Great Start Family Coalition for a Family Adventure at Barnes Park
Join the Great Start Family Coalition for a Family Adventure at Barnes Park to hike on the trails, play on the playground and roast a marshmallow over a campfire. No cost to attend!
This Family Adventure is an opportunity for children to get outside, get some energy out, and make new friends! It is also a chance for parents to connect to each other, learn more about resources in our community and find out ways to be more involved.
This FREE event is geared toward families with children 0-12 with no registration required. However, if you could click "going" or "interested" and share the event, that will help spread the word!
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Raptor Visit with North Sky Raptor Sanctuary
Join our friends from North Sky Raptor Sanctuary to learn about the birds or prey and their habitat, meet two "Raptor Ambassadors" and browse a hands-on artifacts table full of fun and educational items centered around birds of prey.
No signup required.
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Downtown Traverse City Light Parade, Santa’s Arrival, & Tree Lighting
Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with holiday magic! Join us for the Santa’s Arrival, the Tree Lighting, and the dazzling Light Parade, all happening in the heart of downtown Traverse City!
🎅✨ 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂’𝒔 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 ✨🎅 Houghton Lake, MI
𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂’𝒔 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 Houghton Lake, MI
The Houghton Lake Area Historical Society proudly presents a day of holiday magic for all ages! Join us on Sunday, November 24th, from 10 AM to 3 PM for a festive, family-friendly event that’s sure to make lasting memories – and entry is absolutely FREE!
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲
𝟭𝟳𝟬𝟭 𝗪 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗿, 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲, 𝗠𝗜
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 - KIDS! Try your luck to win a brand-new bike!
𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬 & 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 - Seasonal fun for every age!
𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - Get creative and snacky!
𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐤𝐞 - Show off those singing skills!
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 - Snap a photo and share your Christmas wish list!
𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 - Drop a note in Santa’s mailbox!
Hosted by the Houghton Lake Area Historical Society (HLAHS.org), this event celebrates community spirit and preserves local heritage year-round through engaging programs and exhibits. Join us as we bring the holiday magic alive and learn more about the incredible work HLAHS does to keep Houghton Lake’s history thriving.
Walloon Lake Village Lighting
Save the date for Walloon Lake's annual Lighting of the Village, a free family friendly event.
Turkey Vulture Trot 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run
Give your metabolism a boost over Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend with our Turkey Vulture Trot 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run! The 5K will begin at 9am on Thursday, November 28 on our Mountain Center Road course. The 1-Mile Fun Run will begin at 10am. A portion of the proceeds will benefit North Sky Raptor Sanctuary .
A commemorative medal will be awarded to the top 3 men and women in each age group for the 5K race. All Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal. The overall male and female winner of the 5K will receive a Crystal Mountain Prize Pack valued at over $200.
We are excited to announce that for our 2024 Turkey Vulture Trot we will now have Chip timing! Runners will receive a bib with a small electronic device that records their time as they cross the starting line and the finish line.
REGISTRATION
Online registration will close at Noon on Wednesday, November 27.
Pre-Registration through November 27 (Online Only):
5k Cost: $25 per person
1-Mile Fun Run Cost: $10 per person
Day-Of Registration
5k Cost: $40
1-Mile Fun Run Cost: $25
The first 100 5k racers to sign up will receive a water bottle. Check-in on race day will be in the Kinlochen Lobby outside of The Thistle. Awards ceremony will take place at approximately 10:30am at the Lodge Pavilion Tent, slopeside near the Crystal Clipper.
For more information, please contact the Park at Water's Edge, 231-378-2238 .
Glen Arbor Bed Parade
You’re invited to the fun and quirky Bed Parade in Glen Arbor, among other in town events after Thanksgiving. Simply view the spectacle from the curb and cheer on participants as they roll their festively decorated bed on wheels down Western Avenue, or join in the fun with your own festively decorated bed!
Want to participate? Rally your troops and haul your creativity to town for a 9am parade start time on Friday, Nov. 29th, 2024. The “parade” will begin just outside the Pine Cone and complete at the Post Office. Join other participants for a post-parade treat from Leelanau Coffee Roasters or Art’s Tavern, which will be open for breakfast.
