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:

• Downtown Ludington - Saturday, October 27th, 2-4pm
• Mason County (including Ludington, Pere Marquette Township, and Scottville) - Wednesday, October 31st from 6-8pm
• Pentwater - Wednesday, October 31st from 6-8pm
• Hart/Shelby/New Era/Rothbury - Wednesday, October 31st from 6-8pm
• Manistee
• Baldwin
• Custer

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 in Mason County

Photo by Marion Riedl

Sunday, October 7th


2-4pm - 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.



Saturday, October 27th


10am-1pm - Pumpkin Painting Party at Sandcastles Children's Museum. Cost for non-members is general admission, 12 months and under are free.

12pm - Games on the lawn of the Mason County Courthouse- 304 E. Ludington Ave. in Ludingtonat 12pm, Halloween Costume Parade at 2pm. Both sponsored by Safe Harbor Credit Union.

2-4pm - Downtown Ludington Trick or Treating to local merchants from 2-4pm.



Wednesday, October 31st


3-5pm - Trick or Treating at Medilodge- 1000 E. Tinkham Ave. in Ludington. Free and open to the public.

5:30-7:30pm - 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.

6-7pm - 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.

6-8pm - Trick or Treating at Oakview Medical Care Facility- 1001 Diana St. in Ludington. Free and open to the public.



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Annual Trick-or-Treat events and Halloween Parties in Pentwater




Saturday, October 27th


Beginning at 10:30am - Halloween on the Green & Spooktacular Parade in Downtown Pentwater. Story time at Storybook Village at 10:30am and 2:30pm; Costume contest, face painting, pumpkin painting, sack race, great pumpkin roll, and candy bags from 12-1pm; Trick-or-Treating to downtown merchants from 12-2pm; Spooktacular Parade at 1pm. Pub Crawl at 6pm.



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




Wednesday, October 31st


5-7pm - Trunk-or-Treat at Faith Covenant Church- 475 8th St. in Manistee. Hay rides, cider press, games, snacks, face painting, and candy.

5-8pm - Trunk-or-Treat at Bear Lake Lions Den- 7748 Lake St. in Bear Lake.

5:30pm - Trunk-or-Treat at the Norman Township Community Center- 1273 Seaman Rd. in Wellston.



Stay tuned for more information on 2018 Halloween Trick-or-Treating & Halloween festivities!




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• Fun Fall Events in West Michigan
• Pere Marquette River Canoeing & Kayaking
• Book Your Charter Boat Fishing Trip on Lake Michigan
• Fall Colors in Mason County--Including Ludington & Scottville
• Fall Color Dates in Michigan
• Discover the Mason County Barn Quilt Trail
• The Best Fall Fishing is in West Michigan
• Discover Michigan Lakes and Rivers for Canoeing or Kayaking
• Follow the Agricultural Trail Through Mason & Oceana Counties
• Enjoy Bike Riding on the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Bike Trail Near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes
• Ludington Pumped Storage Plant
• Enjoy a West Michigan Sunset!
• Biking in West Michigan
• Viewing the Northern Lights in West Michigan
• Lake Winds Energy Park
• Barns & Byways Tour


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• Fun on the P.M. River Starts at Baldwin Canoe Rental
• Shagway Arts Barn...Local Art, Live Music, and Craft Shows!
• Inspired Parties is the Key to an Evening of Fun!
• On Lake or Sand....Parrot's Landing Has the Way to Play Around the Silver Lake Sand Dunes!




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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.