The Ultimate 2026 Guide of September Michigan Calendar of Events, Labor Day Weekend, Fairs, Oktoberfest, Music Festivals-Best Things to Do in Michigan in Fall! + Sunflowers, Art Prize and Apple Orchards!
Article: The Ultimate 2026 Guide of September Michigan Calendar of Events
The ULTIMATE SOURCE of 100's of 2026 September events in Michigan, festivals, places to visit, fairs, music and fun things to do in Michigan for families, couples and friends this summer! Plan your September Michigan trip or vacation around our inspiring festivals and events!
Popular Michigan Destinations in September:
Detroit, Traverse City, Frankenmuth, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Midland, South Haven, St. Joseph, Grand Rapids, Upper Peninsula and more!
September Michigan events and festivals are full swing! September Michigan travel promises blues, music and art festivals! Lots of places to visit in Michigan in September.
- Plus, Monday, September 7, 2026 is Labor Day with September 5 and 6, 2026 as Labor Day Weekend. See our numerous Michigan Labor Day Events 2026.
Join us on Instagram where I've posted all of our September Michigan adventures! We hope you enjoy our September Michigan events.
So Many Fun Things To Do In September!
What is There to do in September Michigan time frame?
September Michigan is filled with events, festivals and fun!
See below for top places to visit in Michigan in September!
September Events Table of Contents
Best Places to See Michigan Fall Color! Take a Michigan Road Trip!
- Fall Colors in Michigan - COLOR TOUR-13 EPIC PLACES with map
- Epic Michigan Fall Color Tour - COLOR TOUR - 9 AWESOME PLACES with a map
- Michigan in Fall - COLOR TOUR - 10 EPIC PLACES with map
- 11 Best Places to See Fall Color in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Keweenaw Peninsula - 11 Gorgeous Spots with map
- Tunnel of Trees - SCENIC DRIVE
- Fall Train Rides are another option to see the lovely fall color!!
Join our Michigan Best Fall Color Facebook Group!
Join our Michigan Best Fall Color Facebook Group! Everyone posts their photos, favorite leaf peeping spots and current info on the percentage of color change in their region!
When Will the Leaves Change?
Keep an eye on our Michigan Fall Color Map for predictions and frequent updates!
What is there to do in Northern Michigan in the fall?
September and well, all of fall in Northern Michigan is absolutely beautiful! We recommend visiting Munising and all of the surrounding Upper Peninsula waterfalls.
September is a lovely time to visit as the weather is cooler and there are lots of outdoor things to do in September in Michigan.
We also love visiting Whitefish Point and it's such an interesting place to see reenactments and see the Edward Fitzgerald bell!
Michigan Fall is in Full Swing! Check the September Events 2026 Calendar Below!
See what's happening in September 2026! Lots of September things to do!
Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies at the Henry Ford!
Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies
When: (ongoing) Open through September 13, 2026; Time: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Where: The Gallery by General Motors at Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124
This exhibition reveals how fabric shapes who we are as a people and a nation. It is presented as part of The Henry Ford's America: 250 Years in the Making commemoration.
Presenting a rare opportunity to see over 500 artifacts
See more of Chris and my experiences at the Henry Ford and Greenfield Village!
2026 Michigan Renaissance Festival
Michigan Renaissance Festival is such a blast, Chris and I love it so much!! I went to last year's Festival Friday and everyone was dressed in fabulous Renaissance outfits! This year, I vow to dress up this year!
Here ye, Here ye! Inviting all Lords and Ladies to the Greatest Ren Fest in all the land!!
When: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- August 22, 2026 - October 4, 2026 (Weekends: Saturday and Sunday)
- September 7, 2026 (Labor Day)
- October 2, 2026 (Festival Friday)
Where: 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, MI.
Featuring 17 stages of cheer-inducing entertainment, including musicians, magicians, jugglers, and jousting. Shop over 100 artisans at the Festival marketplace.
This is one heck of a great event; we've gone many times!
Blake's Sunflower Festival 2026
->Grab Our Blake's Sunflower Festival GUIDE!
Blake's Sunflower Festival
When: (ongoing) August 28th - 30th & September 5th - 7th, 2026; 11am - 6:00 pm daily.
Where: Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada MI 48005
Shop 100+ artisans featuring handcrafted products, clothing and tasty treats. Enjoy a short walk to the sunflower fields to cut your own sunflowers and enjoy endless photo opportunities. Classes, speakers, and demonstrations on topics such as natural wellness, aromatherapy, farming and gardening, benefits of local honey and more! Sunflower workshops, u-pick sunflowers, wild flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
--->Grab Our Blake's Sunflower Festival GUIDE!
Love Sunflower Festivals? Check out our HUGE LIST of Michigan Sunflower Festivals across the state!
Dahlia Hill in Midland Michigan
Visit Dahlia Hill in Midland Michigan! Free! Dahlia Hill is a beautiful terraced garden of several varieties of dahlia flowers. It's breathtaking to see! 300 Unique Dahlias. 3,000 Tubers Planted. 2809 Orchard Dr. Midland, MI. Dahlia Hill is blooming August through September. Perfect September Michigan road road trip! Be sure to grab our Midland Michigan travel guide too!
Self-Guided Saturdays of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow house named "The Pines"
Self-Guided Saturdays of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow house named "The Pines"- Dow Gardens, Midland, Michigan. First Saturday of the Month, through November, 2026; 11 a.m.–1 p.m. The Pines is a National Historic Landmark and is filled with treasures, collected by the Dow family. Visit the music room to see a casket-style music box, see Herbert’s favorite chair by the fireplace and enjoy seeing the Dow children's favorite books. Reservations recommended. The building is not handicap accessible. Tours last approximately one hour and will include stairs. Adults - $5.00 + admission. Children $3.00 + admission. Children (under 5) are free.
Love Cute Critters? Visit the Saginaw Children's Zoo!
September is a fantastic month to visit the Saginaw Children's Zoo! There's wolves, super cute prairie dogs, an alligator, lots of birds, a goat petting/brushing area, alpacas and lots of other animals to learn more about? If cute isn't your game, how about a fuzzy tarantula? Or a blue-tongued skink?
Founders Brewing Tour & Tasting in September
Founders Brewing Tour & Tasting, Select days in September 2026 (see their website for specific days)
Where: Founders Brewing Company, 235 Grandville Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Enjoy a guided tour of their downtown Grand Rapids brewing facility and learn Founders history. Fun September Michigan activity!
Holland Tasting Tours
Join Holland Tasting Tours for a Taste of Holland History at Holland Energy Park, Select dates through September. Holland is one of our favorite places to visit in Michigan in September as the weather is cooler and the crowds are less!
Holland Tasting Tours offers:
- Tasting Tours
- Walking Tours
- Cemetery Tours
Fall U-Pick at Jollay Orchards
Jollay Orchards opens for the fall starting August 28-November 1, 2026
Where: 1850 Friday Road, Coloma, Michigan 49038
Farm Market Hours, starting August 28
- 7 Days per Week
- 9:30-5:30 (EDT)*
Fall U-Pick Hours:
- 7 Days per Week
- 9:30-4:45 (EDT)*
Where: Jollay Orchards, 1850 Friday Rd, Coloma, MI 49038
Check their dates, times, prices and info on their Jollay Orchards website.
Pick apples, grapes and pumpkins! They will also have a haunted house, corn maze, hay rides and dinosaur farm!
Horse Drawn Scenic Tours of Grand Rapids
Horse Drawn Scenic Tours of Grand Rapids, Common Gentry Carriage Co., Friday's and Saturdays, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 pm, Common Gentry Carriage Co. Based at Rosa Parks Circle in front of Big B Coffee and Kilwins Chocolate, 146 Monroe Center St. NW Grand Rapids. Fee Walk-ups are welcome. Fantastic romantic September Michigan event for couples!
Traverse City Tournament of Champions - Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in Williamsburg, MI
Traverse City Tournament of Champions - Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in Williamsburg, MI
When: September 2–September 20, 2026
Where: Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd, Williamsburg, MI. Gates open at 12:00 PM. Fee.
TOC I, II, III
Check out our HUGE List of Labor Day Weekend Events, Parades and Fun Things to do!
