Family Friendly Halloween Haunts

Creature Feature Dinner Show

October 12 –13, 19-20, & 27 & 28

Double JJ Resort

Rothbury

800-DOUBLEJJ

www.doublejj.com

Every Friday and Saturday night at 6 p.m. – be scared silly! Spooky fun with singing, dancing, and dinner. This show is great for all ages. Reservations Recommended. Adults $17; Children $10 ages 4-12; plus tax and gratuity.

Nightmare at Challenge Mountain

October 12 –13, 19-20, & 27 & 28

Boyne Falls

231-535-2141

www.boynecountry.com

Prepare yourself for more fright, fear, fun, and fantasy! The lodge at Challenge Mountain’s recreational facility transforms into a medieval castle with attractions such as the Haunted Basement, the Grimm Forest, the Grateful Dead Cemetery, Dragon Room, a drain maze, and terrifying paths that lead to the magic and terror. The Nightmare is open at 7 p.m. and the last victim may pass the castle entrance doors at 10 p.m. Admission is a season pass. You may return, if you dare, as many evenings as you like for no additional charge with your pass. All venues are included. The cost this season is $10 for adults and $5 for every 2 children. In other words, 1 child costs $5, 2 costs $5, 3 children are $10, and 4 are $10. Bring as many children as you like, they taste great with catsup, so the creatures have said. The Nightmare resides at 2205 Springbrook Rd. Boyne Falls, MI.

Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village

October 12-14; 19-21; 26 & 28

Dearborn

313-271-1620

www.thehenryford.org

It’s Frightfully Fun for the Whole Family! Step back in time to a turn-of-the-20th century Hallowe’en. Follow an endless path of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns and meet colorful characters along the way. Feel the whoosh as the headless horseman rides by, banter with a clever witch, and make stops at several treat stations spread throughout Greenfield Village.

Binder Park Zoo’s Great ZooBoo

October 12 – 30

Battle Creek

269-979-1351

www.binderparkzoo.org 

Crisp autumn air, crunchy leaves under foot, hot apple cider, and walks through decorated trick-or-treat trails are just some of the many ways to describe Binder Park Zoo's ALL NEW Great ZooBoo. Fun for all ages, the Great ZooBoo offers an abundance of reasons to make this an annual must visit event, with some new twists this season. Remaining the same, is the Merry-Not-Scary charm that the Zoo has been steadfast in providing to the community. The newness, however, can be found in the ALL NEW dedicated trick-or-treat trail, more animals on exhibit, nightly entertainment venues like magicians, storytellers, and pirate shows and rides such as the Binda Conservation Carousel . All this adds up to tons of fun for the entire family! For families looking for a safe Halloween experience for their children, and to be entertained, the ALL NEW Great ZooBoo is just the ticket. Hours are Monday-Friday 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m

The Haunting of Wellington

October 12 through end of month

Wellington Farm USA

Grayling

1-888-OLD-FARM

www.wellingtonfarmpark.org

"The Haunting of Wellington" is a month long event packed to the brim with seasonal activities for the very young and the very old and everyone in between. Everything from haunted hayrides, a haunted corn maze and an after dark, no lights, hike through "Sleepy Hollow!'

Fall Festival

October 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28

Double JJ Resort

Rothbury

800-DOUBLEJJ

www.doublejj.com

Join the Double JJ for an afternoon of old-fashioned harvest time fun from 12 noon – 5 p.m. There will be Horse-drawn hayrides, a Pumpkin Patch, Pony Rides, Corn Maze (just try to find your way out!), Petting Farm, Apple Cider Making, Wild West Stunt Shows, Arts & Crafts, General Store & Ice Cream Parlor! Adults $8.00; Children $5.00 12 yrs. and under.

