State recreation officials today announced Traverse City State Park is inviting the public to GO-Get Outdoors at the park’s annual fall harvest festival, Oct. 20-21.

The fun begins Friday at 7 p.m., with a short hike through the park that will include a series of “spooky” surprises. This walk will be followed by a campfire, s’mores and some ghoulish ghost stories shared by members of the audience at the group use area.

Saturday’s events include a pumpkin carving contest, a craft hour for children to make a treat bag and a contest for the best decorated campsite. At 5 p.m., the roads in the campground will be closed for an hour of campsite to campsite trick-or-treating. This event is open to all who wish to participate (bring treats to pass out to the kids). An evening hayride through the park will follow.

The cost for camping is $27 per night. To reserve your campsite, call (800) 44-PARKS, or go online to www.midnrreservations.com. For additional information, call the park at (231) 922-5270.

All motor vehicles entering a Michigan State Park or Recreation Area must display a Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the park entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual and $6 for a resident daily. A nonresident annual is $29 and a nonresident daily is $8.