The skies are heavy with ominous clouds...biting cold air envelops our bodies...and the trees are ablaze with color. It's late October-time for pumpkins, ghouls, and witches to come out and scare innocent souls, in search for a treat.

Of course, we're talking about Halloween, that most frightening time of year. West Michigan is not only beautiful in October, but there are plenty of annual events to satisfy the timid...and those that dare to be scared!

West Michigan Communities that Traditionally Host Trick-or-Treating

• Downtown Ludington Merchants

• City of Ludington

• Scottville

• Custer

• Downtown Pentwater Merchants

• Village of Pentwater

• Hart

• Downtown Manistee

• Manistee

• Shelby

In addition to Trick-or-Treating, check out the other fun fall events that are usually scheduled around the area.

Annual Trick-or-Treat Events and Halloween Parties Traditionally Held in Mason County

Trunk or Treat

at Custer VFW Post 5096- 2022 State St. in Custer. Costumes and vehicle decorating. Prize for 1st place decorated vehicle.

Trunk or Treat

at St. Paul United Methodist Church- 3212 W. Kinney Rd. in Ludington.

Trunk or Treat

at Our Savior Lutheran Church- 765 W. US 10 in Scottville.

Trunk or Treat

at Calvary Baptist Church- 220 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington.

Fall Festival

Ludington United Methodist Church Pavilion - 5810 Bryant Rd. Hot dog supper, Bounce House, Hay Rides, Face Painting, Cookie Decorating, Donut Dangle, Pumpkin Painting, Lawn Games, Pumpkin Bowling, Music, Bonfire, and Make your own S’mores.

Haunted Village Trick or Treat

Historic White Pine Village- 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr. in Ludington.

Games and activities on the lawn of the Mason County Courthouse

304 E. Ludington Ave. in Ludington, followed by Halloween Costume Parade. Both sponsored by Safe Harbor Credit Union.

Downtown Ludington Trick or Treating to local merchants

Downtown Trick or Treat After Party

Ludington Library- 217 E. Ludington Ave. Event includes crafts and games. Free and open to the public. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Trick or Treat at Medilodge of Ludington

1000 E. Tinkham Ave.

Pumpkins in the Parking Lot

St. John's Lutheran Church- 209 N. Rowe St. in Ludington. Treats, snacks, and music provided

Trick or Treating at Oakview Medical Care Facility

1001 Diana St. in Ludington

Annual Trick-or-Treat Events and Halloween Parties Traditionally Held in Oceana County

Halloween on the Green

in Downtown Pentwater. Costume contest, scavenger hunt, face painting, pumpkin painting, sack race, great pumpkin roll, and candy bags. Trick-or-Treating to downtown merchants. Pub Crawl.

Trunk or Treat

at First Baptist Church- 3258 N. 72nd Ave. in Hart

Annual Trick-or-Treat Events and Halloween Parties Traditionally Held in Manistee County

Trunk or Treat

at Onekama School- 5016 Main St. in Onekama. Masks required for those age 6 and older, mandatory temperature checks at the gate, social distancing required.

Trunk or Treat

at Dickson Township Park- 14270 Brethren Blvd. in Brethren. Sponsored by the Brethren Boosters Club.

Trunk or Treat

at Johnson Field Ball Diamond in East Lake.

Trunk or Treat

at the First Church of Wellston- 1466 Pine St. in Wellston.

Trunk or Treat

at Hopkins Park- 7727 Hopkins Dr. in Bear Lake.

Trunk or Treat

at the Copemish Family Market- 18541 Cadillac Hwy in Copemish.

Trunk or Treat

at Faith Covenant Church- 475 8th St. in Manistee. Decorated Trunks, candy, hay rides, games, snacks, face painting, and free fun inside and out.

Trick or Treating

at Green Acres of Manistee- 1835 12th St.

Trunk or Treat

Bear Lake Lions Den- 7748 Lake St. in Bear Lake

Trunk or Treat

Filer Township Fire Department- 2706 Nelson St. in Manistee

Stay tuned for more information on 2020 Halloween Trick-or-Treating & Halloween Festivities!

More Fall Happenings...

More Things to Do in West Michigan...

Want to learn more about all things family in West Michigan? Visit Lakeshore Family Guide and "Like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LakeshoreFamilyGuide

Local Advertisement

For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in West Michigan:

Ludington Activities & Things to Do -- Play on a beautiful beach, take a tour at Historic White Pine Village, or explore the barn quilt trail, murals or sculptures in the county--Ludington offers many fun things to do for the entire family!
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.