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    Current Events For October  2013
    Oct 04, 2013 -
    Oct 05, 2013
    Sleepy Hollow State Park--Harvest Fest
    Join Sleepy Hollow State park for a weekend of Halloween-themed activities.

    Oct 04, 2013 -
    Oct 06, 2013
    Holland State Park--Fall Festival Weekend
    Get in on the fun with a pumpkin decorating contest, campsite decorating contest, Trick-or-Treating for the kids and other fun activities and games!

    Oct 04, 2013 -
    Oct 06, 2013
    Brimley State Park--Harvest Festival
    Join Brimley State Park for their annual harvest festival that includes a variety of family-friendly activities.

    Oct 04, 2013 -
    Oct 06, 2013
    Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area--Halloween Harvest Festival Weekend
    Oct 04, 2013 -
    Oct 06, 2013
    Waterloo Recreation Area--Sugarloaf Campground Fall Harvest Festival
    This is an exciting weekend of beautiful foliage, crisp air and cool autumn nights as well as tons of fun including games, prizes and contests galore.

    Oct 04, 2013 -
    Oct 06, 2013
    Muskegon State Park--Harvest Festival
    Enjoy a variety of fun and games for the entire family, including a site decorating contest, costume parade, Trick-or-Treating and more!

    Oct 04, 2013 -
    Oct 06, 2013
    Aloha State Park--Fernelius Auto Group Harvest Festival
    Planning ahead for your summer? Don't forget to include some spooky good times at the State Parks in October!

    Oct 04, 2013 -
    Oct 06, 2013
    Lakeport State Park--Harvest Festival Weekend
    This campground event features site decorating contests with prizes awarded to first through third places.

    Oct 04, 2013 -
    Oct 06, 2013
    Sleeper State Park--Harvest Fest
    Join Sleeper State Park and the local ghosts and goblins as we celebrate our Fall Harvest Festival.

    Oct 05, 2013Proud Lake Recreation Area--Harvest Festival
    This is an exciting weekend of beautiful foliage, crisp air and cool autumn nights as well as tons of fun including games, prizes and contests galore.

    Oct 05, 2013North Central State Trail--100K & Team Ultra
    Taking place on the beautiful North Central State Trail ranging from Gaylord to Mackinaw City, experience what Northern Michigan has to offer!

    Oct 05, 2013Bay City Recreation Area--Fall Harvest Celebration
    Celebrate the Fall season with site decorating, games, activities, and lots of fun!

    Oct 05, 2013Holly Recreation Area--Oktoberfest! Disc Golf Tournament
    This disc golf tournament is hosted by Flint Town Flyerz.

    Oct 05, 2013Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park--Trail Race
    Trail race

    Oct 05, 2013 -
    Oct 06, 2013
    Wilson State Park--Harvest Festival
    This annual Halloween celebration will feature fun activities like pumpkin carving, hay rides, and Trick-or-Treating.

    Oct 05, 2013Hart-Montague Trail State Park--Shelby Farmers Market
    This is a wonderful opportunity for Michigan residents and visitors to be active by walking, biking or skating on the trail to purchase healthy, Michigan-grown produce for their kitchens.

    Oct 05, 2013Maybury State Park--State Police Fall Color Run
    This 5K Run/Walk combines dirt and paved trails as it winds its way through the gorgeous Maybury State Park.

    Oct 05, 2013 -
    Oct 06, 2013
    Mears State Park--Fall Volunteer Weekend
    Volunteers will be asked to help install snow fence as well as other tasks such as painting, cleaning fire pits etc.

    Oct 05, 2013Sterling State Park--Radio-Controlled Airplane Float Flying
    These amazing planes boast wingspans up to 6' across and reach speeds over 50 mph. You'll be amazed as they perform their mind-boggling aerobatics.

    Oct 05, 2013Sleepy Hollow State Park--Equestrian Judged Trail Ride
    Riders and horse are scored on their completion of 10 obstacles.

    Oct 05, 2013Maybury State Park--First Saturday Hike - Fall Color Hike
    This will be an easy, family-friendly one to three mile hike.

    Oct 05, 2013Fayette Historic State Park--Fayette Fall Fest
    Visit Fayette Historic State Park for Halloween-themed activities, hay rides, ghost hunting, campsite decorating and more.

    Oct 05, 2013Maybury State Park--Fall Harvest Ride
    This equestrian event includes a Pot Luck Lunch followed by a ride through the gorgeous, hunting-free park.

    Oct 05, 2013Brighton Recreation Area--Dash of the Dead 5K Fun Run
    Watch out, or one of the Zombies may get one of your flags as you run the event.

