Events

If you’re like us, you know that October is the best time of the year to celebrate. Summer may be over, but the fun is just heating up.

No matter where you are in Michigan, everywhere you look you’ll find something fun to do: Fall harvest festivals, apple orchards, cider mills, pumpkin patches, corn mazes fall color tours, haunted houses, chili-cook-offs and more.

As summer winds down and the fall season stares us down from around the corner, the time to get into the spooky spirit is upon us.

What better way to embrace that eerie feeling than with some ghost stories scary enough to keep you up at night?

Luckily, we have no shortage of ghost stories here. From populous Wayne County to the most remote destinations in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan is full of unique haunted destinations. These Michigan spooky spots lay claim to bone-chilling ghost stories and there’s enough evidence of paranormal activity to make you believe them.

Pour yourself some hot cider and grab a cinnamon donut, curl up in a blanket and read on to learn about Michigan’s most haunted attractions.

Ever dreamed about crossing the Straits of Mackinac on foot?

You can, of course, thanks to the amazing feat of modern architecture that is the Mackinac Bridge.

You can do it in the company of thousands of others, too, at the annual labor day Mackinac Bridge Walk, when participants in the walk traverse to the midpoint of the towering bridge from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace. and then turn back. Some continue on, walking the entire bridge on foot or in wheelchair.

The labor Day Bridge Walk isn’t just for the super – physically fit; you’ll be joined by strollers and wheelchairs, too, all eager to cross the Mackinac Bridge and get a certificate at the completion of the event.

It’s a fun event that has attracted crowds for more than 50 years, growing in popularity each year.

Grand Rapids has many treasures that make it a great city to visit, but ArtPrize really takes the cake and makes it one of the most unique cities in the Midwest. Every fall Grand Rapids is transformed into an “Urban Art Adventure” unlike any other art exhibit. For an 18 days the downtown area is a canvas for hundreds of artists all over the world to come and showcase their talents. During ArtPrize from Ann Street to Wealthy Street, between College Avenue and Alpine Avenue, you’ll find concerts, dance parties, festivals, and family art-making activities. Check out our Ultimate Guide to ArtPrize 2022 to plan your trip this year.

September in Michigan marks the end of summer and the start of a whole new season of fun.
It’s an exciting time, with fun Labor Day events (including the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk) happening all over the state.

It’s also time to bring on the fall, with changing leaves and bright foliage.

This transitional month is filled with plenty of fall activities from harvest festivals to art fairs yet maintains the good summer weather we’ve been enjoying for so long. Michigan in September is the perfect time to plan a trip, visit an apple orchard, or spend a day at a county fair.

As summer winds down, Michigan in August is still plenty exciting, including plenty of Michigan events in August. Whether it’s a festival in Michigan you want to go to or a arts and crafts fair you’ve had your eye on, there’s a lot going on in August for everyone to enjoy. Check our calendar of events below for a list of festivals fairs and and carnivals that are offering up plenty of Michigan fun this month.

The Traverse City Cherry Festival is THE summer festival in northern Michigan. It’s a celebration of northern Michigan’s favorite fruit on the beautiful shores of Grand Traverse Bay, and it’s one of my favorite Michigan events.

It’s eight days of celebrating everything cherry: cherry blossoms, cherry pies, even a national cherry queen. The annual event is part old-time country fair; part rockin’ beach party; part family-friendly carnival and full-on fun.

From classic car shows to the arts and crafts fair; from a sand sculpture contest on the beach to the Cherry Porch parade, National Cherry Festival week is one giant party in downtown Traverse City and the festival grounds. You’ll find lots of kid’s activities, too, like a Bubble Gum Blowing content and cherry pieeating contests. There are performances to watch, from the Ultimate Air Dogs to the Navy Blue Angels; from Jim Gaffigan to Boyz II Men and Collective Soul. And that’s just a small taste of the many activities planned for this fun event. Whether you take a day trip or a longer vacation, you’re going to want to put the Traverse City National Cherry Festival on your Michigan summer bucket list.
Read on for everything you need to know about this exciting summer festival in Traverse City Michigan.

If you’re looking for the best summer carnivals and fairs in Michigan, you’re in the right place. We’e put together a complete list of the best Michigan state fairs, county fairs and carnivals in Michigan. We’ve even snuck in some dont-miss Michigan art fairs and kids carnivals, too!

Smell the cheeseburgers wafting through the air? Hear the sounds of Jimmy Buffet songs mingled with the laughs of partygoers on a Lake Huron beach?

Yep. It’s August again, and time for the Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival.

This highly-anticipated event is held mid-August and has become an essential part of Caseville, a fun resort town known for its beautiful beaches and casual, laid-back vibe.

Excited to celebrate the 4th of July Michigan style? Fourth of July is one of the top party weekends in Michigan. Everyone decked out in red, white, and blue ready to have fun in the sun all day long and enjoy beautiful firework shows at night.

Are you struggling to find something to do for the family or with your friends during this fun-filled weekend? Well, look no further. We have compiled a list of this year’s must-see and do Fourth of July activities and events.

The party is on this Fourth of July season in Michigan, with parades, fairs, cookouts, music festivals, and more. Read on to find Michigan July 4th events near you!