Halloween Happenings in West Michigan
October 2010
The skies are heavy with ominous clouds...biting cold air envelops our bodies...and the trees are ablaze with color. It's late October--time for pumpkins, ghouls, and witches to come out and scare innocent souls, in search for a treat. Of course, we're talking about Halloween, that most frightening time of year. West Michigan is not only beautiful in October, but there are plenty of events going on to satisfy the timid...and those that dare to be scared!Local Corn Mazes
Lewis Farm Market, 4180 W. M-20, New Era. (231) 861-5730. Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sundays 10am-5pm.
$12 armband weekend special: includes seven acre corn maze, The Apple Express, Boo Train, Pumpkin Moon Walk, and Lewis Motor Speedway. U-pick apples and pumpkins for additional charge.
Major Produce & Pumpkin Patch, 9476 N. 120th Ave., Hart. (231) 873-5281. Open Oct. 10-11, 17-18, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm.
Offering Hay Rides ($4), Haunted Hall ($2.50), Game Bundle ($4, good for six games), plus pumpkin carving and painting. Also good food available.
Summit View Farms, 3217 Schoedel Rd., Manistee. (231) 723-6885. Open Oct.1-Nov.1 Saturdays 3-8pm, Sundays 1-4pm. $5 admission.
30 minute corn maze overlooking Lake Michigan. Pumpkins and bundles of corn stalks available for sale. Hayrides, bonfires, and pig roast parties arranged by appointment.
Spooky Area Events
September 26-October 31, Scarecrows on Parade, Ludington. Area residents and businesses are invited to decorate scarecrows and have them on display. Judging will be in four categories, and a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt will be added this year as an incentive to get people out, view the scarecrows and visit local businesses. Sponsored by the Ludington Area Arts Council, in cooperation with Scottville Main Street, Ludington/Scottville Chamber of Commerce, CVB, and Downtown Ludington Board.
October-Fridays & Saturdays, plus Halloween Night, Manistee's Ghost Ship on the S.S. City of Milwaukee historic carferry, 7:30-10:30pm. $7 adults, $4 children under 18 & seniors. Every October, this 77-year old ship is the venue for a thrilling and scary adventure. Travel through five decks and 72 stairs, some quite steep. Supervised child waiting area. Not for children under eight. For more information, call (231) 723-3587. Located at 99 Arthur Street (US 31).
October 23-Nov. 1, Haunted Factory, Fri & Sat, 7pm-midnight, Sun 7-10pm, 77 Hancock St., Manistee. (231) 723-2811.
October 24, 2nd Annual Spooktacular, noon-6pm, downtown Pentwater. Parade at 3pm.
October 30, Ludington Area Jaycees Halloween Bash, 9pm.
October 30, The Creature Triple Feature, 7pm, Manistee High School's Common Area. Featuring three haunting films, the first being family-friendly, second a bit more classic, and the third modern day horror. Concessions available. (231) 398-3262.
October 31, Halloween on the Green, noon-2pm, Village Green, Pentwater.
October 31, Hallow-Scream Party, 8pm, Eagles Club, 55 Division St., Manistee. Country style band starting at 8pm, games at 9:15, including Mummy Wrap, Mystery Cauldron, and Pin the Bones on the Skeleton. Costume contest registration at 9:45, contest starts at 10:30pm. (231) 723-2162.
Trick or Treating
October 31, 1-3pm, downtown Ludington. Look for the trick or treat sticker in the window of participating stores. Included so far are:
Cole's Antiques Villa
Cedar Chest
Sportsman's Restaurant & Bar
Mariellen's Hallmark
House of Flavors
Old Hamlin Restaurant
Sandbar
Luciano's Ristoranti
Costume Contest will take place at James Street Plaza.
October 31, 3:30-5pm, Ludington Woods, 502 N. Sherman.
October 31, 6-8pm, Oakview Medical Care Facility, 1001 E. Diana St., Ludington.
October 31, 6-8pm, cities of Ludington and Scottville.