September Offers Great Elk Viewing Opportunities
September and October are prime Elk Viewing times, especially in the Gaylord Michigan region! During this time, the male bulls can be heard bugling, and are very active rounding up the females. The breeding season or rut begins in early September and peaks around September 20th. It's best to view them at dusk and dawn.
Where to See Elk: Grab our crazy interesting Michigan Elk Viewing Guide!
Labor Day Weekend 2026 Michigan Events:
Monday, September 7, 2026 is Labor Day
First Weekend, September 4, 5, 6, 2026
Art on the Island Gala at Windmill Island Gardens, Holland
Art on the Island Gala
When:
Art Gala & Sale – Thursday, September 3, 2026 – 6pm to 8pm
Where: Windmill Island Gardens, Holland.
Admission to this event is FREE so come enjoy art, beautiful scenery, cash bar, and appetizers from local caterers! Bask in the beauty of Windmill Island Gardens through inspired artwork created by local artists. There will be Photography, Plein Air, and Best of the Rest...all for sale!
Steamboat Park Live Music Cruises
Steamboat Park Live Music Cruises
When: Begins in May and continues September 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 19 and 26, 2026
Where: Grand Lady Riverboat, 825 Taylor St, Jenison, MI 49428 (Grand Rapids).
Enjoy a cruise and live music on the Grand River. Definitely a Michigan fun late summer/early fall event!
Romeo Peach Festival 2026
Romeo Peach Festival 2026
When: Thursday, September 3 through Labor Day, September 7, 2026. Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Where: Downtown Romeo, Michigan
Come check out the market, craft shows, carnival rides, run, food trucks, wine, music and fireworks! Great end of August Michigan festival for the whole family!
Labor Day Mega Weekend at Round Barn Winery & Estate in beautiful Southwest Michigan wine country!
Labor Day Mega Weekend at Round Barn Winery & Estate
When: Friday, September 4 - Monday, September 7, 2026
Where: 10983 Hills Road, Baroda MI 49101
Featuring three days of live music, fine wines, craft beers, and cocktails!
Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats
Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats
When: September 4-7, 2026 (through Labor Day.)
Where: Takes place in Downtown Royal Oak
It’s Oakland County’s Favorite Summer Festival Celebrating Art, Music, Cuisine & Community! Features 200 musical acts! Super fun end of summer celebration not to be missed! Fun Royal Oak Labor Day Weekend Events.
Michigan Bean Festival
Michigan Bean Festival
When: September 2026 TBD at 5:00 pm
Where: Fairgrove, Michigan. Labor Day Weekend.
2 nights of TNT Demolition, vendors, FOOD galore, car show, concerts and so much more!!
2026 Clare County Amish Auction - Yoder’s Auction & Flea Market
Grab our 2026 Clare County Amish Auction - Yoder’s Auction & Flea Market Guide!
When: September 4 & 5, 2026
- Flea Market hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm each day
- Auctions start at 9:00am
- On-site Parking: $1.00
Where: The Simon and Barbara Yoder Farm, 10885 N. Leaton Rd.
Clare, MI 48617
The Yoder’s and TONS of vendors hold a large quilt auction, craft show, and flea market each spring (third Friday and Saturday of May and August). I absolutely love it and went for the first time this year.
Fields are transformed into rows of crafters, antiques, and flea marketers – hundreds of vendors! This event is one of the largest, well-attended craft shows, flea markets, and quilt auctions in Michigan. No machine-stitched quilts are sold at the auction.
Detroit Jazz Festival
Detroit Jazz Festival - Fun Detroit Labor Day Weekend Events in Detroit. During the Detroit Jazz Festival, you can enjoy jazz all weekend long!
When: September 4-7, 2026
33rd Annual Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Copper Harbor Trails Fest
33rd Annual Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Copper Harbor Trails Fest
When: September 4-6, 2026
Where: Copper Harbor, MI
The annual event features races, music, beer, and good times on Saturday and Sunday! So grab your bike and plan for a weekend in Michigan's Upper Peninsula! Enjoy the best of what Copper Harbor, MI has to offer with us all weekend!
2026 Corvette Fest at Canterbury Village
21st Annual 2026 Corvette Fest at Canterbury Village
When: Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Viewing Hours: 10am to 3pm
Where: Canterbury Village, Lake Orion.
Corvette Fest is a premier Show of over 125 Corvettes displayed at Olde Canterbury Village. Spectator admission to Corvette Fest is free. Browse the shops on the Village grounds. Great family-friendly September event!
There is a $25 fee to have your corvette in the show.
46th Annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
46th Annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
When: September 5, 6, and 7 2026.
Noon – 10PM each day.
Where: Main Street of Joseph Campau in Hamtramck, Michigan
Plan to celebrate Labor Day weekend with yacht races down Jos. Campau, fun events for both kids and adults! Wrestling, Hamtramck Labor Day Parade, music, food and fun with a full line-up of carnival rides! So much fun at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival!
Michigan Chicken Wing Festival at Adado Riverfront Park Lansing 2026
Michigan Chicken Wing Festival at Adado Riverfront Park Lansing
When: Sept. 5 - 6, 2026; 2 pm - 9 pm
Where: Adado Riverfront Park Lansing.
The Michigan Chicken Wing Festival features a main stage with musical acts from all genres, live entertainment, pro wrestling, kids zone, a game trailer, giveaways, VIP beer and wine refreshment tent, a chicken wing eating contest and more. What a fun September Michigan event!
50th Annual All Crafts Fair in South Haven, MI - This Labor Day Weekend in September Michigan
50th Annual All Crafts Fair in South Haven, MI - This Labor Day Weekend in September Michigan
When: September 5-6, 2026
Where: Stanley Johnston Park, 298 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI
Each Labor Day Weekend, the Chamber of Commerce coordinates this two day craft fair that brings over 130 exhibitors to Stanley Johnston Park and more than 15,000 people to the South Haven area. Craft fairs are such fun things to do Labor Day weekend 2026 Michigan.
Festival of Oddities in Charlotte, MI 2026
Festival of Oddities in Charlotte, MI
When:
- Saturday, Sep 5, 2026: 11am-6pm
- Sunday, Sep 6, 2026: 11am-4pm
Where: Located at Courthouse Square Museum, 100 W. Lawrence Ave, Charlotte, MI.
Admission to the grounds is free for all ages. Admission to the historic Courthouse Square Museum is $5/person. The Festival of Oddities will feature over 100 of the state’s most talented artists and makers. Food Truck Row, macabre-themed photo booth, caricatures, play vintage carnival games, visit the Axe Wall and check out the Living Library which features the best paranormal, true crime, and horror authors in the state. Fantastic August Michigan event.
2026 Arts Dockside at the St. Ignace Public Marina
Arts Dockside at the St. Ignace Public Marina
When: September 5-6, 2026
Where: St. Ignace Public Marina
This 2-day Labor Weekend event features over 100 exhibits of arts and crafts along the Huron Boardwalk at the St. Ignace Public Marina. Food, music and many great activities await! Don't forget to schedule time for the Annual Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk on Monday.
35th Annual Labor Day Weekend Show in Tawas 2026
35th Annual Labor Day Weekend Show in Tawas
When:
Saturday - September 5th 10am-5pm
Sunday - September 6th 10am-4pm
Where: Shoreline Park, Tawas City, Across from Iosco County Building
The Wild Pumpkin - Pumpkin and Sunflower Season!
The Wild Pumpkin - Pumpkin and Sunflower Season
When: Check their website
Where: The Wild Pumpkin, 5799 Beaverton Road, Beaverton MI
Lots of things to do in Michigan! Animal petting farm, wagon ride around the farm (weather permitting), corn maze, hay/straw maze, pumpkin picking out in the field, mum and wildflower fields and more!
46th Annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
45th Annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
When: September 5-7, 2026
Noon – 10PM each day.
Where: Main Street of Joseph Campau in Hamtramck, Michigan
Plan to celebrate Labor Day weekend with yacht races down Jos. Campau, fun events for both kids and adults! Wrestling, Hamtramck Labor Day Parade, music, food and fun with a full line-up of carnival rides! So much fun at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival!
Annual Lawrence Ox Roast and Homecoming Festival
Lawrence Ox Roast
When: tbd 2026
Where: Downtown Lawrence.
Farmers market, book sale, craft show, Watermelon Run, Ox Roast Parade, live music and fun for all!
Annual Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk! Get the Details!