    Oct 05, 2013Brighton Recreation Area--Dance of the Dead After Party
    Dig into all sorts of fall festivities such as caramel apple making, bonfire with s'mores, costume contest and hiking along the lit trail, followed by a dance.

    Oct 05, 2013Bay City Recreation Area--Trunk or Treat
    Guests can park in the day use area to participate in trick-or-treating.

    Oct 05, 2013Lake Hudson Recreation Area--Astronomy Night
    Join us for an evening of star-gazing, planet-identifying, and constellation-finding at Michigan's First Dark Sky Preserve.

    Oct 05, 2013Waterloo Recreation Area--Swanky Singles Saddle Up at the Stables
    Slip on your Stetson and get to steppin' over to the stables to enjoy a ride with other single adult riders looking for a pardner.

    Oct 06, 2013Maybury State Park--Trick or Feet! 5K Run, Walk & Roll for National Kidney Foundation of MI
    Family fun activities include music, face painting, pumpkin painting, and cider and donuts.

    Oct 11, 2013 -
    Oct 12, 2013
    Sleepy Hollow State Park--Ichabod Crane Weekend
    Join Sleepy Hollow State park for a weekend of Halloween-themed activities.

    Oct 11, 2013 -
    Oct 13, 2013
    Otsego Lake State Park--Harvest Fest
    This weekend of camping involves a variety of activities for the whole family.

    Oct 11, 2013 -
    Oct 13, 2013
    Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area--Halloween Harvest Festival Weekend
    Oct 11, 2013 -
    Oct 13, 2013
    Waterloo Recreation Area--Sugarloaf Campground Fall Harvest Festival
    This is an exciting weekend of beautiful foliage, crisp air and cool autumn nights as well as tons of fun including games, prizes and contests galore.

    Oct 11, 2013 -
    Oct 13, 2013
    Hoffmaster State Park--Children's Harvest Festival
    Taking place in the wooded dunes of P.J. Hoffmaster this has become a very popular fall camping destination for registered campers only, so be sure to make your reservations well in advance.

    Oct 11, 2013 -
    Oct 12, 2013
    Young State Park--Halloween Harvest Festival
    Events include costume contests, pumpkin carving contests, storytelling and more.

    Oct 11, 2013 -
    Oct 13, 2013
    Algonac State Park--Fall Harvest Fest
    Celebrate the Fall season with fun crafts and activities, site decorating, and more.

    Oct 11, 2013 -
    Oct 13, 2013
    Sleeper State Park--Harvest Fest
    Join Sleeper State Park and the local ghosts and goblins for this fall celebration.

    Oct 11, 2013 -
    Oct 12, 2013
    Holly Recreation Area--Hollyween Harvest Festival
    Activities include a donut-eating contest, hay rides, games, coloring contest, trick-or-treating, and campsite decorating contests with BIG prizes.

    Oct 12, 2013Bay City Recreation Area--Fall Harvest Celebration
    Celebrate the Fall season with site decorating, games, activities, and lots of fun!

    Oct 12, 2013 -
    Oct 13, 2013
    Harrisville State Park--Haunted Halloween Weekend
    Weekend activities include children's games, a site decorating contest and trick-or-treating for our campground guests, a haunted hayride and our spooky haunted trail.

    Oct 12, 2013 -
    Oct 13, 2013
    Yankee Springs Recreation Area--Fall Festival
    This year's Fall Festival will be held in the Gun Lake Day Use Area, weather permitting.

    Oct 12, 2013Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery--Hook, Line and Sinker Kids Fishing
    Oct 12, 2013Seven Lakes State Park--Campers Chili Cook-off
    For this event, be sure to bring your best family secret chili recipe.

    Oct 12, 2013Fort Custer Recreation Area--Fresh Air Fit: Feel Good Yoga
    Designed by certified personal trainer Sheryle Sage from the Kalamazoo Athletic Club, this class will focus on deep breathing, gentle flows & basic poses, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

    Oct 12, 2013Hart-Montague Trail State Park--Shelby Farmers Market
    This is a wonderful opportunity for Michigan residents and visitors to be active by walking, biking or skating on the trail to purchase healthy, Michigan-grown produce for their kitchens.

    Oct 12, 2013Waterloo Recreation Area--All About Nature Horseback Ride
    Journey through miles of picturesque scenery and wildlife.

    Oct 12, 2013Bald Mountain Recreation Area--Rec 101: Intro to Archery
    You will receive a step-by-step introduction to the basics of archery safety, terminology, what equipment to use and how to hold the bow.

    Oct 12, 2013Tahquamenon Falls State Park--Harvest Festival 2013
    Annual Halloween celebration at the Lower Falls.

    Oct 12, 2013Bay City Recreation Area--Trunk or Treat
    Vehicles can park in the day use area to participate in trick-or-treating.

