Halloween Fun

Second annual Halloween Parade launches Halloween in Boyne City

This Halloween many of the businesses in downtown Boyne will again be participating in the holiday festivities. Cindi Malin, owner of Cindifranco's Cool Stuff, will throw her second annual Halloween parade for all who are interested. "It's community spirit for the children, and it's always good to see what people do for the kids on Halloween," said Malin, "Come on down, get dressed up and march with us, or bring a chair and watch the parade." The parade will be on Oct. 31 at 4:30 p.m. (line-up starts at 4) and will start at Pine Street, proceeding from Lake to Water to Park street.

HAUNTED HOUSE - Also on Oct. 31 the Boyne City Firefighters Association will hold its free Haunted House  at the red building adjacent to the Boyne District Library.

TRICK OR TREAT HOURS in Boyne City are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Halloween night.

DENTISTS OFFER CASH FOR CANDY - Every year two area dentists redefine the phrase "put your money where your mouth is." This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Progressive Dental Care in Boyne City and receive $1 per pound. Drs. Danielle Swartz and Dennis Kirkby are leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars in exchange for cavity-provoking candy. In cooperation with the Boyne City American Legion Post, candy will be shipped overseas to our brave men and women serving in the Middle East. This is a great time to say "thank you" to them by offering a sweet treat from home. Dates for the candy collection are Nov. 1-10. The candy must be unopened. Progressive Dental Care is located at 112 E. Main St. in Boyne City, phone 231-582-6944.

NIGHTMARE AT CHALLENGE MOUNTAIN hosts its weekend haunted house experience every Friday and Saturday in October, from 7 to 10 p.m. at 2205 Springbrook Road, Boyne Falls. Come early and enjoy dining at the Schwenk'in Wagon, featuring great food at great prices. Attractions include the Grimm Forest, Grateful Dead Graveyard, Deadly Witches Cottage, Haunted Forest, Dragon Room, Haunted Basement and more. Info: 582-1186. Website.

ZOMBIE FUN RUN - Boyne Area Cross Country teams are sponsoring Zombie Mountain Attack, a 5K Fun Run at Avalanche Mountain on Sunday, Oct. 30. Registration is $10 and starts at noon, with the race starting at 1 p.m. This family friendly, yet thrilling, fun run will be held at Avalanche Preserve, 1129 Wilson St., Boyne City.All proceeds support the Boyne City and Boyne Falls High School Cross Country teams. This isn’t your ordinary 5K run. The hilly terrain meanders through the beautiful 340-acre nature preserve with amazing views from the top of Avalanche Mountain. Runners are welcome to dress in Halloween costume, and each will be fitted with two flag football-type flag belts, each flag signifying one life. Zombies in costume will be dispersed along the 5K course to hinder and scare the dickens out of the runners. Runners will attempt to make it through the course without losing both their flags. All registrants will receive a keepsake gift, food and beverage, and are invited to an afterglow party at No Boundaries, 126 Water St., in downtown Boyne City, following the event. Zombies who are interested in participating m ay call 231-582-0486 to pre-register. Zombie registration is $10 and is limited to the first 50 callers. Prior Zombie experience is preferred but not necessary. Wimpy Zombies need not apply. For further information contact "Scary Scott" MacKenzie at 231-582-0486 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .