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Fall Fun & Halloween Trick-or-Treating Up North

October-November 2026

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. Northern Michigan is not only beautiful in late September and throughout October, but there are plenty of annual events to satisfy the timid and those that dare to be scared!

From Halloween Parties for the young and the young at heart, to haunted events, fall festivals, and trick-or-treating; there’s something for everyone during this time of the year Up North in Michigan!er 26th, 

Here’s a List of the Northern Michigan Communities That Typically Host Trick or Treating:

  • Downtown Boyne City
  • Charlevoix
  • Downtown Cheboygan
  • East Jordan
  • Ellsworth
  • Harbor Springs
  • Downtown Mackinac Island
  • Downtown Petoskey

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More Fun Fall Activities That areTypically Scheduled:

Alanson

  • Trunk or Treat – at Alanson Public School. Event includes a scavenger hunt, and pumpkin & face painting. For more info, visit facebook.com. 
  • Halloween Party at Riverside Bar & Grill – 6262 East St., Alanson. Costume contest, live music, drink specials, and more.

Boyne City

  • Halloween Bash/Trunk or Treat at BC Lanes- 1199 M-75 S, Boyne City
  • Halloween Parade in Boyne City – Line up is at 4:30pm and the parade moves north along Lake St. to Water St., turning at Park St. and ending at the First Presbyterian Church for their trunk or treat.
  • Trunk or Treat at the First Presbyterian Church- 401 S. Park St., Boyne City

Charlevoix

  • Charlevoix Apple Fest – Event includes arts & crafts show, farmer’s market, kids activities, pie eating contest and more.
  • Apple Fest Fun Run at beginning and ending in downtown Charlevoix. To register or for more info, visit petoskeyarea.com.
  • Trick-or-Treat at the Charlevoix Public Library – 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix.

Cheboygan

  • Halloween Party at the Cheboygan KofC Hall- 9840 N. Straights Hwy, Cheboygan. Entry includes slice of pizza or hot dog, drink, goodie bag, and craft. Event includes kids costume contest, bike basket raffle, candy, vendors, face painting, and more. 
  • Scarecrow Stroll in downtown Cheboygan. Stroll through Downtown and enjoy the creativity of our businesses, community members & local organizations.
  • Early Halloween event at the Cheboygan Children’s Trail- 14171 Cheboygan Point Rd., Cheboygan.
  • Trunk or Treat at Kat Fisher Bait & Tackle – 9872 N. Straits Hwy, Cheboygan.
  • Trick or Treating at Medilodge of Cheboygan – 824 S. Huron St., Cheboygan
  • Trunk or Treat at Faith Baptist Church- 1036 W. Western Ave., Cheboygan. Event also includes games and crafts.
  • Trick or Treat at Cheboygan Harmony House- 722 South St. Also includes costume contest.

East Jordan

  • East Jordan Fall Fest at the East Jordan Tourist Park- 218 N. Lake St., East Jordan. This family-friendly festival includes live music, food and drinks, vendors, Co-Ed softball and cornhole tournaments, yard games, face painting, hay wagon rides and much more. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Visit facebook.com for more info.
  • Boo Bash Halloween Party to benefit Training Wheels Childcare Center. This adults-only event includes a catered dinner, cash bar, dj/dancing, costume contest, and silent/live auctions. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased by emailing trainingwheelscc@gmail.com or calling (231) 536-7290. The Boathouse- 204 Water St., East Jordan.
  • Free Pumpkin Carving Party at Community Park- 805 Maple St., East Jordan.
  • Pumpkin Walk at Community Park. Friday is Family Friendly & Saturday is Fright Night. Entry is by donation.
  • First Responders Trunk or Treat at 555 Maple St., East Jordan
  • Trunk or Treat at East Jordan Community Church- 301 Nichols St., East Jordan
  • Hallelujah Night at Harvest Barn Church – 210 S. Lake St., East Jordan

Harbor Springs

  • Fall Festival at Harbor Springs Marina Park – 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs. Live music, food, games, crafts, and 1-mile fun run. For more info, visit City of harbor springs.com.
  • Harbor Harvest Festival at the Harbor Springs Farmers Market- West Main St., Downtown Harbor Springs. The event includes pumpkins, cider, crafts, and more.
  • Lakeview Cemetery Tours – Explore the history of Harbor Springs earliest residents on a guided walking tour of Lakeview Cemetery. The 90 minute tour features the graves of a dozen citizens. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at harborspringshistory.org.
  • Kids Halloween Costume Contest at Pond Hill Farm – 5699 S. Lakeshore Dr., Harbor Springs.
  • Stutsmanville Chapel Fall Festival. Event includes Trunk or Treat, games, & food. 2988 S. State Rd.,
    Harbor Springs.

Mackinac Island

  • Haunted Maze on the Grand Hotel’s Grounds – Donations to benefit “Give Kids the World” – Davidson Hospitality’s Foundation. Grand Hotel- 286 Grand Ave., Mackinac Island.
  • Haunted Maze & Haunted Trail on the Grand Hotel’s Grounds
  • Mackinac Island’s Halloween Weekend -Celebrate Halloween with the Great Turtle Trail Run, trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops, and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishments in the evening. For more information, visit mackinacisland.org. 

Mackinaw City

  • Scarecrow Stroll through Mackinaw City. Wander through the downtown and admire an array of creative scarecrows, each one uniquely designed by local businesses, community groups, and organizations. For more info, visit facebook.com. 
  • Fort Fright at Fort Michilimackinac – 106 W. Straights Ave., Mackinaw City. Eighteenth-century French-Canadian folklore comes to life as the fort is “haunted” by ghouls, ghosts, and more. Most activities suitable for all ages. Admission is $11 for adults, $7 for children ages 5-12, and free for children 4
    and under and Mackinac Associates members (excluding Heritage Level). For tickets or more information, visit mackinacpark.com.
  • Autumn at McGulpin Point – See spectacular views of the Straits of Mackinac with a free, self-guided tour to the top of the lighthouse tower. Enjoy complimentary cider and donuts with us while you explore the lighthouse and gift shop. McGulpin Point Lighthouse- 500 Headlands Rd., Mackinaw City.
  • Lions Annual Soup in a Bread Bowl Supper – Held at Pancake Chef- 327 E. Central Ave., Mackinaw City.
  • Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce – Old School Park- East Jamet St., Mackinaw City.

Petoskey

  • Halloween Fun in Petoskey – Downtown Trick-or-Treat from 10am-12pm. Parade at 10am from Central Elementary (410 State St.) down Howard Street to Pennsylvania Park (411 E. Lake St.). Annual Jack ‘O Lantern Walk… bring an already carved or decorated pumpkin to Pennsylvania Park between 1-6pm for a chance to win $50 in Downtown Dollars. Jack ‘O Lanterns will be lit and on display beginning at sunset.
  • Trunk or Treat at the Village at Bay Harbor – 4000 Main St., Petoskey.
  • Teen Monster Mash at the Petoskey District Library- 500 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey. Those in grades 7th-12th are invited. There will be snacks, creepy noises, and prizes for those who dress up! 

Stay tuned here for information on Halloween and Fall Fun in Northern Michigan for 2026!

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