October is here and that means fall festivals and Halloween pre-fun. This weekend has a lot of options for adult and family fun… and don’t forget the dog too!
Another fun fall festival this weekend with Bellaire’s Fall Flannel Festival on Saturday from 11-5pm in downtown Bellaire. You’ll find arts & crafts/flea market, live music, kids area, local pumpkin painting, sidewalk sales, scavenger hunt for kids, pet costume contest, food trucks, beverage tent, Family Fun Run & more. More details at BellaireChamber.com.
If you’re into boating, don’t miss the Nautical Thrift and Boat Sale, Saturday from 9-1pm at the Discovery Center in Traverse City. This sale has so many great boating items. All sorts of nautical items, gear, & even boats on sale. Benefits Maritime Heritage Alliance, Schooner Madeline & Cutter Champion.
Get your friends and do some adult trick or treating at Witchin’ Night Out, Saturday from 4-8pm in downtown Gaylord. Each participating business may have a themed game with prizes, fun photo backdrop for selfies, costume contest, basket drawing, gift certificate drawing, free SWAG or specials for the evening. More details at GaylordChamber.com
And if you want to get spooked… Fort Fright is Saturday night 6:30-8:30pm at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City. Lanterns light your way through an 18th-century fort & fur trading village overrun by werewolves, witches, goblins & ghouls. Storytellers share spooky folktales near bonfires & treats can be found throughout the site. Gates open at 6:30pm. Last admission at 8:30.
And Sunday, enjoy some fall fun with your dog. It’s Howl-O-Ween, Sunday from 1-4pm at Camp Daggett. Get ready for a spooktacular time at Howl-O-Ween, presented by Camp Daggett and the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society! Bring your family, friends, and pets for a fun-filled afternoon featuring a costume contest open to pets AND people, trick-or-treat scavenger hunt, tasty snacks, and the chance to meet adoptable pets. This free community event supports two incredible organizations! Donations are welcome for activity participation. More info at ltbhs.com