GRAB OUR Mackinac Bridge Walk Labor Day GUIDE!!
Annual Walk across the famous bridge! What an exciting experience! FREE!
When: Monday, September 7, 2026 from 6:30 AM–12 PM
Where: Michigan's Mackinac Bridge!
Labor
Day 2026 Michigan. Plan your iconic bridge walk with our tips and things every walker should know! Super awesome September Michigan event for the whole family! We'll be at this freakin' awesome September Michigan event!
Franklin’s Fine Art Fair/Roundup Family Fair/Art in the Village
Franklin’s Fine Art Fair/Roundup Family Fair/Art in the Village
When: 81st annual Labor Day Round Up, Parade and Art Fair is on Monday, September 7, 2026
- Round Up: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Parade: Noon
- Art Fair: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: This Labor Day festival is located at the FCA Park in Franklin, MI
Parade begins at noon and travels down Franklin Road from Evelyn Ct to Carol St. Franklin Roundup 2025 is a great Michigan fall festival 2025!
2026 Labor Day Blue Star Bridge Walk in Saugatuck/Douglas
Labor Day Blue Star Bridge Walk
When: September 7, 2026, 8:00 am–9:30 am
Where: South Side of the Blue Star Bridge,
Douglas MI
Crazy hats, costumes, instruments, flags, motivational signs, etc. are strongly encouraged!!
2026 Zeeland/Holland Truck Parade for Labor Day
Zeeland/Holland Truck Parade!
When: Monday, September 7, 2026
Where: The truck parade begins in Zeeland at 9:15AM, continues along Chicago Drive and finishes along 8th Street in Holland, MI.
Bring the family, earplugs, and an appetite for big trucks, ice cream and giveaways. There will be an ice cream social after the parade!!
Uncle John's Cider Mill - Cider and Donuts!
Uncle John's Cider Mill - Get Cider and Donuts!
When: September 7, 2026 from 9 am - 7 pm.
Where: Uncle John's Cider Mill
- Sunflower picking, food truck, corn maze, gift shop, bakery, tap room and CIDER!
See our visit to Uncle John's Cider Mill!
2026 Antiques on the Bluff September in St. Joseph MI
Antiques on the Bluff
When: Sunday, September 6, 2026; 10:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph, MI
Shop more than 50 vendors!
More fun things to do in St. Joseph, MI
HarmonyFest in Three Rivers
HarmonyFest, one-day free music festival!
When: September 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Downtown Three Rivers, MI
2026 Escanaba Labor Day Celebration
Rock the Dock and Escanaba Labor Day Celebration
When: September 7, 2026
Where: Ludington Municipal Docks, Escanaba (Upper Peninsula)
Parade down Ludington Street to the Municipal Dock at Noon, Live Music, Food Vendors and more!
Live Music at Dark Horse Brewing Company
When: Every Thursday and Saturday
Where: Dark Horse Brewing Company - Taproom & Beer Garten in Marshall, Michigan
Come enjoy a bite and pint while listening to live music at Dark Horse Brewing Company in Marshall, MI!
Yoga at Dahlia Hill in Midland Michigan
Yoga at Dahlia Hill
When: September 7, 2026; Mondays at 5:30-6:15pm right up through peak bloom season in August/September (classes will continue as long as the weather allows).
Where: Dahlia Hill 2809 Orchard Drive, Midland, MI
Cost: Pay-what-you-can pricing ($5 suggested minimum). Pre-registration is required!
Register and pre-pay at Sarah Nelson Yoga.
Check out our EVEN BIGGER List of Festivals, Events, Music, Parades, Things To Do on Labor Day Weekend!!
It's time to start thinking about Michigan in fall!!
Best Michigan Apple Cider Mills
Amazing Michigan Sunflower Fields and Farms
It's time to start thinking about Michigan in fall!! It's so much fun to visit Michigan's cider mills and apple orchards! Sunflowers are also in full bloom and wow, Michigan sunflowers are exquisite!
You just gotta see the vast fields yourself this fall.
Charlotte Frontier Days
Charlotte Frontier Days
When: September 9-13, 2026
Where: Charlotte, MI
The Charlotte Frontier Days festival includes Arts and Crafts, Parade (Saturday at 10:00 am), Rodeo, Rides, Saloon, Corn Hole, Frontier Market and lots more!
Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival This September 2026 in Frankenmuth
Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival Frankenmuth 2026
When: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Where: Frankenmuth River Place Shops (925 South Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI).
It’s time for the Funtown Chowdown, Frankenmuth’s Annual Food Truck Festival showcases activities and entertainment with a variety of great food and specialty tap takeovers. There will be around 20 food trucks from across Michigan with a variety of cuisine and desserts, live music, craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages
Admission: FREE, Chowdown is is one of our favorite things to do in Michigan in September!
Taste of Downtown in Midland September 2026
Taste of Downtown in Midland September 2026
When: Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Downtown Midland.
Where: Downtown Midland Michigan. Buy your taste of Downtown tickets early.
Richmond Area Good Old Days Festival
Richmond Area Good Old Days Festival
When: September 10-13, 2026
Where: Richmond, MI
The Richmond Good Old Days Festival was voted MICHIGAN'S BEST Small Town Festival. Carnival, motor sports, Grand parade, fireworks and more! So many great things to do in Michigan in September including lots of September festivals!
More Fun September Michigan Events and Festivals!
Second Weekend, Sept 11, 12, 13, 2026
Hot Air Balloons and Fall Color in Bay Harbor
Hot Air Balloons and Fall Color in Bay Harbor
When: September 11th through 13th
Where: Bay Harbor, MI
Bay Harbor will have its annual Balloons Over Bay Harbor event to witness hot air balloons take to the skies, a beautiful night glow, and tethered balloon rides.
6th Annual Emerald Isle Irish Feile on Beaver Island!
Emerald Isle Irish Feile - Enjoy the Craic
When: September 11, 12, 13, 2026
Where: Beaver Island
Bands, food, fun! The Irish Feile is a showcase of the unique Irish heritage of Beaver Island, also known as America’s Emerald Isle.
2026 Great Lakes Herb Faire
2026 Great Lakes Herb Faire is now sold out for the weekend event, some Friday Intensives are available.
When: September 11th-13th, 2026
Where: Cedar Lake Outdoor Center, 2500 Pierce Rd, Chelsea, Michigan.
Love Herbalist or Folk Schools?
Here's my list of Michigan Herbalist Classes and Folk Schools. All of these would be a great wasy to enjoy the fall season.
Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival
Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival
When: September 11-13, 2026
Where: Paw Paw, MI
Michigan’s largest wine and harvest festival! Great September events to enjoy! Fun winery tours & tasting from St. Julian Winery, pickleball tournament, kayak race, live entertainment, grape stomp, arts & crafts fair, carnival rides, duck race, car show, parade, fireworks, kids activities, & much more for the entire family! Fun Michigan festival 2026!
Brighton's Smokin' Jazz & Barbecue Blues Festival 2026
Brighton's Smokin' Jazz & Barbecue Blues Festival
When: September 11–12, 2026
Where: Downtown Brighton, MI.
Fun September activities 2026. Award winning barbecue will be smokin’ up Main Street from Grand River to 1st Street; serving up ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, pork tenderloin, sweet treats, specialty mac n’ cheese and much more.
Jazz and blues will be live at the beer tent located on Mill Pond Lane (in the municipal parking lot behind Great Harvest Bread Company) Cover charge. Check their website for all the events!!! It's a September Michigan festival you can't miss!
2026 Posen Potato Festival
Posen Potato Festival
When: September 11-13, 2026
Where: Posen, MI
Good food and polka music, parade, flea market, carnival, 5k, arts & crafts, more. Grand parade is on Sunday! Tasty September Michigan event!
Wheatland Music Festival
Wheatland Music Festival
When: September 11-13, 2026
Where: Remus, MI
Come check out the star-studded lineup on the main stage at Wheatland Music Festival! Plus there is a juried arts and crafts show, raffle, kids activities, instrument and dance workshops, music, food, fellowship and fun! Incredible concerts in Michigan September 2026. Here's a complete list of Michigan Music Festivals!
Flower | Apple | Sunflower | U Pick Farms
Visit Incredible Michigan Flower Farms
May through September are prime flower picking months! Find Michigan Flower Farms near you for u pick...glorious tulips, daisies, poppies, mums, sunflowers, lavender!
