DIY Halloween Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Ideas

BAY CITY, Mich. – Pumpkin-flavored everything is great and all, but nothing gets you into the Halloween spirit like carving pumpkins! Whether you love a classic jack-o-lantern or you like to get creative with ideas from Pinterest, there's no better way to get in the spooky spirit! We understand that searching for the perfect DIY Halloween Pumpkin Carving or Decorating Idea can turn into a never ending search, so we gathered up all of our favorites so that you can get right to the fun part!

If just carving a pumpkin is more your speed, flip things on their side this year. We love this different take on a freaky face carving that utilizes the pumpkin's stem as the nose!

Or, just remove the stem all together! These decorative patterned pumpkins are a beautiful way to spice up your fall decor, and you'll be able to showcase a larger candle to offer more light.

Get classy with your pumpkin and paint a glitter monogram on a solid background. This example uses a white/gold theme, but you can mix it up according to your color preferences!

If you like the idea of lettered pumpkins, but want to take yours to the next level, why not leave a message! Grab a truck load of pumpkins and let your message be heard! You could even stick to a simple Boo! if you don't want a lengthy message.

Feeling creative? Don't let your paint be limited to just a letter, go crazy with colors and designs like these geometric and ombre examples!

Curve ball! Who says you have to carve a pumpkin? We love this carved pineapple to channel our tropical dreams, but you could also do the same with a gourd, watermelon, etc!

We hope these DIY Halloween pumpkin carving & decorating ideas have sparked your creativity and will help you be the most crafty witch on the block! Whatever you do this Halloween, we want you and your family to be safe. Make sure to take care of your car this season so you can be safe through fall and into winter. Visit our Fall Car Care pages today for a closer look at suggested vehicle seasonal care. Also take a look at our routine maintenance page for a review of your car's needs year-round. If you are ready to schedule your fall car care service appointment, you can visit us online or give us a call at (989) 684-4411 and one of our certified technicians will be happy to help!

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Halloween Safety Tips for a Scare-Free Night

BAY CITY, Mich. – We’re excited for the big night to finally come! We’ve gone to the orchards, carved our pumpkins, and prepared our costumes. With only TWO days until Halloween, how could we not be excited? But with all the little witches and warlocks running around, it’s important we remind our kids to be safe. Here are some Halloween Safety Tips that you should go over before going trick-or-treating.

Halloween Safety Tips

1. Always have an adult with you. Kids under the age of 12 should have adult supervision no matter where they are trick or treating. If your kids are old enough to go on their own, make sure they stay with a group still.
2. Trick or treat in areas that are familiar to you and well lit. It’s going to be dark and you don’t want to get lost somewhere you don’t know. Most of the time if the porch light to the house isn’t on, they’re not passing out candy.
3. Always use sidewalks and crosswalks. Make sure you’re kids aren’t running in the road. Teach them to make eye contact with drivers before crossing so they are aware of each other.
4. Wear glow sticks and reflective tape. Glow stick necklaces are available anywhere that sells Halloween costumes. This makes your child easier to see by you and drivers. Reflective tape can easily be put on candy buckets and bags too.
5. Always examine candy before your kid eats it. Make sure it doesn’t look tampered with in any way. Every piece should be factory wrapped and homemade treats should be avoided.
6. Never enter a house unless you know the person or you’re with a trusted adult. Also, never accept a ride from a stranger or go to their vehicle.
7. Wear costumes that fit properly. This includes masks, shoes, and any other accessories that come with the outfit. This could be a tripping hazard. Also, if a mask it too big it could be hard for your child to see where they’re going. 

With these safety tips you and your kids will have a hauntingly good Halloween this year! Winter is around the corner so you should make sure your vehicle is up-to-date with its maintenance. Come into our service center near Saginaw for an oil change or new winter tires.

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect fall vehicle! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Cider Mills & Orchards in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region

BAY CITY, Mich. – The air is crisp, the trees are beginning to change, and pumpkin-flavored-everything is coming! Which means, it's time to make an annual trip to the Cider Mills & Orchards in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region to kick off the Autumn season! Whether you prefer to pick apples, find the best pumpkin, or just take in the fall ambiance, we've got you covered with a list of our local apple orchards and cider mills near Bay City, Saginaw, and Midland!

Cider Mills & Orchards in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region

Bay City, MI
Berry Creek Farms
6745 South Euclid Avenue, Bay City

Paul's Produce
Cass and M-15, Bay City, Michigan 48708

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Witzgall Apple Orchard
5179 Two Mile Road Bay City, MI48706

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Saginaw, MI
Apple Valley Orchard

6480 Davis Road, Saginaw, MI 48604

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Hemmeter's Farm Market
4050 Lawndale Road, Saginaw Charter Township, MI

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Johnsons Giant Pumpkin Patch
4715 N. Portsmouth Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601

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Freeland, MI
Bayne's Apple Valley Farm

5395 Midland Rd., Freeland, MI 48623

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Bintz Cider Mill & Apple Farm
4520 N. River Rd. Freeland, MI

Leaman's Green Applebarn & Cider Mill
7475 N. River Rd Freeland, MI 48623

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LeCronier's Baby Acres
5800 Flajole Road, Freeland

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Auburn, MI

Warmbier Farms

5300 Garfield Road, Auburn, MI

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Midland, MI
Grandma's Pumpkin Patch

4319 North Eastman Road, Midland

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Apple Blossom Orchard

2581 Wilder Road, Midland, MI 48642

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Don't forget to make sure your vehicle is ready for fall before the first frost! Stop by our Kawkawlin area Chevrolet dealer and we can help you with all of your vehicle needs including your search for a New Chevy Car or New Chevy Truck! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Pumpkin Carving Ideas

BAY CITY, Mich.- Halloween is just around the corner, which means it's almost time for Truck and Treat at Graff Bay City! But it also means that it's time to carve your pumpkin and put it on display for the neighborhood to see! If you're unsure about how spooky you want your design to be this year, take a look at our Pumpkin Carving Ideas below or check out our Fall Frenzy Pinterest Board for more ideas!

Whether you're a professional pumpkin carver that can whip up an impressive design, or if you like to stick with the basic jack-o-lantern look, there are plenty of creative pumpkin carving ideas this year! The great thing is that with the internet, you can usually print out a stencil of your design to make carving a little easier.

If you want to do something a little different this year, try using multiple pumpkins to create a festive scene or to write a saying like in the photos below. You can also use a drill to carve little holes all over your pumpkin for a lantern effect!

Or, if you want to take the more creative route, no need to carve at all. Get out your craft supplies and let your imagination run wild! Utilize buttons, sequins, thumb tacks, puffy paint, etc. to design a truly unique pumpkin.

But don't miss out on the most original of them all! We will have airbrush pumpkins at our Truck and Treat event on Halloween! Stop by for tons of fun and we can also help you find the perfect perfect vehicle to tote all that candy home at our Bridgeport Area Chevrolet Dealership and Used Car Dealership! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our websites: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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