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Spooky Spirits: A 21+ Halloween costume bash at the Detroit Zoo ↗

Detroit Zoo · Royal Oak

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Birmingham Farmers Market — Organizer image — Organizer image · Downtown Birmingham

Concerts

May 3, 2026

Birmingham Farmers Market

Organized by Downtown Birmingham, the Birmingham Farmers Market runs Sundays from May 3 to October 25, 2026, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., at Public Parking Lot 6 in Birmingham. Expect Michigan-grown produce, meat and dairy, flowers, artisan goods, plus live music and food trucks.

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Public Parking Lot 6

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BirminghamBURGER — Organizer image — Organizer image · Downtown Birmingham

Food & markets

Oct 1, 2026

BirminghamBURGER

Downtown Birmingham hosts BirminghamBURGER from Thursday, October 1, to Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham. Local chefs roll out limited-edition burgers, and you vote to crown the Best Burger in Downtown Birmingham.

Birmingham

Downtown Birmingham

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Zoo Boo: Halloween weekends at the Detroit Zoo — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Zoological Society

Festivals & community

Oct 3, 2026

Zoo Boo: Halloween weekends at the Detroit Zoo

The Detroit Zoological Society's merry-not-scary Zoo Boo fills the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak with trick-or-treat stations, live entertainment and costumed characters on October 3–4, 9–11, 16–18 and 23–25, from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $21–$25 ($27 at the gate) through the zoo's webstore.

Royal Oak

Detroit Zoo

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 4, 2026

Once On This Island at Birmingham Village Players

Birmingham Village Players stage Once On This Island on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. It's live theater right on Woodward, and with six performances in the run, you can pick the date that suits you.

Birmingham

Birmingham Village Players

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Oct 11, 2026

The Fall Of The House Of Usher: Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak

Stagecrafters performs The Fall Of The House Of Usher at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 South Lafayette Avenue in Royal Oak, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 2 p.m.. With seven performances in the run, you've got options.

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Guided Tour — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Historical Society

Festivals & community

Oct 17, 2026

Guided Tour

Detroit Historical Society leads a docent-guided tour on Saturday, October 17, at 1 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Explore highlights of the city’s maritime story; tickets are free, with museum admission required separately.

Detroit

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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Royal Oak Small Business Tour: West Downtown — Organizer image — Organizer image · City Institute public tours

Festivals & community

Oct 24, 2026

Royal Oak Small Business Tour: West Downtown

City Institute public tours leads a free walking tour on Saturday, October 24, at 1 p.m., starting at Five15 in Royal Oak. Explore the west side’s small businesses with local bites along the way; registration secures your spot.

Royal Oak

Five15

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Lecture: Native Roots – Indigenous History of Belle Isle — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Historical Society

Festivals & community

Oct 27, 2026

Lecture: Native Roots – Indigenous History of Belle Isle

Detroit Historical Society’s Education Coordinator Cate Waldecker gives a talk on Tuesday, October 27, at 12 p.m. at the Royal Oak Senior Community Center in Royal Oak. She’ll trace Indigenous stewardship of Belle Isle and the impact of colonization. Free.

Royal Oak

Royal Oak Senior Community Center

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Theatre & musicals

Nov 8, 2026

Calendar Girls: Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak

Stagecrafters stages Calendar Girls at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 South Lafayette Avenue in Royal Oak, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2 p.m.. With eleven performances in the run, it's easy to find a date that works for you.

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Nov 8, 2026

Complete Works of Shakespeare with the Birmingham Village Players

The Birmingham Village Players stage Complete Works of Shakespeare on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. With ten performances in the run, you've got plenty of dates to choose from.

Birmingham

Birmingham Village Players

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Guided Tour – Dossin Great Lakes Museum — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Historical Society

Festivals & community

Nov 14, 2026

Guided Tour – Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Detroit Historical Society leads a guided tour on Saturday, November 14, at 1 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Tickets available online.

Detroit

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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Winter Markt — Organizer image — Organizer image · Downtown Birmingham

Food & markets

Dec 4, 2026

Winter Markt

Downtown Birmingham’s annual Winter Markt runs Friday–Sunday, December 4–6, in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham. Expect local artists and vendors, European cuisine, holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment, plus free horse‑drawn carriage rides.

Birmingham

Downtown Birmingham

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Winter Markt & Tree Lighting — Organizer image — Organizer image · Downtown Birmingham

Family fun

Dec 4, 2026

Winter Markt & Tree Lighting

Downtown Birmingham hosts the Birmingham Winter Markt December 4–6 in Downtown Birmingham. Opening night Friday at 6 p.m. brings the Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa and caroling, plus European bites, ice sculptures, thousands of lights, and live entertainment all weekend.

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Downtown Birmingham

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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides — Organizer image — Organizer image · Downtown Birmingham

Family fun

Dec 5, 2026

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Downtown Birmingham hosts free horse-drawn carriage rides on Saturday, December 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Shain Park in Birmingham. Short loops through the beautifully lit downtown streets, starting and ending in the park.

Birmingham

Shain Park

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Charlie Berens — Organizer image — Organizer image · Royal Oak Music Theatre

Concerts

Dec 12, 2026

Charlie Berens

Charlie Berens brings a live show to Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Saturday, December 12, at 4 p.m. Presented by Outback, with tickets available.

Royal Oak

Royal Oak Music Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Dec 13, 2026

Blue Room Holiday Cabaret: Stagecrafters' holiday show at the Baldwin Theatre

Stagecrafters rolls out its Blue Room Holiday Cabaret at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak (415 South Lafayette Avenue) on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 2 p.m.. Looking for a holiday outing at the theater near Detroit? This one's a good pick.

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Family fun

Dec 19, 2026

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Downtown Birmingham hosts free horse-drawn carriage rides on Saturday, December 19, from 3 to 7 p.m., starting and ending at Shain Park in Birmingham. Take a short loop around Shain Park and the beautifully lit downtown streets.

Birmingham

Shain Park

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Theatre & musicals

Jan 17, 2027

Dear Evan Hansen: Stagecrafters at Royal Oak's Baldwin Theatre

Dear Evan Hansen in Royal Oak: Stagecrafters puts it on stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave., on Sunday, January 17, 2027, at 2 p.m.. If you're hunting for a night of theater in Royal Oak, put this one on the list.

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Birmingham Farmers Market

BirminghamBURGER

Zoo Boo: Halloween weekends at the Detroit Zoo

Once On This Island at Birmingham Village Players

The Fall Of The House Of Usher: Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak

Guided Tour

Royal Oak Small Business Tour: West Downtown

Lecture: Native Roots – Indigenous History of Belle Isle

Calendar Girls: Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak

Complete Works of Shakespeare with the Birmingham Village Players

Guided Tour – Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Winter Markt

Winter Markt & Tree Lighting

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Charlie Berens

Blue Room Holiday Cabaret: Stagecrafters' holiday show at the Baldwin Theatre

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Dear Evan Hansen: Stagecrafters at Royal Oak's Baldwin Theatre

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