    Oct 12, 2013Lakeport State Park--Trick or Treat Weekend
    On Saturday evening of this weekend, the park offers trick-or treat for the kids starting around 5:30 PM and ending around 8:00 P.M.

    Oct 12, 2013Waterloo Recreation Area--Moonlight Ride at the Stables
    Enjoy the gleam of the moonlight and thrill of the late night from the vantage point of horseback.

    Oct 17, 2013Grand Haven State Park--Fresh Air Fit: EcoTrek Fitness
    These sessions integrate strength training, cardio & flexibility all in one 75-minute workout - and every session is different.

    Oct 18, 2013 -
    Oct 20, 2013
    Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area--Halloween Harvest Festival Weekend
    Oct 18, 2013 -
    Oct 20, 2013
    Fort Custer Recreation Area--Harvest Festival
    Join in the campground fun at this year's Harvest Festival!

    Oct 18, 2013 -
    Oct 20, 2013
    Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park--Fall Festival
    Enjoy a weekend of fun at Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park's 9th Annual Harvest Festival.

    Oct 18, 2013 -
    Oct 20, 2013
    Algonac State Park--Fall Harvest Fest
    Celebrate the Fall season with fun crafts and activities, site decorating, and more.

    Oct 18, 2013 -
    Oct 20, 2013
    Sleeper State Park--Harvest Fest
    Join Sleeper State Park and the local ghosts and goblins for this fall celebration.

    Oct 18, 2013 -
    Oct 20, 2013
    Port Crescent State Park--Harvest Festival
    Enjoy Halloween season activities such as arts and crafts, costume parade, raffles, trick-or-treating, campsite decoration contest and much more.

    Oct 18, 2013 -
    Oct 19, 2013
    Holly Recreation Area--Hollyween Harvest Festival
    Activities include a donut-eating contest, hay rides, games, coloring contest, trick-or-treating, and campsite decorating contests with BIG prizes.

    Oct 18, 2013Proud Lake Recreation Area--Panic! at Proud Lake
    Think you can handle ghost, goblins and ghouls popping up out of nowhere as you walk along the twisty trails of the haunted forest?

    Oct 19, 2013Bay City Recreation Area--Mother Nature's Halloween Trail
    Animal actors will share information about Michigan's most misunderstood wildlife.

    Oct 19, 2013Hart-Montague Trail State Park--Shelby Farmers Market
    This is a wonderful opportunity for Michigan residents and visitors to be active by walking, biking or skating on the trail to purchase healthy, Michigan-grown produce for their kitchens.

    Oct 19, 2013Yankee Springs Recreation Area--Recreation 101: Intro to Geocaching
    Geocaching experts will be on hand to discuss all of the gear and resources you'll need to start enjoying this rapidly growing activity before we hit the trails and find some caches.


    Oct 19, 2013Sterling State Park--Radio-Controlled Airplane Float Flying
    These amazing planes boast wingspans up to 6' across and reach speeds over 50 mph. You'll be amazed as they perform their mind-boggling aerobatics.

    Oct 19, 2013Proud Lake Recreation Area--Panic! at Proud Lake
    Think you can handle ghost, goblins and ghouls popping up out of nowhere as you walk along the twisty trails of the haunted forest?

    Oct 25, 2013 -
    Oct 27, 2013
    Hayes State Park--Hayes Haunting
    This special event is chock-full of games, competitions and activities, including pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, costume parade, and campsite decorating just to name a few.

    Oct 25, 2013Proud Lake Recreation Area--Panic! at Proud Lake
    Think you can handle ghost, goblins and ghouls popping up out of nowhere as you walk along the twisty trails of the haunted forest?

    Oct 26, 2013Sleepy Hollow State Park--SHTRA Spooky Ride (Equestrian event)
    Free Spooky ride for SHTRA members, $2 for non-members. Chili cook-off Oct. 26 at 4 p.m.

    Oct 26, 2013Charles Mears State Park--Spooktacular Weekend
    Activities will include Trick or Treating, site decorating, scarecrow building and a luminescent hike up the Old Baldy Trail at dusk.

    Oct 26, 2013Waterloo Recreation Area--The History of Waterloo on Horseback
    Learn where Murder Mountain is located and all about the Fall of the Stockade from one of our local historians, as well as other interesting historical tidbits entrenched in the recreation area.

    Oct 26, 2013Proud Lake Recreation Area--Panic! at Proud Lake
    Think you can handle ghost, goblins and ghouls popping up out of nowhere as you walk along the twisty trails of the haunted forest?

    Oct 27, 2013Proud Lake Recreation Area--Panic! at Proud Lake
    Think you can handle ghost, goblins and ghouls popping up out of nowhere as you walk along the twisty trails of the haunted forest?


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