The tours depart from the Heritage Center, which is located at 322 Sixth Street in Traverse City.  There are two tours per week. Tour dates and times are Tuesdays and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.  Guides are experienced volunteers Carol Hale and Fred Hoisington of Traverse City.

The historical walking tours are approximately two hours in length.  Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.  Among the destinations are the historic homes and buildings on Sixth Street, Front Street, Wellington Street, and State Street, among others.

Advance reservation is required for the tour.  Tickets are $10 per person.  Group reservations are also accepted.  For reservations call (231) 995-0313.

Individuals who participate in the tour on Tuesday and Saturdays will also have access to the Museum of History and the new, temporary exhibits. 

This exhibition draws from the museum's collection of art by the Woodland Indians.  Not only does this exhibition include excellent examples of quillwork and sweetgrass basketry from both Michigan and Ottawa artists, but also prints by artists of the famed woodland or Anishinabe style of painting, such as Norval Morrisseau and Roy Thomas.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm, Thurs - Open until 8 pm.  Admission: Adults $6, Children $4  The museum is closed on major holidays.

Haunted Hayride will take place from 6-10 pm every Friday and Saturday in October leaving from Hearth and Vine Cafe across from the Tasting Room.  The price is $10/per person for an evening of fright.  Pizzas and sandwiches will be made available for purchase in the cafe and of course, wine and mulled cider will also be available.

Farmers and gardeners from around the local region bring their fresh produce, flowers and baked goods to this Downtown Farmers Market.  Located between Cass and Union Street across from Clinch Park.  For more information call (231) 922-2050 or www.downtowntc.com.

Evernight Entertainment will once again be opening "Grimfell Asylum" Haunted Attraction in Traverse City.  This Fall The Asylum Doors Open...let the madness and screaming begin!!!  This year as last year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the "Munson Breast Health Center".  The Asylum will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October as well as November 1.  $7

Travel in the dark...down to the abyss of terror on a tractor - pulled hay wagon through the haunted forest.  Enjoy eerie theatrics, startling events, ghouls and spooks.  Hang on to your loved ones and hope you make it back for hot cider and donuts.  $10 per victim.  Friday nights are family night, children 12 and under half price when accompanied by an adult.  First ride leaves at 7:30 PM, please arrive by 9:30 PM to ensure a ride.  Dress very warmly.  Hosted by the Empire Lions Foe #4404.  For information (231) 325-6021.

Admission: $7 per person, $5 per person with a group of 10 or more.  Proceeds will be donated to a local charity.  On Sat. Oct 31st there will be a live band and costume contest.

Jacob's Corn Maze is an "A-Maze-ing" Farm Adventure."  Jacob's three separate corn mazes are fun for everyone, young and old alike.  Our pumpkin patch features "Super Freak" pumpkins.  Admission: Adults $8, kids 3 - 11 yrs $5, under 3 yrs Free.

The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College of Traverse City, Michigan will organize an exhibition consisting of 50 prints in observance of this significant 50^th Anniversary milestone.  Prints will be selected from the Museum's collection and represent each year of the 50 year history of Inuit printmaking beginning with 1959.  The museum holds prints from co-operatives including Baker Lake, Cape Dorset, Holman, Pangnirtung, as well as miscellaneous and independent co-operatives.  The prints exhibited will also include a Cape Dorset 2009 Annual Print Collection release.

The exhibition will open with the date of the annual release sale of the Cape Dorset 2009 Annual Print Collection.  This will also coincide with the annual meeting of the Inuit Art Society consisting of Inuit Art collectors throughout the United States who will meet at the Dennos Museum Center the weekend of the Annual Dorset Collection release. 

Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm, Thurs - Open until 8 pm.  Admission: Adults $6, Children $4  The museum is closed on major holidays.

The trail is going to be bigger and better this year! $5 for adults, $3 for kids 10-12 years old. Not recommended for children under 10. 8-10pm in Schuss Village.  

Shanty Creek Resorts is a four-season resort located 30 miles northeast of Traverse City.

Take the shuttle to the top of Schuss Mountain for cider and donuts and an amazing view of the fall colors. Free.

This exhibition explores presidential papers from the likes of James Madison, John Adams, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington as well as portraits of these important American leaders.  Presidential Papers and Portraits was organized in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities' Picturing America Program.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm, Thurs - Open until 8 pm.  Admission: Adults $6, Children $4  The museum is closed on major holidays.

Fabulous annual three-day holiday art fair featuring fine arts and crafts from 55 Michigan artists.  No admission charge.  Hours: Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm.

A double haunted house: 2 Guided Haunts, The Dark Side (Get Ready to Scream) and Creepy & Crawly (Colorful Thrills & Chills).  Price $5/Haunt or both Haunts for $9.  Guided groups of 5-7.  Haunts will last 10-15 minutes or more!  Open Friday and Saturday 7pm - 12am and Sunday 7-10pm.  Guides will customize each group to their age & fright level.  Search ScaryFest09 on YouTube.com for more details

It's harvest time fun for the entire family in the woodlands at GRNA.  Enjoy games, activities and refreshments.  Scheduled activities begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 25.  Please contact the Grass River office at (231) 533-8314 for further information and to register for this free family event.

A huge, end-of-season sale from participating business merchants held throughout the day and all over the village of Leland. Cider, doughnuts, special sales for the end of the season in Fishtown.

Over thirty-five vendors - Activities - Food.  Hours: 9am-4pm.

Plan to join us for some real family fun...bring your kids and your grandkids!  This event has an open-house forum as follows:  

4:00 PM - Games/Face-painting/Pumpkin carver
5:30 PM - Indoor Picnic (hot dogs, chips, etc.)
6:30 PM - Costume Parade-silent auction for carved pumpkins
7:00 PM - Silent movie with Wurlitzer Theater Organ accompaniment

Attendees are encouraged to wear or bring costumes, and the Museum will be transformed into a place of mysterious, but not-too-scary fun.  The gift shop will be open and soft drinks, popcorn etc. will be available for purchase at the Hurry Back Saloon.

The price is $5/person or $30 for family of 2 adults and 5 or more children.  Reservations are strongly encouraged.  Please make yours before 10/21 by calling the Museum (231) 938-9300 or emailing info@musichouse.org.

Dirk Meyer, conductor
Who can imagine a more entertaining evening than one spent with the music of John Williams performed by our Traverse Symphony Orchestra? Enjoy some of the most recognizable themes in motion picture history including Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harry Potter and many more! We welcome guest conductor Dirk Meyer to the podium for this one-of-a-kind evening.  $45/Platinum Ticket, $38/Gold Ticket, $30/Silver Ticket, $20/Bronze Ticket.