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October Family Fun Fairs & Festivals in Southeast Michigan
Fall 2012 is here, so it's time for some brisk outdoor autumn action! Find tons of fun for the kids in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
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Eastern Market Harvest Festival
Oct. 13, 2012
- Where: Historic, Eastern Market, Detroit
- Times: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Cost: free
Get creative with apple pie-baking contests (pre-register), apple pie-eating contests, pumpkin-carving contests, hula hooping, a scavenger hunt (pre-register) and even a petting zoo.
Hilton Fall Festival
Oct. 13, 2012
- Where: Hilton Road and Cambourne Street, Ferndale
- Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Cost: $5/person
The carnival-like atmosphere is in full swing at this local tradition. Try the rock-climbing wall, bounce in inflatables and enjoy face painting, pony rides, music, crafts and tons more.
Stonewall Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 13, 2012
- Where: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Road
- Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. activities; 7-9 p.m. pumpkin lighting
- Cost: $7
Have you ever tried pumpkin bowling? You can here. Save time for pumpkin carving and a hayride, too. After the main activities, swing back for the pumpkin lighting later that evening.
Taylor Fall Fest
Oct. 13, 2012
- Where: Heritage Park, 1211 Pardee Road, Taylor
- Times: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Cost: free
This annual event has arts and crafts vendors, plus free pumpkin decorating (while supplies last), hayrides, inflatables and more for kids.
Davisburg Heritage Festival
Oct. 13-14, 2012
- Where: downtown Davisburg
- Times: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
- Cost: free admission
Enjoy a pancake breakfast (Saturday), historic crafts, games and a parade (kicking off noon Saturday). There's also a farmer's market, tractor rides, historic demonstrations and a variety of contests.
Halloween Festival
Oct. 20, 2012
- Where: Nankin Mills at Hines Park, 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland
- Times: 1-3 p.m.
- Cost: free
For games, entertainment, treats and lots for your little ones to do, check out this favorite festival perfect for kids ages 12 and under.
Downtown Halloween Festival
Oct. 26, 2012
- Where: Washington Street, Ypsilanti
- Times: 5-6 p.m.
- Cost: free
Kid-approved fun at this local event celebrates the holiday with plenty of treats and fun. Clowns are on hand to keep your kids entertained.
Trick or Treat Trail
Oct. 26-27, 2012
- Where: Hart Community Center, 495 Broadway, Davisburg
- Times: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Cost: $5/resident, $7/non-resident
Let your little ones dress in costume for this community event where they wind through an indoor trail getting treats and toys along the way.
Halloween Party
Oct. 28, 2012
- Where: University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor
- Times: noon-5 p.m.
- Cost: free
Combine Halloween fun with science at this family event. Live animal demos, along with treat bags, are just part of the fun!
Spooktacular
Oct. 28, 2012
- Where: Downtown Royal Oak
- Times: 2-4 p.m.
- Cost: free
Sixty local downtown businesses will decorate the area and give out goodies. Plan on letting your kids take their time collecting candy, getting their faces painted and more.
