In Mecosta County, several exciting community events are scheduled for this week. From parties to fundraising activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Upcoming Mecosta County Events
Cub Scout Pack 3114 Halloween Party
Date: October 21
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Northend Riverside Park, Big Rapids
- Grade Levels: Kindergarten through fifth grade
- Activities: Games, snacks, and a costume contest
WELCA Fall Festival
Date: October 24
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Reed City
- Features: Craft sale, book sale, bake sale, and a luncheon (11 AM to 1 PM)
- Event highlights include a prize drawing.
OBK’s Night of Fright
Date: October 24-25
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Our Brother’s Keeper, Big Rapids
- Cost: $10 per person
- Experience: Haunted backyard attraction, groups of 10 for 10-15 minutes
- Proceeds support shelter, meals, and resources for the community.
Clay Cliffs Restoration Volunteer Opportunity
Date: October 25
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Clay Cliffs Nature Park, Big Rapids
- Activities: Tree planting and trail clearing
- Free tickets available on social media.
Skeleton Skurry 5K Run/Walk/Roll
Date: October 25
Time: 8:00 AM to Noon
Location: Big Rapids City Hall
- Open to all ages and abilities
- Prizes for top finishers and best costume
- Proceeds benefit Angels of Action
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Date: October 25
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Michigan State Police posts
- Dispose of unwanted medications safely
- Note: Some items like liquids and syringes are not accepted.
Big Rapids DBA Fall Festival
Date: October 25
Time: Noon to 4:00 PM
Location: North Michigan Avenue, Downtown Big Rapids
- Features: Trunk or treat, inflatables, games, food trucks, and a pie-eating contest
- Family-friendly festivities throughout the afternoon.
Fox on the Docks Halloween Bash
Date: October 25
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Fox Marine, Mecosta
- Activities: Trick-or-treating, games, scavenger hunt, and giveaways
- Enter the pumpkin decorating contest from October 20-25.
Janowicz Family Funeral Home Truck or Treat
Date: October 25
Time: Noon to 2:00 PM
Location: Janowicz Family Funeral Home, Remus
Chili Cook Off
Date: October 25
Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Stanwood Eagles, Stanwood
- Open to the public with proceeds benefiting Special Olympics.
Morley’s Monster Mashup
Date: October 25
Time: 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Morley
- Includes a Family Fall Festival and a fundraising bake sale from 3:30 PM to 5 PM.
Family Halloween Night
Date: October 25
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Chippewa Hills High School
- Includes a haunted house walk and trick-or-treating in the hallways.
- Parents must accompany children 10 years old and under.
Upcoming Blood Drive
Date: October 27
Time: 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, Big Rapids
- Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred.
- To register, visit Versiti.org/mi.
Evening with Curtis Chin
Date: October 27
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Artworks, Big Rapids
- Presentation by Curtis Chin about his memoir.
Halloween Skate
Date: October 29
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Big Rapids Roller Rink
- Cost: $2 admission, costume theme.
- Includes games, prizes, and spooky music.
Big Rapids Haunted Hallways
Date: October 29
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids High School
- Cost: $5 per person or $20 for a group of five
- Recommended for middle school age and older.
Halloween Events on October 31
- Mecosta VFW Trunk-or-Treat: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Albert Schiffer Post 2335.
- Royal View Assisted Living Trunk-or-Treat: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- Family Trick-or-Treat Hours in Big Rapids: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
- Village of Mecosta Trick-or-Treat Hours: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
This week is packed with activities that promise fun and a sense of community. Everyone is encouraged to participate and enjoy the festivities that Mecosta County has to offer.
