This weekend in Owosso, MI

Open all year, the Meridian Township Farmers' Market features a broad mix of fresh ingredients, specialty foods, and handcrafted goods, with most items grown or made in-state. Visitors can enjoy music, connect with the community, and support local businesses while shopping. EBT/SNAP is accepted. For questions, contact Market Manager Tom Cary or Assistant Market Manager Mel Miles at farmersmarket@meridian.mi.us or 517.712.2395.

Honey B’s Boo-tique Bash offers a festive Halloween outing for all ages with family friendly activities and shopping. Nana’s Slime Bar returns with a make your own slime bucket activity so kids can create a spooky take home craft. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes, from silly to scary, and the fall themed storefront sets the scene for quick photo ops. Halloween music adds to the atmosphere while visitors browse Honey B’s favorites and take advantage of specials throughout the boutique. Open to all with no admission fee, and shopping and slime buckets are available for purchase.

This Halloween edition of the Flushing Farmers Market features seasonal fruits and vegetables, colorful flowers, sweet treats from neighborhood bakers, and handmade pieces from local artisans. Friendly vendors welcome shoppers to explore the stalls, enjoy the fresh air, and take in small town charm. It is a simple way to support local businesses while experiencing a lively community atmosphere.

The Owosso Farmers Market brings local farmers, food vendors, small businesses, and shoppers together in a welcoming community setting. Browse seasonal produce and farm products, baked goods, specialty foods, flowers, plants, and handmade artisan items. The market supports local growers, small businesses, and food access, with occasional live music and special features throughout the season. Eligible shoppers can use SNAP/EBT at the Market Info Booth to receive tokens for participating vendors.

The bake stand will offer baked goods for sale, with extra items available for those who have not pre-ordered. To pre-order, comment on the event, and your order will be held at the farm stand for pickup. Pre-orders are paid for at pickup on the honor system, with payment by cash or check.

Explore shop-wide savings with every item at 50 percent off. Three prize drawings will take place during the event to add extra excitement while you browse. Refreshments will be available in the gift shop. Guests can indicate that they are interested or plan to attend, and no registration is required.

HIDE Fest, short for Halloween Independent Discoveries & Entertainment Fest, brings a celebration of independent films, art, and music to the Mayfair Bar and Lake Lansing Park South. The Mayfair Bar serves as the hub with a lineup of indie film screenings presented through the day, and food and drinks available for purchase. Across the street at Lake Lansing Park South, there is complimentary trick-or-treating for children, live music, local vendors and artists, costumes, and other Halloween activities.

At MI Happy Chaos in St. Johns, explore Kinusaiga, a Japanese technique that turns patterned fabric into art with no sewing required. Choose from Flower, Sunset, Bird, Cat, Otter, and Ghost designs, with the otter and ghost newly introduced and available only for this workshop. A wide range of fabrics will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring their own special fabric to personalize their piece. Projects using the new designs may be featured in photos. Water and snacks are available for a nominal fee, or you may bring your own. Space is limited.

A welcoming gathering for poets and writers to share their own poetry or prose. Admission and participation are free, whether you plan to read your work or simply listen. Everyone from first-time readers to seasoned writers is welcome.

Enjoy safe, indoor trick-or-treating at Trinity United Presbyterian Church, where candy will be shared with visitors.

Car enthusiasts converge at Griffin Engine Shop for a laid back meet up that leads into a group cruise around Owosso. Arrive with your hot rod and a few friends, spend some time hanging out, then roll out together for a relaxed drive through the local area.

Dress up in a costume for a fun night at Scooter's, featuring live classic rock performed by DoG.

Scooters Bar & Grill hosts its annual Halloween celebration, with costumes front and center. Daze Of Glory performs live, and the event features giveaways, costume contests, spooky drink specials, and food specials.

Bring your work-in-progress and spend time creating in the company of fellow makers at Creative Cafe. Admission is free, it is open to everyone, and all experience levels are welcome. You can set up a machine or stitch by hand, whether you are quilting, doing embroidery or cross-stitch, knitting or crochet, latch-hooking, needle felting, weaving, macrame, or taking on mending projects. Beverages, sandwiches, and baked treats will be available to purchase. Creative Cafe also welcomes people to bring art and craft projects to work on during its open hours.

Take part in a constructed Digimon Card Game event with fast-paced matches and strategic digivolution as players face off using their decks. Entry is $5. Prize support will be awarded in booster packs based on the number of players. The event is capped at 24 participants, and pre-registration is recommended to secure a spot. Players must complete one full round of play in good faith to be eligible for prizing.

Limited to one day with a small number of openings, this festive photo experience at MTR brings families face to face with Santa Fritz and Mrs. Claus. Children can warm up outside while writing letters for Santa to carry to the North Pole, enjoy a special treat, and make cheerful memories that will be delivered as digital photos. When reserving, choosing a time slot holds it for 15 minutes during checkout. Please select one slot per household. If attending as a group, with cousins, or with more than three children and you want both group and individual portraits, reserve two or more slots. Cancellations require at least 24 hours’ notice and payments become a credit at Moments to Remember. No-shows forfeit payment. Some little ones may feel unsure around Santa. The team will do their best to find a workaround and capture smiles, though anyone who would not be comfortable with crying or hesitant Santa photos should consider this before booking. This season features Santa Fritz alongside Mrs. Claus for a heartwarming Christmas visit.

Craft a reversible word block that works two ways in a hands-on session designed for creativity. Expect approximately three hours to complete the project, so plan to stay focused while still having fun. Seating is limited.

The Meridian Community Band, an 80-piece ensemble led by Michael Scholes, presents a musical tribute to American bandmaster John Philip Sousa. The program features music by composers including Giordano, Bizet, Brahms, Liszt, Berlioz, von Suppé, and Strauss, along with additional Sousa marches. Vocalist Ms. Riley Piazzon is the featured performer. Proceeds from ticket sales support the band’s live music programs throughout the year. Adult tickets are $10, and admission is free for students under 18.

A weekly One Piece locals event welcomes players for casual competition and community play. Entry is $5. Prizes will be given out as booster packs, with quantities based on the number of participants. The field is limited to 24 players, so advance registration is recommended to secure a spot. Prize eligibility is contingent on finishing one full round of play in good faith.