More fun September Michigan Events and Michigan Festivals September 2026. Be sure to check the event's webpage for clarification, information, fees and reservations before visiting.
Frankenmuth Auto Fest 2026
Frankenmuth Auto Fest
When: September 11-13, 2026
Where: Heritage Park, Frankenmuth
The Frankenmuth Auto Fest is one of our must-do events in September!! Over 2000 classic cars, street rods and muscle cars. Enjoy a weekend of fun and entertainment! Friday night Big Block Party on Main Street is always a great time from 5-10 pm. Saturday and Sunday view the classic cars in Heritage Park. Fantastic September Michigan event for the whole family. Chris and I go every year!
Plymouth Community Fall Festival
Plymouth Community Fall Festival
When: September 11-13, 2026
Where: Plymouth, MI
Check of the festival with a carnival, fun rides, car show, craft show, and a street full of community food booths. What a fun September Michigan festival!
Allegan County Fair
Allegan County Fair
When: September 11-19, 2026
Where: 150 Allegan County Fair Dr, Allegan.
Incredible big name concerts! This is one of our favorite Michigan Fairs! Get tickets early! Awesome Things to do in Michigan!
September is the month for incredible Michigan apple and cider festivals! Check out our HUGE list of Michigan Apple Festivals located all across the state!
2026 Art & Apples Festival
2026 Art & Apples Festival
When: September 11-13, 2026
- Friday, September 11: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 12: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 13: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Rochester Municipal Park.
Event is FREE. Come on out to Rochester to experience an incredible fine art fair that brings together 200+ fine art exhibitors, food trucks and tents, live entertainment, art demonstrations, and art activity stations!
Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival
Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival
When: September 11-13, 2026
Where: Locations in Paw Paw, MI. Check the schedule for each event!
So many things to do at the Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival! Grape stomp, duck race, events at St. Julian Winery, pickleball tournament, live music, kayaking, 5k run/walk, bike tour and so much more!
Rails Ales and Wine Trains with the Coopersville and Marne Railway
Rails Ales and Wine Trains with the Coopersville and Marne Railway
When: September 11, 2026
Includes a light snack and 2 beverages of your choice. 90 minutes, Ages 21+
Ticket Office: 306 Main St, Coopersville, MI 49404
Boarding Platform: 311 Danforth Street, Coopersville, MI 49404
Marquette Maritime Museum - September Paranormal Lighthouse Tour
September Paranormal Lighthouse Tour
When: September 11, 2026 at 7:00-8:30pm
Where: 300 N Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855
Come visit the Marquette Maritime Museum and Lighthouse, Marquette, Michigan! Lead by Yooper Paranormal. Buy your tickets early!
Fun things to do in Michigan September 2026.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival
When: September 11-12, 2026
Where: Silver Lake, MI
This fun festival highlights yummy BBQ and apples! The Silver Lake Apple Fest is held downtown Silver Lake. Come on out for the Craft Show, Classic Car & ORV Show, Farm Market, Kid's Activities, Beer Tent, 5K Apple A Day Run/Walk, Live Entertainment & Great Food. This is one heck of a fun September Michigan event!
Come From Away Broadway Production in Detroit
Come From Away Broadway Production in Detroit at the Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre
When: September 11, 2026 until September 27, 2026
Where: Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre
2026 Art in the Park in Saugatuck, Michigan
Art in the Park
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026; 10am – 5pm.
Where: Wick’s Park, Saugatuck, Michigan
Local and regional artists will be selling their artwork and fine crafts. Also enjoy live Americana style music.
Harvest Festival 2026 at Spicer Orchards Farm Market
Harvest Festival 2026
When: September 12 & 13, 2026
Where: Spicer Orchards, 10411 Clyde Rd, Fenton, MI 48430
Farm Market, Cider Mill, Craft Vendors, Fudge, Bakery.
Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo
Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo
When: September 12, 2026, 10am – 3pm
Where: Kalamazoo Expo Center
Howard City Harvest Festival
Howard City Harvest Festival
When: September 12, 2026!
Where: Howard City, MI
Howard City celebrates its annual Harvest Festival all day Saturday! Packed with events for the entire family! All children’s activities are free! Car show, craft show, kids games and more!
Downtown Art Fair 2026 in Traverse City, MI
Downtown Art Fair
When: Saturday and Sunday, September 12, 2026 (10am-6pm) & September 13, 2026 (10am-4pm)
Where: Rotary Square, Traverse City, MI
- Artists & makers showcasing stunning handmade works.
- Engage in a hands-on community mural - help make Traverse City history!
- Food and beverage vendors at Rotary Square.
When You Go: Top Things to do in Traverse City, MI! Oh, and be sure to tour the Leelanau Peninsula and the Old Mission Peninsula! SO COOL!
Visit Wellington Farm USA
Wellington Farm USA
Where: 6944 S Military Rd., Grayling, MI.
Did you know Wellington Farm USA is home to two operating Steam engines? The 1912 Frick and 1914 Advance! See both and ask questions! Wellington Farm USA is a living history complex that offers a unique look at life in a mid-western farming community during the 1930’s. Great place to visit in Northern Michigan (lower peninsula)!
See our visit on our Grayling, MI Page!
Apple Country Craft Show at Leaman's Green Apple Barn - Freeland, MI
When: September 12-13, 2026
Where: Leaman's Green Apple Barn, 7475 N. River Rd, Freeland MI, 48623
Baked goods, donuts, cider, quilts, photography, jewelry, wreaths and more! Entry and parking is FREE!
Kalamazoo Scottish Festival
Kalamazoo Scottish Festival
When: September 12, 2026
Where: Kindleberger Park, Parchment
Post Family Fun Farm Week Days and Weekends
Post Family Fun Farm Week Days and Weekends
2026 Fall Festivals: Monday-Saturday, mid-September – October
Where: 5081 Bauer Rd. Hudsonville, MI 49426
Hayride to the Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Train Ride, Friendly farm animals, Outdoor play areas and so much more! Homemade Pumpkin Donuts and award-winning Apple Cider are available for purchase during your visit. Fun things to do in Michigan in October 2026! Visit their website for specific details!
Donut and Cider Festival at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
Donut and Cider Festival at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
When: September 12, 13, 2026
Where: Canterbury Village in Lake Orion, 325 Joslyn Ct Lake Orion, MI 48360
I mean, who doesn't love cider and donuts!? Come to Canterbury Village for the icon Michigan fall treats and join the festivities of donut eating contests, yard games, a petting zoo, shopping with our small boutiques and outdoor vendors, music, and more!
17th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival, Marquette, MI
Michigan Brewers Guild U.P. Fall Beer Festival
When: September 12, 2026, General Admission is 1-6 pm
Where: Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette
One of our favorite festivals in September! Join nearly 100 Michigan breweries to sample from more than 800 craft beers overlooking beautiful lake Superior in downtown Marquette. U.P. Fall Beer Festival is such a fun 2026 September Michigan event in the upper peninsula! Such fun things to do in Michigan!
What better way to enjoy the splendor of Michigan's fall colors than embarking on Scenic Michigan Fall Train Rides!
Grab our BIG list of the Best Scenic Michigan Fall Train Rides! Perfect family-friendly fall activities!
Thumb Octagon Barn Fall Family Days
Fall Family Days -30th Annual!
When: Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13, 2026
Where: Thumb Octagon Barn Agricultural Museum, 4968 Ritchie Road, Gagetown, MI (located east of Bay City in the Thumb of Michigan).
The barn, home, one room country school and school museum. powerhouse, sawmill, sugar shack and grain elevator are open for tours with live old-fashioned music on the grounds. Tons of homemade foods and live field demonstrations. One of our favorite places to visit in Michigan in September.
61st Annual Marshall Historic Home Tour
60th Annual Marshall Historic Home Tour
Did you know the Marshall Historic Home tour is the Midwest’s longest running home tour?! Cool, huh!
When:
- Saturday, September 12th: 9am-5pm
- Sunday, September 13th: 10am-5pm.
Where: Online ticket holders can pick up their tickets at the ticket booth in front of the Honolulu House on the day of the event or at any of the participating homes. Bring a copy of email confirmation.
