Fall in West Michigan brings crisp air, colorful landscapes, fresh-picked apples, warm cider, and plenty of reasons to get outside. From harvest festivals and farmers' markets to fall color chairlift rides, culinary events, orchards, and family activities, celebrate autumn throughout West Michigan and beyond.
Fall Fun in Kalamazoo
- There’s plenty to do in Kalamazoo this fall! Pick apples at Gull Meadow Farms, sip fresh cider from VerHage’s Fruit Farm & Cider Mill, and find even more seasonal fun throughout the area. Check the Discover Kalamazoo events calendar for upcoming fall activities.
Autumn Artisan Market at Journeyman Distillery
- Shop local at the Autumn Artisan Market at Journeyman Distillery’s Featherbone Factory in Three Oaks, November 7–8. Browse handcrafted goods from talented local artisans, sip a craft cocktail, enjoy brunch at Staymaker Restaurant, and find one-of-a-kind treasures during this Southwest Michigan fall weekend.
Crane’s Cider Fest - Fennville
- Celebrate the harvest at Crane’s 10th Annual Cider Fest on September 12. From noon–5 p.m., enjoy crisp cider, fresh apples, live music, hayrides, and family fun in the orchard. Tickets include admission, a commemorative Crane’s glass, and $5 toward Crane’s goodies and beverages.
Mid-Autumn Night Market - Wayland
- Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Asia in West Michigan at Gun Lake Casino Resort’s Mid-Autumn Night Market on September 26. Enjoy a buffet of Asian-inspired cuisine, traditional lion dance performances, and live entertainment during this one-night celebration of culture, food, and entertainment.
Fall Harvest Dinner at Ox-Bow - Saugatuck
- On October 3, gather at Ox-Bow School of Art for a special Fall Harvest Dinner featuring 2026 Culinary Residents Cheyenne Broughton, Wei Cheng, Rae Friedman, Noya Kansky, and Luna Vela. Together, they’ll prepare a bountiful harvest meal celebrating seasonal ingredients. Tickets are limited.
Fall Dining in Saugatuck
- Taste Southwest Michigan’s harvest at Pennyroyal Café & Provisions, serving flavorful farm-to-table cuisine, or visit Salt of the Earth in downtown Fennville for entrées, wood oven-fired pizzas, and artisan bread inspired by local farms and orchards throughout the surrounding West Michigan countryside. More seasonal dining favorites include The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry, Crane’s Pie Pantry & Restaurant, Borrowed Time, and Root Café. Each offers another delicious way to enjoy locally inspired food and Southwest Michigan’s fall harvest.
Vine Wine’d at Fenn Valley Vineyards - Fennville
- Lace up for Vine Wine’d at Fenn Valley Vineyards on October 3. Choose a challenging timed 5K or relaxed one-mile route through grape vineyards, meadows, and forest trails, then celebrate with live music, a complimentary wine or cider, and a festive West Michigan harvest party.
- Bike through Southwest Michigan’s countryside during the Lakeshore Harvest Ride on September 19. Cyclists can choose routes ranging from 15 to 62 miles, with stops at wineries, cider mills, farms, and art studios along the way. The annual ride supports development of the Blue Star Trail.
Apple Fest & Craft Show - Coldwater
- Celebrate fall in Coldwater during the annual Apple Fest & Craft Show on September 19. This free Michigan fall event features apple treats, fresh cider, baked goods, and more than 100 artisan vendors showcasing handmade crafts, original artwork, and seasonal creations for visitors to browse.
Cornwell’s Turkeyville Fall Festival - Marshall
- Celebrate Michigan’s autumn season during the Fall Festival & Arts and Craft Show at Cornwell’s Turkeyville in Marshall, October 3–4. Spend the weekend enjoying homemade donuts, fresh apple cider, and a diverse collection of juried vendors offering handcrafted art, crafts, and seasonal finds.
Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival
- Raise a glass to harvest season at the Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival, September 11–13. Enjoy wine tastings, grape stomping, parades, and live entertainment across five stages, plus a 5K, kayak race, car show, and plenty of family-friendly activities in this Southwest Michigan vineyard community.
Fall Kick-Off at Schultz Fruitridge Farms - Mattawan
- Welcome autumn at Schultz Fruitridge Farms in Mattawan during the Fall Kick-Off on September 12. Spend the afternoon enjoying barbecue, live music, and refreshing fruit slushies from the Fresh Food is Fun Fairy, bringing seasonal flavors and family-friendly fun together at this Southwest Michigan farm.
Gull Meadow Farms - Richland
- Celebrate West Michigan fall at Gull Meadow Farms near Kalamazoo. Pick apples and pumpkins, navigate the six-acre corn maze, meet animals in the petting barnyard, ride a hayride, and enjoy award-winning cider and donuts, a bustling market, and more than 30 family-friendly autumn attractions.
Michigan Apple Fest - Sparta
- Celebrate West Michigan’s apple heritage at the Michigan Apple Fest in downtown Sparta, September 18–19. Located in the Apple Capital of Michigan, this lively fall festival features apple treats, cider tastings, artisan vendors, live music, children’s activities, and apple-themed beverages throughout the celebration.
Fallasburg Arts Festival - Lowell
- Lowell Arts presents the 58th Annual Fallasburg Arts Festival September 19–20 at Fallasburg Park in Lowell. Browse 100 fine art and craft booths, watch craft demonstrations, enjoy live outdoor music and food vendors, and bring younger visitors to the children’s craft area. Admission is free.
Holland Fall Fest
- Watch giant pumpkins become incredible works of art during Holland’s Fall Fest October 2–3. Professional pumpkin carvers take over downtown Holland alongside street performers, tulip planting, and hayrides around the DeZwaan windmill while the Holland Farmers Market, Makers Market and Fire Truck Parade add more fun.
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery - Grand Rapids
- A beloved West Michigan tradition since 1911, Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids offers seasonal apple picking across 125 acres, a giant corn maze, jumping pillow, petting zoo, hayrides, bakery treats, a cider mill, and winery—all surrounded by classic Michigan fall charm.
Mums at Meijer Gardens - Grand Rapids
- Celebrate autumn at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park during Mums at Meijer Gardens October 1–31. See Michigan’s largest chrysanthemum display, plus pumpkins, gourds, and ornamental grasses. Autumn Weekends add live music, seasonal food and beverages, harvest activities, lawn games, and a Harvest Beer Garden.
Harvest Fest in Muskegon
- Celebrate fall flavors at Harvest Fest Muskegon’s premier fall culinary experience, October 22 at the Culinary Institute of Michigan Enjoy seasonal dishes prepared by CIM students, wine, craft beer, hard seltzers, non-alcoholic beverages, live music, a silent auction, raffles, and the new Culinary Passport challenge.
Fall Adventure Weekends - Muskegon
- Find outdoor fall fun at Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park during Fall Adventure Weekends, August 22–October 25. Race the luge, ride the 1,400-foot dual zip line, try Archery 101, climb the rock wall, tackle Trail Quest, visit Camp Chill, or choose the Ultimate Adventure Package.
Michigan Irish Music Festival - Muskegon
- Celebrate Irish culture September 17–20 during the Michigan Irish Music Festival at Heritage Landing in Muskegon. Six stages showcase traditional and contemporary Celtic music alongside storytelling, dance, workshops, cultural exhibits, children’s activities, Irish fare, and spirited tastings, creating a lively West Michigan celebration for every generation.
