The Daily Meal has ranked Royal Oak #2 out of the top 25 towns nationally for trick or treating.
From the Daily Meal website: For those trick-or-treaters who prefer merry over scary, the Detroit Zoo, located in Royal Oak, hosts “Zoo Boo” every weekend in October. Kids can trick-or-treat along a festively decorated trail throughout the zoo, as well as enjoy live entertainment, games, and crafts. The day before Halloween, costumed kids and pets alike attend the Downtown Royal Oak “Spooktacular” for trick-or-treating at over 50 businesses. After filling up on candy, families can join magician Baffling Bill and his assistant Gus the Bunny to welcome in the magic of the fall season at the Royal Oak Public Library.
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