Holiday Fest with Santa
Celebrate the holiday season at Pond Hill Farm on Friday, November 29th from 12 to 3pm for our annual Holiday Fest with Santa! Enjoy a visit with Santa, holiday music, cookie decorating, ornament making, gift boxes, pizza, soup, beer, wine, hard cider, hot cocoa and more. Pick out your Christmas tree or wreath & visit with the animals. Music by Yankee Station 5-8pm FREE
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Charlevoix Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Join your friends and family at the Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, November 29th from 3:00 to 6:00pm in downtown Charlevoix!
All Day - CHARLEVOIX STORES
BLACK FRIDAY DEALS
Taking place throughout the day, Charlevoix Merchants will be offering fantastic Black Friday Deals that you won't want to miss. While area restaurants will offer great food and drink specials. Black Friday also kicks off the Gift Local shopping initiative where you can shop Charlevoix for a chance to win up to $500 in Chamber Checks. Click here for details on Gift Local Downtown Shopping Contest.
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Holiday Day Celebration
Holiday Trails will kick-off with Santa making his way through the resort core beginning at 5pm from Kinlochen to the Crystal Center on a Horse Drawn Surrey. He'll use his holiday magic to help light Crystal Mountain's holiday tree at 5:30pm during our First Light Celebration. Plus, we'll sing along to holiday favorites with Izzy Wallace.
Enjoy a festive tour through Crystal’s quaint resort village. Each trail stop offers unique activities, plus food & beverage and retail sales, including Black Friday specials!
Pick up your Holiday Trails Guide from one of the following locations: Front Desk, Park at Water's Edge and the Mountain Market. Please limit guides to one per family.
On the back of your Holiday Trails Guide, write your name, address and phone number and return to the Park at Water's Edge by 7:55pm for a chance to win. Prize drawing held at 8pm. Guests must be 18+ to be eligible to win prizes; need not be present to win. Please, one entry per family.
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Downtown Elk Rapids Tree Lighting Celebration
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of magic and cheer in the heart of downtown Elk Rapids! Join us at 6 PM for a night filled with the warmth of community spirit, joyous Christmas caroling, and festive surprises. Santa Claus himself will arrive on his sleigh, joined by the Miss Elk Rapids Court, bringing a sparkle to young and old alike. As the highlight of the evening, watch as Santa lights the town’s beautiful Christmas tree, filling the square with twinkling lights and holiday joy.
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Empire Artisan Marketplace
Empire Artisan Marketplace featuring Handcrafted Gifts, Local Artisans and Refreshments at the Empire Township Hall. Making spirits bright this season with lovely unique gifts for everyone on your list!
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Cottonwood Inn Holiday Market
Join us for a fun holiday shopping event!
• Local makers and vendors
• Gift basket drawing
• Hot cocoa bar
• Baked goods
For more information call…
Holly Decker
231.631. 5535
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Cookie Decorating with Santa
Join us for a fun day of cookie decorating with the one and only Santa Claus! This in-person event will be held at the Bay Bread Company on Randolph Street. Get into the festive spirit as you decorate delicious cookies with Santa himself. It's a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your family and create sweet memories. Don't miss out on this magical experience! Each person will decorate three cookies and take a photo with Santa. 2 & under are FREE
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Santa at The Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm
We just got word that Santa is coming to The Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm on Saturday November,30th! Bring your cameras for free photo ops with Santa (think Christmas cards)! We will also be offering:
-Hot Coco Bar *While Supplies last*
-Cookies and popcorn *While Supplies Last*
-Christmas ornament making station
-In store specials to celebrate Small Business Saturday and all of our AMAZING customers!
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Tree Lighting Matinee Special with the Harbor Springs Area Fire Department & Santa Visit
Tree Lighting Matinee Special with the Harbor Springs Area Fire Department & Santa Visit
Watch ELF and Santa will visit after the show via firetruck!
Saturday, 11/30/24 at 11:00 a.m.
All Three Theaters at once
Tickets are FREE and available in-person only by stopping by the Lyric anytime we are open. Please return any tickets that won't be used. Seats will be assigned. You must retain your ticket and ushers will be on hand to make sure you go to the correct seats.
Happy Holidays & thanks to the H.S.A.F.D.
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Annual Tree Lighting at Seven HILLS
Join us at SEVEN HILLS to celebrate the holiday season with our Annual Tree Lighting, on November 30th from 4-7pm!