Early bird pricing of $30 is available until Labor Day, after which tickets will be full price at $35. Tour several privately owned homes representing various architectural styles. Check out Art at the Museum, a juried fine arts and crafts fair, on the Honolulu House Museum grounds both days. This Marshall Historic Home Tour is the Midwest's longest-running home tour! So many interesting things to do in September!
Crane’s CiderFest Celebration
Crane’s CiderFest Celebration
When: September 2026 tbd
Where: Crane’s Orchard in Fennville Michigan
Get your tickets early! Celebrate fresh cider, apple harvest, and the exciting Quad Township Pie Eating Contest!
34th Annual Kalamazoo Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Kalamazoo Scottish Festival & Highland Games
When: September 12, 2026.
Where: Kindleberger Park, 122 N Riverview Dr. Parchment, MI 49004
Admission is FREE!
Come out to Kindleberger Park for music, piping, dancing, children's games, cultural exhibitions, highland athletics, and so much more.
Post Family Farm Weekday and Weekend Fall Festivals
Weekend Fall Festivals 2026: Friday and Saturday Fall Festivals:
Check the Post Family Farm for more info!
Where: 5801 Bauer Road, Hudsonville, MI.
Weekend Fall Festivals include:
- Hayride to the Pumpkin Patch (pumpkin price based on size)
- Corn Maze
- Pumpkin Train Ride
- See cute farm animals
- Outdoor play areas for kids
- Nature Trail
- Food Trucks and more!
So many things to do in September 2026!
Johnson's Pumpkin Farm Opening Day!
When: Saturday September 12, 2026
Open DAILY September 12 – October 31!
WE LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH! It's where I get my pumpkins each year! They offer full concessions, fresh donuts, mazes and petting zoo every day! Free admission to the farm and free parking!
Hours of Operation for the 2026 season:
- Monday: 12pm – 7pm
- Tuesday – Sunday: 9am – 7pm
No Pets
Where: Johnson's Pumpkin Farm, 4715 N Portsmouth Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601
Relay for Life, Midland Country Fairgrounds 2026
Relay for Life, Midland Country Fairgrounds 2025
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Where: Midland Country Fairgrounds, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm.
Relay For Life is the world's largest volunteer-based fundraising event. For more then 36 years, communities across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change.
Tacos & Tequila Crawl in Downtown Kalamazoo
Tacos & Tequila Crawl
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026; 2:00 pm
Where: Downtown Kalamazoo
Turkey Car Show at Cornwell's Turkeyville
Turkey Car Show at Cornwell's Turkeyville
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026; 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Car Show
Where: Cornwell's Turkeyville, 18935 15 1/2 mile road, Marshall, MI 49068
2026 Mushroom Foray at Discovery Center
Mushroom Foray at Discovery Center
Pigeon River Country Discovery Center – “Mushroom Foray”
When: September 13, 2026; Time: 10am – 1pm
Where: Discovery Center, 9984 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, 49795.
Join Dianne Farner of the Head Water’s Land Conservancy, for a mushroom identification tour.
Classic Car Gathering at Johnson's Pumpkin Farm
Classic Car Gathering at Johnson's Pumpkin Farm
When: Sunday September 13, 2026, Event: 11 am – 3 pm; farm open 9 am – 7 pm
Where: Johnson's Pumpkin Farm, 4715 N Portsmouth Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601
We attended this show last year and fully enjoyed it! The farm has super cute animals, photo opportunities, a super lovely shop with treats and gifts.
Mushroom Foray at the Pidgeon River Discovery Center
When: September 13, 2026 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Pidgeon River Discovery Center, 9984 Twin Lakes Road, Vanderbilt, MI 49795
Join Dianne Farner of HeadWater’s Land Conservancy, for a mushroom identification tour in the PRC. Meet at the Discovery Center to go for a hike!
Self Guided Recycling Center Tours in Kent County
Self Guided Recycling Center Tours By Kent County Department of Public Works
When:
- Monday 9/7/2025 — CANCELED (Labor Day)
- Saturday 9/14/2026 from 9:00am-12:00pm
- Monday 9/21/2026 from 9:00am-12:00pm
- Monday 9/28/2026 from 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: 977 Wealthy St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
FREE! Learn all about recycling, watch their workers and machines sort right in front of you! Fantastic September Michigan event for the whole family.
- Create upcycled crafts
- Play with recycling toys and games like bowling and Jenga games!
Marquette Maritime Museum - Sunrise Lighthouse Tour
Sunrise Lighthouse Tour
When: September 16, 2026, 5:45 am
Where: 300 N Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855
Join Marquette Maritime Museum for a sunrise lighthouse tour. Lighthouse Volunteer Roy will take you out on the catwalk to view the sunrise!
Third Weekend September 18, 19, 20, 2026
56th Annual Troy Family Daze Festival
Troy Family Daze Festival
When: September 17-20, 2026
Where: Troy, MI,
Celebrate family, fun, heritage and cuisine! The festival, which has been celebrating Troy since 1968, is an all volunteer run event. Lots of free, paved on-site parking.
Metro Boat Show at Lake St. Clair Metropark
Metro Boat Show
When: September 17-20, 2026
Where: Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Charter Township, MI 48045
2026 Hours:
- Thurs. – Friday: 1pm – 7:30pm
- Saturday: 11am – 7:30pm
- Sunday: 11am – 6pm
Frankenmuth Oktoberfest
Frankenmuth Oktoberfest
When: September 17-20, 2026
Where: Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, MI.
Purchase tickets for the Frankenmuth Oktoberfest at the gate. The event features authentic entertainment, dancing, Oktoberfest souvenirs, various food selections, and authentic Hofbrauhaus Oktoberfest beer. There's a shuttle, too. One of our favorite September Michigan festivals!
2026 ArtPrize! Returning to Grand Rapids
ArtPrize! Returning to Grand Rapids
When: September 18 to October 3, 2026
Where: Downtown Grand Rapids.
Fun things to do in September Michigan 2026. Grab our interactive walking map of the venues!
Scarecrows in Kellogg Park 2026
Scarecrows in Kellogg Park 2026
When: Begins September 18, 2026
Where: Downtown Plymouth in Kellogg Park
Are you looking for a Michigan Fun Fall Activity for your family?
Check out 100 scarecrows on display!
Northville Victorian Festival
Northville Victorian Festival 2026
When: September 18th, 5pm–9pm • September 19th, 10am–9pm • September 20th, 10am–5pm
Where: Downtown Northville, MI
The Victorian Festival opens with the Victorian Parade and continues with live music, theatrical performances, Victorian-era reenactors, educational presentations, vendors, and much more.
Northwood University International Auto Show, (Midland Michigan)
Northwood University International Auto Show in Midland Michigan. Perfect September Michigan Event!Northwood University International Auto Show, (Midland Michigan), 2026 Fall Show: September 18-20, 2026
- September 18, 2026: Opening Ceremony-11:30 am-12:00pm Show: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- September 19, 2026: Show, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.
- September 20, 2026: Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
In its 63rd year, the Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS) is the largest outdoor new car show in North America! Northwood University students work tirelessly to display over 500 vehicles from 65 manufacturers. NUIAS is free, as is the parking. Did you know this popular September Michigan event is 100% student run? Chris and I have gone to this show several times and highly recommend it. It's one of our favorite September Michigan things to do.
Northwood University International Auto Show in Midland Michigan. Perfect September Michigan Event!
2026 Erebus Haunted Attraction
Erebus Haunted Attraction
When: Fridays and Saturdays only in September starting Friday, September 18, 2026 and Saturday, September 19, 2026. Then select days in October beginning October 1, 2026.
Where: 18 South Perry St. Pontiac, MI 48342
Buy your tickets online. Erebus, The four story Michigan haunted house in downtown Pontiac delivers fear and excitement to any thrill seeker brave enough to cross its threshold. So scary!
Romulus Pumpkin Festival
26th annual Romulus Pumpkin Festival
When: September 18, 19, & 20, 2026
Where: Romulus Historical Park located 11147 Hunt Street, Romulus, MI.
Downtown Romulus celebrates with a night parade where everything is lighted from bicycles to cement trucks on Goddard Road.
The annual Pumpkin Festival is a three-day event that starts on the third Friday in September. This family-friendly festival kicks off with the Parade of Lights, where everything is aglow, from bicycles to cement trucks. Thousands of people line Goddard Road to wait for the fun. This September, Michigan festival offers music, food, crafts, and games. Classic Car Show, Craft and Vendor Show, and music.
