Friday, Oct 16 to Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
This weekend in Frankenmuth
Scarecrow Fest opens at River Place, with pumpkin games, magic shows and a dog costume contest on Sunday. Here's everything worth knowing for the weekend. We update this page every Thursday.
Saturday and Sunday
Scarecrow Fest opening weekend
A pumpkin launcher, pumpkin bowling and painting, crafts, Grandpa Tiny's Barrel Train, and free magic shows at 1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m. at River Place Shops, 925 S. Main St. Full details
Dog costume contest
On the Fest Platz stage at River Place, followed by a pet trick-or-treat. Register that day at Hello Cats & Dogs, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dog-friendly Frankenmuth
Every night
Live entertainment at the Bavarian Inn
Free nightly live entertainment in the Lorelei Lounge, and family karaoke in the Ratskeller on Friday and Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m.
The Main Street walk (21+)
Ten stops from St. Julian to the riverfront, with beer, wine, cocktail and zero-proof routes. Plan your route and plan your ride home.
Anytime this weekend
- The Gnome Hunt: find 15 gnomes for a prize at the Visitor Center. How it works
- Bronner's: open Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
- Free shuttle: loops around town Friday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Parking tips
- Hungry? See where to eat, or things to do with kids.
Hosting something this weekend? Nonprofits, churches and schools get listed free. Details come from organizers' pages as of Oct 12, 2026 and can change, so check before you go. Frankenmuth Local isn't affiliated with any business or event listed.