Fall Activities Brochure - Livingston County Hell Michigan

Forest Hayride
Welcome
to Livingston County,
the “Fall Capital of Michigan”, where you
will find more autumn themed activities
than in any other community. Cider mills,
corn mazes, indoor and outdoor haunted
attractions, hayrides and hay-forts, petting
farms, pony rides, U-pick apples and
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Brighton Recreation Area Riding Stable
6660 Chilson Road, Howell
810.534.5063 • brightonrecridingstable.com
Saturdays and Sundays in October, starting at noon, join us for
pumpkin patch hayrides. You will be able to ride the hay wagon out
to the patch to pick out your own pumpkin. Night time hay rides are
also available with a bonfire for groups and families.
Harvest Fest
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Main Street, Downtown Brighton
810.955.1471 • brightoncoc.org
September 27, 8am-3pm. Come enjoy the harvest of our local
farmers along with beautiful flowers and handmade décor for the fall
season. This family event includes live entertainment, a chair caning
demonstration, petting farm, bounce house, and pumpkin painting
for the children.
pumpkins, horseback riding and harvest
festivals – all the things you love about fall
are here in Livingston County. With so
much to do, one day will easily develop into
a weekend getaway with the family. Visit
lccvb.org to view the affordable Fall Family
Fun Packages at area hotels.
Legend of Sleepy Howell
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Downtown Howell • 517.546.0693 • downtownhowell.org
October 25, 5-9pm. The 12th Annual Legend of Sleepy Howell continues with trick-or-treating, giveaways and games, costume contests,
live music, hayrides, creepy campfires and s’mores, ghostly graveyard,
inflatables for kids and teens, bobbing for apples, and the Headless
Horseman 5K/10K Run.
Headless Horseman 5K/10K
& Monster Mile
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Downtown Howell • 517.546.0693 • howellrecreation.org
October 25, Monster Mile 7pm, 5K/10K 7:30pm. Get into the
Halloween spirit in Sleepy Howell by participating in the 6th Annual
Headless Horseman 5K/10K. Runners are encouraged to dress up as
their favorite Halloween character. The run will start and finish near
State Street in downtown Howell. Races will start and finish near
State Street. All early registrants will receive a race packet and longsleeve t-shirt. Late registrations, post-race awards, and refreshments
will be held on State Street.
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Erwin Orchards & Cider Mill
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Hearsefest Show & Nightmare Cruise
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61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon
888.824.3377 • erwinorchards.com
4025 Patterson Lake Road, Hell
734.878.2233 • hellfest.info
Open mid to late August thru October 31, daily 6am-7pm. Customer
Appreciation Day is Sunday, September 14 with free entertainment
and discounts. Established in 1920, Erwin Orchards is a family tradition for thousands each season. Everyone loves the wagon ride out to
hand pick apples and pumpkins. U-pick red and yellow raspberries
are available throughout fall until a frost. You’ll love the famous apple
spice and pumpkin donuts, caramel apples, Queen’s apple sundae,
and cider slush. Kid’s activities include free hay maze, petting and
feeding Nigerian Dwarf goats, tricycle trail, daytime corn maze, and
Halloween attractions. Our very popular nighttime haunts include
The Barn of Horrors and Corn Stalkers Maze. Group tours are offered
for all ages, including those with special needs. Visit our new attraction, Zombie Paintball Arcade. Ask about our Rental Barn for birthday parties and other special events.
September 20. The hearse show is open to all makes and models,
regardless of their condition. Come out, show off your rides and
enjoy the day with like-minded enthusiasts. We ask that the vehicle
was purposely built and in service at one time (or currently) as an
actual hearse, combo, or flower car. Trophies for various categories
will be given, including “Scariest Hearse” and the ever popular “How
the Hell did it make it here?” award. Free Dash Plaques to the first 68
hearses. Why 68? Come to the show and we’ll tell you.
Grand River Corn Maze &
Slaughterhouse Haunted Adventure
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Floating Fall Colors
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Hell Canoe & Kayak Rentals • 4025 Patterson Lake Road, Hell
734.878.2233 • hell2u.com
The magnificent fall foliage multiplies when reflected in the waters of
a chain of eight lakes you may explore by canoe or kayak. Rentals are
available at Scream’s Ice Cream.
