 (FURSTENBERG):

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 1 pm, 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 1 pm 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)