No Broom? No Problem. CATA’s Got Your Ride Covered
Friday, October 17, 2025
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Ghosts, goblins and giggles — oh my! Halloween season is rolling through the Capital City region, and CATA is here to make sure you don’t miss a single moment of fall fun. Skip the parking nightmares and ride with us to events packed with treats, costumes and community cheer. After all, why drive when you can ride and shine to every pumpkin party on your list?
📍 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing
🗓️ Every Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11 – 26 | 12 – 5 p.m. | Route 8
(Photo Credit: Potter Park Zoo)
No tricks here — just a treat for the whole family! Potter Park Zoo is transforming into a Halloween wonderland full of costumes, candy and creatures. Tickets are $5 for children and $8 for adults for Ingham County residents.
Hop on route 8 to avoid parking headaches and roll straight into the fun. You’ll arrive with plenty of time to meet the animals, take photos and explore the fall magic without missing a roar — or a bus!
CATA tip: Smart riders plan ahead. Use the Trip Planner to plan your journey.
📍 100–300 blocks of Washington Square, Lansing
🗓️ Friday, Oct. 24 | 5 – 7 p.m. | Any of 16 routes to the CATA Transportation Center
Downtown Lansing is the place to be for a classic community trick-or-treat. Visit more than 30 local vendors, including CATA and our bus, for candy, games and surprises galore. Instead of circling the block for parking, hop on any route that connects to the CATA Transportation Center — it’s just steps away from all the excitement.
CATA tip: Let the bus carry your candy haul — there’s plenty of room for sweet treats on board!
📍 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing
🗓️ Sunday, Oct. 26 | 1 – 4 p.m. | Routes 1, 20, 22, 24, or 26
(Photo Credit: The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at MSU)
Creepy, crawly and totally creative! The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at MSU is hosting ArachnoBROADia!, a spooky afternoon of eight-legged fun for all ages. Make your own Halloween crafts inspired by the museum’s collection, then hop on route 24 or 26 to visit the MSU Bug House and meet some real-life crawlers.
Take your pick of CATA routes and let us spin the web to campus — no need to get tangled in traffic.
CATA tip: Make sure to register for free, so bring your curiosity (and maybe your courage) for this family-friendly fright!
📍 1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 30 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Route 1, 22, 23
(Photo Credit: Meridian Township)
Get ready for music, crafts and candy that’ll make everyone smile! Hop aboard route 1 to reach the Marketplace on the Green in Okemos, where live tunes, games and pumpkin fun await. Children must pre-register for $8 per child. Save your energy for the dance floor instead of finding parking.
CATA tip: Don’t forget to check your route times before heading out — no one wants to miss the last bus or the last candy bar!
Wherever your Halloween adventures take you, CATA’s ready to drive the fun. From art nights to zoo frights, we’ll get you there safely, easily and without a single parking scare. Plan your trip, grab your costume and let the ride do the rest — because the only thing spooky about this season should be the decorations.
Plan your trip today and let the Halloween fun roll!
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