As fall colors deepen past their peak into the rusted hues of late autumn, the swirling October winds rustle up both fallen leaves and spooky Keweenaw fun! The Halloween season, with its stark natural beauty and spooky ambiance, settles in quite perfectly against the backdrop of Copper Country history. Find your dose of Halloween Keweenaw fun with these devilishly-good local events:

DesRochers Corn Maze

Oct. 4th, 11th & 18th | 8-10:30PM

Enter at your own risk. The Field of Terror at DesRochers Corn Maze is a terrifyingly fun event. Make your way through the maze at night, but watch out for the ghosts and ghouls who may try to surprise you along the way. This experience is not for the faint of heart... be prepared to get spooked!

Calumet Green SpaceSee this new community space in Calumet alight with Halloween magic! (Credit: Harvest Moon Night Market)

 

Harvest Moon Night Market

Oct. 12th | 4-9PM

Under the golden glow of October’s moon, the first-ever Harvest Moon Night Market will transform the new Downtown Calumet Greenspace into a mystical mix of indoor and outdoor vendor booths featuring local artists, authors, herbalists, farmers, and bakers. The evening will include live music, food trucks, and hands-on activities designed to delight visitors of all ages. You're invited to dress in witchy, woodland, or whimsical attire to fully immerse themselves in the charm of the evening!

Treat Street

Oct. 18th | 4-6PM

Head to downtown Houghton for Treat Street, the annual mega trick-or-treating event that closes down Shelden Avenue! Kids can visit local businesses for candy, special events, and a Trunk-or-Treat!

 

Dollar Bay Fall Family Fun Fest

(Credit: Celebrate Dollar Bay)

 

Fall Family Fun Fest

Oct. 19th | 1-3PM

Fall Family Fun Fest brings Halloween fun to Dollar Bay’s Pioneer Park. Trunk-or-Treats, costume parade, cookie decorating, crafts and Halloween movies!

Haunted Mine: Descent Into Madness

Oct. 23-25 | 7-10:30PM

The Quincy Smelter takes on a ghoulish new life with a haunted tour experience crafted by the Michigan Tech Theatre! Each fall the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Michigan Tech partners with the Quincy Mine Hoist Association to create a haunted experience for all ages, tickets required!

people in hardhats play with shadows against a brick buildingFolks lean into the fun and spooky vibes at a past Haunted Smelter event. (Photo: Sean Gohman | KNHP)

Wolf's Head Film Festival

Oct. 24th & 25th | Doors at 5PM

Catch some spooky indie cinema at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock at the inaugural Wolf's Head Film Festival. Two nights of hand-selected short films paired with docs, feature cult classic screenings, filmmaker Q&As, music, and more! Plus, can't beat a slice of pizza from 5th & Elm to enjoy while you're glued to your seat!

Filmmaker Q&A at Orpheum

Cinema lovers unite at the Orpheum! (Credit: Wolf's Head Film)

Calumet Trunk-Or-Treat & Pumpkin Carving

Oct. 25th | 3-5PM

This historic town celebrates Halloween with a Trunk or Treat on Oak Street between 5th & 6th Streets! The Halloween jack-o-lanterns displayed on the steps of the red sandstone church make for picture perfect spooky vibes!

pumpkins line the steps of a large sandstone church

St. Anne's wears Halloween well dressed in jack-o-lanterns! (Photo: Copper World)