Save the Wildlife 5K Trail Run/Walk
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5781 Grand River, Fowlerville
517.223.9140 • slaughterhouseadventure.com
Howell Conference & Nature Center • 1005 Triangle Lake, Howell
517.546.0249 • howellnaturecenter.org
Non-haunted corn maze open mid-September thru October. Fridays,
6-11pm, Saturdays, 1-11pm, Sundays, 1-6pm. Haunts open Friday
and Saturday evenings in October, 7-11pm. Bring your family and
friends to get lost in the maze, only the best navigators can find their
way out. Bounce house, big slide, and kiddie train rides are available.
Concessions are on site. There is always something to thrill, excite,
and entertain you.
Saturday, September 21, 11am. Appreciate the scenic beauty of the
Howell Nature Center’s 270 acres as you traverse the trails that stay
entirely on the property. Event includes competitive 5K run, and
non-competitive 5K and 1 mile walks. Enjoy a live wildlife encounter
and learn more about this year’s mascot, Frasier, the Sandhill Crane.
Proceeds benefit Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education, which treats
over 2,300 injured and orphaned wild animals every year.
Hell-O-Hollow Weekends
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Screams Ice Cream & Halloween
4025 Patterson Lake Road, Hell
734.878.2233 • gotohellmi.com
September 20 thru October 31, 11am-8pm. All Hellions are welcome
at Screams Ice Cream, a year-round specialty mask and Halloween
décor store. Everyone is sure to enjoy the family-friendly fun with
live entertainment, children activities, and sinfully delicious signature
sundaes which are a tasty temptation. No tricks, just treats for the costumed goblins and goblin-ettes.
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Kensington Metropark
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2240 W Buno Road, Brighton
810.227.8910 • metroparks.com
In October, listen to the clip-clop of the horses’ hooves as they pull the
covered wagon on an old fashioned hayride to the U-pick pumpkin
patch, weekdays 10am-2pm and weekends 12-4pm. Pack a picnic lunch
because you will work up an appetite exploring over 4,400 acres of this
breathtaking park. Rollerblade and biking enthusiasts will discover miles
of paved paths winding through a canopy of trees bursting with color.
Join us for the Farm Center’s Halloween Party, October 31 at 10am.
Group tours, hayrides, and bonfires are available year-round, call for
dates and times. One of the many park highlights is a relaxing pontoon
cruise on Kent Lake September thru mid-October, private and public
rides are available. This 1,200 acre serene and picturesque lake reflects
the spectacular colors of autumn and showcases the abundant wildlife
that surrounds you. The park is open all year 6am-10pm.
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Fall Festival
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Mayhew’s Fall Festivities
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Kensington Metropark Farm Center
2240 W Buno Road, Brighton
810.227.8910 • metroparks.com
Mayhew’s Tree Farm & Nursery
763 Fowlerville Road, Fowlerville
517.223.9783 • mayhewstreefarm.com
October 4 & 5, noon-4pm. Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of activities
with the family. Tour the farm and view traditional demonstrations,
visit with food and craft vendors, be entertained by Rosco the Clown,
and more. Also, take a hayride to and from the pumpkin patch to
pick your perfect pumpkin. Most activities are free with a park pass.
Standard public hayride rates apply.
October 1 thru 31, Monday-Saturday, 10am-7pm, Sunday, 11am-5pm.
The whole family, including your “little monsters,” will remember the
hayride through the “Sleepy Hollow Cemetery” and “The Ghost Town
of Tombstone” to the U-pick pumpkin patch. Explore the family-friendly
evergreen maze and find the magic pumpkin to win a small prize. The
little tykes will be in good spirits as they enjoy the play area and visit all
the farm animals. In case of inclement weather, there is a covered eating
area for apple cider and donuts and a covered wagon for the hayrides.
Group rates and reservations are available.