Fall Lighthouse Adventures
- Visit five Lakeshore Keepers lighthouses this September for Lake Michigan views, local history, and gift shop finds. Fall hours at Manistee North Pierhead, Big Sable Point, Ludington North Breakwater, Little Sable Point and White River Light Station are Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fall in the Grand Haven Area
- Fall is calling in the Grand Haven Area! Visit the Farmers Market of Grand Haven, Spring Lake & Coopersville, then head to Bethke Farms or Chittenden Farms for pumpkins, fall décor, hayrides, U-pick adventures, corn mazes, sunflower fields, and more seasonal fun.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival
- The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival returns September 11–12 with two days of West Michigan fall fun. Browse the craft show and car show, try axe throwing and gellyball, grab a bite from food trucks, visit the beer tent, and enjoy family activities.
Friske Apple Festival - Ellsworth
- Celebrate Northern Michigan fall at the Friske Apple Festival at Friske Farm Market in Ellsworth on October 10. Families can enjoy pony and mini donkey rides, giant apple slingshots, U-pick apples, pumpkin smashing, face painting, tractor wagon rides, and plenty of delicious seasonal treats.
Fall in Charlevoix
- Fall in Charlevoix brings crisp air, brilliant color tours, and cozy seasonal favorites. Enjoy caramel apples, wander through corn mazes, and take colorful drives along Lake Michigan while soaking in the beauty and charm of Northern Michigan’s autumn landscape and annual harvest season.
Harvest Celebrations in the Petoskey Area
- Celebrate harvest season throughout the Petoskey Area with the Boyne City Harvest Festival on September 26, Pond Hill Farm’s Fall Fest Weekends from September 19–October 25, and The Highlands Harvest Fest in Harbor Springs, featuring family-friendly autumn activities on October 17.
Taste of Harbor Springs
- Savor the 31st Annual Taste of Harbor Springs on September 19 at Marina Park. Enjoy small bites from local restaurants, live music by Kirby and waterfront views while supporting the Mary Ellen Hughes Culinary Scholarship VIP guests receive special perks, including music by Lara Fulford.
Leelanau Maritime History Festival
- Learn how Lake Michigan connected Leelanau’s farms to Great Lakes markets at the 4th Annual Leelanau Maritime History Festival in Leland on September 12. Enjoy the Jim Wenstrup Wooden Boat Show, Van’s Garage classic car show, Lee Murdock, Gar Wood programming, exhibits, and children’s activities.
Fall at Crystal Mountain
- Celebrate fall at Crystal Mountain with colorful Northern Michigan views from weekend chairlift rides throughout October. Beginning October 10, stroll the annual Scarecrow Walk vote for your favorite creation, then visit the Mountain Adventure Zone each Saturday for pumpkin carving, family crafts, and autumn activities.
Frankfort Fall Festival
- The Frankfort Fall Festival returns October 10 at Open Space Park Start with the Port City Run along the Betsie Valley Trail, then enjoy the Fall Fest Parade, Craft Fair, food trucks, children’s games, giant pumpkin drop, beer and wine tent, and local live music.
Fall at Shanty Creek Resort - Bellaire
- Celebrate fall at Shanty Creek Resort with 360-degree autumn views from Schuss Mountain chairlift rides, September 26 and weekends October 3–25. Enjoy golf, the September 26 Bellaire Harvest Festival and Short’s Brewing Company’s Pure Michigan Autumn IPA brewed with Michigan-grown ingredients in partnership with Pure Michigan.
Fall Sailing on Suttons Bay
- Take in Northern Michigan’s autumn beauty aboard the schooner Inland Seas as it sails around Suttons Bay. Enjoy colorful fall views and quieter waters while helping hoist the sails and steer the ship—or simply relax on deck and admire the Great Lakes.
Fall Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island
- Celebrate the flavors and colors of autumn at the Fall Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island, October 2–3. Indulge in the island’s famous fudge, stroll streets dressed in fall décor, and bike beneath vibrant foliage during a sweet and cozy Northern Michigan fall getaway.
Fall Flavors in Marquette County
- Celebrate local food in Marquette County at the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, held Saturdays at Marquette Commons with regional farmers, producers, makers, artisans, baked goods, and live music. The Marquette Food Co-op also offers educational programming, cooking classes, farm tours, workshops, and seasonal offerings daily.
