Captain’s Cafe* 267 Arthur St, Manistee). 398-9625, $1 off any lunch sandwich, $2 off any dinner entree (excludes specials)

Creative Color & Design (Onekama) * 231-889-4193 * Free consultation plus 20 % off faux painting, Italian plasters, Hunter Douglas Blinds & Shades, Custom Window Treatments.

Manistee Auto Spa (1005 Cypress St., Manistee), * 231-723-2616 * Buy one Ultimate Carwash and get a free pumpkin!

Northern Spirits Gift Shoppe (389 River Street,
Manistee) * 398-0131 * 25 % off all witch decor!

Old School Antiques (8532 Chippewa Hwy [US-31], Bear Lake) * 889-4632 * 15 % off (excludes sale items)

Port City Organics (321 River Street, Manistee) * 398-3060 *
10% off total purchase.

Surroundings (423 River Street, Manistee) * 723-0637 * Buy one polish candle and get 50 % off the second polish candle.

Days Inn of Manistee (1462 US-31 S) * 723-8385 * 10% off

Microtel Inn & Suites (226 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee) *
398-0008 * 10 % off stay.

Portage Point Inn (Onekama), 800-878-7248 * 10 % off - 2 nights, 15 % off - 3 nights, 20 % off - 4 or more nights.

Ramsdell Inn (399 River Street, Manistee) 398-7901* 10 % off.

1 ) Manistee’s Ghost Ship (Manistee), Fridays & Saturdays in October, plus Halloween Night at S.S. City of Milwakee historic carferry (on US-31). 7:30-10:30pm (‘til 11pm on the 26th & 27th). The Ghost Ship is back and scarier than ever...and this time, we’re not clowning around! $6.50 adults, $4.50 children under 18 and seniors.

2 ) Historic Railroad Depot (Kaleva), Saturdays in October, 12-4pm. History comes alive with new displays and a M&NE engine that served Kaleva for many years. Open later on October 20, with a special program about Manistee County railroad history at 4pm, including historical demonstrations and music.

3 ) Bottle House Museum (Kaleva), Saturdays in October, 12-4pm. Fall fishermen--come see the new display about the Makinen Bait & Tackle Company. Plus, see a special dedication to the women of Kaleva. Come visit, and see if there are any ghosts in this unique museum and former residence.

4 ) Scarecrow Harvest (Bear Lake), Oct. 1-31. Come visit Bear Lake and see a creative collection of scarecrows displayed throughout town!

 5 ) October Home Decorating Contest (Manistee County). Oct. 1-31. Macabre Manistee County and Cool 101 are awarding prizes for the best decorated homes! Winners to be announced Friday, Oct. 26. Look for entry forms around the county or pick one up at the S.S. City of Milwaukee. Or click here to download form.

6) Fall Fun Fest (Brethren), Sat. Oct. 6, 4-7pm, (corner of Cart & Amick Rds). Pumpkin painting and carving for the kids, music, cider press demonstrations, a visit with Johnny Appleseed. Hobo stew & the fixins’ plus homemade bread and cider available at 5pm. (231) 477-5342. FREE (free will offerings accepted for meal)

*[WEBSITE-ONLY NOTE: Football Tailgate Party (Manistee),
Fri, Oct. 12, 6pm at Manistee High School. Free hot dogs from AC’s 1st St. Tavern, plus pop & prizes. Sponsored by Seng’s Dock and Trucking/Duchon Insurance and Financial Services, and 9 & 10 News.

Celebrity Server Saturday (Manistee), Sat. Oct. 13, Noon-midnight at AC’s 1st St. Tavern. Come meet Manistee-area local celebrities including the Chief of Police, the Superintendent of Manistee Area Public Schools, and more! The celebrities will be serving food and bartending--so be kind! All tips and a percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Community Track and Manistee High School. Plus a silence auction and prizes. (231) 723-1031.]*

 7 ) Autumn’s Glory Day (Bear Lake), Sat. Oct. 13. Events all day, including farmer’s market downtown (8am-noon), fine art, antiques and quilt show & sale at Bear Lake School ($2 admission, 10am-4pm), with a live DJ downtown (11am-1pm). Barn dance (7-10pm) on north side of lake, at 14350 Butwell Rd. (grown-ups only, please).