Old Mission Distilling will be serving up festive cocktails and offering 15% off bottle sales.
Mission Proper will have pizza, popcorn, cozy holiday drinks, cookie decorating, and a holiday craft.
DJ Ras Marco D will be spinning vinyl and Tinker Studio TC will have holiday trivia and giveaways.
Plus, Old Mission Peninsula Student Carolers will be singing the songs of the season!
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Christmas in the Village of Lake Ann
Step into the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas in the Village of Lake Ann on Saturday, November 30th, as we kick off the holiday season together! Join us for an evening filled with festive cheer, starting with holiday crafts, followed by joyful caroling and a cozy small-town parade leading Santa to his grand arrival. Delight in the annual tree lighting ceremony in the park, where the glow of lights will set the perfect holiday atmosphere. Afterward, bring the kids to visit Santa in the town hall for cherished moments and holiday wishes. It’s a day of warmth, tradition, and community celebration, perfect for families and holiday lovers of all ages!
EVENT SCHEDULE
5:00 PM - Kid's Holiday Crafts in the Town Hall
5:45 PM - Caroling in the Park
6:00 PM - Santa Arrival in Park
6:15 PM - Tree Lighting in Park
6:30 PM - Santa Visits in Town Hall
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The Village Tree Lighting
Join The Village for their annual tree lighting on the historic front lawn. Swing by for hot chocolate and Christmas music performed by Christina Teresa while awaiting the 6:15PM countdown. Prior to the fun, be sure to shop local for Small Business Saturday in the Mercato!
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Opening Night of Sparkle in the Park
5-7:30 pm - Free Tailgate Chili, Hot Chocolate, Coffee & Cookies, compliments of the Bear Lake Community!
6:30-7:30 - Treats and Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Toyland Center in the Park.
Carolers are welcome anytime
Please consider bringing items for the local food bank.
5-10 pm enjoy the lighted displays of Sparkle in the Park and surrounding areas.
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Santa's Visit to Long Lake Fire Rescue
Santa will be stopping by Long Lake Fire Rescue to visit with your local Fire/EMS friends. Stop by and see Santa!
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Holiday Lights Hike
Join Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum on Dec 6 and 7 from 5-8 pm for their new event “Walk through the Holidays Lantern Lit Hike. It will include New Year’s Day, Valentines Day, St. Patty’s Day, Autism Awareness Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, National Lighthouse Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas). At each holiday there will be an activity and/or photo op. Lanterns will light way in between. 3D glasses are included in the ticket price to view the lights. Finish up with Christmas at the Lighthouse with a climb to the top of the tower for a night view. Listen to Christmas music on the pump organ. Family friendly event. Dogs welcome on the hike.
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Downtown Petoskey's Holiday Open House
You're cordially invited to join us for a delightful evening of holiday cheer in Downtown Petoskey!
The Holiday Open House is scheduled for the first Friday in December, December 6th, from 6 to 9 pm. The event kicks off with a magical appearance by Santa Claus, who will light the towering Christmas tree in Pennsylvania Park and spread joy to children throughout the streets.
Enjoy the Downtown Social District and savor the festive atmosphere with the freedom to carry your adult beverage as you explore the wonderful array of shops and activities.
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Visit with Santa at Emmet County Fairgrounds
Santa will be visiting the Emmet County Fairgrounds’ Community Building from 12pm – 3pm. Guests will be invited to take a photo with Santa, make crafts to take home, and enjoy delicious cups of hot cocoa as well as cookies. Entry is free.
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Cookie Decorating with Santa
Join us for a fun day of cookie decorating with the one and only Santa Claus! This in-person event will be held at the Bay Bread Company on Randolph Street. Get into the festive spirit as you decorate delicious cookies with Santa himself. It's a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your family and create sweet memories. Don't miss out on this magical experience! Each person will decorate three cookies and take a photo with Santa. 2 & under are FREE
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Holiday Lights Hike
Join Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum on Dec 6 and 7 from 5-8 pm for their new event “Walk through the Holidays Lantern Lit Hike. It will include New Year’s Day, Valentines Day, St. Patty’s Day, Autism Awareness Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, National Lighthouse Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas). At each holiday there will be an activity and/or photo op. Lanterns will light way in between. 3D glasses are included in the ticket price to view the lights. Finish up with Christmas at the Lighthouse with a climb to the top of the tower for a night view. Listen to Christmas music on the pump organ. Family friendly event. Dogs welcome on the hike.
