It’s a great time to sample red wine in Leelanau, or get a good scare at Fort Michilimackinac! Alden celebrates the season on Saturday, or, take the day and cruise along the Breezeway! And you’ll find bushels of fresh apples and fabulous deals this weekend in Traverse City!
The Hunt For the Reds of October, Weekdays through October 31st
For only $35 per person, receive a 3oz pour of red wine hand-selected by each winery, plus a souvenir glass, at all 21 participating Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail wineries, Monday-Friday throughout October. Get tickets here.
Fort Fright, Friday October 7th, and Saturday October 8th, 6:30-9:30pm Colonial Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City
Lanterns light your way through an 18th-century fort & fur trading village overrun by werewolves, witches, goblins & ghouls. Storytellers weave spooky folktales near bonfires. Treats can be found throughout the site. Learn more here.
Alden Harvest Fest, Saturday, October 8th, 10am-3pm
It’s a day of fall family fun in downtown Alden! Come out for live music, games, prizes, blacksmith demos, a chili cook-off & more!
13th Annual Breezeway Fall Color Cruises, Saturday, October 8th
From 10am-noon at Royal Farms in Atwood, pick up your goodie bags filled with coupons, business swag, “Trip Tips” sheet of attractions, events, etc. & then “tour” 26 miles of C-48 The Breezeway at your own pace.
Happy Apple Days in Downtown Traverse City, All day, Saturday and Sunday, October 8th & 9th
Shop downtown while munching on juicy and crisp fall apples courtesy of Youker Farms! There will be great deals galore!