Pick Your Pumpkins Hayrides
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Kensington Metropark Farm Center
2240 W Buno Road, Brighton
810.227.8910 • metroparks.com
Village of Pinckney Spooktacular
Saturdays and Sundays in October, noon-4pm and weekday hayrides,
10am-2pm, no reservation needed. Enjoy hayrides to and from the
pumpkin patch to select the perfect Jack-O-Lantern. Pumpkins and
gourds are grown in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, and are
priced according to size. All weekday rides are tractor drawn.
Standard rates apply.
Trick or Treat Along the Trail
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Friday, October 24, Spooktacular 6-8pm, Spooky Forest 6:30-8:30pm.
Downtown Pinckney will be transformed into a spooky village full
of fun and treats for everyone. Events in and around the square will
include trunk-or-treats, a spooky forest, Jack O’Lantern contest,
costume contest, games, refreshments, and music. This is a free event.
Parshallville Historic Cider Mill
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8507 Parshallville Road, Hartland
810.629.9079 • parshallvillecidergristmill.com
Kensington Metropark Nature Center
2240 W Buno Road, Brighton
810.227.8917 • metroparks.com
October 25. Costume clad little ones will experience interpretive
stops along the Nature Trails with a Halloween theme. Upon your
return to the Nature Center, enjoy cider and donuts, as well as Rosco
the Clown. Program is geared toward small children. Call for times
and pricing.
Monster Splash
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Downtown Pinckney
734.878.6206 • villageofpinckney.org
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Open 7 days a week, 9am-6pm, beginning first Saturday of Labor
Day weekend through mid-November. Because they are a member
of the Michigan Cider Makers Guild, this grist mill’s cider is held to
exceptional standards. This wonderful Michigan historical landmark is
one of the last remaining water powered grist mills in the state. Smell
the aroma and taste of freshly made cider, spiced donuts, caramel
apples, and apple pies from the pie shop. Guests will enjoy browsing
in their gift shop or taking a nature walk along the North Ore Creek.
Call for reservations for a school trip.
Howell Aquatic Center • 1224 W Grand River, Howell
517.540.8355 • howellrecreation.org
October 24, 6-8:30pm. Join us for a monster splashin’ good time
at the Howell Aquatic Center. Come dressed in your costume for a
chance to win some prizes, explore our kid-friendly haunted sunken
ship, take a walk in our graveyard, and get your fortune told. Then
swim in our spooky family pool with lots of games and prizes.
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South Lyon Area Pumpkinfest
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The Terrorfied Forest
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Pontiac Trail & 10 Mile Road, Downtown South Lyon
248.437.1735 • southlyonpumpkinfest.com
245 Swarthout Road, Pinckney
734.878.0018 • terrorfied.com
Parade starts at 10am Saturday, September 27. Festival hours: Friday,
September 16, 7-10pm, Saturday, September 27, 11am-11pm, and
Sunday, September 28, 11am-5pm. The 30th annual fall festival
offers something for all ages. The Pumpkinfest parade starts off the
weekend events, along with a 5K and 1-Mile Run. Stroll the streets
of downtown and enjoy a variety of carnival-style games, moonwalks,
family-friendly entertainment, food vendors, beer tent, and several live
music acts. Free parking and shuttle service is available to downtown.
September 12 thru November 1, 8pm. You will no doubt be petrified
by the terrors lurking down the dark pathways and behind the many
trees as you try and wind your way through this haunted outdoor
attraction. Acclaimed as one of Livingston County’s premiere haunted
attractions. This extremely scary haunted outdoor attraction is not
recommended for children under 12 years of age. A food and beverage booth is available.
Spicer Orchards, Cider Mill &
Carriage House Winery
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10411 Clyde Road, Fenton • 810.632.7692
spicerorchards.com • spicerswinery.com
Four generations of the Spicer family have been farming in Michigan
and the orchard now has 15,000 fruit trees on 160 acres. Stop in to
view the homemade donut shop, caramel apple stations, produce market, country store and gift shop, children’s play area, and the winery.