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Victorian Sleighbell Parade
Step back in time to one of Michigan’s most unique holiday parades. With horse-drawn carriages, bagpipers and carolers elegantly dressed in Victorian attire, historic River Street in Downtown Manistee is transformed to the late-1800s. The highlights of the parade are draft horses pulling a 30-foot Christmas tree down River Street followed by a beautiful display of luminaries, caroling and the lighting of the tree.
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2nd Sundays at Dennos Museum
Take part in a vibrant participatory artistic experience every second Sunday of the month! From flower arranging and printmaking to painting and weaving, each session offers a unique and creative activity.
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Christmas on 3rd Street in East Jordan
Join us for an outdoor Christmas celebration! This free community event will be fun for the whole family and includes a live manger scene, live camel and other animals, kids crafts, and wagon rides. Come enjoy some snacks and hot cocoa while you gather up fireside to roast marshmallows and hear the carolers sing!
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Kingsley Holiday Craft Show
Join us for all your holiday shopping from many different makers, artisans and vendors!
This year will also include a Kids Korner, full of kid crafters and entrepreneurs!
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Santa's Workshop at Castle Farms
It’s time to build and craft with Santa in his Workshop at Castle Farms! Our Santa’s Workshop sessions will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, 2024 at pre-scheduled times throughout the day. Participate in an age-appropriate craft (chosen at time of online registration), enjoy hot cocoa and a treat. Chat with Santa himself and get a special gift. Professional photos with Santa are also included and will be available for download after the event!
Ticket Cost: $30 per child
Santa Sessions Available: 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, & 2pm each day
Limit of 25 children per session.
Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 PM EST on December 13, 2024. Each child ticket includes 2 adults. You may purchase extra adult tickets for $5 each.
There will not be a separate, large holiday display in the Knight’s Castle this season. The event will take place in one room with festive décor for families to enjoy.
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Santa Meet & Greet at Lake Ann Farm
Want is returning to the farm! Join us for a Santa meet and greet!
Sunday December 15, 2024 2pm-6pm
They’ll have a hot cocoa bar, s’mores bar, coffee, a petting zoo and Horse or Pony rides!
Holiday Music: TLC Bells Choir
Join us and welcome back the TLC Bells Choir, a family favorite to ring in the holiday season.
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Winterlochen
Shake off the winter blues and join the students, faculty, and staff of Interlochen Arts Academy for our annual winter festival, Winterlochen! Bundle up for outdoor fun such as sledding and s’mores, then head inside for a variety of family-friendly arts exploration activities. Try out some real instruments, learn the basics of acting, dance to live jazz, paint and craft away, conduct the Arts Academy Orchestra, and so much more!
The festivities culminate in a campus-wide parade to Corson Auditorium for a free multidisciplinary performance showcasing the different art forms represented at Interlochen.
To better serve our community, we are committed to creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for all to experience the arts.
The accommodations available at this event include:
Physical map with symbols notating which events have accessible accommodations and locations of accessible bathrooms
Sensory/fidget devices*
Noise sensitivity accommodations*
Light sensitivity accommodations*
Barrier Free Entrances
Ability to enter/exit the event as needed
Social Story
Safe Space to enter and continuously watch/listen to the show with monitor and speaker access, sensory toys, and activities
Grayling Christmas Walk
Join us for the 2024 Christmas Walk on Saturday, November 16th!
This decades-long tradition is back! Get ready for a magical day full of holiday cheer, fun, and excitement:
REAL Reindeer - Come see these amazing creatures up close!
Santa in his Workshop - Meet Santa and share your Christmas wishes!
Light Parade - Watch the streets sparkle with festive floats and holiday lights!
Store Specials - Shop local and discover amazing deals!
Spend $10, Win Big Raffle - Your chance to win fantastic prizes while supporting local businesses!
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with you! Bring your family and friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. See you there! "
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Free Moana & Maui Meet & Greet
Make way! Make way!
Just days before their second movie release, a princess and demigod are sailing their way to TC!
