From chair lift rides to fall getaways to Halloween fun at the zoo, here's your guide to soak up the season. The air is crisp, the leaves are turning golden, and fall is in full swing across Michigan.
From outdoor adventures to cozy seasonal activities, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the changing season.
FOX 17's Janice Allen spoke with Kathleen Schiefler, Materials & Marketing Coordinator for the West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA), to get a rundown of October events.
Fall Getaways
Fall is the ideal time to plan a getaway, even better when it is something super unique and really special. Off Map in South Haven is inviting you for their fabulous Fall Fest on Friday, October 23 through Sunday, the 25th, where you can experience all of the great outdoors, and none of the roughing it.
Sit around the roaring bonfire with a complimentary s’mores bar, settle in for movie night in the woods - popcorn and all - sample donuts in the communal barn, paint or carve a pumpkin, enjoy an Amish horse ride, and wind down with live music on Saturday evening. Off Map; Fall Fest, October 23-25
This is the perfect time to check out their gorgeous 76-acre property outfitted with beautifully furnished safari tents and the five brand new Amish-built one- and two-bedroom cabins, perfect for snuggling all fall and winter long. So come on out and find out why everyone is raving about their stay at Off Map.
Bay Pointe Inn BOGO 50% Off Cottages
Bay Pointe Inn is a beautiful property surrounded by stunning Gun Lake water views, and it’s the perfect place to experience a tranquil fall getaway with your very own luxurious two- or three-bedroom cottage. And if you book a cottage by October 31, you can get 50% off when you stay Sunday through Thursday until November 30th.
Experience a delicious meal at their locally inspired, award-winning restaurant, relax with a dip in the indoor heated pool or hot tub, hit the fitness center, or simply enjoy the surrounding beauty of fall colors and serene nature trails.
Halloween Fun
Downtown Spooktacular - St. Joseph - October 17 and Trick or Treat - Oct 30; 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Downtown St. Joseph is hosting their popular Downtown Spooktacular on October 17, featuring a variety of events including a hayride, an Artisan Market, a pumpkin patch with carving demonstrations and supplies for decorating, a magic show and spooky lighthouse tours, a hay maze, spooky Trolley, and even a ‘Where’s the Witch? scavenger hunt. Saturday at noon, be sure to join the Spooktacular Costume Parade while you enjoy the downtown decorations and more! Also, the merchants and businesses of Downtown St. Joseph are officially calling all ghosts, goblins, and ghouls for an evening of treats on October 30th from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m:
Zoo Goes Boo - John Ball Zoo; Three weekends beginning October 16; 10:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Practice your cackle because the John Ball Zoo is brewing up a ghoulishly good time. You’ll be spellbound with the spooktacular decorations and otherworldly entertainment, including magicians, fire dancers, villains, and more!