Enjoy wine by the glass on their outdoor wine-tasting patio. Fresh
cider and hot donuts are served all day. Activities include U-pick
apples and pumpkins, a daytime corn maze, animal barn/petting
zoo, weekend musical entertainment, tractor-pulled hayrides to the
orchard and pumpkin patch, and train rides. Carriage House Deli
serving lunch daily, private wine tasting parties, dinner parties, and
nighttime private events such as bonfires and hayrides. See website for
coming attractions. Activities and hours may vary, please call for more
information.
Spicer’s Harvest Festival
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10411 Clyde Road, Fenton • 810.632.7692
spicerorchards.com • spicerswinery.com
September 21 & 22, 9am-7pm. In the “old days” life on the farm was
no picnic, as you will learn from the antique tractor and machinery
exhibit. Work up an appetite exploring the arts and crafts fair and
then savor the flavors of sweet corn and home-style barbeque during
this historic celebration. Watch the cider press as it makes delicious
cider and try a free sample. Free wagon rides to pick-your-own apples
and pumpkins.
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The Terrorfied Manor
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245 Swarthout Road, Pinckney
734.878.0018 • terrorfied.com
September 12 thru November 1, 8pm. Will you survive The
Terrorfied Manor and live to tell the tale? If you dare to take on
the scare, you will want to venture into this stimulating two-story
haunted house. Different thrills in every room where featured frights
include creatures of the night that will make your blood run cold.
This haunted indoor attraction is not recommended for children
under 10 years of age. A food and beverage booth is available.
Hayrides, Bonfires, Climbing Wall,
High Ropes Course & Zipline
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Wildwood Ranch • 4909 Brophy Road, Howell
800.969.8090 • wildwoodranch.org
Adventurous groups of ten or more can schedule an outing to
participate in the triple-sided 40-foot climbing wall, the 600-foot
zip line, or our dual-level high ropes adventure challenge course. A
petting farm is open daily from 9am-5pm. For a more relaxing time,
feast your eyes on the colorful landscapes of autumn, while taking a
scenic tractor-drawn hayride followed by a warm and toasty bonfire.
Either adventure is a memorable activity that is sure to please your
entire family, church, or civic group. Dates and hours may vary.
Reservations are required. Open year-round.
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Trunk or Treat
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Huron Meadows Metropark
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Shalom Lutheran Church • 1740 E M-36, Pinckney
734.878.6859 • shalomlife.org
8765 Hammel Road, Brighton
810.231.4084 • 734.426.8211 • metroparks.com
October 25, 4-7pm. Join our family-friendly Halloween celebration
featuring treats handed out by the church members from inside their
decorated cars. This fun evening includes a talking pumpkin, concessions, not-so-spooky forest, hayrides, and lots of games. It is a safe,
easy, and fun opportunity to enjoy Halloween as a family.
Experience natures finest and get that “up north” feeling at this
1,540-acre park, one of Livingston County’s best kept secrets. Located
along the Huron River, Huron Meadows is a quiet getaway just
south of Brighton. Take in a vibrant palette of colors throughout the
fall. It’s the perfect setting for your next fishing day trip, as you can
catch blue gill, sunfish, and smallmouth bass in the peaceful waters of
Maltby Lake. Or try shore fishing along the river. Three picnic areas
provide the perfect location for your next family gathering or group
outing. Transform your day into an outdoor adventure all year long.
Great Pumpkin Classic Car Show
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Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport
3399 County Airport Drive, Howell
517.545.8651 • paulsonsconstruction.com
October 11, 10am-3pm. Charity car show with trophies in multiple
categories. All proceeds go to the Livingston County Salvation Army.
Vehicle owners are invited to bring their classic and special interest
vehicles for a fun day. Attendees can enjoy 50/50 raffles, door prizes, a
DJ, bounce house, and great goody bags. Free admission to all lookers.
Brighton’s Farm to Table Experience
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Brighton Chamber of Commerce • 218 E Grand River, Brighton
810.227.5086 • brightoncoc.org
September 21, will mark the date of a brand new and exciting event to
Livingston County. Brighton’s inaugural Farm to Table Experience,
an outdoor dinner featuring delicious organic food from local farmers
paired with perfectly matched Michigan wines. This unique community dinner will feature Executive Chef, Steve Pilon of The Wooden
Spoon and local Sommelier, Paul Hannah of Just Grape Juice. A
growers’ gathering will start at 6pm and dinner will follow at 7pm.
