Fort Fright is designed to be a spooky and fun night for all at Colonial Michilimackinac! Please consult these general rules and courtesies to ensure a safe and enjoyable evening:
– Fort Fright is a pet-free event. – Smoking is prohibited everywhere within the grounds of Colonial Michilimackinac, including the park area outside the fort. – Please do not use flashlights, including phone lights, during Fort Fright. Lanterns mark pathways and building entrances. – General event and site information is available at the central fire pit, located near the flagpole on the parade ground. – Children must be always accompanied by adults. – Restrooms are available adjacent to the Visitor’s Center parking lot, along the south entry path to the fort, and inside the South Southwest Rowhouse. – Snacks, including popcorn, donut holes, toffee, and apple cider, are available throughout the site. If you have allergy concerns, please consult with staff distributing these items before consuming them. – The following areas are not accessible for visitors using wheelchairs, other mobility aids, strollers, or wagons: Haunted House, Werewolf Walk, and Demon Walk. Please do not try to enter these areas if using these items. – Haunted areas (Haunted House, Werewolf Walk, and Demon Walk) feature loud noises, fog, narrow spaces, and flashing lights. Loud noises may also be heard throughout the site. – Entry to the Haunted House requires visitors to climb stairs to the second floor. – Photography, including the use of phone cameras, is prohibited in the haunted areas. Pictures are welcome everywhere else at Fort Fright. – Spooky creatures are limited to the haunted areas, and will not touch you- please do not touch them! – Some areas of the fort are closed during Fort Fright. Please respect barriers and posted signs. – Unruly visitors may be asked to leave and escorted from the site.