8 ) Autumn Fest (Marilla), Sat. October 13, 2-6pm at Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place (5 miles south of M-115, on Marilla Road, east of Copemish). $6 adults, $3 over 12, free 12 & under. Apple-butter making, yarn-spinning and blacksmithing demos, plus a historic cabin, log home & barn. Johnny Appleseed, too! Food available. (231)362-3430.

9 ) Onekama Fall Festival (Onekama), Sat. Oct. 13, 10am-4pm at Onekama Village Park. Craft and food vendors, inflatable castle, wagon, pony and miniature train rides. Plus face painting, Mr. Balloon Man and more! In case of rain, event will be held inside Onekama School. (231) 889-5680. FREE

10) Spooktacular Mini-Golf (Manistee), Oct. 13 & 14 (Noon-8pm), Oct.19 (3-8pm), Oct. 20 & 21 (Noon-8pm) at Northern Falls Mini Golf & Cones (US-31 just north of M-55) $5 (ages 4 and under free with paid golfer), plus 25-cent ice cream with a round of golf on Sunday. From festive to freaky--come and golf our 18 holes for some fall family fun! Daily ice cream specials. Weather permitting. (231) 510-4265.

11) Manistee Jaycees’ Corn Maze (Manistee), Oct. 18, 19, 20, 21 plus 25, 26, 27, 28 and 30 at corner of M-22 & Shoedel Rd. (part of US-31 detour) $5. Hours: Thursdays (4pm to 10pm), Fridays (4pm to close), Saturdays (10am to 4pm
and 6pm to close), Sundays (Noon to 5pm), plus Tues, Oct. 30 (6pm-close). Sometimes family-friendly, sometimes haunted! Also brought to you by the Manistee Sunrise Rotary Club. (231) 690-7623 or www.manisteejaycees.org for details.

12) "Death by Chocolate," a murder-mystery comedy (Manistee), Oct. 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 at Ramsdell Theatre (101 Maple St.) $12 admission ($8 for students on Oct. 25), A harmless box of chocolates cuts down members of a health resort. Which outlandish character is the culprit? *[WEBSITE-ONLY NOTE: On Sat., Oct. 20 "A Chocolate Intermission" will be offered to patrons.]* Presented by the Manistee Civic Players.. Call 723-7188 or 723-9948.

13) Annual Halloween Pet Parade (Manistee), Sat. Oct. 27, 1pm on 1st Street (runs between Cibben and McKee Streets). Come see a parade of spooky, funny and cute pets of all shapes and sizes. Prizes for every participant! To enter your pet, arrive at 1st & Hancock Streets at 12:30pm. Hosted by Wild Things. (231) 398-0721

14 ) 1ST St. Halloween Party & Costume Contest (Manistee), Sat. Oct. 27 at AC’s 1st St Tavern (303 1st Street) Find prizes during the “Night of a 1,000 Pumpkins.” Come in costume, get a $1 off drinks. Win cash prizes in our costume contest (sign up by 9:30pm, starts at 11pm). Must be present to win. (231) 723-1031.


15 ) Psychic Fair (Manistee), Sun. Oct. 28 (Noon-6pm) at Little River Casino & Resort (2700 Orchard Hwy, on US-31, north of Manistee), $15/session. 31 psychics to choose from, including palm readers, mediums, tarot card readers and more.

16) Filer Township Halloween Parade (Filer Township), Wed. Oct. 31, 4pm, (runs from corner of 23rd & Nelson Streets to Fire Department building). Come see ghouls, critters and costumed characters in a procession through Filer Township. Arrive by 3:30pm to participate. Hosted by the Filer Township Fire Department. 723-9015


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