The Famous Pumpkin Train

October 13, 14, 21, 27 & 28

Coopersville & Marne Railway

616-997-5164

www.coopersvilleandmarne.org

Saturday trains depart the station at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Passengers are entertained with music, jokes, songs and dance written especially for the youngest riders and performed by The Great Pumpkin, Scarecrow and Little Crow. Advanced tickets may be purchased at the station on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., by calling (616) 997-7000, ext. 3 or by mailing in an advanced ticket registration form found at www.coopersvilleandmarne.org.

Family Haunted Adventure

October 19-21 and October 24-26

Turkeyville USA

Marshall

269-781-4293

www.turkeyville.com

Turkeyville is ready for Halloween in a new and fun way - a haunted a dventure. The adventure begins with a walk to the train depot. Everyone will board the haunted train to experience a ghoulish ride around the mile and half track. The next stop is a walk for the brave to experience the scary haunted trail, where the demons will jump out and the scary monsters have the opportunity to get close. This portion of the adventure is not for the faint at heart. Once through the trail you can return to the train or just walk back to the safety of Turkeyville. In addition, there will be four scheduled hayrides both big weekends and a Family Corn Maze. Hayride times are 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00 pm. Ride the wagon to the corn maze and pick a pumpkin in the family friendly haunted adventure. All this awaits you and your family when you visit Turkeyville USA!

Zoo Goes Boo

October 20 & 27

Grand Rapids

616-336-4303

www.johnballzoosociety.org

Join John Ball Zoo at the Zoo Goes Boo Event! Trick or treat on the Kooky-Not-Spooky Trail, participate in kid’s crafts, view special animal shows, and enjoy treats, treats, and more treats! Get your costume on and head to the zoo!

Trick or Treat Night

October 25

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum

Grand Rapids

616-235-4726

www.grcm.org

Thursday, Oct. 25 is Trick-or-Treat night at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum from 5:30-7:30pm! Children can wear their costumes and enjoy the glow-in-the-dark room complete with treats! Thursday nights are Family Nights at the GRCM and admission is only $1 from 5:00-8:00pm.

Downtown Halloween Walk

October 26

Traverse City

800-872-8377

www.visittraversecity.com

Downtown Traverse City fills up with costumed youngsters and their parents as hundreds of people participate in a safe before-dark Trick or Treat event on Front Street from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Halloween Spooktacular Weekend

October 26 & 27

Crystal Mountain’s Halloween Spooktacular Weekend

Thompsonville

800-968-7686

www.crystalmountain.com

This frighteningly fun finale to the month of October features activities for the entire family including a costume contest, pumpkin carving, mask-making and trick or treating. Stay for the fun all weekend - buy two nights & get the third night free! Offer is valid Friday through Tuesday during October. This offer is also valid with 18-hole or Unlimited Golf Packages (free night of lodging only does not include golf or breakfast).

3rd Annual Halloween Hoopla

October 26 – 28

Boyne Mountain Avalanche Bay

800-GO-BOYNE
www.boyne.com or www.AvalancheBay.com

The festivities begin Friday evening with face painting; a family classic movie, story time with Avalanche Bay’s adorable mascot Fritz and an outside bonfire complete with that gooey, always delicious treat - s’mores. On Saturday, the fun kicks up a notch with arts and crafts featuring ghosts, goblins and ghouls – oh my – plus, face painting, a wizardly scavenger hunt, hayrides, story time with Fritz, frightening trips through the haunted hallway and an evening bonfire. The face painting, games, and crafts continue on Sunday as does the fun at Avalanche Bay with five waterslides, a shallow kid's pool, lazy river, wet climbing wall, activity pools, hot tubs, massive arcade, the Rip Zone - Michigan's only indoor surf simulator, and so much more! Hoopla activities are happening from 6 PM to 10 PM on Friday, 9 AM to 10 PM on Saturday and 9 AM to 1 PM on Sunday. All events are included with admission, which is $25 for a full day or $19 for a half day from 4 PM till close. As always, children ages two and under are free with a paying adult. A special package is offered that includes lodging and water park passes for a family of four starting at $129 per night – that’s no trick! Or upgrade for convenient second floor access to the aquatic adventures by staying at the luxurious Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa for just $60 more. Make this Halloween one to remember at Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark – where adventure lives!