Paddle Antrim Festival
When: September 18 - 20, 2026; 5:30 pm
Where: River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI 49729
The Paddle Antrim Festival celebrates the beautiful waterways and communities of Northern Michigan. The Festival, always the second weekend after Labor Day, involes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. You can choose to paddle one or both days and decide how far to travel. There are exits along the way, from 7 miles to 42 miles.
Blake's Haunted Big Apple 2026
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE
When: September - October 2026; Check their website for details!
- Friday & Saturday - 6pm - 11pm
- Sunday - 6pm - 10pm
- All attractions start after sunset
Where: Blake's Big Apple, 71485 North Avenue, Armada, MI 48005
Hayrides, haunted barn and more!
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The BIG LIST of Oktoberfest Michigan Events and FestivalsThe BIG LIST of Michigan Oktoberfest Festivals, Events and Fun Across the State!
2026 South Haven Jazz Festival
South Haven Jazz Festival
When: September 18-19, 2026
Where: Dyckman Park 540 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI.
Free!! Awesome Michigan music festival 2026!
Three Oaks Oaktoberfest
Three Oaks Oaktoberfest
When: Friday, September 18, 2026 - Sunday, September 20, 2026 starts at 5pm!
Where: Three Oaks American Legion
Beer, brats, live music, carnival and more!
All-Star Stunt Dogs at Gull Meadow Farms
All-Star Stunt Dogs
When: September 18-20, 25-27, 2026
- Fridays: 5 pm, 7 pm
- Saturdays: 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm
- Sundays: 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm
Where: Gull Meadow Farms, Richland
Glenlore Trails Haunted Forest
Glenlore Trails Haunted Forest
When: Opening Weekend is September 18th, 2026 for the Halloween season!
The mysterious midway is open select nights from September 18th through November 1, 2026
Where: 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township, MI 48382. (a bit northwest of Farmington Hills)
I'm dying to do this!!! Every Thursday to Sunday evening during the Halloween season, the forest comes to life in a dazzling display of light, sound, and wonder!
2026 Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show
29th Annual Richard Crane Memorial St. Ignace Truck Show Weekend!
When: September 18-19, 2026
Where: Downtown St. Ignace
The Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show is one of the largest U.S. displays of customized 18-wheelers and antique trucks; showing Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday evening, spectators line St. Ignace’s main street for the “Big Rig” Parade of Lights heading for the Mackinac Bridge and back again for Sunday’s show. Car/small truck show Saturday. Swap meet, vendors and music. Free admission to this September Michigan auto show.
Festival of the Forks in Albion
Festival of the Forks
When: September 18-19, 2026
Where: Downtown Albion, MI
A celebration of creativity and diversity in historic downtown Albion, Michigan. Music, ethnic food, creative art, and fun for the whole family. What a fun 2026 Michigan music festival!
Munising Bay Cruisers Classic Car Show
Munising Bay Cruisers Classic Car Show
When: September 18 and 19, 2026
Where: Munising, MI
Cruise, Scavenger Hunt, car show, music, craft show! What a fun Munising Michigan event in 2026 (Upper Peninsula)!
Biketemberfest – September
When: September 18-19-20, 2026
Where: The Highlands – Harbor Springs, MI
Each September, the Zoo-de-Mack and The Social Connection hosts an annual fall ride. This weekend takes you from “The Highlands to Bay Harbor” by following along the Little Traverse Wheelway for most of the ride. Enjoy scenic vistas along the bay!
47th Annual Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival
Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival
When: September 18-19, 2026
Where: Roscommon, MI
Annual Michigan Firemen Memorial Festival is for everyone! There will be Free Hot Dog Dinner, Demonstrations on Firefighting, using a fire extinguisher, lots of competitions and many more attractions.
Artalicious Fine Arts Fair Adrian
Artalicious Fine Arts Fair Adrian
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10 am – 7 pm, and continuing Sunday, September 20, 2025 from 11 am – 5 pm
Where: The Artalicious Fine Arts Fair is in Downtown Adrian, MI
Artalicious offers fine art, food, and entertainment. Featuring more than 60 talented local and regional artists and demonstrations. Ongoing live music! Lots of hands-on activities for kids and adults alike at this September Michigan art fair!
Keepsake Arts and Crafts Shows 2026
- Keepsake Arts and Crafts Shows 2026:
- September 19 and 20, 2026 - 10 am - 4 pm, (Fall Festival) Uncle John's Cider Mill, 8614 N. US127 St. Johns, MI 48879
- September 26, 2026 - Saginaw Valley State University
- October 3, 2026 - Clarkston High School. Sat. 10 am – 4 pm, 6093 Flemings Lake Road, off Clarkston Road | Clarkston, Michigan
The 37th Parade of Nations and Multicultural Food Festival
Parade of Nations
When: September 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm. Food Festival at the D
Where: Food Festival at the Dee, Houghton, MI
Parade, festival featuring food and entertainment from countries around the world. It’s an extravaganza of tastes, sounds, sights and experiences.
The colorful parade features floats created by international students and community organizations, marching bands and flags of 60 nations. The parade will start at Michigan Tech campus and continue along College Ave through Downtown City of Houghton. The parade will then turn right at the The Ambassador, and then another right onto Lakeshore Drive. The 37th Parade of Nations will conclude at the Dee Stadium for food and entertainment!
AppleFest and Craft Show in Coldwater, MI
AppleFest and Craft Show
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 - 3:00 PM
Where: Coldwater, MI
Every year, the annual Apple Festival brings together over 220 vendors to sell their food and drinks, crafts, apples! Live music! FREE to the public, so come on out!! A great September Michigan event!
Fall Craft Show at Johnson's Pumpkin Farm
Fall Craft Show at Johnson's Pumpkin Farm
When: Sunday September 19, 2026, Event: 10 am – 7 pm; farm open 9 am – 7 pm
Where: Johnson's Pumpkin Farm, 4715 N Portsmouth Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601
Come shop over 100 local makers, crafters and food vendors while the pumpkin farm is in full swing!
Fall Fest in St. Joseph!
Fall Fest
When: September 19, 2026, 9 am - 2 pm
Where: Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph, MI!
Free! All ages are sure to have fun at this celebration of autumn! Attendees will enjoy the Critter Barn, Balloon walk through, raffle, a Farmers Market, Interactive Booths.
Portage Fall Festival
Portage Fall Festival
When: September 19, 2026
Where: Celery Flats Historical Area, Portage, MI
Enjoy a fall day full of wonderful things to do!
53rd Annual Eastown Street Fair 2026
53rd Annual Eastown Street Fair 2026
When: September 19, 2026, 9 am-9 pm
Where: Wealthy Street between Giddings and Lake in Grand Rapids
This annual fall event is a family-friendly celebration of arts, crafts, food, drinks, music!
Fall Craft Show at Johnson's Pumpkin Farm
Michigan Fall Craft Show
When: Saturday September 19, 2026, Event 10 am – 7 pm (farm is open 9 am – 7 pm)
- In case of rain, the event will be Sunday September 20, 2026
Where: Johnson's Pumpkin Farm
Over 100 local crafters to shop!
15th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride
15th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Where: Southwest Michigan (see the link below for more info!)
SOOO COOL! Michigan bike tour that lets you see, touch, smell and taste the riches of this breathtaking region. The Lakeshore Harvest Ride glides you through the rolling countryside of Southwest Michigan. You can visit art studios, wineries, cider mills, family farms and orchards along the way. And there are routes for every rider, ranging from 15 to 62 miles in length. Such an incredible September Michigan event. Register for the Lakeshore Harvest Ride early.
Oktoberfest at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
Oktoberfest at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
When: September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Where: Canterbury Village in Lake Orion, 325 Joslyn Ct Lake Orion, MI 48360
Come on out to Canterbury Village in Lake Orion for live music, themed food, traditional Oktoberfest games, and BEER!
Arts & Craft Show, Turkeyville USA, Marshall, MI
Arts & Craft Show
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026; at 11am – 4pm.
Where: Cornwell's Turkeyville, 18935 15 1/2 mile road, Marshall, MI 49068
Shop homemade crafts!
