Welcome to Livingston County,

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2 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 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. Forest Hayride 1 Brighton Recreation Area Riding Stable 6660 Chilson Road, Howell 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 Main Street, Downtown Brighton brightoncoc.org September 27, am-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. Legend of Sleepy Howell Downtown Howell 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 Downtown Howell 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

3 Erwin Orchards & Cider Mill Silver Lake Road, South Lyon erwinorchards.com 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. Grand River Corn Maze & Slaughterhouse Haunted Adventure 571 Grand River, Fowlerville slaughterhouseadventure.com 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. Hell-O-Hollow Weekends Screams Ice Cream & Halloween 4025 Patterson Lake Road, Hell gotohellmi.com September 20 thru October 31, 11am-pm. 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. 4 Hearsefest Show & Nightmare Cruise Patterson Lake Road, Hell hellfest.info 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 6 hearses. Why 6? Come to the show and we ll tell you. Floating Fall Colors 6 Hell Canoe & Kayak Rentals 4025 Patterson Lake Road, Hell 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 7 Howell Conference & Nature Center 1005 Triangle Lake, Howell howellnaturecenter.org 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. Kensington Metropark 2240 W Buno Road, Brighton 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. 3 4

4 Fall Festival Kensington Metropark Farm Center 2240 W Buno Road, Brighton metroparks.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. Pick Your Pumpkins Hayrides Kensington Metropark Farm Center 2240 W Buno Road, Brighton metroparks.com 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 Kensington Metropark Nature Center 2240 W Buno Road, Brighton 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 9 Howell Aquatic Center 1224 W Grand River, Howell howellrecreation.org October 24, 6-: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. Mayhew s Fall Festivities Mayhew s Tree Farm & Nursery 763 Fowlerville Road, Fowlerville mayhewstreefarm.com 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. Village of Pinckney Spooktacular Downtown Pinckney villageofpinckney.org Friday, October 24, Spooktacular 6-pm, Spooky Forest 6:30-: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 507 Parshallville Road, Hartland parshallvillecidergristmill.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. 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

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6 South Lyon Area Pumpkinfest Pontiac Trail & 10 Mile Road, Downtown South Lyon southlyonpumpkinfest.com Parade starts at 10am Saturday, September 27. Festival hours: Friday, September 16, 7-10pm, Saturday, September 27, 11am-11pm, and Sunday, September 2, 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. Spicer Orchards, Cider Mill & 14 Carriage House Winery Clyde Road, Fenton 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 Clyde Road, Fenton 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 The Terrorfied Forest 245 Swarthout Road, Pinckney terrorfied.com September 12 thru November 1, pm. 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. The Terrorfied Manor Swarthout Road, Pinckney terrorfied.com September 12 thru November 1, pm. 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 Wildwood Ranch 4909 Brophy Road, Howell 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

7 Trunk or Treat 17 Shalom Lutheran Church 1740 E M-36, Pinckney shalomlife.org 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. Great Pumpkin Classic Car Show 1 Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport 3399 County Airport Drive, Howell 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 19 Brighton Chamber of Commerce 21 E Grand River, Brighton 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 Mt. Brighton Ski Lodge 4141 Bauer Rd, Brighton tourdelivingston.org Sunday, October 12, 7am registration, am ride begins. Take a ride and explore Livingston County by bicycle while enjoying peak fall colors. Choose from 5, 10, 29, 3, 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. 20 Huron Meadows Metropark 765 Hammel Road, Brighton metroparks.com 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. Haunted Hartland History Tours Cromaine District Library 36 N Hartland Road, Hartland cromaine.org October 17 & 1, 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 Cromaine District Library 36 N Hartland Road, Hartland 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

8 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: 22 Silent Film & Organ Hartland Music Hall 3619 Avon St, Hartland 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 The Opera House 123 W Grand River, Howell howelloperahouse.com Friday, October 24, two showings of the show, pm and 11:30pm. A costume contest is included but not required. Let s do the time warp again! Adult Scary Storytelling The Opera House 123 W Grand River, Howell 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 lccvb.org 13 14

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