Event Calendar for Manistee, Mason, southern Benzie, western Lake, western Wexford counties and sometimes farther.

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SATURDAYS           

Frankfort Farmers Market 
9am-1pm. Thru Oct. 31. Open Space Park, 800 Main St.

ONGOING

Thru Oct. 30

A Thread Runs Through It Art Exhibition, Manistee
Free. Artworks featuring fibers & textiles. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St.

Steve Loveless: Atmospheres Art Exhibition, Frankfort
Free. Photographer of northern Michigan. Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard Rd. oliverart.org

Thru Oct. 31

Boo! Art Exhibition, Frankfort
Free. A celebration of spooky fun featuring artwork in all media in this open call exhibit. Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard Rd. oliverart.org

Chew On This Art Exhibition, Ludington 
Free. Celebrating food & creativity. Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison St.

Thru Nov. 13

All Media Juried Exhibition, Frankfort
Free. Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard Rd. Opening reception Oct. 10, 5-7pm. 

Thru Jan. 8

Fall Art Show, Arcadia
Free. Arcadia Community Center, 3586 Glovers Lake Rd. 

Oct. 23, 24, 25, 30, 31

Ghost Ship, Manistee
7:30-10:30pm (10pm on Sunday). $15-20 at the door. Also 3-6:15pm Oct 31, special lights on “Scaredy Pants” hours for small children $5. The spooky ship event includes loud noises, bright lights, low visibility, steep stairs, inclines and declines, flashing lights, special effects & sudden movements by actors. People who suffer from heart conditions, seizures or other medical problems should not enter. People who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be refused admittance. Smoking, vaping, eating, drinking & running are prohibited.  S.S. City of Milwaukee, 88 Arthur St. on US Hwy 31. More info & $25/32 Fast Passes (skip the line) at: www.carferry.com/ghostship

DAILY EVENTS

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AFFEW’s Annual Meeting & Environmental Awards, Ludington
5:30pm-8pm.Free appetizers. Dinner & drinks for purchase. Jamesport Brewing Company, 410 S James St.

23

Outdoors Woman Fall Waterfowl Identification, Muskegon
10am-3pm. $30. Must register in advance. Ludington State Park staff teach this 1-day class at the MDNR Field Office in Muskegon. Info: https://tinyurl.36823tyh

Near & Farr Friends, Onekama 
11am-1pm. Free. Includes lunch and speaker Suzanne Long, accountant, who will inform us on managing finances as we age including insurance, investments, taxes, funeral planning, end of life wishes, and websites to know and use. Bring your questions and concerns. First Congregational Church, 4920 Spring St.

 The Woods, Meadows and Shores of West Michigan, Manistee 
7:30pm. Free.  As photographer Robert deJonge’s  breathtaking images of West Michigan appear on the big screen, double bassist Paul Erhard will improvise, creating a spontaneous dialogue between image and sound. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St. 

23-24

Great Lakes Environmental Festival, Manistee 
10am-4pm. Free. Presentations examining the environmental threats from microplastics, contagious diseases from ticks, impacts from data centers & wild fires. Results of research about One Health and One Water and Michigan public health agencies. Presentation about the Little Manistee River conservation efforts. West Shore Community College-Manistee Campus, 400 River St.

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Garden Tractor Pulling, Scottville 
11am-3pm. Free for spectators. The Western Michigan Old Engine Club sanctions garden tractor pulling for both dead weight sled and transfer sled. Riverside Park, 700 S Scottville Rd.

Gopherwood Concerts present Frank Youngman & Friends Sing-a-Long, Cadillac 
7pm. $20 ADV, $25 Door. Cadillac Elks Lodge, 122 S Mitchell St. Tickets: https://gopherwoodconcerts.org

25

Downtown Trick or Treating, Ludington
2-4pm. Street trunk or treating. Legacy Plaza, 150 N James St.

30

Near & Farr Friends, Onekama 
11am-1pm. Free Grace Patzer, Public Health nurse provides Narcan training.  This nasal spray can save a life from an opioid overdose. Onekama Township Hall, 5435 Main St.

Idlewild Heritage Trail Open House, Idlewild
Noon-6pm. Yates Township Hall, 6437 S. Nelson.  Preview concepts for the trail. Hear brief presentations at 1pm, 3pm & 5pm.  Refreshments available afterward. Read the full announcement HERE.

31

Run For Your Lives 5k/10k, Ludington
9am. $20 students, $30 adults. 100 Ludington Ave. Info/registration: https://runludington.com

Manistee Fall Festival, Manistee 
12-2pm merchant trick or treating on River/Division/Maple Streets. 12-3pm signature events at Manistee Inn & Marina parking lot, 378 River St. include photo station, live music, pie throwing station (hit local celebrities & win prizes), nonprofit trunk or treat, cornhole, games, crafting, first responders, costume contest. More activities around town. Info: www.visitmanisteecounty.com/event/manistee-fall-festival/

Boos, Brews & Brats, Manistee 
12-11pm. Public welcome. Costumes encouraged. Kids’ costume contest 2pm. Food/drinks start at 6pm. Music featuring Sufferin Suckatash at 7pm. Adult costume contest (with prizes) at 10pm. Manistee Elks Club, 432 River St.

Trunk or Treat, Arcadia
4:30-7pm. At the Arcadia Historical Museum, 3340 Lake St.  Park along Lake Street, between 3rd and 4th streets. 4:30pm: Trunk Decorating. 5-7pm: Trunk or Treat. 6-7pm: Spooky Museum Flashlight Tour with spooky surprises.  

Trunk or Treat, Bear Lake 
5-7:30pm. Local families & businesses hand out Halloween treats in the parking lot of Bear Lake Community Church, corner of Main & Smith Sts.