Fallasburg Arts Festival, Lowell, MI
Fallasburg Arts Festival, Lowell, MI
When: September 19 & 20, 2026
- Saturday 10am–5pm
- Sunday 10am–4pm
Where: Fallasburg Park, 1124 Fallasburg Rd, Lowell, MI.
56th annual 2-day arts festival is located approximately 20 miles east of Grand Rapids. This Michigan art festival features 100 unique fine art and fine craft booths, food booths, children's craft area, craft demonstrations, and music performed on an outdoor stage.
The event is FREE.
Art Prize + Merchants and Makers in Grand Rapids!
Merchants and Makers during Art Prize!!
When: Saturday, September 19, 26, and October 3, 2026 - 10am - 6pm
Where: Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
100+ Vendors, music and food trucks!!
Pte. Mouillee Waterfowl Festival
Pte. Mouillee Waterfowl Festival
When: September 19 & 20, 2026
Where: Brownstown, MI
Lake Erie championship layout shoot, wildlife arts & craft show, Huron river distance dog jumps, outdoor trading post, goose & duck calling contest, and more.
Fall Fest Weekends at Pond Hill Farms, Harbor Springs
Fall Fest Weekends
When: Every Saturday and Sunday from September 20 - October 26, 2026. 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Pond Hill Farms, Harbor Springs, MI.
Live Music, squash rocket, pumpkin smashing, hay rides, hot cider and donuts, lots more!
Ironman 70.3 Michigan North American TriClub Championship
Ironman 70.3 Michigan North American TriClub Championship
When: September 20, 2026
Where: Frankfort, Michigan
The Notebook on Broadway at The Fisher Theatre
The Notebook on Broadway at The Fisher Theatre
When: September 22-October 4, 2026; 7:30 PM
Where: Fisher Theatre, Detroit
Spooky Michigan Halloween Events Begin Soon!
It's time to start planning for Halloween! Here's a list spooky Michigan Halloween Events and Fun Things To Do! There's Zoo Boo's, parties, haunted houses, bar crawls, scarecrows festivals, Halloween train rides and so much more! Many Halloween events begin in less than a week!
Michigan Haunted Houses Start in September!
Fourth Weekend, September 25, 26, 27, 2026
Atlanta Elk Festival, Atlanta, MI
Atlanta Elk Festival, Atlanta, MI (northern Michigan)
When: September 24 - September 27, 2026
Where: Atlanta, MI
Elk Capital of Michigan!! Come on out for the Elk Fest parade, talent show, live auction, wood carvers, trike race, bed race, street events, games, food, Entertainment/Beer tent, live entertainment, and a huge array of craft vendors are only a sampling of the events planned for you during this weekend.
Fall Harvest Festival at The Fruitful Orchard And Cider Mill
Fall Harvest Festival
When: Friday & Saturday September 25- 26, 2026 from 10 am - 5:00 pm. Store hours are 8 am-5:30 pm both days.
Where: The Fruitful Orchard And Cider Mill - 5740 M-61, Gladwin, MI 48624.
Annual Fall Harvest Festival includes fun things like a petting zoo, u-pick apples, hayrides, and concessions both days by Smokin' Bob-b-Que.
Women's Expo at Suburban Collection Showplace
Women's Expo
When: September 25-27, 2026
- Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, ♥ Novi, Mi.
Health, home, style, shopping and fun!
Harbor Springs Festival of the Book
When: 11th Annual Festival - September 25th - 27th, 2026
Lots of great presenters and speakers!
Annual Harvest Fest at Higgins Lake State Park
Annual Harvest Fest at Higgins Lake State Park
When: September 25-26, 2026, 5 pm - 10 pm
Where: Higgins Lake State Park- State Park Drive, Roscommon, Michigan.
Enjoy music, hayrides, a spooky walk through the woods, pumpkin painting, face painting, kids crafts, costume parade and costume contests.
Clinton Fall Festival
Clinton Fall Festival
When: September 25, 26 and 27, 2026
Where: Clinton, MI
Enjoy strolling through the village streets to see over 200 craft booths, entertainment, carnival, children’s events, merchant, car show, and parade. Free Parking and Shuttles. Visit the Historic Village of Clinton!
Farmgirl Flea at Hudsonville Fairgrounds
Farmgirl Flea
When:
- September 25, 2026 4-8pm
- September 26, 2026 9-4pm
Where: Hudsonville Fairgrounds
200+ vendors, Farmhouse Style Decor, Antiques & Rusty goods, vintage campers, boutique clothing and more!
Cadillac Fall Festival and All GM Car Show
Cadillac Fall Festival
When: September 25 and 26, 2026; 9 am - 4:00 pm.
Where: Gilmore Car Museum
All GM brands are invited!
- Collector car rides in selected Cadillac Museum collection cars on both days
- Annual Museum Garage Sale
- Four 1980s GM concept cars will be on display
- Eight concept cars of the 1950s and 1960sare on display
- Driving Tour on Thursday 9/24 to the private Jackson Car Museum and Ye Ole Carriage Shop in Jackson, Michigan.
And lots more!
Frankenmuth Fire Arts Festival
Frankenmuth Fire Arts Festival
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 and Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Friday, September 25th: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday, September 26th: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Where: Heritage Park, Harvey Kern Pavilion, 601 Weiss Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Mark your calendars for a fun, two-day, family-friendly event with art, fire, food, and entertainment! Enjoy iron pours, art workshops, blacksmithing demonstrations, flaming and smoked drinks, chainsaw carving, artisan vendors, live music, and MORE!
Idea: Do this festival and also Frankenmuth Corn Maze Weekends!
More Fun Things To Do In Frankenmuth, MI
47th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals North
47th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals North
When: September 25 and 26, 2026
SPECTATOR GATE HOURS:
- Friday, September 25th from 8am to 5pm
- Saturday, September 26th from 8am to 4:00pm
Where: Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Chris and I have attended this show many times. There are fantastic cars and trucks showcased across the grounds, vendors inside the barns, and lots of fair-type food options. Plan to spend about three hours to see it all. Fun September 2025 Calendar event!
River of Time at Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm
River of Time at Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm
When: September 25, 26, 27, 2026
Where: Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm, Saginaw, MI
Learn all about mid-Michigan living history with in-character re-enactors. Learn interesting info about the history of our state of Michigan, country, and other historical events. Period music will entertain and canon demostrations will be super cool!
Food Truck Friday at Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm
When: September 25, 2026
Where: Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm, Saginaw, MI
Come out to Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm and enjoy tasty food from local food trucks! Check out River of Time’s historical encampments too!
Trek the Mighty Mac, St. Ignace
Trek the Mighty Mac, St. Ignace
When: September 25-26, 2026
Where: St. Ignace
UTV, ATV, S x S, 3-Wheelers and off-road motorcycle enthusiasts love the Annual Trek The Mighty Mac! Join the “Trekkers” who gather in St. Ignace every year for great food, gear vendors, parade across the Mackinac Bridge on Saturday, followed by Saturday evening activities and off-roading adventures! Check the Trek the Mighty Mac page for details. Pre-Register online for this awesome September Michigan event!!!
Down on the Farm Fest at Canterbury Village
Down on the Farm Fest at Canterbury Village
When: September 26, 2026 - September 27, 2026; 10am-5pm
Where: Canterbury Village, 2357 Joslyn Ct. Lake Orion, MI
Live music, tractors to climb, giant hay pyramid, pumpkin bowling, petting zoo, donuts and cider, lawn games, and TONS more! So many fun things to do in September Michigan!
Festival of the Senses - Clinton Township Civic Center
Festival of the Senses
When:
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 10:00am - 3:00pm
Where: Clinton Township Civic Center, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, Michigan.
Festival of the Senses is a two day art festival celebrating all mediums, features over 100 artists and specialty food vendors, as well as performances by local entertainers. Lots of activities for the entire family!
2026 Hillsdale County Fair...Since 1851!!
The 176th Annual Hillsdale County Fair
When: September 26 to October 3, 2026
Where: Hillsdale County Fairgrounds
Come on out for an exciting Midway, Livestock & Still Exhibits, Concessions and Vendors, Grandstand Entertainment including, Demolition Derby, NTPA Truck & Tractor Pulls, Farm Tractor Pull and more. Awesome family September Michigan county fair!
