1893 Columbian ExpositionDate:  August 25, 2013  -  December 01, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: In the second-floor atrium through December 1, 2013, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 2013 Wolverine TourDate:  August 29, 2013  -  November 01, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: August 29-November 1: Gillette Visitor Center, Hoffmaster State Park (Muskegon) Sleepy Hollow State Park--Harvest FestDate:  October 04, 2013  -  October 05, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: Join Sleepy Hollow State park for a weekend of Halloween-themed activities. Holland State Park--Fall Festival WeekendDate:  October 04, 2013  -  October 06, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: 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! Brimley State Park--Harvest FestivalDate:  October 04, 2013  -  October 06, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: Join Brimley State Park for their annual harvest festival that includes a variety of family-friendly activities. Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area--Halloween Harvest Festival WeekendDate:  October 04, 2013  -  October 06, 2013Time:  All Day Event Waterloo Recreation Area--Sugarloaf Campground Fall Harvest FestivalDate:  October 04, 2013  -  October 06, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: 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. Muskegon State Park--Harvest FestivalDate:  October 04, 2013  -  October 06, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: Enjoy a variety of fun and games for the entire family, including a site decorating contest, costume parade, Trick-or-Treating and more! Aloha State Park--Fernelius Auto Group Harvest FestivalDate:  October 04, 2013  -  October 06, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: Planning ahead for your summer? Don't forget to include some spooky good times at the State Parks in October! Lakeport State Park--Harvest Festival WeekendDate:  October 04, 2013  -  October 06, 2013Time:  08:30 AM - 07:00 PM Description: This campground event features site decorating contests with prizes awarded to first through third places. Sleeper State Park--Harvest FestDate:  October 04, 2013  -  October 06, 2013Time:  09:00 AM - 06:30 PM Description: Join Sleeper State Park and the local ghosts and goblins as we celebrate our Fall Harvest Festival. Proud Lake Recreation Area--Harvest FestivalDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  All Day Event Description: 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. Bay City Recreation Area--Fall Harvest CelebrationDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  All Day Event Description: Celebrate the Fall season with site decorating, games, activities, and lots of fun! Lake EffectsDate:  October 05, 2013  -  August 24, 2014Time:  All Day Event Description: A special exhibit exploring the history and science of Michigan's weather. Runs through August 24, 2014, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. Holly Recreation Area--Oktoberfest! Disc Golf TournamentDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  08:00 AM - 03:00 PM Description: This disc golf tournament is hosted by Flint Town Flyerz. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park--Trail RaceDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  08:00 AM - 08:00 PM Description: Trail race Wilson State Park--Harvest FestivalDate:  October 05, 2013  -  October 06, 2013Time:  08:30 AM - 06:30 PM Description: This annual Halloween celebration will feature fun activities like pumpkin carving, hay rides, and Trick-or-Treating. Hart-Montague Trail State Park--Shelby Farmers MarketDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Description: 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. Maybury State Park--State Police Fall Color RunDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  09:00 AM - TBD Description: This 5K Run/Walk combines dirt and paved trails as it winds its way through the gorgeous Maybury State Park. Mears State Park--Fall Volunteer WeekendDate:  October 05, 2013  -  October 06, 2013Time:  09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Description: Volunteers will be asked to help install snow fence as well as other tasks such as painting, cleaning fire pits etc. Sterling State Park--Radio-Controlled Airplane Float FlyingDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Description: 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. Sleepy Hollow State Park--Equestrian Judged Trail RideDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Description: Riders and horse are scored on their completion of 10 obstacles. Maybury State Park--First Saturday Hike - Fall Color HikeDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Description: This will be an easy, family-friendly one to three mile hike. Fall FestDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  11:30 AM - 03:30 PM Description: A fun-filled early Halloween event. October 5, 2013, at Fayette Historic Townsite, Garden. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Historic State Park--Fayette Fall FestDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Description: Visit Fayette Historic State Park for Halloween-themed activities, hay rides, ghost hunting, campsite decorating and more. Maybury State Park--Fall Harvest RideDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  01:00 PM - TBD Description: This equestrian event includes a Pot Luck Lunch followed by a ride through the gorgeous, hunting-free park. Brighton Recreation Area--Dash of the Dead 5K Fun RunDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  03:00 PM - 05:30 PM Description: Watch out, or one of the Zombies may get one of your flags as you run the event. Brighton Recreation Area--Dance of the Dead After PartyDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Description: 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. Bay City Recreation Area--Trunk or TreatDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  05:30 PM - 07:00 PM Description: Guests can park in the day use area to participate in trick-or-treating. Lake Hudson Recreation Area--Astronomy NightDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  06:30 PM - 09:00 PM Description: Join us for an evening of star-gazing, planet-identifying, and constellation-finding at Michigan's First Dark Sky Preserve. Waterloo Recreation Area--Swanky Singles Saddle Up at the StablesDate:  October 05, 2013  Time:  07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Description: 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. Maybury State Park--Trick or Feet! 5K Run, Walk & Roll for National Kidney Foundation of MIDate:  October 06, 2013  Time:  09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Description: Family fun activities include music, face painting, pumpkin painting, and cider and donuts. Farmers MarketDate:  October 06, 2013  Time:  10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Description: Fresh and local. October 6, 2013, at Walker Tavern Historic Site, Brooklyn. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 19th Annual Great Lakes Lighthouse FestivalDate:  October 10, 2013  -  October 13, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: We're glad to be a part of this statewide celebration of everything lighthouse. October 10 through 13, 2013, at Tawas Point Lighthouse, East Tawas. Sleepy Hollow State Park--Ichabod Crane WeekendDate:  October 11, 2013  -  October 12, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: Join Sleepy Hollow State park for a weekend of Halloween-themed activities. Otsego Lake State Park--Harvest FestDate:  October 11, 2013  -  October 13, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: This weekend of camping involves a variety of activities for the whole family. Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area--Halloween Harvest Festival WeekendDate:  October 11, 2013  -  October 13, 2013Time:  All Day Event Waterloo Recreation Area--Sugarloaf Campground Fall Harvest FestivalDate:  October 11, 2013  -  October 13, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: 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. Hoffmaster State Park--Children's Harvest FestivalDate:  October 11, 2013  -  October 13, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: 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. Young State Park--Halloween Harvest FestivalDate:  October 11, 2013  -  October 12, 2013Time:  07:00 AM - 08:00 PM Description: Events include costume contests, pumpkin carving contests, storytelling and more. Algonac State Park--Fall Harvest FestDate:  October 11, 2013  -  October 13, 2013Time:  08:00 AM - 06:30 PM Description: Celebrate the Fall season with fun crafts and activities, site decorating, and more. Sleeper State Park--Harvest FestDate:  October 11, 2013  -  October 13, 2013Time:  08:30 AM - 07:00 PM Description: Join Sleeper State Park and the local ghosts and goblins for this fall celebration. Holly Recreation Area--Hollyween Harvest FestivalDate:  October 11, 2013  -  October 12, 2013Time:  07:00 PM - 10:00 PM Description: Activities include a donut-eating contest, hay rides, games, coloring contest, trick-or-treating, and campsite decorating contests with BIG prizes. Bay City Recreation Area--Fall Harvest CelebrationDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  All Day Event Description: Celebrate the Fall season with site decorating, games, activities, and lots of fun! Harrisville State Park--Haunted Halloween WeekendDate:  October 12, 2013  -  October 13, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: 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. Yankee Springs Recreation Area--Fall FestivalDate:  October 12, 2013  -  October 13, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: This year's Fall Festival will be held in the Gun Lake Day Use Area, weather permitting. Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery--Hook, Line and Sinker Kids FishingDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  08:30 AM - 10:30 AM Seven Lakes State Park--Campers Chili Cook-offDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  08:30 AM - 05:00 PM Description: For this event, be sure to bring your best family secret chili recipe. Fort Custer Recreation Area--Fresh Air Fit: Feel Good YogaDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Description: 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. Hart-Montague Trail State Park--Shelby Farmers MarketDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Description: 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. Waterloo Recreation Area--All About Nature Horseback RideDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Description: Journey through miles of picturesque scenery and wildlife. Bald Mountain Recreation Area--Rec 101: Intro to ArcheryDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Description: 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. Tahquamenon Falls State Park--Harvest Festival 2013Date:  October 12, 2013  Time:  10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Description: Annual Halloween celebration at the Lower Falls. 2013 Michigan Archaeology DayDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  11:00 AM - 03:00 PM Description: Discover Michigan's past in what we find underground and underwater. Free admission, courtesy of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. October 12, 2013, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Halloween at Walker TavernDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Description: Pumpkin bowling and other fun activities. October 12, 2013, at Walker Tavern Historic Site, Brooklyn. 1 to 3 p.m. Critters in the MoonlightDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  05:00 PM - 08:30 PM Description: A Halloween program. October 12, 2013, at Hartwick Pines Logging Museum, Grayling. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Bay City Recreation Area--Trunk or TreatDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  05:30 PM - 07:00 PM Description: Vehicles can park in the day use area to participate in trick-or-treating. Lakeport State Park--Trick or Treat WeekendDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  05:30 PM - 08:00 PM Description: 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. Waterloo Recreation Area--Moonlight Ride at the StablesDate:  October 12, 2013  Time:  07:30 PM - 10:00 PM Description: Enjoy the gleam of the moonlight and thrill of the late night from the vantage point of horseback. War of 1812 historic site tour and symposium set for Oct. 13 and 14Date:  October 13, 2013  -  October 14, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: The War of 1812 is no longer history. Registration is now open for a package deal of hands-on learning activities and inspirational lectures, sponsored by the Michigan Commission on the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Farmers MarketDate:  October 13, 2013  Time:  10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Description: Fresh and local. October 13, 2013, at Walker Tavern Historic Site, Brooklyn. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Remembering the Forgotten Conflict (Oct, 14, 2013)Date:  October 14, 2013  Time:  All Day Event Friends of Michigan History MeetingDate:  October 14, 2013  Time:  All Day Event Description: October 14, 2013, at the Michigan Library and Historical Center, Lansing. 10 a.m. Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board MeetingDate:  October 15, 2013  Time:  All Day Event Description: October 15, 2013, at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum, Negaunee. 4 p.m. Grand Haven State Park--Fresh Air Fit: EcoTrek FitnessDate:  October 17, 2013  Time:  05:45 AM - 07:00 AM Description: These sessions integrate strength training, cardio & flexibility all in one 75-minute workout - and every session is different. Haunted Lighthouse WeekendDate:  October 18, 2013  -  October 19, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: A favorite for families who love to camp and play! October 18 and 19, 2013, at Tawas Point Lighthouse, East Tawas. Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area--Halloween Harvest Festival WeekendDate:  October 18, 2013  -  October 20, 2013Time:  All Day Event Fort Custer Recreation Area--Harvest FestivalDate:  October 18, 2013  -  October 20, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: Join in the campground fun at this year's Harvest Festival! Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park--Fall FestivalDate:  October 18, 2013  -  October 20, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: Enjoy a weekend of fun at Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park's 9th Annual Harvest Festival. Algonac State Park--Fall Harvest FestDate:  October 18, 2013  -  October 20, 2013Time:  08:00 AM - 06:30 PM Description: Celebrate the Fall season with fun crafts and activities, site decorating, and more. Sleeper State Park--Harvest FestDate:  October 18, 2013  -  October 20, 2013Time:  08:00 AM - 07:00 PM Description: Join Sleeper State Park and the local ghosts and goblins for this fall celebration. Port Crescent State Park--Harvest FestivalDate:  October 18, 2013  -  October 20, 2013Time:  09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Description: Enjoy Halloween season activities such as arts and crafts, costume parade, raffles, trick-or-treating, campsite decoration contest and much more. Holly Recreation Area--Hollyween Harvest FestivalDate:  October 18, 2013  -  October 19, 2013Time:  07:00 PM - 10:00 PM Description: Activities include a donut-eating contest, hay rides, games, coloring contest, trick-or-treating, and campsite decorating contests with BIG prizes. Proud Lake Recreation Area--Panic! at Proud LakeDate:  October 18, 2013  Time:  08:00 PM - 11:00 PM Description: Think you can handle ghost, goblins and ghouls popping up out of nowhere as you walk along the twisty trails of the haunted forest? Bay City Recreation Area--Mother Nature's Halloween TrailDate:  October 19, 2013  Time:  All Day Event Description: Animal actors will share information about Michigan's most misunderstood wildlife. Hart-Montague Trail State Park--Shelby Farmers MarketDate:  October 19, 2013  Time:  09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Description: 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. Yankee Springs Recreation Area--Recreation 101: Intro to GeocachingDate:  October 19, 2013  Time:  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Description: 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. Sterling State Park--Radio-Controlled Airplane Float FlyingDate:  October 19, 2013  Time:  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Description: 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. Proud Lake Recreation Area--Panic! at Proud LakeDate:  October 19, 2013  Time:  08:00 PM - 11:00 PM Description: Think you can handle ghost, goblins and ghouls popping up out of nowhere as you walk along the twisty trails of the haunted forest? Future Historians MeetingDate:  October 22, 2013  Time:  07:00 PM - 08:00 PM Description: October 22, 2013, at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum, Negaunee. 7 to 8 p.m. Hayes State Park--Hayes HauntingDate:  October 25, 2013  -  October 27, 2013Time:  All Day Event Description: 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. Proud Lake Recreation Area--Panic! at Proud LakeDate:  October 25, 2013  Time:  08:00 PM - 11:00 PM Description: Think you can handle ghost, goblins and ghouls popping up out of nowhere as you walk along the twisty trails of the haunted forest? Sleepy Hollow State Park--SHTRA Spooky Ride (Equestrian event)Date:  October 26, 2013  Time:  All Day Event Description: Free Spooky ride for SHTRA members, $2 for non-members. Chili cook-off Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. Charles Mears State Park--Spooktacular WeekendDate:  October 26, 2013  Time:  All Day Event Description: Activities will include Trick or Treating, site decorating, scarecrow building and a luminescent hike up the Old Baldy Trail at dusk. Waterloo Recreation Area--The History of Waterloo on HorsebackDate:  October 26, 2013  Time:  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Description: 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. Proud Lake Recreation Area--Panic! at Proud LakeDate:  October 26, 2013  Time:  08:00 PM - 11:00 PM Description: Think you can handle ghost, goblins and ghouls popping up out of nowhere as you walk along the twisty trails of the haunted forest? Proud Lake Recreation Area--Panic! at Proud LakeDate:  October 27, 2013  Time:  08:00 PM - 11:00 PM Description: 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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