By Rileigh Benson
As the breezy autumn air swoops in carrying crunchy leaves under our feet, it’s time to get in the spirit of the season. It’s finally time to retire those Birkenstock sandals and switch to UGG boots for the corn maze! Whether you wish to spend this fall season sipping on spiced cider or running around haunted houses, this list of fall activities is sure to fill your days with new fun memories.
Located on N Portsmouth Road in Saginaw, Johnson’s offers a 13-acre corn maze, fresh donuts, farm animals, soybean and sunflower fields, 80 varieties of pumpkins, a craft store, horse rides, and best of all, free parking and admission!
Something for the adults! This is a small bar in downtown Bay City that offers seasonal drinks, non-alcoholic drinks and a delicious snack menu. They recently expanded their space and created “Neighbors,” a new side of their bar with specialty mixed cocktails. Cozy up next to their new fireplace with an old fashioned cocktail or have a delicious brunch with bottomless mimosas on Sunday mornings.
Elizabeth & Charles Flower + Home
A new small boutique in downtown Bay City that carries fresh flowers, vintage pieces, home décor and gifts. Here you will find both dried flower bouquets and fresh flowers weekly–whichever fits your vibe. You can also book her artistic talent for events such as weddings, showers, anniversaries and more!
Need a new book to cozy up with while shopping locally? This cozy bookstore carries all genres of books for your bookworm needs. If your bookshelves are full, you can sell books here so someone else can enjoy the same story you once did. Because it’s a used bookstore, you can find some books in decent condition for as little as $1.
Local Haunted Houses
If you’re looking for a scary good time, there’s a wide variety to choose from: Bates Haunted Sawmill in Millington, Factory of the Dead in Saginaw and Slaughterhouse in Bay City. Even the USS Edson docked in Bay City becomes the Edson Incident Haunted Attraction. You’ve got plenty of frightful nights ahead of you, if you dare.
