Labor Day marks the end of summer, even if the official season lasts a few more weeks. September and October still have great weather for outdoor activities-- for camping, paddling, or a walk or bike ride. Seasonal festivals celebrate Art, Sandhill Cranes, and harvest time.
September Summer Time Live concerts continue through September Kalamazoo
September 6-8 Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival Paw Paw
September 7 Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Parchment
September 7-8 Grand Valley American Indian Pow Wow Grand Rapids
September 13 - 28 Art Prize Grand Rapids
September 21 Fall Festival St. Joseph
September 29 Harvest Fest Vicksburg
September 27-28 Oktoberfest Grand Rapids
October 12-13 Cranefest Bellevue
October 10-13 Fennville Goose Festival Fennville
October 19-20 Arts and Eats Tour Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren counties
Also consider:
SW Michigan Fall Festivals Guide from Kzoo Kids
8 Spots to Sip Cider, Pick Pumpkins, and Soak up Fall from Discover Kalamazoo
Fall Scenic Drives from Pure Michigan
Fall recommendations from 52 Michigan Weekends
Fresh apple cider from VerHages Cider Mill.
Fall walks and rides on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
Event listings from Discover Kalamazoo
Gazelle Sports' calendar of West Michigan Races and Events
League of Michigan Bicyclist's Michigan Ride Calendar
Sarrett Nature Center's Event calendar Benton Harbor
Events calendar from Pure Michigan