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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. (NOTE: Pumpkins are only available every other year. The next pumpkin patch will be in 2026.)

Here's a List of Fun Fall Event That Are Currently Scheduled in West Michigan

Mason County

  • Through October 25th, 2025 – Scare Crow Contest hosted by Circle Rocking “S” Children’s Farm – All from Mason, Manistee, or Lake Counties are welcome to enter and addresses must be clearly marked on judging week. For entry forms, visit circlerockingsfarm.org.
  • Friday, September 19th-Saturday, September 20th; 2025 – Harvest Weekend for campers at Kibby Creek Campground – 4900 W. Deren Rd. in Ludington. Visit kibbycreek.com to reserve your campsite.
  • Friday, September 26th-Saturday, September 27th; 2025 – Harvest Weekend for campers at Kibby Creek Campground – 4900 W. Deren Rd. in Ludington. Visit kibbycreek.com to reserve your campsite.
  • Friday, September 26th-Saturday, September 27th; 2025 – 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.
  • September 26th-November 1st, 2025 – Activities at Otto Peterson Farms– 2671 S. Brunson Rd., Ludington. Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, hayrides, fresh apples, and more. Fridays from 4-7pm, Saturdays from 10am-6pm, and Sunday from 12-4pm. For more info, visit facebook.com.
  • Sunday, September 28th, 2025 from 12-3pm – Free Pumpkin Decorating for Kids at The Market- 2442 US-10, Ludington. Sponsored by Meg Gunia of Five Star Real Estate.
  • Friday, October 3rd-Saturday, October 4th; 2025 – Harvest Weekend for campers at Kibby Creek Campground – 4900 W. Deren Rd. in Ludington. Visit kibbycreek.com to reserve your campsite.
  • Friday, October 3rd-Saturday, October 4th; 2025 – 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.
  • Friday, October 3rd-Saturday, October 5th; 2025 – Ludington Lumber Days  (formerly Octoberfest)
  • Friday, October 3rd-Saturday, October 5th, 2025 – 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.
  • Sunday, October 5th, 2025 from 1-3pm – Mutts at the Market event at The Market- 2442 US-10, Ludington. Photos of dogs for a $5 donation to benefit the Mason County Mutts. Participating pups will be entered into a contest for a small prize package.
    There will also be “on demand” instapix photos available for an additional donation, mutt merch available by The Artisan Barn & Faire Heart, and treats provided by Hound and Heeler Treat Co.
  • Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 at 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. RSVP required by September 27th, 2024 by calling (231) 462-3732. 
  • Friday, October 10th-Saturday, October 12th, 2025 – 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.
  • Saturday, October 11th, 2025 from 7-9pm – West Shore Family Support presents the Pumpkins in the Park 1-Mile Fundraiser Walk to benefit West Shore Family Support – Glow items, coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts will be provided. Free and open to the public. Cartier Park Walkway Loop- 1101 N. Rath Ave., Ludington. For more info, visit facebook.com.
  • October 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, & 25th; 2025 from 7:30-11:30pm – Camp Sauble Cages of Carnage Haunted Prison – 4058 E. Free Soil Rd. in Free Soil. Entry fee benefits local fire departments. Handicapped accessible and with 2 trails to follow. Not recommended for small children. Proceeds benefit the Free Soil/Meade, Fountain, & Grant Township Fire Departments.
  • October 17th, 18th, 24th, & 25th from 7-10pm and 31st from 6-9pm – Harvey’s Haunted Garage at 320 S. Madison Ave., Custer. Free Family friendly faunted maze. Donations welcome.
  • Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 8:30-10:30pm – MCE Class of 2027 presents Wailing Woods Haunted Trail at the Mason County Eastern School Pavilion on the playground- 18 Custer Rd., Custer. $5 entry fee benefits the class of ’27.
  • Friday, October 24th, 2025 at 5pm – Annual Harvest Festival at The Inn at Ludington – 701 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Games, Prizes, Costumes, Candy, Food, Punch and so much more! The event will include a pie eating contest, bounce house (weather permitting), and a Ka-Pong Tournament at 7:30pm. There will also be games, prizes, costumes, candy, food, punch, and more. Admission is a recommended donation of $11/person or $25/family. Proceeds benefit Blue Hat Ministries. Buy tickets at zeffy.com.
  • Friday, October 24th, 2025 from 6-8pm – Teen Murder Mystery Party at the Ludington Library- 217 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. This free event includes playing Trivia Murder Party II. A phone, chrome book, iPad, or laptop are required to play. A limited number of chromebooks are available for the teens to use, but it is recommended they bring their own. There will also be candy, snacks, and drinks provided by the library.
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at 9am – Run for Your Lives 5k & Half Marathon  – Downtown Ludington.
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at 6pm – Ludrock’s Night of Fright at Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St, Ludington – Admission is $10 per person. There will be food and beverages for sale, a costume contest, and live music.
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 6-8pm – Howl-o-ween Skate at West Shore Ice Arena- 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville. Costumes encouraged.
  • Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 at 6pm – Free Ghouls Night Out Spooky Season Trivia at Hoyt’s Next Door- 109 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Register at The Mitten Bar (next door).
  • Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm – Family Halloween Bingo at the Ludington Library- 217 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington
  • Thursday, October 30th, 2025 from 6-9pm – Samhain Celebration at Four Directions Alchemy- 507 E. Dowland St., Ludington.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 12-6:30pm – Halloween Spooktacular at Photography by Sue Brown – 1676 W. Hansen Road, Scottville. Free photo with donation to United Way of Mason County. Sign up by clicking here.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 1-6pm – Pumpkin Fest at American Legion Post 76- 318 N. James St., Ludington. Entry fee is by donation and includes food, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and more. All proceeds benefit the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6-8pm – Scary Movie Night for Teens at the Ludington Library- 217 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Teens in 6th-12th grade are invited for a screening of “The Grudge.”

