October 17–18 & 24–25, 2026
Frankenmuth Scarecrow Fest 2026
Two weekends of fall fun at River Place Shops, 925 S. Main St. It's free to get in, with free parking, and it runs noon to 6 p.m. (vendors from 11 a.m.).
What's on
- A pumpkin launcher, pumpkin bowling and pumpkin painting
- Arts and crafts, plus Grandpa Tiny's Barrel Train
- Free magic shows at 1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m., and Rock N Roll K9 dog shows
- Doughnuts and cider
- Dog costume contest: Sunday, Oct 18, at 4:30 p.m. on the Fest Platz stage, with a pet trick-or-treat after it. Register at Hello Cats & Dogs from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. that day.
- Kids' trick-or-treat from the Fest Platz on the last Sunday. Confirm the time with River Place.
Entry is free, though some activities have a small fee.
Make a day of it
Pair it with the Gnome Hunt, a chicken dinner, or the Main Street walk for the adults. Bringing the dog? See dog-friendly Frankenmuth.
Details from the festival's event listing, checked October 2026. Organizers can change times and activities. Frankenmuth Local isn't affiliated with River Place Shops or the festival.