Fall Foodie Calendar

15 drinking & dining events this fall

By Kierstin Gunsberg | Oct. 18, 2025

Whether you’re looking to sample gourmet bites along one of NoMi’s wine trails or just want to feast on some good ol’ BBQ while taking in fall’s fleeting colors, these October and November foodie happenings promise plenty of opportunity to gather, graze, and go back for seconds.

1. October 21: Autumn Tuesday Supper at Glen Arbor B&B

Make new friends at Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast, which winds down its communal-style autumn Tuesday Supper series with a fresh seasonal salad, goat cheese crackers, maple salmon, and a warm bowl of butternut squash bisque. Dinner starts at 6:30pm, $35 per person. Call (231) 334-6789 to reserve.

2. October 24: Swedish Dinner at Black Star Farms

Wrap up an afternoon of leaf peeping over at Black Star Farms’ Swedish Dinner. Chef Tyler Rushford presents a four course menu of sweet and savory including kladdkaka—a slab of gooey, chocolatey cake—and köttbullar, a dish of swedish meatballs served over mashed potatoes and all paired with wine selections for those who want to sip while they savor. The first course is served at 6pm and tickets start at $60. Visit blackstarfarms.com/events for more details.

3. October 24–25: Flannigan’s Goat Pop-Up at The Pull Barn, Elk Rapids

Pickled red onions or tangy slaw? You decide how to dress your bbq served up by Flannigan’s Goat, a food truck with lots of flavor. Catch them from 12-8 Friday and Saturday at the Short’s Brewing Co. outpost. No reservation needed, prices vary by menu item.

4. October 25: Boos, Brews, and Brats, Manistee

Get spooky at the Manistee Elk’s annual Boos, Brews, and Brats party at the Elks Lodge. The fun kicks off at noon—complete with a kids’ costume contest and the MSU game—and goes all night, with brats landing on the grill at 6pm and an adult costume contest (and cash prizes!) starting at 10pm. Head to facebook.com/manistee.elks for pricing and event schedule.

5. October 26: Scottish Luncheon, Presbyterian Church, Traverse City

Calling all haggis enthusiasts! The Presbyterian Church in Traverse City is hosting a traditional Scottish luncheon alongside performances by Grand Traverse Pipes and Drums and a best-dressed contest (bring your plaid!). The party starts at 11am; $5-$20 per ticket, with guests under age five free. Go to tcpresby.org for tickets.

6. October 26: This is Halloween: Dinner & Movie Experience at The Golden Stag, Manistee

Chef Jamil Alam is transforming The Golden Stag’s West Side Room into an immersive movie venue for an evening of on-theme dishes and drinks served alongside memorable scenes from the Tim Burton classic Nightmare Before Christmas. It all kicks off at 5:30pm; cost is $110 per diner. Grab your tickets at thegoldenstagrestaurant.com

7. October 29: Halloween Tea at the Applesauce Inn, Bellaire

Here’s your chance for some spirited fun without staying up too late. The Applesauce Inn puts a macabre spin on the traditional tea party, serving a blood-red tomato bisque plus freshly baked treats and, of course, plenty of tea. Starts at 1pm, $40 per person. Call (231) 533-6448 to reserve.

8. October 30: Murder at the Chateau, Traverse City

It’s anyone’s guess who the killer is—it could even be you!—at Chateau Chantal’s Murder Mystery Experience. Whittle down the clues while feasting on amuse-bouche, a bistro salad, roast beef and yorkshire pudding, and lime posset. $85 per person, begins at 6 PM. Visit chateauchantal.com/public-events to book your ticket.

9. November 1: Authentic Mexican Food at Providence Farm, Central Lake

Providence Farm’s 1.5-mile scenic trail is the perfect run-up to chowing down on their Saturday-only farm-sourced tamales, tacos, and tostadas. As if that’s not enough, there’s a weekly rotating menu of main features, from quesabirria to carnitas, so maybe put this one in your calendar on repeat. Open 9am-5:30pm.

10. November 2: Groovy Brunch by Groove Spoon Kitchen at MiddleCoast, Traverse City

Whether you’re an early riser or the type to lie in bed all morning before finally wandering out for breakfast, Groove Spoon Kitchen’s Sunday brunch inside MiddleCoast Brewing Co. has you covered. Dig into waffles every way (smothered in nutella and whipped cream or topped with crispy fried chicken and bacon) or hit up the Bloody Mary Bar while nodding along to live tunes. Breakfast is served from 8am until 2pm (music starts at 10am)—no reservation required! middlecoastbrewingco.com

11. November 8: Hope for Haiti Benefit Dinner, Petoskey

Do good while eating a great meal. Project Piti Pami is hosting this fundraising dinner at the Grand Unity Event Center in Petoskey, pairing a traditional Haitian meal with a night of community and giving back. Doors open at 6pm and tickets start at $50, with registration due by October 31. Visit facebook.com/3phaiti for purchasing info.

12: November 12: Sip & Savor at Lynn & Perin Mercantile Co., Frankfort

It’s a girl dinner kind of night at Lynn and Perin Mercantile Co.’s free tasting event. Sommelier Jack Evans presents wine selections on the theme “Festive Favorites,” with complimentary snack samples for each pour. Bonus: You can stock up on host gifts for the holiday season too. The sips start at 4pm.

13. November 14–16: Toast the Season, Leelanau

Grab those hiking boots (or snowshoes, if it’s that kind of November) and take in the late fall landscape before hitting up the second weekend of Leelanau Wine Trail’s Toast the Season showcase. Hosted by over a dozen participating wineries surrounding M-22, including Chateau Fontaine and Green Bird Organic Cellars, each venue will offer unique bites with each glass of wine. Tickets are $82 per person, per weekend. Check out lpwines.com for more.

14. November 21–22: Holiday & Themed Afternoon Tea at Inn at Bay Harbor

Get another wear out of your holiday card outfits with a hot cup of creamy Earl Gray plus an assortment of festive scones and finger sandwiches at the Inn at Bay Harbor’s tea room. Pinkies up from 2-4pm both days. Call (231) 439-4066 for rates and reservations.

15. November 29: 2025 Mac & Cheese Bake-Off, Old Mission Peninsula

Who can’t use a cheesy pick-me-up this time of year? 2 Lads Winery, Brys Estate, and Mari Vineyards are just a handful of the 10 stops you’ll make as you indulge in just as many iterations of the comfort food classic, complete with a curated wine pairing. The feeding frenzy starts at 10am and wraps up at 5pm. Tickets are $85 per person and sell out fast: ompwinetrail.com/wine-trail-events.