Sep.
26
Gather old friends and new at Swat Street in Colon for a feel-good celebration supporting the Children's Adoption Fund. Bite into gooey grilled cheese creations, warm tomato soup, donuts, cider and homemade caramel and candied apples. Enjoy live music while doing good. Come hungry, leave happy.
Oct.
01
Celebrate autumn's harvest at one of Michigan's top festivals, held at Lake and 17th Street in Niles. Wander more than 100 arts and crafts booths, ride carnival attractions and browse food vendors. Parades, contests and free entertainment make this four-day event a beloved fall tradition for all ages.
Oct.
09
Rev your engines for one of motorsport's wildest events in downtown Marquette. Watch rally cars race through wooded dirt roads, drift tight corners and tackle challenging obstacles along the 100 block of Washington Street. Chase the thrill and meet racers from DirtFish at this heart-pounding American Racing showcase.
Nov.
01
Explore migrating waterfowl and wetland ecosystems at the free Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta. Enjoy live birds of prey demonstrations, games, crafts and waterfowl identification along Wintergreen Lake. Free donuts and cider add to the fun. Family-friendly activities run 1 to 4 p.m. with admission free all day.
Nov.
05
Celebrate the festival of lights at the Novi Civic Center. Honoring the victory of light over darkness, this vibrant event begins at 5:30 p.m. with food, vendors and cultural performances. The Mayor of Novi leads the lamp lighting ceremony, followed by dance performances and a dazzling fireworks finale.
Nov.
21
Shop handcrafted gifts at the historic W.K. Kellogg Manor House in Hickory Corners. Each room glows with festive decor while local artists sell unique wares. Take a self-guided tour, sip holiday spiced tea and explore the charming estate. December 5 features a special Kids' Day.
Nov.
26
Experience seasonal magic in downtown Marquette as the historic Lower Harbor Ore Dock lights up with dazzling laser displays. This free, family-friendly show runs Thursday through Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m., offering fresh scenes weekly. Park at Mattson Lower Harbor Park and enjoy dinner or shopping nearby. (Nov. 26-Dec. 26)
Nov.
29
Start the season at the Northport Performing Arts Center with this beloved musical extravaganza. Presented by the Northport Community Band, the concert features festive holiday favorites played by local musicians. The concert takes place on Nov. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at the door or online.