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Glass City Fall Festival

October 3, 2026, Noon to 4 p.m.
International Cove at Glass City Metropark—Upriver
No Reservations Required, FREE

Join us for a day of fall fun at Glass City Metropark! Stroll through the community pumpkin patch, canoe in the cove, and gather around a campfire to make your own ooey gooey s'mores treat! With activities, treats, and seasonal fun throughout the park, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Featured activities will include: 

  • Canoeing in the cove (Ages 5 and up)
  • Pumpkin giveaway for the first 200 kids
  • Pumpkin carving or painting
  • Fall Trolley Tours
  • Watch the Witches Paddle at 1:00 PM (registration required)
  • Campfire S’mores
  • Kids Zone
  • And more!

Witches Paddle: A Spooktacular, Halloween SUP Paddle

International Cove at Glass City Metropark—Upriver
Saturday, October 3, 1 to 3 p.m.
Reservations Required 

Grab your broomstick (okay, paddle) and join us for a frightfully fun afternoon on the water. Dress in your Halloween best and paddle in the International Cove Area with fellow witches, warlocks, and magical misfits on a Stand Up Paddleboard.  

Whether you're a seasoned SUP sorcerer or trying it for the first time, costumes are highly encouraged- just make sure you can move and wear a required personal floatation device PFD (safety first, spells second!) Round up your friends and join the fun! Registration required to use Metroparks equipment. Bring your own gear or reserve one of ours- spots are vanishing faster than a witch on a broomstick! This event is free for paddlers with their own boats, but registration is required. 

Program takes place during the Glass City Fall Festival. Meet at International Cove at Glass City Metropark--Upriver. 

  • Bring your own boat: Free. 
    • 1 to 3 p.m. [REGISTER]
    • Register for the Witches Paddle: Bring Your Own Boat program. (All ages)

  • To rent a stand up paddleboard - Fee: $18
    • 1 to 2 p.m. [REGISTER]
    • 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. [REGISTER] 
    • Please register for the Witches Paddle: Rent a SUP program. (Ages 8 and up)

  • To rent a Mega SUP - Fee: $48
    • 1 to 2 p.m. [REGISTER]
    • 2:30-3:30 p.m. [REGISTER] 
    • Please register for the Witches Paddle: Rent a Mega SUP. These can fit 2-4 adults. (Ages 8 and up)

Updated: 8/27/2026