From haunted attractions and hayrides to strolls and harvest festivals, there are plenty of activities to enjoy ahead of Halloween in the area. • South Lyon Pumpkinfest: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept.

Among 10 new scenes this year, the Haunted Hayride makes for an eerie experience as you embark on a journey deep into the woods. Willie’s Shipwreck Cove is back with One Eye’d Willie ...

Allen’s Haunted Hayrides & Tavern of Terror, Smock, Fayette County: Includes a 1-mile hayride, a 3,500-square-foot tavern haunt and reservations-only bonfires. Open Fridays and Saturdays during ...