No purchase necessary, all fees have been covered by Once Upon making this a free event for the community.
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Christmas in the Country Market
Shop holiday gifts, crafts, snacks, raffle drawing & more
FREE Admission
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Harry Potter Night
Join TADL for an after-hours event in celebration of all things Harry Potter! We'll close off the first floor so you can walk through a Hogwarts like experience. Play indoor Quidditch, mix potions, test your Harry Potter trivia, have Harry Potter themed snacks, have a Hogwarts photo op, and more.
Come dressed up as your favorite Harry Potter character and enjoy a great evening at the library!
Suggested age range: 6+. No sign-up required. Adults need to accompany any children under the age of 11 inside the library.
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Princess Gala Weekend
Enchantment awaits with the return of the Inn's Princess Gala! You and your young princesses and princes are invited to join six Disney-inspired characters for a fairytale experience in the Arlington Ballroom. Honored guests enjoy the royal treatment with delicious snacks and refreshments, meet-and-greets with each princess, character performances, and interactive activities!
New for 2024, two events, one magical day! Guests are offered the choice of a morning or afternoon event.
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Mini Makerfest
GTCD invites you and your family to join members of the STEAM/Maker Alliance for a Mini MakerFest with local STEAM organizations. Engage in hands-on and educational activities!
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Christmas on the Farm
A magical transformation sure to put you into the holiday spirit! They say there is no place like home for the holidays – but we say there is no place like home on the Farm! You will find the market exploding with the warmth of Christmas – including gifts, décor, and treats!
***Free Admission***
Free hot cocoa bar open to all
Unique holiday decor
Refurbished furniture
Vintage festive finds
Michigan made gifts
Stocking Stuffers and Children’s Gifts
SANTA arrives on Sunday from 11a – 2p! Get your professional photo taken with the big guy by @EMcreative photo!
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Traverse City Children's Book Festival
TCCBF is a celebration of children, families, community, and literacy. The festival offers a sampling of books for the entire family from a variety of Michigan and national publishers! Local non-profits will be on hand with fun, kid-friendly activities and crafts.
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Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza
Got pumpkins on the mind? Help TC divert 1 ton of pumpkins from landfills for composting at the inaugural Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza on November 9th!
Not into smashing? Drop your pumpkins off at 143 Beitner between November 1st and 9th!
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Traverse City Children's Book Festival at the City Opera House
Join Traverse City Library at the City Opera House as we celebrate the return of the Traverse City Children's Book Festival! This free event is for all families. Community organizations like TADL, Books from Birth, Born to Read, and more will be there with fun, reading-themed activities and there will also be special storytelling guests. In addition, attendees receive free book bucks just for attending and can use them toward the purchase of books from authors you can meet and talk with at the event.
Parent to Parent Sale at Castle Farms
This event is your chance to find gently used baby and children’s items at unbeatable prices. Browse through a wide selection of clothing, toys, books, strollers, car seats, nursery gear, and more—all in one convenient location.
Sale Hours: 9am-12pm
As a shopper, you’ll enjoy early access for just $5 per person during the first hour of the sale. After that, admission drops to $3 per person. Kids 16 and under can attend for free, making this a family-friendly event. Admission will be available at the door.
Looking to sell? We offer booth spaces to fit your needs: a 10×10 booth for $20 or a 10×20 booth for $35. It’s a great opportunity to declutter, make some extra cash, and help other families in the community. Each 10×10 booth includes 1 eight foot table and 2 chairs; 10×20 booths include 2 eight foot tables and 2 chairs. Extra tables are available for $5.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Castle Farms, this sale offers a unique shopping experience in a historic setting. Don’t miss out on the incredible deals and the chance to connect with other parents. Be sure to bring your shopping bags and arrive early for the best selection!
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Animal Kingdom Glow Skate
Let's go WILD! Join us for a glow skate at Centre Ice arena on November 8th from 6:30-8:30pm. Music, lights, games, and prizes. $20 per person or $80 flat rate for a family. Dress to impress in your favorite animal costumes or animal print and get ready to GO WILD!
*No pre-sale available. First come first serve for rental skates*
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Halloween Monster Mash at Petoskey Library
It’s a graveyard smash! There will be snacks, creepy noises, and prizes for those who dress up!
