{"id":15139,"date":"2019-10-13T12:55:04","date_gmt":"2019-10-13T12:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/?p=15139"},"modified":"2019-10-23T17:45:31","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T17:45:31","slug":"halloween-in-saugatuck-a-ghoulish-good-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/halloween-in-saugatuck-a-ghoulish-good-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween In Saugatuck | A Ghoulish Good Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Photo By: Kimberly Heiser<\/figcaption><\/figure> In Saugatuck, celebrating Halloween means a lot more than sitting by the front door and handing out candy to children in costumes. Of course, we love doing that. However, in Saugatuck … we take Halloween to the next level! If you’ve never experienced Saugatuck’s love for all things Halloween, get your costume ready and reserve your getaway to Wickwood Inn today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here’s a lineup of Saugatuck’s Halloween events:<\/h2>\n

Glow In The Park
\n<\/strong>Friday, October 25 | 6-10 p.m. | Coghlin Park, Saugatuck<\/p>\n

GLOW IT UP in Coghlin Park, downtown Saugatuck, with fun for all ages. There will be a DJ and dance party, face painting, games and crafts, food and beverages. This is the night when EVERYTHING shines!<\/p>\n

Guided Spooky Trail Walks
\n<\/strong>Friday, October 25 | 8-8 p.m. | Virtue Cider, Fennville<\/p>\n

Be brave and discover the haunted trails with a tour guide just after dusk. Settle your nerves with a pint of bottle to branch apple cider afterwards.<\/p>\n

Kid & Pets Halloween Parade
\n<\/strong>Saturday, October 26 | 11:30 a.m. line-up | 12:00 p.m. parade begins | Downtown Saugatuck<\/p>\n

All are welcome to join in the fun! Costume Judging & Parade Line-up at Wick\u2019s Park, downtown Saugatuck. 4 costume categories for both kids and pets:\u00a0 CUTE, FUNNY, SCARY and MOST CREATIVE<\/p>\n

Hallowine Tasting & Pumpkin Carving Demonstration
\n<\/strong>Saturday, October 26 | 12-5 p.m. | J. Petter Galleries, Douglas<\/p>\n

See a Certified Master Ice Carver create ghoulish creatures from pumpkins and gourds, while tasting through Fall-focused wines.<\/p>\n

Corn Maze & Hayrides
\n<\/strong>Daily | Crane’s Orchards, Fennville<\/p>\n

So much creative energy and a huge amount of work goes into this 20-acre Corn Maze every year to make it the best corn maze anywhere.<\/p>\n

“Halloween wraps fear in innocence, as though it were a slightly sour sweet. Let terror, then, be turned into a treat.”
\n~ Nicholas Gordon<\/em><\/h3>\n

Scary Beery In The Park
\n<\/strong>Saturday, October 26 | 1-3 p.m. | Beery Field, Douglas<\/p>\n

Free fun and fright at this family friendly event at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. Smokin’ Joes BBQ will have food for sale, and local merchants will be distributing candy.<\/p>\n

Loft Dining + Night At the Circus Pre-Parade Party
\n<\/strong>Saturday, October 26 | Borrowed Time, Douglas<\/p>\n

Reserve your spot for an amazing 3-course meal in the loft from 4-7 p.m. After you’ve enjoyed a chef-driven meal paired perfectly with unique beverages, change your costume and stay for the circus, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Themed food & drink specials, carnival games, and a restaurant decked out like a circus tent.<\/p>\n

Pre-Parade & Halloween Photo Boooooooooth
\n<\/strong>Saturday, October 26 | 5-8 p.m. | Virtue Cider, Fennville<\/p>\n

Dress in your Halloween best before the Douglas Halloween Parade. This 21+ costume contest will award prizes in four categories: Cutest couple, Scariest, Farmiest, and Best Pet Costume. Prizes awarded from the polaroid photos captured on site.<\/p>\n

The Haunting Of Kirby House Pre-Parade Party<\/strong>
\nSaturday, October 26 | 6-9 p.m. | The Kirby, Douglas<\/p>\n

A ghoulish good time with free “horror d’oeuvres,” Scary-aoke, a costume contest, and outdoor scary movie screening. Dinner and drink specials happening all night long.<\/p>\n

“Where there is no imagination, there is no horror.”
\n~ Arthur Conan Doyle<\/em><\/h3>\n

Halloween Chills & Thrills<\/strong>
\nSaturday, October 26 | 6-10 p.m. | Saugatuck Brewing Company<\/p>\n

A scary good time at the annual Halloween Bash at SBC! You’re in for a night of thrills and chills including: Live Music, $3 Pint Specials, Ghoulish Games with prizes,\u00a0 and a Scary Selfie Photo Booth!<\/p>\n

Adult Halloween Parade
\n<\/strong>Saturday, October 26 | 9:00 p.m. parade line-up begins | 10:00 p.m. parade begins | Downtown Douglas<\/p>\n

This famous nighttime Halloween parade is not to be missed \u2013\u00a0an extravaganza of creativity in costuming and performances. T<\/strong>he Pumpkin King rises from the ashes to get the party started. This adults-only event takes place, rain, snow, sleet or moon-shine, so come dressed for the weather.<\/p>\n

After Parade Party & Costume Contest<\/strong>
\nSaturday, October 26 | After the parade – late night \/ early morning | The Dunes Resort, Douglas<\/p>\n

Head to the The Dunes before and\/or immediately following the Downtown Douglas Halloween Parade (must be 21+) for a night of gender blending fun and mayhem.<\/p>\n

“There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow by moonlight.”
\n~ Unknown<\/em><\/h3>\n

There are still a few reservations open<\/a> at Wickwood Inn.
\nJoin us for a Ghostly-Good-Time this Halloween!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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