Friday Food Trucks at Montrose Orchards
Friday Food Trucks at Montrose Orchards
When: September 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Montrose Orchards (located between Saginaw and Flint), 12473 Seymour Rd, Montrose, MI 48457
Airport Art Fair at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
When: September 26, 2026; 10am – 2pm
Where: Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
2026 Model T Birthday Party at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
Model T Birthday Party at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Come on out to help The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum celebrate the invention of Model T! There will be a birthday party including free rides, crafts for the kids, food and shopping. Activities in the museum’s first-floor event space are free.
Frankenmuth Corn Maze Weekends
Frankenmuth Corn Maze Weekends
When: Late September - early Nov 2026
Where: Weiss Centennial Farm, 5450 Weiss Rd, Frankenmuth, MI
Voted Mid-Michigan’s #1 corn maze several years in a row! Five acres of towering corn stalks, two miles of twisted trails, and strategically located observation bridges within three interconnected mazes await you at the Frankenmuth Corn Maze. Enjoy hayrides to the dairy farm Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 pm.
Fall Harvest Festival at Ella Sharp Museum
Fall Harvest Festival at Ella Sharp Museum
When: September 2026 tbd 11 am to 3 pm.
Where: Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson, MI
- Firetruck demonstrations by the City of Jackson Fire Department
- Fall Craft Vendors
- Petting Zoo from Wild World Adventure
- Boy Scouts serving up camp life, chili, & smores
- Civil War Reenactors from Jackson County Michigan Historical Society
- Food Trucks
- Pumpkin decorating
2026 Downtown Garden City Chili Cook-Off Community Festival
Downtown Garden City Chili Cook-Off Community Festival
When: September 26, 2026; from 9 am until 9 pm
Where: Downtown Garden City, MI
The event includes Chili Contest, Live Entertainment, Beer Tent, Children Activities, Car Show, Motorcycle Show, Police Department Open House, Fire Department Open House, Department of Public Works Touch-A-Truck and more! Fun September Michigan event!
28th Annual Harvest Festival in Bellaire, MI-Perfect Fall Getaway!!
28th Annual Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival: September 26th, 2026, 10 am - 4pm.
Where: Bellaire (Located in Northwest Michigan between Traverse City and Petoskey)
So many things to do this fall!
- Scarecrow Contest
- Craft & Farm Market: Dozens of local artisans and farmers set up booths along the streets with handmade goods, seasonal décor and delicious baked goods.
- Kid-Friendly Activities
- Live Music & Entertainment:
- Shopping downtown stores
- 1p-3p - Best Dressed Pet Parade
- Local Food & Craft Beer, Wine, Cider, Mead & Cocktails
Harvest Festival 2026– Flushing!
Harvest Festival 2026– Flushing!
When: TBD
Where: 105 E. Main St. Flushing, MI 48433
This autumn extravaganza showcases all that is fall in Michigan. Main Street is lined with homemade scarecrows and other fun activities! What says "Michigan fall has arrived" better then apple pie, pumpkins and chili?! Such a fun September Michigan festival!
Annual Fall Festival Art & Craft Fair on the Village Green in Pentwater, MI
Annual Fall Fest Art & Craft Fair on the Village Green
When: September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026, Saturday from 10 am-5 pm and Sunday from 10 am-3 pm
Where: Pentwater Village Green, 327 S Hancock St. Pentwater, MI
Enjoy 100+ vendors providing handmade crafts, antiques, a special skill or art, or a skilled trade. Live music on the Green.
Appledore Tall Ship Sails
(ongoing) Appledore Tall Ship Sails, Bay City, Sail the Saginaw Bay! Enjoy the sails, the sunset, and a delicious catered dinner. Friday night sails feature a light BBQ dinner and run from 6p – 9p. Saturday night Dinner Sails are four hours long and many feature live entertainment! Plus special sails! Click here for the schedule! Things to do in Michigan
More September Michigan Events!
Webster Fall Festival
Webster Fall Festival
When: September 26, 2026
Where: Corner of Webster Church and Farrell Roads, Dexter, MI
Free admission and parking! Free musical performances!
Come out for hay rides, music, crafters, an auction, a pet zoo, a Children's carnival, food, displays of antique equipment, historical buildings, baked goods and preserves, demonstrations including wool spinning and blacksmithing. Free admission and parking!
Saginaw Valley State University Fall Art & Craft Show
Saginaw Valley State University Fall Art & Craft Show
When: September 26, 2026, 10 am – 4:00 pm
Where: 7400 Bay Road| Saginaw, Michigan
This Michigan Arts and Crafts show will feature a HUGE variety of displays of Autumn, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas!
Tahquamenon Falls State Park Harvest Festival
Tahquamenon Falls State Park Harvest Festival (campers only)
When: September 2026 tbd 8:00 AM -10:00 pm
Where: 41382 W M-123, Paradise, MI
Get ready for a weekend of fun fall-themed activities like hayrides with Smokey Bear, camper chili cook-off, site decorating, pumpkin decorating, archery, and more! Everything happens at the Lower Falls Campgrounds (Portage & Hemlock). Make your reservation early! Fun for the whole family! So many fun events September 2025!
Midland Antique Festival
When: September 26-27, 2026, Saturday 8 am – 6 pm, Sunday 9 am – 4 pm
Where: Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman, Midland, MI.
$10 admission per person – Parking is always free! Nearly a thousand antique dealers setup at the Midland County Fairgrounds carrying vintage goods, antiques, collectibles & so much more. No pets. Antique Dealers, Michigan’s largest swap meet/flea market, and one of Michigan’s longest running Car Shows! I absolutely love this Midland Michigan event!
Midland Classic Car Show (during the Midland Antique Festival)
Midland Classic Car Show (during the Midland Antique Festival)
When: September 26-27, 2026
Where: Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman, Midland, MI.
Mid Michigan's Largest Car Show! We love this Michigan car show! Fun September Michigan event and festival! Classic, antique, hot rod, muscle, and special interest vehicles! Autoparts swapmeet. $10 admission per person – Parking is always free! No pets.
Dark Hore Skeleton Party - Dark Horse Brewing Company
When: September 2026 tbd
Where: Dark Horse Brewing Company - Taproom & Beer Garten in Marshall, Michigan
2026 Harvest Festival in Boyne City, Michigan
Harvest Festival
When: September 26, 2026
Where: Main Street, Boyne City.
This festival is the culminating event of the outdoor Farmers Market featuring children's games and local harvests. Fall fun and decorations abound!
Sturgis Barbeque Fest
Sturgis Barbeque Fest
When: September 2026 TBD, Noon to 7 pm
Where: Sturgis, MI
- Beer Tent
- Music DJ (12 pm - 4 pm)
- Food Trucks
- Classic Car Cruise-In
- Wagon Rides
- Bounce Houses
- Pumpkin and Face Painting
You and your kids will love this October Michigan barbeque festival!
Model T Birthday Celebration at the Ford Piquette Plant
Model T Birthday Celebration at the Ford Piquette Plant
When: September 27, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Ford Piquette Plant
Come celebrate the day in 1908 when the first Model T rolled off the line at the Ford Piquette Plant! Visitors can enjoy free Model T rides, vintage vehicles on display, music, food & beverages for sale, unique vendors, and fun and games for the kids. There is no cost for outdoor activities in the parking lot. The line for T rides will form near the entrance and are first-come, first-serve. Regular museum admission prices apply: $15-$25.
28th Annual Taste of Clarkston
When: September 27, 2026, 12 pm - 6 pm
Where: Historic town of Clarkston
Both sides of Main Street will be lined with various restaurants and exhibitors, so come on out to this fun Michigan culinary event! Restaurants will offer small portions of their favorite menu items for purchase.
Fall Rummage Sale at Fulton Street Market
Fall Rummage Sale at Fulton Street Market
When: September 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM 4:00 PM
Where: 1145 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Shop for new-to-you items from your friends and neighbors at Fulton Street Market.
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Planning Ahead - Michigan Christmas Trains and the Incredible North Pole Express!
- North Pole Express - IT SELLS OUT VERY QUICKLY (usually before mid October)-Saturdays and Sundays, later November to December 21st. Departing from Owosso, MI. Embark on a nostalgic journey back in time to the Christmas of yesteryear when you climb aboard the North Pole Express, pulled by the world-famous Pere Marquette 1225! Depart from the Steam Railroading Institute for a four-hour, round trip excursion to the Village of Ashley’s Country Christmas.
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