Harvest time is fun time across Northern Michigan!

You can enjoy pours of the best local reds all month long on the Leelanau peninsula. This Friday, its a night of Adults-only laughs at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey. Saturday, its family time with fall fun in Acme, plus you can enjoy great shopping while munching on fresh apples in downtown Traverse City, or enjoy a taste of Germany at Trinity Lutheran School!
 
The Hunt for the Reds of October, Weekdays though October
 This event allows ticketholders to indulge in many of the red wines available on the Leelanau Peninsula, along beautiful fall landscapes. Tickets are $35 & include a pour of selected red from each of the participating wineries. $5 of each ticket goes to the American Red Cross Association. Learn more at lpwines.com
 
Ben Whiting-Dirty Minds, Friday, October 1^st, 7:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center Theater, Petoskey
Watch what you’re thinking during this live-on-stage, NSFW magic & mind reading show. Laugh out loud from start to finish as comedic entertainer Ben Whiting brings you magic and mind reading, all while tickling your funny bone. For ages 18+. Tickets are $25 members, $35 non-members, $10 students (18-21). Tickets available at crookedtree.org
 
Acme Fall Festival, Saturday, October 2^nd, 10am-4pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg
Featuring the Little Miss Acme Contest, Munson Hospice Memorial Butterfly Release, Talk Like a Pirate Contest with Capt. Brown Beard & Tommy Tortuga, Tommy Tropic, Grand Traverse Butterfly House Educational Butterfly Release, Best of Fall Fest Competition, a Classic Car, Tractor & Motorcycle Show, petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, pony rides & much more. Proceeds benefit TART Trails. Details at acmefallfestival.org
 
Downtown Traverse City Happy Apple Days, Saturday and Sunday, October 2^nd and 3^rd, all day
Downtown Traverse City merchants are offering up the best of the fall season, with bushels of fresh apples offered for you to enjoy while shopping the latest fall fashions, home goods, gifts and more. Shop local and make a difference!
 
TC Germanfest, Saturday, October 2^nd, 10am-2pm, Trinity Lutheran School, Traverse City
New to TC Germanfest this year is Familienfest. This a free, family-friendly event open to the public & all ages. Drop in for games & prizes. Delicious German food will be available for purchase. Get all the info online at tgermanfest.org