*For ages 12-18*
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Halloween Celebration & Lantern-Lit Hike
Come dressed in your costume and celebrate Halloween with a self-guided lantern walk at the Boardman River Nature Center and surrounding trails! GTCD naturalists will host several seasonal activities in the Nature Center!
Kids Halloween Celebration
Join us for a special Halloween Celebration on October 30. Kids can enjoy treats, crafts, games and more!
Free Sanderson Sister Meet & Greet
Don’t let them put a spell on you! Our three favorite sisters are flying in to TC the Sunday before Halloween.
Talent provided by the always fabulous Olivia Grace and Co. This event is paid for by Once Upon making it free for you to attend.
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Myrtle & Maude's End of Harvest Party
Our busy apple harvest season is over and its time to PARTY! C'mon out to the farm for our LAST fall weekend! Vintage tractors parked around the farm along with local makers featuring their handmade goods and gifts!
Admission is FREE & Farmer Paul will be giving FREE educational farm tours around the farm!
Come hungry! Farm to table lunch and treats! Apple barbeque pulled pork with fresh apple-slaw, farm-fancy grilled cheese with a thick juicy slice of our home grown apples, along with all of our other unique treats ~ Homemade apple pie parfaits, apple cider slushies, Maude's famous caramel apples, farm fresh donuts & Grandma Birdie's homemade pies!
Enjoy one LAST weekend here on the farm with us!
Live Music
Pumpkin Painting
Shopping
Farm animals - Patsy Cline (mini highpark cow), Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings (dwarf goats) & chickens!
Yard Games
Football on the BIG screen!
Kids Play & Family Fun!
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Myrtle & Maude's End of Harvest Party
The busy apple harvest season is over and its time to PARTY! C'mon out to the farm for our LAST fall weekend! Vintage tractors parked around the farm along with local makers featuring their handmade goods and gifts!
Admission is FREE & Farmer Paul will be giving FREE educational farm tours around the farm!
Come hungry! Farm to table lunch and treats! Apple barbeque pulled pork with fresh apple-slaw, farm-fancy grilled cheese with a thick juicy slice of our home grown apples, along with all of our other unique treats ~ Homemade apple pie parfaits, apple cider slushies, Maude's famous caramel apples, farm fresh donuts & Grandma Birdie's homemade pies!
Enjoy one LAST weekend here on the farm!
Live Music
Pumpkin Painting
Shopping
Farm animals - Patsy Cline (mini highpark cow), Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings (dwarf goats) & chickens!
Yard Games
Football on the BIG screen!
Kids Play & Family Fun!
Hall-O-Treat Walk
Join us for a trick-or-treat adventure through the halls of Redeemer! Children will experience the wonder of various themed rooms designed to engage their imagination. To top it all off, there will be food, games, and face painting at the end of the walk. And don’t forget the I Spy hayride through the woods.
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Halloween at the Library
Remember to bring your kids to the Halloween event at Interlochen Public Library on October 26th from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be lots of spooky fun, crafts, and ghostly goodies for everyone to enjoy! It's a great opportunity for children to have a blast and get creative with Halloween-themed crafts.
Join Miss Jennifer and her ghouls for an afternoon of spooky fun, crafts, and ghostly goodies. I encourage you to dress up.The Friends of Interlochen Public Library will provide all snacks.
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Boo-Wow Costume Party
Are you ready for a howling good time this Halloween
season? Join us for our annual Costume Pawty!
It’s Halloween at Iron Fish! We are celebrating on Saturday,
October 26th with a Costume Pawty! Get your pets dressed
to impress in their most spine-tingling, adorable, or creative
costumes! Whether they're a dashing doggie Dracula or a
fabulous feline witch, let their inner Halloween spirit shine.
Prizes await for the most paw-some outfits! We can’t wait to
see what you come up with for our Costume Pawty from
2:00 to 4:00pm!
Contest Categories:
- Scariest Costume
- Cutest Costume
- Best Owner-Pet Duo Costume
*Must be present to receive prize
Do you have a spirited pup who can't join the Pawty? Share
a photo online using the #IFDBOOWOW and tag us
@ironfishdistillery
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Halloween Party at the Old Art Building
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon on Saturday, October 26, from 1-3 p.m. with Halloween activities for the whole family! Enjoy cider & donuts, kids's crafts, and face painting at this free event. Kids can decorate a goodie bag to take trick-or-treating at participating Leland businesses. (We'll provide a map, so be sure to stop at the OAB first.) Costumes are encouraged!
