Experience Fall in West Michigan

You always hear about the autumns in New England, but they've got nothing on us here in Michigan! The brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds are in glorious display throughout the region. An October afternoon drive along our country roads brings you face-to-face with nature's magnificence. The tastes of the season are abundant at local Oktoberfest celebrations, harvest festivals, and old-fashioned barn dances. Warm cider, sweet doughnuts, and fresh, crunchy apples fill your senses with fall's goodness. Now is the time to take a hayride, hike in the Ludington State Park, or visit the local pumpkin patch. The crisp air is a refreshing change after summer's heat, and many of us start gathering wood to keep us warm during the upcoming winter months. Autumn in West Michigan-this is where I want to be.
Fall Festivals & Events in West Michigan: Ludington, Manistee, Pentwater, Silver Lake, and more...
- Boos, Brews and Brats
- Ludington Optimist Pasty Sale Underway
- Western Michigan Boat, RV, Outdoor & Home Show in Ludington
- Mardi Gras Dinner & Bag Auction to Benefit Circle Rocking "S" Children's Farm
- Fall Color Dates in Michigan
- The Ludington & Scottville Branches of the Mason County District Library Offer Numerous Programs for Children & Families
- Ludrock's Night of Fright Haunts LACA Each October
- Fun Fall Events in West Michigan
- Halloween Trick-or-Treating & Halloween Parties
- Performances in Ludington, Manistee, Scottville and Hart
- Bring the Kids to the Mason County Haunted Fairgrounds
- Silver Lake's Apple & BBQ Cook-Off Festival
- Horse Shows at the Mason County Fairgrounds
- ArtPrize in Grand Rapids
- Grapes & Grains in Pentwater
- Oktoberfest in Pentwater
- Pentwater Home Tour & Used Book Sale to Benefit COVE
- West Michigan is a Runner's Paradise with Lots of Races to Choose From
- Hops & Props on the River in Manistee
- Come to the Annual Octoberfest in Ludington
More to Love About Autumn in West Michigan...
- Fun Fall Events in West Michigan
- Pere Marquette River Canoeing & Kayaking
- Book Your Charter Boat Fishing Trip on Lake Michigan
- Fall Colors in Mason County--Including Ludington & Scottville
- Fall Color Dates in Michigan
- Discover the Mason County Barn Quilt Trail
- The Best Fall Fishing is in West Michigan
- Discover Michigan Lakes and Rivers for Canoeing or Kayaking
- Follow the Agricultural Trail Through Mason & Oceana Counties
- Enjoy Bike Riding on the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Bike Trail Near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes
- Ludington Pumped Storage Plant
- Enjoy a West Michigan Sunset!
- Biking in West Michigan
- Viewing the Northern Lights in West Michigan
- Lake Winds Energy Park
- Barns & Byways Tour

West Michigan Calendar of Events by Month or Season:
January - February - March - April - May - June
July - August - September - October - November - December
Spring - Summer - Fall - Winter
For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in West Michigan:

Have Fun in Manistee, Michigan -- Explore Manistee's historic downtown district and riverwalk, hike the Manistee National Forest, canoe on the Manistee River, and more.
Hamlin Lake -- Just 4 miles north of Ludington, Hamlin Lake is a great destination for boating, fishing and climbing dunes! The Hamlin Lake shoreline is also part of the Ludington State Park.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes -- Visiting the Silver Lake Sand Dunes makes for a terrific vacation because you can take your off-road vehicle for a spin on the scenic sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
Things to Do in Pentwater, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like the quaint, artsy, harbortown village of Pentwater. Don't miss the popular Charles Mears State Park beach on Pentwater's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Lots of Activities in Scottville, Michigan -- Explore the Riverside Park along the National Scenic Pere Marquette River.
Canoeing or Fishing on the Pere Marquette River -- Many boat liveries offer canoe rentals.
Also, check out West Michigan Guides and our locally produced WestMichigan.MichBiz.com directory for our largest lists of Things to Do in West Michigan.