Happy Harvest! Six Weekend Outings Up North

Oct. 5, 2024

We’re at the peak of autumn celebrations, so here are a few around the North on Oct. 12 and 13 that you won’t want to miss!

1. Bring your four-legged friends to Fall Fido Fest at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a dog-friendly day of shopping with a pet costume contest and agility course. Visit Oct. 12 from 1-4pm at the Historic Front Lawn. thevillagetc.com/fall-fido-fest-2

2. Saturday also brings around Harbor Harvest Festival, the last hurrah of the Harbor Springs Farmers Market with cider and crafts alongside the final outdoor market of the year. Visit Oct. 12 from 9am-1pm on West Main Street. harborspringschamber.com/events/details/harbor-harvest-fall-festival-at-the-harbor-springs-farmers-market-15042

3. Gypsy Distillery has their Fall Fest, combining line dancing with seasonally-themed cocktails, plus food and live music. Visit Oct. 12 from 12-6pm (and stick around for the line dancing at 8pm!) at the distillery at 5251 Charlevoix Ave. in Petoskey. gypsydistillery.com/live-music-events/fall-fest-1

4. The Highlands in Harbor Springs will host their Harvest Fest on the slopes. Visit Oct. 12 from 12-4pm. highlandsharborsprings.com/events/harvest-fest

5. Camp Daggett will celebrate its annual Fall Fest, with camp activities, pontoon fall color tours, and wagon rides on the property. Visit Oct. 13 from 12-5pm. campdaggett.org/events/fall-fest

6. Last but not least, Pond Hill Farm offers Fall Fest Weekends every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 27 with plenty of family fun, pumpkin bowling (and smashing!), and a corn maze. pondhill.com/farm-happenings

Most events are free admission—enjoy!