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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
pumpkins, horseback riding and harvest
Brighton Recreation Area Riding Stable
6660 Chilson Road, Howell
810.534.5063 • brightonrecridingstable.com
Group hayrides by reservation throughout the fall. Horseback
riding through the scenic Brighton State Recreation Area.
Harvest Fest
September 24, 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,
petting farm, bounce house, and pumpkin painting for the
children.
Legend of Sleepy Howell
easily develop into a weekend getaway. Visit
Downtown Howell
517.546.0693 • sleepyhowell.com
Packages at area hotels.
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Main Street, Downtown Brighton
810.955.1471 • brightoncoc.org
festivals. With so much to do, one day will
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October 22, 6-9pm rain or shine. Downtown Howell comes
alive for the 14th Annual Legend of Sleepy Howell with
witches and goblins in the free trick-or-treating event. Games,
costume contests, rides, prizes, live music, food, and vendors.
Headless Horseman
5K/10K & Monster Mile
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Downtown Howell
517.546.0693 • sleepyhowell.com
October 22, 7:30pm rain or shine. The 8th annual Headless
Horseman 5k/10k is ready to get everyone in the Halloween
spirit. Runners are encouraged to get into character and dress
up for this costumed run. Races will start and finish near State
Street.
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Erwin Orchards & Cider Mill
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Hell’s HearseFest
61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon
248.437.0150 • erwinorchards.com
4025 Patterson Lake Road, Hell
734.878.2233 • gotohellmi.com
Open mid to late August thru November 6, daily 6am-7pm.
Customer Appreciation Day is Sunday, September 11 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.
September 17. The hearse show is open to all makes and
models, regardless of their condition. Show off your rides
and enjoy the day with like-minded enthusiasts.
Grand River Corn Maze
& Slaughterhouse Adventure
Howell Nature Center
1005 Triangle Lake, Howell
517.546.0249 • howellnaturecenter.org
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5781 Grand River, Fowlerville
517.223.9140 • slaughterhouseadventure.com
Non-haunted corn maze open September 17 thru October,
Friday, 6-11pm, Saturday, 1-11pm, Sunday, 1-6pm. Bounce
house, train rides, and black tube slide available for the
youngsters. This maze is separate from the October haunted
activities. Haunts open Friday and Saturday evenings in
October, darkness fall until 11pm. Concessions are on site.
Hell-O-Hollow Weekends
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Screams Ice Cream & Souvenirs
4025 Patterson Lake Road, Hell
734.878.2233 • gotohellmi.com
September 17 thru October 31. It is Halloween in Hell 365
days a year. To celebrate, bring your family and friends to enjoy
delicious Hershey’s Ice Cream. Try our Grave Digger Sundae
and get a Death Certificate. Droppings from our Coffin Bar
will make you scream for ice cream. Free kiddies’ cones if you
are in costume.
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Floating Fall Colors
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Hell Canoe & Kayak Rentals
4025 Patterson Lake Road, Hell
734.878.2233 • gotohellmi.com
Experience the magnificent fall foliage reflected in the waters
of the Chain of Lakes in the Greater Down North. Canoe and
kayak rentals are available at Scream’s Ice Cream & Souvenirs.
Save the Wildlife 5K Trail Run/Walk
& 1 Mile Little Critter Walk
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Saturday, September 17, 10am. Appreciate the scenic beauty
of the property’s 270 acres as you traverse the trails. Event
includes competitive 5K and 1 mile non-competitive walk.
Enjoy a live wildlife encounter and learn more about this
year’s mascot, Wapi the Beaver. Proceeds benefit Wildlife
Rehabilitation and Education, which treats over 2,300
injured and orphaned wild animals every year.
Pumpkin Playtime!
Zoo Enrichment Program
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Howell Nature Center
1005 Triangle Lake, Howell
517.546.0249 • howellnaturecenter.org
Create an enrichment activity with materials provided by
Howell Nature Center. Then watch as select residents of
Livingston County’s only zoo, Wild Wonders Wildlife Park,
go MAD with delight as they play with your creation. Age 5
& up, children 17 & under must be accompanied by a paid
adult. Pre-registration is required.
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Fall Festival
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Monster Splash
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Kensington Metropark Farm Center
2240 W Buno Road, Milford
248.684.8632 • metroparks.com
Howell Aquatic & Fitness Center
1224 W Grand River, Howell
517.540.8355 • howellrecreation.org
October 8 & 9, 12-4pm. 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. 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 30, 1-3pm. Join us for a monster splashin’ good time.
Come dressed in costume for the pre-pool bash. Stroll through
the cupcake graveyard, visit the fortune teller, walk inside the
kid friendly haunted “sunken” ship, make a craft to take home
or win one of many prizes.
Pick Your Pumpkins Hayrides
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Kensington Metropark Farm Center
2240 W Buno Road, Milford
248.684.8632 • metroparks.com
During the month of October, public rides are offered
Saturdays and Sundays, noon-4pm and weekdays, 10am-2pm,
reservations are not 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.
Fun on the Farm
Kensington Metropark Farm Center
2240 W Buno Road, Milford
248.684.8632 • metroparks.com
These programs are especially for the little ones; story time,
craft, and an activity. Program is $5 per child and begins at
10am. Topics and dates: Hens on September 1, Tractors on
September 15, Horses on September 29, Pumpkin Patch on
October 13, and Halloween Party on October 27.
No registration necessary.
