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UPDATED! Fall & Halloween Guide in Livingston County & South Lyon

Family Friendly Events and Activities

October 24, 2014

Here is a list of happenings in Livingston County and South Lyon this coming fall.  Be sure to scroll down to events by date to enjoy the bounty of fun activities in our area:

Apple Orchards

Erwins Orchard, 61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon, top quality “Pick Your Own” apples, sweet cherries, raspberries and pumpkins.  Til Nov 2 hours 6:00 am - 7:00 pm.  Visit website for more information. 


Markillie Orchard,
5200 N. Latson, Howell, 517-546-3485.  Are not a u-pick, but have hommade donuts,freshly pressed cider, and 12 varieties of home grown apples, pumpkins too.  Fridays 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  Saturday & Sundays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.  Visit website for more info. 

Spicer Orchard, 10411 Clyde Rd., Fenton, 810-632-7692.  Enjoy apple picking, hayrides, visit farm animals, and more! 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.  Visit website for more info.

Mazes and Spooks

Terrorfied Forest and Manor, 245 Swarthout Rd., Pinckney, MI 734-878-3737 This forest is a haunted half mile walk through a pine forest with several small buildings. Creatures of all description will try to steal your soul as you pass by them. The manor is a haunted house with a themed haunt that you must find your way though. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Visit website for prices and hours.

Slaughter House & Haunted Corn Maze, 5781 Grand River Ave., Fowlerville, MI 517-223-9140 This is a 5-star rated venue featuring the Bloodbath and Beyond Hayride and Haunted Corn Maze. They also feature a family-friendly 26-acre haunt-free corn maze and bonfire. There is something for everyone in the family! Visit website for prices and hours. 

Best Maze, 3803 Noble Rd., Williamston  517-521-2378  Many levels of spookiness for everyone in the family! Includes corn maze, Trail of Terror, and The Vault Laser Challenge.  Visit website for prices and hours.


Events By Date


All October, Wed & Fri - Pick Your Pumpkin Hayride at Kensington. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, $3 per child, $5 adult.  More Info


October 24 - Monster Splash, Howell Aquatic Center, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, $4.00.  More Info

October 24 - Spooktacular, Downtown Pinckney, 7:30 pm, Free.  More Info

October 24 - Monster Splash, Howell Aquatic Center, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, $4.00.  More info

October 25, Kids Club Halloween Fun, Michaels Store, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, $2.  More Info

October 25, The Legend of Sleepy Howell, Downtown Howell, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Free.  More Info

October 25, The Headless Horseman 5k/10K Mile, Downtown Howell, 6:00 - 9:30. Fees for registration. More Info

October 25, Trick or Treat Along the Trail, Kensington Nature Center, 6:00 pm, $6 per child. More Info

October 25, Halloween Party, Hamburg Twp Library, 7:00 pm, Free.  More Info

October 25, Bloom Halloween Party, Baby Bloom & Kids, 10:15-1:00pm.  Free.  More info

October 25, Party at the Pumpkin Patch, Brighton Community Ed, 5:00-7:00 pm, $10. More Info

October 26, Halloween Open Skate, Kensington Valley, 1:15-3:05 pm, $5 admission, $3 skates. More Info

October 26, Trunk or Treat, First United Methodist Church, 5:00-6:30 pm, Free. More Info

October 28, The Celtic Origins of Halloween, Howell Carnegie Library, 7:00-8:00 pm.  Free.  More Info

October 29, Teen Halloween Party, Howell Carnegie District Library, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Free.  More Info 

October 30, Fun on the Farm Halloween Party, Kensington, 10:00 am, $5  More Info

October 30, Pumpkin Decorating, Salem South Lyon Library, 9:00 pm, Free. More Info

October 30, Trick or Treating Downtown South Lyon, 6:30-8:30 pm, Free.  More Info

October 30, Haunted Walking Tour, South Lyon, 7:00 pm, Front of South Lyon Hotel  More Info

October 30, It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, Salem South Lyon Library, 9:00 pm, Free.  More Info

October 31, Halloween Magic Show, Cromaine Village Library, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Free.  More Info

October 31 - Tride or Treat, Brighton, Mill Pond, 5:30 pm, Free.  More Info

October 31 - Halloween Story Time, Cromaine Library, 10:00-10:45 am, Free.  More Info

October 31 - Trick or Treating, Howell, Barnard Street, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Free.  More Info

October 31 - Trick or Treating, Downtown Pinckney, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Free. More Info


Grab the kids, pack some snacks, and get outside and visit these wonderful autumn events! Tell them Macaroni Kid sent you!