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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.
Public Parking Lot 6

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.
Downtown Birmingham

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts Storytime: Stumpkin on Tuesday, October 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores—a read‑aloud of Lucy Ruth Cummins’ book with a pumpkin coloring activity. Best for ages 7 and under; it’s free, with reservations recommended.
Ford House

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a veterans’ morning meetup on Thursday, October 8, at 8 a.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. A relaxed way to connect with local veterans. Free to attend; registration encouraged.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Grosse Pointe War Memorial leads a 90-minute history tour of the elegant Alger House on Thursday, October 8, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Intimate, limited to 20, wheelchair accessible, and free with Pay What You Wish.
The War Memorial

Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s PVS Classical concert at Orchestra Hall in Detroit on Friday, October 9, at 10:45. Peter Oundjian leads Joan Tower’s Concerto for Orchestra, Bernstein’s Serenade with rising star Paul Huang, Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and John Adams’s Frenzy. Tickets $25.95–$115.25.
Orchestra Hall

Detroit Artists Market presents a group exhibition curated by Sydney Frakes from Friday, October 9, through Saturday, October 31, in Detroit. Installation, fiber, and painting probe nostalgia and longing; gallery hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Detroit Artists Market

The Family Day event at MOCAD invites participants to create playful prints inspired by sound, linked to Mike Kelley's Mobile Homestead and the 20 Years of MOCAD exhibition.
MOCAD

Masonic Temple Detroit hosts a tour on Sunday, October 11, at 11 a.m. at Masonic Temple Detroit in Detroit. Walk through the building; all ages welcome.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Detroit Historical Society docents lead a guided tour on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit. Expect insider context on key exhibits; tickets are free, with museum admission required separately.
Detroit Historical Museum

Detroit Historical Society leads a docent-guided tour on Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Knowledgeable guides bring Detroit’s maritime legacy and Great Lakes connections to life. Tickets are free; museum admission is required separately.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Special Olympics Michigan hosts the Young Athletes Showcase on Sunday, October 18, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms—a free, inclusive sports sampler for kids ages 2–7 and their families.
The War Memorial

Detroit Historical Society hosts Hustle HERS on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit. Expect leadership resources, personalized financial coaching, inspiring speakers, and a wellness zone. Free with registration.
Detroit Historical Museum

The City of Birmingham throws a free Halloween costume party in downtown's Shain Park on Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., with costume contests, bounce houses, an exotic zoo, food trucks and dance parties. Kids can pick and decorate a pumpkin, get their faces painted and ride the train.
Shain Park

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts its not‑too‑spooky daytime Halloween for little ones on Saturday, October 24, starting at 11 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Follow a 13‑stop Trick‑or‑Treat Trail, try the straw mini‑maze and a hayride. Ticketed event.
Ford House

Downtown Birmingham hosts the Birmingham Farmers Market End of Season Celebration on Sunday, October 25, at 9 a.m. at Public Parking Lot 6 in Birmingham. Expect Halloween-themed fun with live music and kids’ activities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Public Parking Lot 6

Miss Paula & The Candy Bandits play a high-energy, family-friendly punk rock show on Saturday, October 31, at 10 a.m. at The Cube at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. Interactive tunes and storytelling for little listeners. Tickets: $12.60.
The Cube, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House’s Maker Studio hosts a beginner-friendly basket weaving class on Saturday, October 31, at 10 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. You’ll make a square-to-round table topper with red or green leather handles.
Ford House
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