Fall in Southwest Michigan is perfection. From quiet walks on the beach, to Oktoberfests and vineyard harvests, pumpkin patches and apple orchards, Harbor Country has it all!
Peak fall foliage is predicted to hit SW Michigan in mid-October (approximately October 14-22). Plan a visit to catch the best of the fall colors.
Fall Foliage Map from SmokyMountains.com
Our favorite places to leaf peep are walks in the woods (Warren Woods, or any of the Chikaming Open Lands preserves) and hikes on the Dunes (at Warren Dunes State Park or Indiana Dunes National Park) where you can see the colorful trees for miles!
Enjoy the best of fall at our favorite farms!
Check out Twin Maple Orchards for apple picking and fall fun! (15352 Cleveland Ave Galien, Michigan 49113)
Visit Dinges Fall Harvest for every shape, size, and color of pumpkin and gourd! (15219 Mill Rd, Three Oaks, MI 49128)
Spend the afternoon in the Vineyard at Lemon Creek Winery where you can U-Pick Apples and Grapes, as well as taste the many delicious wines they produce.(533 E Lemon Creek Rd, Berrien Springs, MI 49103)
A bounty of autumn gourds found at Dinges Fall Harvest
If you're not sold on a visit to Garden Grove Inn this fall based on hikes, apple orchards, vineyards, and pumpkin patches, check out all the other fun the area has to offer in October!
Saturday October 5: Seedz Oktoberfest - Get your tickets here!
Saturday October 5: Harvest Party and Grape Stomp at Shady Creek - Get your tickets here!
Sunday October 6: Show off your skills at Journeyman's World's Best Putter Competition! Pre-register here. Or, at River St. Joe's first annual 2v2 Bocce Tournament from the Harbor Country Bocce Club!
Saturday October 12: Natural Fiber Dyeing Class at Sandpiper & Hoof-to-Hanger Fiber Mill
Saturday October 12: Check out local makers at the Autumn Artisan Market at River St. Joe
Saturday October 12: Barrel-Aged Brew Fest at Journeyman Distillery
Friday-Sunday October 11-13: While you're in Three Oaks sipping on Barrel Aged beers, try a few more cold brews at the Three Oaks Oaktoberfest
Saturday October 12: Enjoy the Fall Fest at Flourish! This delightful bookstore in New Buffalo will feature art vendors, cider, crafts, treats, discounts, & tarot!
Sunday October 13: If you're not already running the Chicago Marathon on this day (or want to escape the road closures!), maybe give the October Beer Run at Tabor Hill Trails between Tabor Hill and Round Barn Estate Wineries. You're sure to enjoy some tasty beverages after your run!
Sunday October 13: Skip's Chili Cookoff - More tasty details here.
Wednesday October 16: Halloween White Elephant Bingo at Watermark Brewery
Thursday October 17: Celebrate the arrival of autumn at this Farm to Tabor: Hunter's Moon themed culinary journey in the Tabor Hill vineyard. More details here.
Saturday October 19: Harvest Festival at Stover's Farm Market will feature crafts, live music and a chili cook-off! Get more details here.
Friday October 25: Come out for a Halloween Dance Party and Costume Contest at Watermark Solarium. Get all the gory details here.
Friday October 25: Another chance to dawn your costume is at The Acorn's Boo Ball - A Fundraiser to Benefit the Acorn Center for the Performing Arts, with amazing live music and costume contest! Get your tickets today
Saturday October 26: Halloween Bizarre Bazaar at Lakeside Inn
Saturday October 26: Test your detective skills at the Lakeside Inn's Murder Mystery Dinner: Murder at the Anonville Manor
Saturday October 26: Terror at Tabor will transorm Tabor Hill Winery into Old Hollywood for this Haunted Hollywood event! Get your tickets here
Saturday October 26: Show off your moves at the Halloween Dance Party at Journeyman Distillery
Wednesday October 30: Put on your costume and enjoy an evening of Boowling Bingo at Peat's Cider Social. Get details here.
Saturdays & Sundays, all of October: Hop on the Ghost Train at the Hesston Steam Museum!