Our state features a number of fantastic events in October.
From apples to pumpkins, we’ve got the lowdown in every town.
Set your sights on Chili Nights & Village Lights Thursday, October 3 at Crossroads Village in Flint.
Check out some savory chili, soup, or cheesecake from Tasty Bits Catering with local live music. Join the Cider Sipping Celebration, with a full stock of cold, spiced and hard ciders. A sweet way to salute the season!
Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival comes to Caro October 3-6. Decorate your pumpkin to enter in the county contest.
There will be face paining, magic shows, monster truck rides, and of course pumpkin pie.
The fest also features a euchre tournament, glo dance party, scavenger hunt and a series of parades.
Gear up for the 2024 American Speed Festival at M-1 Concourse in Pontiac. That is booked for October 3-6 as well.
Among the attractions are checkered flag ball, timed races and a speed ring competition.
Benzie County Fall Festival takes place October 5 at Beulah Park.
It’s a very kid-friendly atmosphere with games and horse drawn wagon rides. Darcy Library of Beulah even has a haunted display
Sommerfeldt Farm Fall Festival is slated for October 5 in Benton Harbor. This one is free and open to families with children up to age 8. Wear a costume!
Fennville’s Goose Festival is featured October 10-13. A carnival, cornhole tournament, wild goose chase 5K, art exhibit, car show and karaoke are on the schedule.
Under the Harvest Moon Festival is a southwest Michigan tradition. The festivities get underway Oct. 12 in Dowagiac.
An array of family activities are on the schedule, with Michigan-grown produce handmade artisan goods and antiques on display.
Charlevoix hosts The Apple Festival at East Park Friday, October 11. Enjoy freshly harvested apples here along with other fall treats.
2024 Pumpkins on Parade take over St. Joseph from October 18 to 31. See the local shops showcase their own unique designs
Michigan Brewers Guild 15th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival is on the docket Saturday, October 19 at Detroit’s Eastern Market
A slew of Michigan brews are on the menu, with Michigan musical acts serving up the sounds. Guests are given a sample cup along with 15 tokens for beer samples.
Tickets cost $66 in advance or $70 at the door.
Michigan Psychic Fall sets up shop Sundays, October 6 in Farmington Hills and October 20 in Plymouth. Those include holistic healers, tarot card readings, mediums and much more.
The Detroit Institute of Arts presents Ofrendas – Celebrating el Dia De Los Muertos. That is scheduled from September 28 through November 2 in Midtown.
Several cities are set to get in the Halloween spirit.
Get ready for the Detroit Ghost Tour -- each terrifying tour lasts an hour, They run daily starting at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $26 for adults and $16 for kids
Fort Fright tops the marquee in Mackinaw City Friday, October 4.
Lanterns light your way through an 18th-century fort and fur trading village overrun by werewolves, witches, goblins and ghouls. Storytellers weave spooky folktales by bonfire with treats such as hot mulled cider, cookies and candy throughout the site. A haunted house, demon walk and werewolf walk will give thrills and chills to children and adults alike.
Octobernight is the highlight in Monroe Oct. 4 and 5.
Raisin River Territorial Park will transform into an eerie world for the curious to explore. Visitors can discover the roots of our present-day Halloween celebrations by experiencing the spine-tingling tales and legends that have lurked around Michigan’s dark corners for centuries. Keep a look-out for ethereal beings that lurk in the shadows.
Halloween Fun in Petoskey happens October 26. Don’t miss all the frightful fun Downtown.
Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village is featured during select dates in the month of October.
The village of Romeo is home to one of Michigan’s top Halloween attractions, Terror on Tillson:
Romeo is a quaint village with historical homes dating back to the 1850s.
Tillson Street has become a go-to Halloween destination for thousands. Visitors pour in weeks before Halloween.
They expect over 20,000 people this season and about 75,000 pieces of candy given out this year.
It is truly a family event. The street is closed during designated trick-or-treating time.
Here’s a link to numerous other holiday-related events around the state:
https://nextmichigan.news/calendar#/show?search=Halloween&start=2024-10-01