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Mayhew’s Fall Festivities
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Mayhew’s Tree Farm & Nursery
763 Fowlerville Road, Fowlerville
517.223.9783 • mayhewstreefarm.com
October 1 thru October 31, Monday-Saturday, 10am-7pm,
Sunday, 11am-5pm. The whole family 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. Little tykes will be in good spirits as they enjoy
the play area and visit the farm animals. Inclement weather, there
is a covered eating area for apple cider, donuts, and a covered
wagon for the hayrides. Group rates and reservations are available.
Village of Pinckney
Halloween Spooktacular
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Downtown Pinckney
734.878.6206 • villageofpinckney.org
Friday, October 28. 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, costume contest, games, refreshments, and music.
This is a free event.
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517.548.1795 • 800.686.8474 • lccvb.org
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Parshallville Historic Cider Mill
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The Terrorfied Manor
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8507 Parshallville Road, Hartland
810.629.9079 • parshallvillecidergristmill.com
245 Swarthout Road, Pinckney
734.878.0018 • terrorfied.com
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. 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.
September 16 thru October 31, Fridays & Saturdays, 8pmmidnight, Sundays & Thursdays, 8-11pm. If you dare to take
on the scare, you will want to venture into this stimulating
two-story haunted manor. Different thrills in every room
where featured frights include creatures of the night that will
make your blood run cold. Not recommended for children
under 10 years of age. Food and beverage booth is available.
Spicer’s Harvest Festival
Trunk or Treat
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Spicer Orchards
10411 Clyde Road, Fenton
810.632.7692 • spicerorchards.com • spicerswinery.com
September 17 & 18, 11am-4pm. 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.
The Terrorfied Forest
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245 Swarthout Road, Pinckney
734.878.0018 • terrorfied.com
September 16 thru October 31, Fridays & Saturdays, 8pmmidnight, Sundays & Thursdays, 8-11pm. 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. Not recommended for
children under 12 years of age. Food and beverage booth
is available.
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Shalom Lutheran Church
1740 E M-36, Pinckney
734.878.6859 • shalomlife.org
October 29, 2-5pm. Family-friendly Halloween celebration
featuring treats handed out by 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.
Great Pumpkin Classic Car Show
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Livingston County Airport
3399 County Airport Drive, Howell
517.545.8651 • paulsonsconstruction.com
October 8, 10am-3:30pm. Charity car show with trophies
presented in 20 classes. Vehicle owners are invited to bring
their classic and special interest vehicles for a fun day.
Attendees can enjoy 50/50 raffles, door prizes, DJ, bounce
house, and great goody bags for the first 250 entries. Free
admission to all lookers. All proceeds benefit the Livingston
County Salvation Army.
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TangerStyle Halloween
Trick or Treat
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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
1475 N Burkhart Rd, Howell
517.545.0500 • tangeroutlets.com
Join Tanger Outlets Howell for our annual Trick or Treating
event, Wednesday, October 26. Children 12 years and under
are invited on the Tanger streets from 6-7pm, while the candy
supply lasts. Participation stores will have a decal on their door.
October 21 & 22, Friday & Saturday 6-7pm, Saturday 3-4pm.
Take a walk through the Village of Hartland and learn where the
haunted places are, and the stories behind them. Children must
have a parent present at all times. Wear walking shoes. Meet at
the village parking lot.
Hometown Heroes &
Military Personnel Discounts
Rocky Horror Picture Show
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1475 N Burkhart Rd, Howell
517.545.0500 • tangeroutlets.com
Tanger Outlets shows appreciation of hometown heroes, service
men and women by providing you with a free Tanger coupon
book each and every visit. Police, Fire, and Rescue Services
personnel that show their badge at Shopper Services are eligible
for a free coupon book. Any United States or Canadian military
personnel or family member that show their current military
I.D. are also eligible.
Howell Rotary’s 9th Annual
Tour de Livingston
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The Opera House
123 W Grand River, Howell
517.540.0065 • howelloperahouse.com
Friday, October 28, 8pm & 11:30pm. Two viewings with participation bags. Costumes optional.
Adult Scary Storytelling
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The Opera House
123 W Grand River, Howell
517.540.0065 • howelloperahouse.com
Saturday, October 29, 9pm. Professional storytelling by Ann
Arbor Storyteller Guild, for ages 16 years and older.
Mt. Brighton Ski Lodge
4141 Bauer Rd, Brighton
810.494.3000 • tourdelivingston.org
Sunday, October 9, 7am registration, 8am ride. Enjoy a bicycle
ride during peak fall colors, with exclusive opportunity to ride
Milford Road Course loop at the GM Proving Ground. Visit
ice cream shops in Hell and the Downtown Howell Farmers’
Market. Begin and end your ride at Mt. Brighton. Riders enjoy
breakfast, hospitality stations, and post-ride meal. Routes are
available for all rider levels: 5 & 10 mile family fun rides to
longer 29, 38, 62 metric century or a century route.
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Oktoberfest
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The Opera House
123 W Grand River, Howell
517.540.0065 • howelloperahouse.com
Friday, October 21, 6-10pm. German dinner with live music.
Tickets will need to be pre-purchased for this event.
Oktoberfest & Anniversary Party
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Eternity Brewing
4060 E Grand River, Howell
517-295-4904 • eternitybrewing.com
Help us celebrate our anniversary in the midst of Oktoberfest.
Lawn games, Oktoberfest lager, barrel aged beers, and BBQ
in house.
Howell Ghost Tours
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. Call 517.518.4714 or visit
oessentialwisdom.com 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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