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 annual events to satisfy the timid...and those that dare to be scared!

West Michigan Communities That Host Trick-or-Treating:

• Ludington
• Custer
• Scottville
• Pentwater
• Hart
• Shelby
• New Era
• Rothbury
• Manistee
• Baldwin

In addition to Trick-or-Treating, check out the other fun fall events scheduled around the area.

Annual Trick-or-Treat events and Halloween parties traditionally held in Mason County

Fall Festival

at the Ludington United Methodist Church Pavilion - 5810 Bryant Rd. Pumpkin painting, cider press, s'mores, hot dogs, hay rides, bounce house, and more.

Pumpkin Painting Party

at Sandcastles Children's Museum. Cost for non-members is general admission, 12 months and under are free.

Games on the lawn of the Mason County Courthouse

- 304 E. Ludington Ave. in Ludington, Halloween Costume Parade. Both sponsored by Safe Harbor Credit Union.

Downtown Ludington Trick or Treating to local merchants

Downtown Trick or Treat After Party

at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library- 217 E. Ludington Ave. Event includes crafts and games. Free and open to the public. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Annual WMOM Little Momster Bash

at Liv Wildwood Apartments- 105 S. Wildwood Xing in Ludington. Games, candy, bounce houses, face painting, bike raffle, and more!

Trick or Treating at Medilodge

- 1000 E. Tinkham Ave. in Ludington. Free and open to the public.

Trunk or Treat

in the Branch/Walhalla Antique Mall Parking Lot- US 10 in Walhalla. Sponsored by the Tallman Senior Center. For more info, call Melissa or Sandy at (231)757-3306.

Pumpkins in the Parking Lot

at St. John's Lutheran Church- 209 N. Rowe St. in Ludington. Trick or treating at the church. Safe fun environment with music, treats, and candy.

Trick or Treating at Oakview Medical Care Facility

- 1001 Diana St. in Ludington. Free and open to the public.

Annual Trick-or-Treat events and Halloween parties traditionally held in Pentwater

Halloween on the Green & Spooktacular Parade

in Downtown Pentwater. Story time at Storybook Village, Costume contest, face painting, pumpkin painting, sack race, great pumpkin roll, candy bags, Trick-or-Treating to downtown merchants, Spooktacular Parade, Pub Crawl.

Annual Trick-or-Treat events and Halloween Parties in Manistee County

Trunk-or-Treat

at Faith Covenant Church- 475 8th St. in Manistee. Hay rides, cider press, games, snacks, face painting, and candy.

Trunk-or-Treat

at Bear Lake Lions Den- 7748 Lake St. in Bear Lake.

Trunk-or-Treat

at the Norman Township Community Center- 1273 Seaman Rd. in Wellston.

Stay tuned for detailed information on 2019 Halloween Trick-or-Treating & Halloween festivities!

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For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in West Michigan:

Ludington Activities & Things to Do -- Play on a beautiful beach, take a tour at Historic White Pine Village, or explore the barn quilt trail, murals or sculptures in the county--Ludington offers many fun things to do for the entire family!
Have Fun in Manistee, Michigan -- Explore Manistee's historic downtown district and riverwalk, hike the Manistee National Forest, canoe on the Manistee River, and more.
Hamlin Lake -- Just 4 miles north of Ludington, Hamlin Lake is a great destination for boating, fishing and climbing dunes! The Hamlin Lake shoreline is also part of the Ludington State Park.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes -- Visiting the Silver Lake Sand Dunes makes for a terrific vacation because you can take your off-road vehicle for a spin on the scenic sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
Things to Do in Pentwater, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like the quaint, artsy, harbortown village of Pentwater. Don't miss the popular Charles Mears State Park beach on Pentwater's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Lots of Activities in Scottville, Michigan -- Explore the Riverside Park along the National Scenic Pere Marquette River.
Canoeing or Fishing on the Pere Marquette River -- Many boat liveries offer canoe rentals.
Also, check out West Michigan Guides and our locally produced WestMichigan.MichBiz.com directory for our largest lists of Things to Do in West Michigan.