Traverse City beckons to me often. Of course, I have grandchildren there, so I am in touch with the T.C. vibe whenever I talk with my family. But to visit there is a treat like eating all your favorite ice creams at once. There’s something about the people, and the landscape, and the cozy breweries popping up in unexpected places…
Visiting Traverse City for a holiday – actually any holiday – is an even bigger treat. What is it about Traverse Citians that they are so passionate about everything? I had experienced T.C. at Christmas (see my “Christmas Alley” blog from 2022). But this weekend was a first for a Halloween stay.
Up before dawn for the 5K Halloween race. My son -in- law with his new airbrushing toy was mass producing zombies and fairies both young and old while serving up French toast and coffee. .
Even the sleepy kids were enthusiastic!
I was the designated photographer because I have a sore toe, or so I said…And I actually had more fun than the participants.
Cheering on the last slow pokes, walkers and hot dogs, I was then transported to the kids’ costume parade downtown. Too unorganized and chaotic to photograph, mainly because the participants were having way too much fun…
The afternoon gave us time to tour 6th Street and its amazing mansions fully turned out for Halloween. 
Some of the decorations featured antique coaches…could this be because some of the houses actually STILL have coach houses?
As the afternoon grew colder, it was time to change into our “serious” costumes for an outdoor party, hosted every year, high in the hills surrounded by tall, tall pines. Wonderfully invigorating to warm up with mulled wine and friendly chatter.
This three-day preamble to Halloween was so atmospheric, I moved into this week in total spirit mode. Can’t wait to trick or treat on Thursday with my local grandchildren! Just praying my wig holds up for one more party…
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