Fall is Filled with Color & Activities in Northern Michigan
Looking for the perfect place to enjoy the fall color? This is it! Northern Michigan's communities of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix, Boyne City, Indian River and Cross Village are not only gorgeous in the fall but filled with activities for the whole family.
Fall activities can include golfing, beach days, picnics, hiking, biking, sailing, and more including special events designed to showcase the best of fall.
Fall Foliage Drive M-119 from Harbor Springs to Cross Village, the Tunnel of Trees is nationally recognized as THE color drive. More information can be found here: M-119 Color Tour.
Apple Fest Looking for everything apple? You'll find it in Charlevoix the second weekend of October every year. Apple growers line East Park in downtown Charlevoix serving up apples in every possible fashion. For more information, visit Apple Fest.
Taste of Harbor Springs If you love great food then don't miss the Taste of Harbor Springs the 4th weekend of September every year. Two tents along the waterfront are filled with presentations from restaurants the area.
Farmers Markets Apples, squash, pumpkins and fall produce of every kind is available at Northern Michigan's many farmer's markets and farm markets in Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Boyne City, and Indian River. Most of the area's farmers markets are open through October. For more information, visit Farm Markets in Northern Michigan.
Pond Hill Farm Festival Every weekend in October finds this great fall family event at Pond Hill Farm, just outside Harbor Springs. Fall Family Fun--Hayrides, Pig Racing, Food and Drinks, Pumpkin Patch--Pumpkin Bowling down the Vineyard, Guess the weight of the GIANT pumpkin, Pumpkin Painting, Shoot the Squash Rocket!!!
Bay Harbor Home Tour The third weekend in September is the time for the Bay Harbor Foundation's Home Tour. Spectacular homes in Bay Harbor are open for viewing and ticket proceeds benefit the Foundation.
Bay Harbor Harvest Festival The Harvest Festival takes place the third weekend in October and includes fall activities, live music and local farmers market vendors along Main Street. There will be something for the entire family to enjoy.
For a complete list of all the things to do in Northern Michigan: Visit Michigan Up North's Calendar of Events.
Northern Michigan Fall Activities & Events Links
- Young State Park's Fall Harvest Festival
- Stage for Change Event at McGulpin Point Lighthouse
- Great Lakes Glass Pumpkin Patch
- Hopps of Fun Beer and Wine Festival
- Labor Day Events in Northern Michigan
- Taste of Harbor Springs-Food, Fun in the Fall
- SkiToberfest at Boyne Mountain Celebrates Fall & Winter
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Bear River Valley Recreation Area Whitewater Map
- Fall Foliage Color Tour on M-119--Spectacular!
- Apple Festival-An October Tradition in Charlevoix
- 2012 Festivals, Events and Celebrations
- Fall is Filled with Color & Activities in Northern Michigan
- Fall in Northern Michigan
- Tunnel of Trees from Harbor Springs to Cross Village
