October 7 & 8 from 10 am - 6 pm - Blue Coast Artists

Blue Coast Artists Fall Tour
Join us on October 7th & 8th for our Fall Tour of Studios. Visit nine studios offering demonstrations, refreshments, and original artwork. View the fall colors while you visit the studios in the west Michigan countryside between Saugatuck and South Haven.

October 22 from 10:30 am - 2pm - OxBow

Bloody Brunch
Ox-Tober festivities continue with our Bloody Brunch on Sunday, October 22. Begin with brunch prepared by guest chef Stella Brown, and conclude with an hour-long exclusive tour of Ox-Bow’s hallowed (and perhaps haunted) grounds. Spots are limited and early registration is encouraged. Ghost encounters are possible, though not guaranteed!

As a (grave)marker of your time with us, you’ll be able to take home your glass. Each one is a unique hand blown piece crafted on our campus by the Ox-Bow glass team. 

Sunday, October 22 from 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 
First seating takes place at 10:30 a.m., second seating at 12:00 p.m. EST.

$75 – Includes brunch, open bloody bar, campus tour, and a take-home glass!

OxBow Culinary Events

October 26th at 7pm - First Congregational Church

Halloween Candlelight Concert!
Imagine a thousand candles lit in a dark sanctuary and spooky music performed by some of our favorite local musicians... It's going to be a blast!

Tickets:  269-857-2929
$15 for adults
$5 for students
Give the church office a call to reserve your tickets!

​*this is event is a fundraiser for the congregation's capital campaign as we give our historic building some needed TLC.

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October 28 from 5–11 pm - OxBow House

Former Metal Studios Manager Devin Balara and current Campus Director, Claire Arctander stand behind the bar in a bat and witch costume at the campus edition of the Cavern Tavern in 2021. Photo by Clare Britt.

Cavern Tavern
​Ox-Bow House will play host to the finale of our Ox-Tober festivities. We’ll be hosting the Cavern Tavern, a Pre/Post Party in partnership with the annual Douglas Halloween Parade. This event is free to attend; drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Join us at this old haunt on Saturday, October 28 from 5:00–11:00 p.m.

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