A Busy Halloween Weekend in Leelanau County
By Craig Manning | Oct. 30, 2026
It’s not every year that Halloween falls on a weekend, and Leelanau County is pulling out all the stops to celebrate, with trick-or-treating opportunities and spooky parties galore. Here’s The Leelanau Ticker’s annual guide to the festivities.
Trick or treating
If you play your cards appropriately, your kids could feasibly trick or treat half a dozen times this weekend. Here’s a quick rundown of the options available to families.
>The Leelanau County Government Center will host its annual trick or treating event from 3-5pm this afternoon (Friday).
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