A Mom's Guide To
HarvestFest
At The Highlands
It's more than just a fall festival.
A Mom Approved
Harbor Springs, MI
When
Saturday · October 17
Time
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Where
The Highlands at Harbor Springs
Good to know
Kids 12 & under are free
Why We're Going
It's more than
just a fall
festival.
There's a difference between finding something to do with the kids and finding something the whole family can look forward to.
That's what caught our attention about Harvest Fest at The Highlands.
It starts with a chairlift ride through the fall colors — already a pretty good way to spend a Saturday. At the top, there are pumpkin games, cookie decorating, face painting, cider and donuts, and a little something for the grown-ups, too.
What we love most? There's no need to rush home when the festivities wrap up. Stay for dinner, enjoy a little more time together, or make a weekend of it.
And isn't that what we're all looking for? A little fun for the kids, a little fun for us, and a day we get to enjoy together as a family.
A Mom's Plan
Go up. Wander around. Stay awhile.
12:00 PM
up we go ♡
Start with the scenic chairlift ride up.
12:30 PM
let them run
Let the kids pick what looks fun and wander.
1:30 PM
costumes encouraged
Costume contest starts at 1:30 PM.
2:00 PM
think you can do it?
Stein Hoisting Competition starts at 2:00 PM. Sign up there + see how long you can hang on.
3:00 PM
cider + donuts, obviously
Grab cider + donuts and say hi to the cows.
4:00 PM
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Know Before You Go
The little things worth knowing.
Tickets
$30 / person
Staying at The Highlands?
Lodging guests + season passholders receive complimentary access.
Bringing the dog?
Dogs can't ride the chairlift.*
*Walk the slopes or take Valley Vista trail.
A Mom's Plan · Continued
Keep the day going.
staying the night? ♡
Bonfire + s'mores · Main Lodge back patio
Lodging guests only
5:00 PM
keep it going ♡
Head to Zoo Bar for live music + line dancing until 8:00 PM.
6:30 PM
everybody eat
Grab dinner at Slopeside Lounge in the Main Lodge.
8:00 PM
end it warm ♡
Finish the night with a swim + hot tub.
Making a weekend of it?
The Highlands has a Harvest Fest lodging offer.
Available October 16–18.