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Fall Events in West Michigan
Autumn is such a great season here in West Michigan. You can visit a multitude of festivals, take a fall color tour to view the spectacular oranges, reds and yellows that take over the landscape, and just enjoy the cool, crisp air. Halloween is not just for kids- our local communities sponsor various parties and events that are fun for the entire family.
For more information on Trick or Treat dates and locations, read our Halloween story.
Local Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches:
Orchard Market
8400 N. US 31, Free Soil. (231) 464-5534. Wagon rides, corn maze, u-pick pumpkin patch, apple cannons, and more. 11am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays in October. Visit OrchardMarket.us for more information.
The Jam Farm
The Jam Farm is located at 5075 W. Meisenheimer Rd., Ludington. (231) 845-9909. Pumpkin Patch.
Fun Fall Events Currently Scheduled
Mason County
- September 23rd-24th – Octoberfest Craft Beer & Music Festival in downtown Ludington
- Tuesday, October 4th, 3:30pm – Halloween Hayride, Costume Contest and Potluck Dinner at Circle Rocking “S” Children’s Farm – 5487 Tuttle Rd. in Free Soil. Bring treats, a dish to pass, and your own beverages and table service. Must RSVP by September 30th by calling (231) 462-3732.
- Through October 24th – Scare Crow Contest hosted by Circle Rocking “S” Children’s Farm – The event is free for special needs families, groups, and nursing homes. A $25 fee is requested from businesses or the general public. Participants may be from Mason, Manistee, or Lake Counties and addresses must be clearly marked on judging week. For entry forms, visit circlerockingsfarm.org.
- Saturday, October 29th, 9am – Run for Your Lives 5k & Half Marathon in Downtown Ludington.
Oceana County
- Saturday, October 1st, 4-11pm – Sam Adams Steinfest at Golden Sands Golf & Bucket Bar- 2501 Wilson Rd. in Silver Lake. Keg Rolling/Throwing, Stein Hoisting, and more!
- Saturday, October 8th – Oktoberfest in Downtown Pentwater. Bingo, Comedy Night, Kids Activities, Entertainment Tent, and more.
- Saturday, October 29th – Spooktacular in downtown Pentwater – Event includes costume contest (12:15pm), scavenger hunt, and downtown trick-or-treating (12-2pm). Visit pentwater.org for more information.
Fun Fall Events That Typically Take Place
Mason County
- Sloan’s Halloween Display – 5789 N. US-31 in Free Soil. Come browse and take pics at this annual free display. Pumpkins for sale: large- $7, medium- $4, small- $1.
- Halloween Weekend for campers at Ponchos Pond – 5335 W. Wallace Rd. in Ludington. The event includes trick-or-treating, a site decorating contest, kids’ pumpkin carving, costume contest and more. Visit poncho.com to reserve your campsite.
- Halloween at the Station for campers at Vacation Station RV Resort – 5061 W. US 10 in Ludington. The event includes spooky train rides, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, and a site decorating contest. Visit vacationstationrvresort.com to reserve your campsite.
- Harvest Weekend for campers at Kibby Creek Campground – 4900 W. Deren Rd. in Ludington. Visit kibbycreek.com to reserve your campsite.
- Halloween Weekend for campers at Ponchos Pond – 5335 W. Wallace Rd. in Ludington. The event includes trick-or-treating, a site decorating contest, kids’ pumpkin carving, costume contest and more. Visit poncho.com to reserve your campsite.
- Harvest Weekend for campers at Kibby Creek Campground – 4900 W. Deren Rd. in Ludington. Visit kibbycreek.com to reserve your campsite.
- Camp Sauble Cages of Carnage Haunted Prison – 4058 E. Free Soil Rd. in Free Soil. $10/person entry fee benefits local fire departments. Handicapped accessible and with 2 trails to follow. Not recommended for small children.
- Harvey’s Haunted Garage – 320 S. Madison Ave. in Custer. Haunted maze, family friendly, and free for all. Donations accepted.
- Halloween Party at Whiskey Creek Campground & Resort – 5080 Sippy Rd., Custer.
- Mason County Central Elementary School Halloween Parade – Parade travels west on Maple Street toward the upper elementary (then south toward the Central Business Office and up the north side of the high school).
- Upstreet Pumpkin Palooza at Mason County Reformed Church- 45 S. Amber Rd. in Ludington. Pre-K through 5th Grade kids are invited for games, candy, and pumpkin decorating. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes.
- Halloween Charity Event at Photography by Sue Brown- 1676 W. Hansen Road, Scottville. Free photo with donation to United Way of Mason County.
- Pumpkin Palooza at both the Ludington Library- 217 E. Ludington Ave. and the Scottville Library- 204 E. State St.
- Halloween Hustle 1-Mile Race beginning at the Cartier Park Gazebo- 1254 N. Lakeshore Dr. in Ludington. 1 Mile Fun Run for students in Grades K-5 at Cartier Park. Runners will begin and end at the gazebo. Drivers must enter from Lakeshore Drive.
- Boy Scout Troop 1190 Haunted House at the Community Church- 109 N. Harrison in Ludington.
- Spooky Slow Roll– Night-time bicycle ride, which makes its way around town for about 5 miles. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, and others will be raffled, to those who are brave enough to ride. Expect surprises.
- Ludrock’s Night of Fright at Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St, Ludington.
Oceana County
- Haunted Acres which features three attractions: Field of Screams (a haunted corn trail), Vertigo (a visual attractions using 3D glasses), and The Devil’s Playground (a haunted barn). Cost is $20 for all three attractions and there will also be food vendors on site and merchandise available for purchase. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Free Parking. Haunted Acres- 7970 Park Rd., New Era.
- Shadows in the Shedd Haunted House at 265 E. Tyler Rd. in Hart. $10 per person or $30 per carload (up to 6 people) on Friday nights.
- Haunted Forest to benefit Connexion Point, Inc. – $5/person, under 3 free. Not recommended for small children. Drive through. Cartier Park- 1254 N. Lakeshore Dr. in Ludington.
- Halloween Haunted Trail – Admission is $5 per person and refreshments will be served. Walkerville Cross Country Course.
- Free Donuts! Pentwater Fire Department– 486 E. Park St.
Manistee County
- Manistee’s Ghost Ship on the S.S. City of Milwaukee historic carferry – This is a truly thrilling and scary adventure. Travel through five decks and 72 stairs, some quite steep. Limited capacity for 2020, face covers and temperature screenings required for entry. For more information, visit ManisteeGhostShip.com or call (231) 723-3587. Located at 99 Arthur Street (US 31).
- Onekama Fall Festival in Onekama Village Park – Craft and food vendors, inflatables, kids activities, fun run, pet parade, and more! Visit onekama.info for more information.
- Pumpkin Painting provided by the Spirit of the Woods Gardening Club & Manistee County Library – 95 Maple St., Manistee. Pre-registration is required by calling (231) 723-2519.
- Halloween Movies at The Vogue Theatre – 383 River St., Manistee. Favorite Halloween movies for just $5. Visit voguetheatremanistee.org for more information and schedule.
- Outdoor Costume Parade at the Manistee County Library – 95 Maple St., Manistee.
- Boos, Brews, & Brats – Manistee Elks Lodge- 432 River St.
- Spooky School Extravaganza – Event is free and open to the public. Walk the haunted hallways, trunk or treat, costume contest, and more. Wellston Elementary School- 17345 6th St., Wellston.
- Filer Township Halloween Parade – Parade runs south on Nelson St. from 23rd to 28th Streets.