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Fall Festival at Camp Carvela
Join Camp Carvela for their first annual Fall Festival!
Come celebrate all things fall with - with activities like face painting, lawn games, smores, apple 'bobbing', a seasonal scavenger hunt and more.
We will also have yummy treats - come grab a donut and apple cider, or a hotdog and a can of pop - at the pricepoint of your choosing, as a donation towards our scholarship fund. Pay it forward to help more kids come to camp!
Don't forget to wear your favorite flannel and boots for the classic fall photo op - the camp scenery is unmatched in fall! Bring the whole family and invite your friends, all are welcome!
Please RSVP if you can so we can prepare enough food. See you there!
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Fall Harvest Festival
Join us at the East Bay Branch Library on Saturday October 26th from 12-2pm as we gather and celebrate fall with live music by SkyeLea, cider and donuts, games, (not so) spooky crafts, and more! Costumes welcome!
Halloween Hoopla
Halloween comes to Boyne Mountain the weekend of October 25-26, 2024. Celebrate at our Halloween Hoopla event with character meet-and-greets, balloon twisting, face painting, trick-or-treating across the resort, and Halloween costume parties for families and adults.
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Halloween for All
Join Dennos Museum and Children's Therapy Corner for the second annual sensory-friendly Halloween event! We will have a variety of fun activities with an emphasis on sensory sensitivity and accommodations to create an inclusive environment where all are welcome!
Visitors may self-select activities they would like to participate in, with descriptive maps provided at the entrance to the museum. Halloween activities may include pumpkin art projects, playdough monsters, coloring and activity pages, Discovery Gallery interactive exhibits, and Halloween treat bags. The Dutmers Theater will be a designated quiet room, offering an easily accessible space to take a break. A social story about the event will be available on our website within a week of the program for visitors to review and will also be emailed to those who RSVP in advance. Although the museum has made considerations for sensory sensitivity for this event, families are encouraged to bring any accommodations that may be helpful. Questions about the event can be directed to Liz Celeste at eceleste@nmc.edu.
This event is free and registration is not required, but recommended.
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Fall Family Fun Festival
13th Annual Fall Family Fun Festival - FREE EVENT October 26th 11 am to 1:30 pm.
We are back at the Fifth Street Gym!!! Let's make the 13th year the best year ever!
Bring the kids to enjoy: this free event. Kids' games, crafts, photo booth, pumpkin decorating, bounce house, bake sale, cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones and free hot dog lunch. Door prize drawings for parents.
Special Guests: Bowser, Grayling Ghost Busters, Belle and you might even see Jack Sparrow
Donation Stations to benefit Mobile Food Truck/Family Care Network.
All are welcome. Hope to see you there.
Downtown Petoskey Business Trick or Treating
Be ye pumpkin, princess, or pirate with superpowers; join us for Trick or Treating throughout the Downtown Stores!
Line up at Central Elementary School beginning at 9:45 am. The parade will start at 10 am and march from Central Elementary down Howard Street to Pennsylvania Park in Downtown Petoskey.
At dusk on Saturday, October 26th, Downtown Petoskey will host the fourth annual Jack O’ Lantern walk through Pennsylvania Park! Bring your already carved or decorated pumpkin to Pennsylvania Park between 1 and 6 pm for a chance to win $50 in Downtown Dollars!
The Jack O’ Lanterns will be lit at sunset for you to walk through and enjoy all night!
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Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm Fall Fest
Happy Fall! To celebrate our last weekend where our animal park will be open for petting and feeding we decided to throw the paca's a good-bye (for now) party! Come and enjoy a day full of fall activities! Our first ever Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm Fall Fest will include:
-Feeding and Petting the animal park boys one last time before we have to close it for the season
-PUMPKIN CARVING! (While pumpkin supplies last)
-POP UP SHOP! By Bee Linked. She will be offering permanent jewelry!
-Popcorn for snacking
-Cider, hot chocolate, and doughnuts
-In Store Specials!
-Come dressed in your Halloween costume and be entered into a drawing for an alpaca stuffed animal
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