The Grosse Ile Community Recreation Department on Sept. 4 previewed a slate of fall events and encouraged residents to attend and support local businesses.

The season starts with Paint the Town Red on Friday, Oct. 10, on Macomb Street; the event begins at 4 p.m. and will include a parade, a business decorating contest, vendors, live music and crafts at Lions Park.

A fall senior luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 8, from noon to 2 p.m. at Centennial Farms. The commission described it as a free luncheon with bingo and a Halloween costume contest; residents were told to preregister at grosjeanrecreation.org or call (734) 675-2364.

Harvest Fest will be Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. The commission said the event charges $10 per person and $5 for children 2 and under; paid attendees receive a pumpkin. The event will include live music, a hay ride, pumpkin patch, bounce house, games, vendors, food trucks and a special appearance by the Real Witchwives of Grosse Ile.

The Halloween dance is set for Friday, Oct. 24, and will move to the middle school this year so it can accommodate all elementary-grade students after recent school changes. Trick-or-treat on Macomb Street is planned for Saturday, Oct. 25, with a 10:15 a.m. parade lineup at the Givesill High School and trick-or-treating between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; participating businesses will display a pumpkin or cardboard marker in their windows.

Commissioners said Christmas events will be announced next month. The commission encouraged broad participation and urged residents to support island businesses during weekend events.