Manistee County

  • CANCELED for 2025: Guided Haunted Walk through the Orchard State Park Beach Walking Trail – 2064 Lakeshore Rd., Manistee. 6:30-7:30pm is most appropriate for younger children, while 7:30-9:30pm will include more frights. Admission is by donation and will benefit the development of a food & clothing pantry at Manistee Elementary School Refreshments will also be for sale.
  • Saturdays & Sundays beginning September 27th, 2025 and special event Fridays – Whovilles Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch from 11am-5pm at Calvin Lutz Farms- 8576 Chief Rd., Kaleva – Corn Maze, You Pick Pumpkins, Games, Cider, Donuts, Wagon Rides and more. Call (231) 889-5594 for more information. 
  • Fridays/Saturdays from October 3rd-November 1st, & October 26th, 2025 – Manistee’s Ghost Ship on the S.S. City of Milwaukee historic carferry. This is a truly thrilling and scary, adventure. 
  • Saturday, October 4th, 2025 – 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.
  • Friday, October 10th, 2025 from 2-4pm – Pumpkin Decorating with the SOTW Garden Club at the Manistee County Library – 95 Maple St., Manistee. 
  • Saturday, October 18th, 2025 – Halloween Craft at Sandcastles Children’s Museum – 125 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Regular admission rates apply.
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 – Manistee Fall Festival – Various events including a Virtual Pet Photo Contest, merchant Trick-or-Treating, Ghost Ship, and more. For more info, visit facebook.com. 
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 11am-12pm – Halloween Show by the String Alongs at Sandcastles Children’s Museum – 125 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Regular admission rates apply.
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at 12pm – Boos, Brews, & Brats  – the Manistee Elks Lodge- 432 River St.. Manistee.
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at 4pm – Zombie Run 5k beginning/ending at the First Street Beach Dog Park- 1249 Lakeshore Rd., Manistee. For more info, visit facebook.com.
  • Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 at 7:30pm – Manistee Band Halloween Concert at Manistee High School – 525 12th St., Manistee. 

Oceana County

  • Saturday, September 20th, 2025 from 8am-3pm – New Era Fall Festival. The event includes Pancake Breakfast, Craft Fair, Kids Activities, Axe Throwing, Live Music, and more. Visit neweramichigan.com for more information.
  • Saturday, September 27th, 2025 from 4-10pm – Steinfest at Golden Sands Golf & Bucket Bar – 2501 Wilson Rd. in Silver Lake. Keg Rollng/Throwing, Stein Hoisting, and more. Visit facebook.com for more info.
  • Saturday, September 27th-Sunday, September 28th; 2025 – Pentwater Cemetery Tours – Saturday at 11am & 1pm, and Sunday at 1pm & 2pm. 
  • Saturdays from September 27th-November 1st, 2025 from 8-11pm – Haunted Acres – Cost is $25 for three attractions. There will also be food vendors on site and merchandise available for purchase and parking is free. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Free Parking. Haunted Acres- 7970 Park Rd., New Era. Visit facebook.com for more information.
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 – 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.
  • Saturday, October 25th, 2025 – Oktoberfest in Downtown Pentwater. Bingo, Comedy Night, Kids Activities, Entertainment Tent, and more.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 at 5pm – Free Homemade Donuts & Cider at the Pentwater Fire Department – 486 E. Park St., Pentwater.
  • Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 5-7pm – Haunted Venetian Ball at the Pentwater Library – 402 E. Park St., Pentwater. Free and open to the public.
  • Saturday, November 1st, 2025 from 5-7pm – Haunted Hallways at Walkerville Public Schools- 145 Lathrop St., Walkerville. Presented by Walkerville Student Council. Admission for ages 5-12 years is $5, $10 for those 13 years and older.

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