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Goblin Walks 2026

October 23 @ 5:00 PM - October 24 @ 9:00 PM

Registration opens in early September 2026

Two Magical Nights!  

> October 23, Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 
> October 24, Saturday 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Event Fee per Person: $9 per Dahlem Member; $12 per Non-Member
Free for infants. Free Parking.

Pre-Registration is required to attend our annual Goblin Walks event.  Every 15 minutes a group of twenty five people is lead by a trail leader down the trail to enjoy an evening autumn color tour, a short 1/2 mile trail walk meeting larger than life critters performing entertaining educational skits. The program is about one hour in length and great fun for the whole family!!  Photo opportunities, refreshments (cider & donuts!), and visit the gift shop.  Feel free to dress in costume and be ready for the weather!  The event operates rain or shine.  This event does not handout candy.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED for Dahlem members and non-members, so don’t wait – choice slots fill fast.  Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour walk to allow time to check-in at the Registration Table.

Cancellation Policy:  We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you don’t call to cancel and don’t show, you will be charged the full amount.

Thank You to our generous event sponsors

 

 

If you would like to sponsor the Goblin Walks event, please contact us at email contact@dahlemcenter.org or call 517-782-3453. We greatly value the community support and partnerships.

Registration opens in early September 2026

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Volunteers Make it Happen and We Need Your Assistance!

Join our Boo Crew  

Please complete the online registration form — Goblin Walks Volunteer Application Form.  (See below for pumpkin carving registration)

Many volunteer opportunities for this great event are available.

  • Cast members are needed for the fun skits on Oct. 23 evening and Oct. 24 evening. We have the skits and costumes. Give it a try! It’s so much fun, you’ll be glad you joined the cast.  Open to adults, teens (14-17 years), and children (10-13 years). Children must be supervised.
  • October 23 and/or October 24 (pick a task of your choice on the volunteer application form)
  • October 22 Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm — set up the pavilion and other areas, and decorate trails. Contact Carrie cbenham@dahlemcenter.org

If you have questions, please contact Carrie at 517-782-3453 ext. 106 or email cbenham@dahlemcenter.org.

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Volunteer to Carve Pumpkins 

Please complete the online registration form —  Volunteer to Carve Pumpkins 2026.

We supply the pumpkins, you provide the creativity and bring your own carving tools. 

  • Oct 22 Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm — pumpkin carving   
  • Oct 23 Friday 10:00am-3:00pm — pumpkin carving and we need lots of help placing carved pumpkins on the trail route  

 

 

 

 

 

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