Howell Rotary’s 7th Annual
Tour de Livingston
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Haunted Hartland History Tours
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Cromaine District Library
3688 N Hartland Road, Hartland
810.632.5200 • cromaine.org
October 17 & 18, Friday and Saturday, 6pm, Sunday, 3pm. Take a
walk through the Village of Hartland for some spooky treats and learn
where the haunted places are. Children must have a parent present at all
times. Wear walking shoes. Meet and register at the village parking lot.
Zombie Walk for Gleaners
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Cromaine District Library
3688 N Hartland Road, Hartland
810.632.5200 • cromaine.org
Saturday, October 25 at noon. Come dressed as your favorite zombie
and bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Gleaners Food
Bank, as your ticket to join us. Meet on the south lawn of Cromaine
Library in the village, across the street from the Hartland Burying
Ground. All ages are welcome.
Mt. Brighton Ski Lodge • 4141 Bauer Rd, Brighton
810.494.3000 • tourdelivingston.org
Sunday, October 12, 7am registration, 8am ride begins. Take a ride
and explore Livingston County by bicycle while enjoying peak fall
colors. Choose from 5, 10, 29, 38, 62 (metric century) or 100 miles or
enjoy the Family Fun Loop that includes ice cream parlors. Registered
riders have the exclusive opportunity to ride the MRC course at GM
Proving Ground in Milford. For our mountain bike friends, choose
from several routes for the novice to the more experienced. All rides
are fully supported, include hospitality tents, pre-ride breakfast, and
post-ride meal. Rides start and return to Mt. Brighton Ski Lodge.
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari:
Silent Film & Organ
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Hartland Music Hall
3619 Avon St, Hartland
810.632.5200 • cromaine.org
Friday, October 17 at 7:30pm. Master organist, John Lauter, returns
to the Hartland Music Hall with this classic German horror film from
1920, with a twist. The unique score played on the historic hall organ
is not to be missed. Families welcome, but film may not be suitable
for children under 10. Register online.
Rocky Horror Film Festival
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The Opera House • 123 W Grand River, Howell
517.540.0065 • howelloperahouse.com
Friday, October 24, two showings of the show, 8pm and 11:30pm.
A costume contest is included but not required. Let’s do the time
warp again!
Adult Scary Storytelling
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The Opera House • 123 W Grand River, Howell
517.540.0065 • howelloperahouse.com
Saturday, October 25, 9pm. Professional storytelling for 16 years and
older by Ann Arbor Storyteller Guild.
Howell’s Haunted History
Historic Downtown Howell Ghost Tours will be guided by Medium
Dianna O’Grady. Dianna will share her personal experiences along
with some history of the buildings on this outdoor walking tour.
Come dressed for the weather, as tours are conducted rain or shine.
Go to oessentialwisdom.com/Events.html for a list of times. A cash
payment upon arrival is required.
Your guide is a multi-talented intuitive/psychic medium, who is
extraordinarily sensitive to the energies that surround us. She has been
working in this area for over 20 years, and her natural abilities and
accuracy are highly regarded. In addition to private readings, she has
assisted law enforcement personnel with missing persons and murder
investigations. Dianna has taught numerous workshops and classes in
Intuitive Development and Meditation. She also has a natural ability
to receive and interpret messages from those who have passed on.
Participating hotels are prepared to add extra blankets to hide under
in case you are still haunted by the scary stories. And they won’t mind
if you need to leave the lights on until you drift off to sleep… if you
dare. Before you lose your nerve, book your ghost tour hotel package
at lccvb.org.
The LCCVB is not responsible for changes in dates, times,
prices, locations or cancellations. We suggest calling
the phone number listed for any activities or events
to confirm information prior to attending.
Copy writing and editing: Cheryl Tangney
123 E. Washington St. • Howell, MI 48843
517.548.1795 • 800.686.8474 • lccvb.org
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