Forest Hills Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

34 family-friendly fall activities in Forest Hills and nearby.

Forest Hills families looking for Halloween activities will find attractions spread across several towns. For a major draw, consider events in Lansing or Grand Rapids. If you prefer a local and accessible experience closer to home, there are also many activities right here in Forest Hills.

You can choose from ticketed attractions or free community gatherings. Some events cater specifically to young children, while others might offer different experiences.

All Family-Friendly Fall Activities Around Forest Hills

Pumpkin Prowl 2026

Ada Free

Family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring an Emerald City themed covered bridge.

Heidi's Corn Maze

Lowell 7 mi $

A 10-acre patriotic corn maze with junior and large challenge courses.

Autumn at Meijer Gardens

Grand Rapids 6 mi $$

Michigan's largest mum display with over 8,000 chrysanthemums

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Blandford Nature Center Harvest Festival)

Blandford Nature Center Harvest Festival

Grand Rapids 13 mi $

Annual fall fundraiser featuring hay rides, cider samples, and wildlife presentations.

Zoo Goes Boo

Grand Rapids 11 mi $$

Spooky zoo trick-or-treating featuring magicians, fire dancers, and villains.

Fall Festivals

Hudsonville 22 mi $

Old-fashioned farm fun featuring U-pick pumpkins, wagon rides, and pumpkin donuts.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book in an orange armchair beside pumpkins, a lamp and black cats (Hallowee-Ones: Parade and Programming)

Hallowee-Ones: Parade and Programming

Grand Rapids 6 mi

Costume parades, seasonal storytime, and autumn garden play for kids.

Illustration of small cars parked at sunset with orange balloons, tiny houses on their roofs, a pumpkin and string lights (Wyoming Kentwood Trunk or Treat)

Wyoming Kentwood Trunk or Treat

Kentwood 8 mi Free

Explore decorated trunks from over 25 community and city booths.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Michigan's Farm Garden Autumn Family Activities)

Michigan's Farm Garden Autumn Family Activities

Grand Rapids 6 mi

Interactive harvest-themed relay challenge and produce play for families.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Spooky Sprint - Grand Rapids)

Spooky Sprint - Grand Rapids

Caledonia 11 mi $$

Family-friendly fall running event featuring multiple distances and custom swag.

Highlands Fall Festival

Sand Lake 25 mi $

Meet majestic Highland cattle and browse local vendors on the farm.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Grand Ledge Fall Festival)

Grand Ledge Fall Festival

Grand Ledge 40 mi Free

Family autumn festival with free pumpkins, pony rides, and a petting zoo.

Boo At The Barn

Zeeland 27 mi $

Halloween farm celebration with animal encounters, a corn pit, and treats.

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (Gilmore Car Museum's Trunk or Treat)

Gilmore Car Museum's Trunk or Treat

Hickory Corners 35 mi

Trick-or-treating from classic cars and emergency vehicles with spooky music.

Halloween Forest

Kalamazoo 49 mi Free

Free family alternative to trick-or-treating with a costume contest

Great Pumpkin Walk

East Lansing 50 mi

Trick-or-treat downtown and see a 26-foot giant inflatable pumpkin.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Jack O' Lanterns Unleashed)

Jack O' Lanterns Unleashed

Mason 59 mi $$

Features over 5,000 hand-carved illuminated pumpkins across 30 themed scenes.

Skeletonfest

Marshall 54 mi

More than 80 costumed skeletons take over downtown Marshall.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Trick or Treat on the Trails)

Trick or Treat on the Trails

Augusta 42 mi Free

Free trail trick-or-treating with costume contests, cider, donuts, and crafts.

Trick or Treat on the Square

Lansing 49 mi

Trick-or-treat at local storefronts featuring games, crafts, and neighborhood discounts.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Kids' Halloween Spooktacular)

Kids' Halloween Spooktacular

South Haven 55 mi Free

Campus treasure hunt across eight learning stops for candy and prizes.

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (Harvest Moon Acres Corn Maze & Fun Park)

Harvest Moon Acres Corn Maze & Fun Park

Gobles 46 mi $$

Features a 5-acre corn maze, hayrides, and farm animals.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Turkeyville Fall Festival and Arts and Craft Show)

Turkeyville Fall Festival and Arts and Craft Show

Marshall 48 mi Free

Outdoor craft market featuring handmade items, homemade donuts, and apple cider.

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Deep Roots Produce Trunk or Treat)

Deep Roots Produce Trunk or Treat

Alto 10 mi Free

Free trunk-or-treat with farm activities

The Spooky Forest

Belmont 8 mi $

Family-friendly Halloween trail walk through the woods.

Robinette's Corn Maze

Grand Rapids 8 mi $

6.5-acre corn maze with a new design annually

Rockford Harvest Fest

Rockford 12 mi $$

Annual fall festival with car show and chili cook-off

Wyoming Trick or Treat Trail

Wyoming 11 mi Free

Annual community trick-or-treat trail with bounce houses.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Trick or Treat on Main Street)

Trick or Treat on Main Street

Zeeland 28 mi $

Trick-or-treating on Main Street and city-wide

Illustration of a twilight carnival with a glowing ferris wheel, a carousel, a game booth, pumpkins and costumed figures (Michigan's Adventure Tricks and Treats)

Michigan's Adventure Tricks and Treats

Muskegon 49 mi $$

Dual park access: amusement park and waterpark.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Country Mill Farms Corn Maze & Fall Activities)

Country Mill Farms Corn Maze & Fall Activities

Charlotte 41 mi $$

213-acre farm with pick-your-own options and bakery treats.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (5th Annual Miles for Mentorship 5K and Spooky Sprint)

5th Annual Miles for Mentorship 5K and Spooky Sprint

Lansing 51 mi $

Family-friendly 5K and kids run supporting youth mentoring.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Hearty Harvest Pumpkin Patch)

Hearty Harvest Pumpkin Patch

Remus 47 mi Free

Family-owned farm market with a giant pumpkin patch.

Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset (Uncle John's Cider Mill Fall Festival)

Uncle John's Cider Mill Fall Festival

St Johns 48 mi $

Five generations of family farm history and 'Agritainment' innovation.

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Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

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Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

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Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

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Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we bring our dog to pumpkin patches or fall festivals in Forest Hills?

Policies split hard: many farms ban pets outright for animal-safety and food rules, while some festivals welcome leashed dogs and even run costume contests for them. Check the venue's FAQ the day before, never assume. If dogs are allowed, bring water, keep them clear of petting zoos and food lines, and be honest about whether crowds plus kids stress your dog.

How does trunk-or-treat work in Forest Hills and why choose it over door-to-door?

Cars line up in a lot with decorated trunks, and kids walk the loop collecting candy in one contained, well-lit place, usually in a single hour on a posted date before Halloween. It's ideal for toddlers, wheelchairs, wagons, and nervous first-timers, with no traffic or dark porches. Arrive at the start time, because popular trunks run out of candy fast.

What's the smartest arrival plan for a busy farm weekend near Forest Hills?

Arrive at opening: parking is close, animals are active, and the photo spots are empty. Do the far activities first, maze, hayride, picking field, then work back toward the food and playground as crowds build. Leaving by early afternoon means missing both the entry line and the exit-lane crawl. Buy timed tickets online where offered; some farms cap capacity on peak Saturdays.

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