Join The Mom Walk Co. for a casual walk with a pediatric PT to chat about little ones’ development, milestones, and gross motor skills.

Open play with sports, crafts, obstacle courses, music and more. Adults and babies are free. $15/child

Join us for a fall playdate at Gallagher’s Farm Market! Grab a treat and some cider from the market, then head to the barnyard to see the animals, dig in the sand pit, and let the kids play. We may also have a fall sensory bin or craft to enjoy! 🍎🍂

Open Space Park turns into a giant fall celebration with a craft fair, farmers market, parade, Mutt March, alpacas, carriage rides, kids’ games, face painting, pumpkin decorating, live pumpkin carving, and live music. Grab lunch from local food vendors and stick around for the GIANT Pumpkin Drop to wrap up the day.

“Stop by on the second Saturday of the month for a FREE family art project! All materials are made available for kiddos and their families to get creative. A parent/guardian must accompany children under 12 at all times and are responsible for their children for the duration of the event; an instructor is present but this is NOT a drop-off event.”

Bring the whole family to the Cherry Bowl Drive-In for a night of Halloween fun! Trick-or-treat from decorated trunks, join the Monster Mash Dance Party, dress up for the costume contest, and enjoy festive activities before settling in for a family-friendly movie under the stars.

Admission to the Trunk or Treat is free. Costumes and candy buckets are encouraged.

FREE event. Registration required.

A sensory-friendly Halloween event with pumpkin decorating, playdough, scratch art, coloring, interactive exhibits, and a Halloween treat scavenger hunt. A designated quiet room will be available for families who need a break, and visual supports and communication boards will be provided.

Free admission — no registration required. RSVP is encouraged if you’d like to receive an event narrative ahead of time.

Skeletons, stories, crafts & more! Not too scary family fun - dress up if you like!

“Hosted by Eran and Stephanie Rhodzell, of Laughing Linden Farm & Sacred Earth Landscaping, in partnership with Benzie Conservation District.

Discover practical ideas and inspiration for small-scale homesteading with guided tours and demonstrations. Meanwhile, kids will enjoy hands-on crafts and activities. Donuts & cider provided!”

Registration required.

“Come dressed in your costume and ready celebrate Halloween with a self-guided hike at the Boardman River Nature Center, featuring North Sky Raptor Sanctuary! Get ready for games, trivia, and live Raptors on the trail! Registration is required.”

Kids 12 and under are FREE, Ages 12+ $5 fee

Registration required.

Trick-or-treating and family-friendly activities throughout Downtown Traverse City.