Williams Hosts Haunted House for Detroit Families

Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams brought Jamo's Haunted House to families at Mumford High School on Halloween.

Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Family

Williams Hosts Haunted House for Detroit Families

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams hosted Jamo's Haunted House for families at Mumford High School in Detroit on Halloween. Over 500 families registered to attend the event.

Why it matters

The event gives Detroit families a free, community-centered Halloween option and highlights local players investing in youth activities. Williams said his goal is to put smiles on kids' faces.

Organizers reported more than 500 registered families for the Halloween event. The extraction provides no attendance total or prior-year comparison for the haunted house.

The players

Jameson Williams

Jameson Williams is a Detroit Lions wide receiver who organized the haunted house and said it was inspired by Halloween events he attended as a child at a Boys and Girls Club.

The details

Attendees could take photos with Williams and other well-known faces, and Detroit Lions mascot Rory appeared dressed as Lord Farquaad from "Shrek" alongside the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders. The event also offered pizza, live music, and candy.

Timeline

  1. - Halloween 2026: Jamo's Haunted House held for families at Mumford High School in Detroit.

Culture Shift

Williams's haunted house echoes the Boys and Girls Club Halloween events that shaped his own childhood, showing pro athletes recreating community traditions for local kids. The event reflects a broader pattern of players investing in youth-focused community programming in their home cities.

Families in Detroit could attend a free-to-the-public style Halloween event with photos, pizza, music, and candy at Mumford High School. The event shows a local option for families looking for community Halloween activities.

The takeaway

Community Halloween events like this one give families low-cost, in-person options that bring neighborhoods together. Parents looking for similar activities can check local schools and recreation centers early in October for sign-ups.

Further reading

Explore more family events in Family across the Detroit area.

Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.

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