Looking for something to do? Here is a list of local events and activities in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties.
To submit an event, email time, date, and location information to Advocate@pioneergroup.com. Information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date.
October 25th
• 11 a.m. Mobile Pantry Feeding America at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 254 Sixth Ave., Manistee.
• 2:30 p.m., Open Gym and Bay, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• 3:30 p.m., Arts, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• 3:30 p.m., Joe and Guitar, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Book Club for Adults, Onekama Library.
October 26th
• 11 a.m. to noon, Story & Little Social Hour, Manistee Library.
• 11:30 a.m. Little Adventure Story Time at Betsy Valley District Library, 14744 Thompson Avenue, Thompsonville. Information: 231-378-2716
• Manistee Kinship Peer Support Group at West Shore Community College Manistee Downtown Education Center, 400 River St., Manistee, 1:30 p.m. Information: Deb (616-889-0863 or Dfrisbie@dabsj.org)
• 2:30 p.m., Open Gym and Bay, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• 3:30-4:30 p.m., Board Game Club for Teens, Wellston Library.
• 3:30 p.m., Rising Writers, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• Movie viewing at the Arcadia Library for Children and Families from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
• 5:30 p.m., Young Life, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
October 27th
• Preschool story time with Ms. Ann at 10:30 a.m. at the Benzonia Public Library, 891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia. Information: benzonialibrary.org or call 231-882-4111.
• 2-3 p.m., Board Game Club, Kaleva Library.
• 2-3:30 p.m., Adult Art Club, Bear Lake Library.
• 2:30 p.m., Open Gym and Bay, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• 3:30 p.m., Empower, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• Spooktacular Youth Party for students in grades 6 through 12 at the Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee, from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission is free for registered youth. Information: 231-299-1205
• Trunk-or-treat from 5 to 7 p.m. at Aki Community Center, 2953 Shaw Be Quo Ung, Manistee.
• Haunt the Whoville Corn Maze at Calvin Lutz Farm, 10537 Nine Mile Road, Kaleva, from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $10. Regular corn maze hours are Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:45 p.m.
October 28th
• From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Anne United Methodist Church’s 14th annual craft show will be held at the church’s community center, 19900 First St. in Lake Anne.
• 10 a.m. Saturday, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” movie at Darcy Library in Beulah, 7238 Commercial St. in Beulah.
• Ludington Wargaming Club, Victory Township Hall, 4411 N. Stiles Road, Scottville, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Information: facebook.com/groups/285832387442994/
• 10:30-11:45 a.m., Spooky Science and Costume Crawl for Kids, Manistee Library.
• Trick-or-treating in downtown Manistee as part of the Fall Festival event from noon to 2 p.m.
• Celebrate the completion of the community art project “Fall In” at the Betsy Valley District Library, 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville, from noon to 2 p.m. Information: 231-378-2716
• Goods, music and blessings at River of Life Ministries in Manistee from noon to 2 p.m.
• Tarot card reading at Happy Hippie in downtown Manistee from noon to 4 p.m.
• Halloween Bash at Bell Sprouts in Manistee, noon to 5 p.m.
• Block party at Manistee United Methodist Church from 1 to 3 p.m.
• P&L Sammich Barista Haunted House in Downtown Manistee, 2-4 p.m.
• From 2 to 4 p.m., the Recycling Librarians Kids Craft Fest will be held as part of the Smithsonian Institution on Main Street SPARK. Innovation Exhibition at the Benzonia Public Library/Mills Community House, 891 Michigan Avenue in Benzonia. Free event. Information: benzonialibrary.org/museum-on-main-street
• 2-5 p.m., Trunk-or-Treat, AJ’s Pizzeria, Manistee.
• Zombie Run 5K sponsored by Manistee Recreation Association, 4 p.m. The race begins at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Manistee Waterfront. Price: $20. Information: facebook.com/events/319626773971937
• Pendulum Reading for ages 18 and older at Black Lotus Salon & Wellness in downtown Manistee from 4 to 6 p.m.
• Booze, Brews and Bratz at Manistee Elks from 6 to 11 p.m.
• Guided Haunted Forest Tour hosted by the Manistee High School National Honor Society and Friends of Orchard Beach State Park from 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Haunt the Whoville Corn Maze at Calvin Lutz Farm, 10537 Nine Mile Road, Kaleva, from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $10. Regular corn maze hours are Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:45 p.m.
October 29th
• Trunk-or-Treat at Brethren Dixon Township Park from 2 to 4 p.m.
• Halloween Party at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Walsh Post No. 4499 from 3 to 7 p.m. Features a chili cooking showdown, karaoke, and costumes. Information: Bobby (231-723-9220)
October 30th
• 2:30 p.m., Open Gym and Bay, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• 3 p.m., Safe Sitter Moms in Motion, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• 5-6 p.m., LEGO Alliance for Kids, Wellston Library.
• 5:30 p.m., Young Life, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
October 31st
• 2:30 p.m., Open Gym and Bay, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• 3 p.m., Safe Sitter, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• Trick-or-treating at Green Acres Assisted Living, 1835 12th St., Manistee, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will include candy, drinks, snacks and games.
• 3:30 p.m., disc golf, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• 3:30 p.m., Rising Writers, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St., Manistee.
• Trick-or-treating and Halloween party at Maple Grove Community Center, 9208 Cauco St., Kaleva, from 4:30 to 8 p.m.Judged costume parade at 7 p.m. Hot dogs, chips and drinks available for a $2 donation.
• Trunk or Treat at Faith Covenant Church, 475 Eighth St., Manistee, from 5 to 7 p.m.Event includes free candy and hot dogs
• Trunk or Treat at the Betsy Valley District Library, 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville, from 5 to 7 p.m. Information: 231-378-2716
• Trunk-or-Treat at Hopkins Park in Bear Lake from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
• 5:30 p.m., Armory Youth Project, Young Life Club, 555 First St., Manistee.
• Trunk-or-treat at Finch Park and Arcadia Fire Station from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• 6-8 p.m., Constitution No. 201, “The Gradual Rejection of the Founding and the Rise of Bureaucratic Despotism,” hosted by the Manistee Tea Party, at the Manistee Downtown Education Center, West Shore Community College, 400 River St., Manistee. Free course. Information: Dennis Sullivan (dsengineer1@hotmail.com or 231-510-0423)
November 1st
• 2-2:45 p.m., Box Turtles for Homeschooling Families, Manistee Library, attendance required.
• Manistee County women voters explain changes to the statewide voting process at the West Shore Community College Manistee Downtown Education Center, 400 S. River St., Manistee, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Federation presentation.
regular events
• All-day Downtown Story Stroll hosted by Manistee Library from October 2nd to 31st.
• Manistee County Reading: Read “Killers of the Flower Moon” at all Manistee libraries from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30
• Noon-4 p.m., Bottle House Museum, 14551 Wuoksi Ave., Kaleva, open Saturday and Sunday.
• Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program for those with injuries, hang-ups, or habits, every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., Frankfort. is held.
• Open pickleball Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. League games will be played Monday and Wednesday, and beginner pickleball will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday at the Pleasant Valley Community Center in Arcadia. Information: prettyvalleycc.org
• The Manistee History Museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 425 River St., Manistee.
• The Benzie Area History Museum is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia. Information: benziemuseum.org, phone 231 882-5539 or email info@benziemuseum.org
• From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place will be open every Saturday from May 6 through October at 9991 Marilla Road in Copemish. Information: marillahistory.org
• Join Trisha on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Community Center in Arcadia. Saturday 8am A fusion of Pilates and boxing. Cost is $10. Information: prettyvalleycc.org