Walloween: A Kickoff to Halloween
Kick off October with this family-oriented weekend getaway at Camp Michigania that promises to get you in the Halloween spirit.
Just south of Petoskey, along beautiful Walloon Lake, sits Camp Michigania, the home away from home for Michigan alums and their families.
This spooktacular event includes lodging and meals and is packed with various activities for all ages, including Michigania classics like archery, rock polishing, boat rides, and hikes. There’s also a host of Walloween-specific activities, such as a haunted hayride, Halloween dance, costume contest, pumpkin carving, and trick-or-treating.
The 2026 edition of Walloween took place from Oct. 1-4. Stay tuned for 2027 details.
Activities
Archery
Test your aim at our archery range. Lessons are available for campers of all ages.
Boat and Trail Rides
Take in the beautiful sights of Walloon Lake and the nature of Michigania.
Campfires
Campfire locations include lakeside or in a clearing in the woods. You bring the conversation, and we’ll provide the s’mores!
Ceramics, Arts, and Crafts
Create Halloween-themed artwork and mementos of your time at Michigania.
Family Games and Tournaments
The Activity Room in the Education Center offers a home for family game nights and board-game/card tournaments. Games and cards may also be checked out for use in your cabin.
Guided Hikes
Explore Michigania on a guided hike that will take you to different beautiful camp locales.
Halloween-Themed Events
Enjoy the scenery of camp on a haunted hayride, and show off your Halloween spirit with a costume contest and pumpkin carving. A Halloween dance and trick-or-treating are also on the itinerary during this getaway.
Horseback Riding
Due to construction, riding will not be available for fall 2026 programs.
Rock Polishing
Find a Petoskey Stone around camp or bring a rock with you and take it to our nature center to enhance its beauty.