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Charlevoix Apple Fest – October 8 – 10, 2021


Celebrate the fall harvest at Charlevoix’s annual Apple Festival. This annual celebration gives you the chance to enjoy freshly harvested apples and other fall products. Don’t miss out on each of these of the following fun activities.

Farmer’s Market

Apple Fest is a great time to shop fresh and local. Visit the market for pumpkins, mums, squash, jam, maple syrup, pies, bagels, mustard, crepes, cider, honey, meats, eggs, soups, a variety of baked goods, and more – All locally grown and produced.

Food Booths

Local non-profit organizations will be on site to tempt you with hot food items such as chili, hot dogs, apple flappens, soup, Irish apple cake, hot cocoa, and kielbasa.

Arts and Crafts Show

One of Charlevoix’s most popular events! The Arts and Crafts show has grown in size! There will be 170 artists in East Park, Bridge Park, and Mason Street selling one of a kind items. This is a great chance to stock up on holiday gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

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Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce On Facebook

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Mackinac Island’s Halloween Weekend – October 27 – 29, 2023

Mackinac Island’s Halloween Weekend

Halloween comes earlier on Mackinac Island – the weekend of October 27-29! This weekend typically marks the last big weekend before most island businesses close for the season. Celebrate Halloween with the Great Turtle Trail Run, trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops, and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishments in the evening.

Friday, October 27th

6:30 – 10:00 pm: Haunted Trail and Maze at Grand Hotel, starts at Woodlands Nature Center. $5 for non-hotel guests, proceeds go to Give Kids the World.

Saturday, October 28th

10:30 am: Great Turtle Trail Run – 5.7 mile Run/Walk begins

10:45 am: Great Turtle Trail Run – Half Marathon begins

3:00 – 4:30 pm: Trick-or-treating through downtown shops

6:30 – 10:00 pm: Haunted Trail and Maze at Grand Hotel, starts at Woodlands Nature Center. $5 for non-hotel guests, proceeds go to Give Kids the World.

9:00 pm: Costume Parties throughout downtown establishments (21 & older)

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Grand Hotel – Halloween at the Grand – October 28 – 30, 2022

Halloween at the Grand

Arrive Friday, October 28 • Depart Sunday, October 30, 2022

For activities for young-in-age and young-at-heart, join us for Halloween Weekend at Grand Hotel! Experience fall on Mackinac Island and enjoy all the spooktacular activities and ghoulish excitement Grand Hotel offers for the whole family.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel Accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily*
  • All resort amenities
  • Friday evening family movie night
  • Saturday Morning Bloody Mary Bar with non-alcoholic options
  • Saturday Halloween Movie Marathon
  • Saturday Haunted Afternoon Tea will be available for an additional price
  • Saturday evening: Get ready for a scary movie!
  • Saturday pumpkin carving contest
  • Haunted Hotel Ball and Costume Contest

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This Halloween package is also available by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >>

*Please note: The Grand Hotel dress code applies the Friday evening dinner in the Main Dining Room. Guests dining on Saturday evening in the Main Dining Room are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes.

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Grand Hotel – Girlfriends Getaway Weekend – October 9 – 11, 2020

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Girlfriends Getaway Weekend is the perfect time of year to escape and relax with friends at a 4 diamond resort hotel on Mackinac Island. The fall season on Mackinac Island provides the solitude you need. Enjoy beautiful views while relaxing on the world’s longest porch.

The package includes all fitness and wellness programs (Details coming soon!), a full breakfast and dinner daily in the Main Dining Room, as well as Friday and Saturday wine and champagne receptions. You may also enjoy the Grand tradition of Afternoon Tea in the hotel’s Parlor, a round of golf with free golf green fees on The Jewel (cart fee required), or explore the island and fall colors by taking a bike ride, walk, or horse-drawn carriage around the perimeter of Mackinac Island. It is sure to be a great weekend escape.

Girlfriends Getaway Weekend activity

Grand Hotel Mackinac Island MichiganRedbook Magazine named Grand Hotel as a top Girl’s Getaway Vacation in the U.S. Read More Here >>

Stay additional nights Wednesday, October 7, Thursday, October 8, and/or Sunday, October 11 for $259* per room, per night. (additional fees apply)

Make your reservation online or call 1-800-334-7263 for availability.

Package Includes:

  • Accommodations
  • Full breakfast and dinner daily
  • Friday Wine and Champagne Welcome Reception
  • Saturday themed classes – details coming soon!
  • Saturday Wine and Champagne Reception
  • Free golf green fees on The Jewel (cart fee required)
  • Special discount on ferry boat tickets
  • No tipping within Grand Hotel

Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment and an $8.50 per person baggage handling charge. *Dates subject to availability.

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Girlfriends Getaway Weekend

Arrive: Friday, October 9, 2020
Depart: Sunday, October 11, 2020

Package Price:

Standard Room:
$579 per person, based on double occupancy, $1,083 single
Lakeview Room:
$775 per person, based on double occupancy, $1,475 single
Additional 3rd or 4th person $229

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