Pirate Island

October 26 & 27

Windmill Island

Holland

888-535-5792

www.windmillisland.org

6 - 9 pm, $6.00 per person. Pint-Size Pirates age 4 and under are free.
Be ready for some spooky fun as you search for the treasure chest among the ghosts and ghouls on Pirate Island.  Plan on an hour and a half for your search. Come dressed as a pirate or any other character of your choosing.  Refreshments available for purchase at the Pirate Party in the Pavilion at the end of the program.  Tickets (pirate passes) may be purchased upon arrival at the ticket booth.

Trick or Treat Trail

October 26

Oktoberfest

Garland Resort

877-4-GARLAND

www.garlandusa.com

Friday, October 26, from 5 to 8 p.m., it's all about the family. Family activities include a “Trick or Treat” Trail for kids — bring costumes. This FREE adventure will start in the Golf Shop with numerous stops along the way to the Conference Center, where each child will receive a Pumpkin to decorate! In addition, Twister Joe will be performing, Jeff and Sue will be playing, the bonfire outside will be lit, and we'll be bobbing for apples! A family buffet dinner will also be available to purchase for those who get hungry along the trail! Haunted House - $2 admission, $5 per family

Halloween Festival

October 27

Saugatuck Village Square

269-857-1701

www.saugatuck.com

The Halloween Festival in Saugatuck will take place on October 27 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. There will be country music, entertainment, storytelling, arts & crafts featuring Harvest items with a parade at 4 p.m. on the Village Square. Sponsored by the Saugatuck – Douglas CVB.

All Hallows Eve Celebration

October 27

Historic Charlton Park

Hastings

269-945-3775

www.charltonpark.org

On Saturday, October 27 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. join the “All Hallows Eve” celebration at Historic Charlton Park. This family oriented event is only $3/Person and begins with trick-or-treating through the Historic Village. Enjoy old-fashioned candies and treats, fresh apple cider, take a hayride or paint a tiny pumpkin.

Haunted Hanger Days

October 27
Air Zoo
Kalamazoo
269-382-6555
www.airzoo.org
Ghosts, goblins and creatures of the night… oh my! On October 27 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Air Zoo will host these spooky creatures and even spookier happenings during its second annual Haunted Hangar. All Air Zoo rides and activities within the Main Campus will be open until 9 p.m.; the East Campus will close at 5 p.m. Scheduled activities and events include: Spooky Science Labs, 501^st Legion (Star Wars Re-enactors), Costume Contests, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, The Snake Lady, Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary, Trick-or-treat trail, Fortune Teller, a Temporary Tattoo Parlor and more! The Haunted Hangar is included with regular admission (admission charges are $19.50 for adults, $17.50 for seniors 60-plus and $15.50 for children, aged 5–15. Children 4 and under enter free).

Halloween Fun

October 28

Holiday Inn

Grand Haven/Spring Lake

616-935-6724

www.higrandhaven.com

Join the Holiday Inn in Grand Haven on Sunday, October 28^th, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. for kid crafts, paint your own pumpkin, games, snacks, and more! Great for the whole family! Call for additional details!

Halloween Downtown

October 31

Grand Haven

800-303-4088

www.visitgrandhaven.com

Trick or Treat at the merchants’ stores in Downtown Grand Haven on October 31^st from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Merchants will provide treats to those families participating in the downtown’s annual trick – or – treat event. Community trick – or – treating will follow. Join in the fun with shopping and trick – or –treating on Washington Avenue in Downtown Grand Haven from Harbor to Third Street.

Trick or Treat

October 31

Downtown South Haven

269-637-5252

www.southhaven.org

The downtown businesses of South Haven will great your ghosts and goblins! A fun evening for the whole family. Please call for times.