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October 2025 Events Calendar

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Featured October Events

(Scroll down to see more events in October.)

Check out information on Fall Events happening this month, along with your guide to Halloween Parties & Trick or Treating!

Holiday Bazaars and Arts & Crafts Shows in West Michigan begin this month, too!

October 1-7, 2025

Stay tuned for information on events happening during this time! In the meantime, scroll down to see events that occurred in 2024.

October 8-14, 2025

Friday, October 12th, 2025
2pm

Final Sailing of the Season for the S.S. Badger Carferry
Call (800) 841-4243 for reservations.

October 15-21, 2025

October 15th-17th, 2025

Splendor of Fall Photography Workshop
Workshop presented by Todd & Brad Reed Photography. Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast- 409 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington

October 22-31, 2025

Stay tuned for information on events happening during this time! In the meantime, scroll down to see events that occurred in 2024.

The following events are from 2024. Stay tuned for information on dates for these events in 2025!

 

Frankfort Beer Week
Craft beer festival with food and more, happening throughout Benzie County. Visit frankfortbeerweek.com for more info.

Horse Shows
Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. Caswell Horse Park- 5302 US-10, Ludington.

Annual Walk to End Alzheimers
Registration begins at 9am with the opening ceremony at 10am and walk to follow. Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington. For more information or to register a team, visit act.alz.org.

Mom 2 Mom Sale
Shop a variety of children’s clothing (infant to 14/16), toys, strollers, maternity-wear, & women’s clothing. Faith Covenant Church- 475 8th St., Manistee. Tables are $10 each. To reserve a space, email Karen at karenjt29@gmail.com.

Outdoor Craft & Vendor Show
Shop on the historic front lawn of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons- 1200 W. Eleventh St., Traverse City. To register, visit downtowntc.com

Harvest Festival Craft Show & Flea Market
To register, visit bellairechamber.org. Downtown Bellaire.

Benzie County Fall Festival
Annual festival with fun for the whole family. Events in Beulah & Benzonia. Visit clcba.com for more info.

Art Walk
Downtown Hart. For more information, visit takemetohart.org.

Chow Down Centertown
Annual Makers Market/Food Truck Rally/Live Music Street party. For the most updated information, visit visitgrandhaven.com. 7th Street from Washington to Elliot, Grand Haven.

Onekama Fall Festival 
Craft and food vendors, games, music, and more! Visit onekama.info for more information. Onekama Village Park- Portage Ave., Onekama.

West Michigan Old Engine Club Tractor Pull
Free to attend. Dead Sled at 9am and Transfer Sled at 12pm. WMOEC Grounds- 700 S. Scottville Rd., Scottville

Pentwater Home Tour
This event is a benefit for COVE and includes six locations in the Pentwater area. More information, TBA.

Annual Shelby Harvest Festival
Downtown Shelby. For more information, visit shelbyharvestfestival.com.

Pentwater Oktoberfest
Classic Car & Hot Rod Show, Stumble Stout 5k, Entertainment Tent on the Village Green, Chili Cook-Off, Live Polka Music, Yard Games. Downtown Pentwater. 

Frankfort Fall Festival
Annual festival with fun for the whole family including an arts & crafts fair. Visit frankfort-elberta.com for more information.

Diapers & Donuts
Families are invited by West Shore Family Support to receive free diapers and donuts at their office- 603 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington. Free car seat checks will also be offered. Sponsored by the Erin Doan Agency.

Historic White Pine Village AND the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum Close for the Season
Historic White Pine Village– 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum– 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington.

Dancing With the Local Stars
This event benefits the Ludington Area School District’s Oriole Foundation and the school’s band and choir programs. Local “Stars” will take the dance floor to compete. The public is invited to Lincoln Hills Golf Club (1527 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington). The Pennies from Heaven Foundation has graciously committed a $50,000 match for funds raised. Tickets are $75 each and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing and entertainment (cash bar available).

Big Point Sable Lighthouse Closes for the Season
Big Point Sable Lighthouse– 880 M-116, Ludington.

Coat Drive for Ludington Area Schools Youth Resource Center
Anyone donating a coat/blanket will receive a $6 coupon for Ludington Bay Brewing Co. Drop coats and blankets off at the brewery- 515 S. James St., Ludington.

Advanced Photography Workshop Weekend
Presented by Todd & Brad Reed Photography and held at the Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast- 602 E. Ludington, Ave., Ludington.

Run for Your Lives 5k
This race begins and ends at Ludington’s Legacy Plaza. Runners are encouraged to dress in costume.

White River Light Station Closes for the Season
White River Light Station– 6199 Murray Rd., Whitehall.

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Discover more to do in West Michigan!

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West Michigan Activities & Attractions

Grand Traverse Lighthouse

The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is situated at the end of the Leelanau Peninsula within, about eight miles north of the town of Northport.

North Country Trail

Created in 1980, this trail has 1,000 miles running through Michigan, which also runs through the Huron-Manistee National Forest.