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October 2024 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, 2024

September 30th-October 6th; 2024

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

Friday, October 4th-Saturday, October 5th, 2024

Horse Shows
MIHA Regional D Equestrian Meet. Caswell Horse Park at Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 W. US 10, Ludington. Caswell Horse Park- 5302 US-10, Ludington.

October 4th-5th AND 11th-12th, 2024

Performance of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 
Presented by the Central Park Players at 7:30pm with 1:30 matinee on 10/12. Central Park Place- 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven.

September 20th-22nd & 26th-29th AND October 4th-6th & 11th-12th, 2024

Performance of Waitress
Old Towne Playhouse- 148 E. Eighth St., Traverse City.

Saturday, October 5th, 2024
9am

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.

Saturday, October 5th, 2024
9am-1pm

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.

Saturday, October 5th, 2024
10am-4pm

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

Saturday, October 5th, 2024
10am-4pm

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

Saturday, October 5th, 2024
10am-5pm

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

Saturday, October 5th, 2024
11am-2pm

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

Saturday, October 5th, 2024
11am-5pm

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.

Saturday, October 5th, 2024

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

Saturday, October 5th, 2024
8pm

Performance of Jenene Caramielo: Gilded
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City

Sunday, October 6th, 2024
9am

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

Sunday, October 6th, 2024
4pm

Bohemian Rhapsody: Performance by Benzie Symphony Orchestra
With Special Guest Patrick Owen, Piano at Benzie Central High School Auditorium- 9222 Homestead Rd., Benzonia

October 8-14, 2024

October 4th-5th AND 11th-12th, 2024

Performance of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 
Presented by the Central Park Players at 7:30pm with 1:30 matinee on 10/12. Central Park Place- 421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven.

September 20th-22nd & 26th-29th AND October 4th-6th & 11th-12th, 2024

Performance of Waitress
Old Towne Playhouse- 148 E. Eighth St., Traverse City.

Friday, October 11th, 2024
7pm

Performance by Tony Danza: Standards & Stories
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City

Saturday, October 12th, 2024

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

Saturday, October 12th, 2024
10am-3pm

Pumpkinfest
This family-friendly day includes an Artisan Market and Farmer’s Market, bake sale, best pumpkin pie contest, biggest pumpkin weigh-in contest, pumpkin painting, cider mill, pumpkin seed spitting contest, pet costume contest, carved pumpkin contest, pumpkin launching, hayrides, biggest pumpkin weigh-in, kid’s activities, entertainment, food vendors, and more. Downtown Montague. Visit whitelake.org for more info.

Saturday, October 12th, 2024
10am-4pm

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

Saturday, October 12th, 2024
12-6pm

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

Saturday, October 12th, 2024
7:30pm

Performance by Brass Queens
Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.

Saturday, October 12th, 2024

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. 

Saturday, October 12th, 2024

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

Saturday, October 12th-Sunday, October 13th, 2024

Performance by Pianist Kevin Rhodes
Presented by the Traverse City Symphony Orchestra Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3pm. Traverse City Philharmonic Center- 300 E. Front St., #230, Traverse City.

October 15-21, 2024

Thursday, October 17th, 2024
3:30-5:30pm

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.

October 18th-November 22nd, 2024

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.

Saturday, October 19th, 2024
5pm

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.

Saturday, October 19th, 2024
6:30-9:30pm

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). For tickets or more information, visit facebook.com

Saturday, October 19th, 2024
7:30pm

Performance by Ben Traverse & Nick Veine
Ramsdell Theatre- 101 Maple St., Manistee.

Saturday, October 20th, 2024
3pm

Performance of Lyricism Made Manifest
Presented by the Traverse City Symphony Orchestra Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3pm. Corson Auditorium- 4000 M-137, Interlochen.

Monday, October 21st, 2024
5pm

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

October 22-31, 2024

October 18th-November 22nd, 2024

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.

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
6:15pm

Performance of Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
8:45pm

Performance of Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City

October 25th-27th, 2024

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

Saturday, October 26th, 2024
8:45am

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

Saturday, October 26th, 2024
12-2pm

Pentwater Spooktacular
Halloween activities in downtown Pentwater. 

Saturday, October 26th, 2024
7:30pm

Performance of Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
City Opera House- 106 E. Front St., Traverse City

Monday, October 28th, 2024
5pm

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

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