The days are getting shorter and cooler, but there is still time for outdoor fun in Washtenaw County.

Mill Tours
Washtenaw County Parks is proud to provide fall tours of both Parker Mill and Sharon Mills on Sundays throughout October.  Take a walk through a park and see the colors surround you, or celebrate the “harvest season” by taking historic mill tours.
Parker Mill – Open 1 pm – 5 pm, tours at 1 pm and 3 pm. Oct. 12, 19
Sharon Mills – Open 1 pm – 4 pm, tours at 1 pm and 3 pm. Oct. 12

Dexter Apple Daze
October 11, 2008 11 am – 5 pm
Apples, caramel apples, apple cider, apple pies – they’re all in Dexter. Hayrides and craft booths too.
Monument Park, Main Street, Dexter, MI   map   more info  

The Dark Side of Saline's Oakwood Cemetary
October 12, 2008  5:00 pm
Bob Lane will walk you through the cemetery and “introduce” you to some of Saline’s more interesting graves. Meet in Parking Lot #4 off Henry Street, behind Benny's Bakery. Those who do not care to walk should park on Monroe.
Oakwood Cemetery, Parking Lot #4, Saline, MI
web site   

Park Stewardship Days
October 18, 19, 26 Nov. 1, 2   times vary
Cut invasive shrubs, collect seeds from native plants, or work on park trails in various Ann Arbor parks. Help protect and restore these natural areas.
newsletter with dates and locations 

Halloween Party at the Exhibit Museum
October 26, 2008   12 – 5 pm
Come party at the museum! The Exhibit Museum's Family Halloween Party is a chance to have fun while learning about science. Journey through the Museum, discovering special stations and displays full of hands-on activities. Costumes encouraged, but not required.
Exhibit Museum of Natural History,1109 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI

Downtown Halloween Celebrations
Ypsilanti - October 30, 2008  5 – 7 pm
Manchester – October 31, 2008   5 – 7 pm
Ann Arbor – October 31, 2008   11 am – 5 pm

Under the Beaver Moon: Hike & Campfire
November 15, 2008   7 – 9 pm
Listen for migrating birds, call for owls, look at stars, planets and more. Hot drinks around a bonfire after!
Independence Lake, 3200 Jennings Rd., Whitmore Lake, MI   map  

Check out a collection of event calendars for more events in the County.