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Before the scares start, the City of Dearborn hosts a calm, sensory-friendly trick-or-treat walk on the Ford Field Park trail on Friday, October 16, 5:30–6:30 p.m., for families who prefer treats over tricks. It's free, and the city encourages registering ahead.
Ford Field Park

The City of Dearborn opens its wooded Halloween trail at Ford Field Park October 16–18 (Friday to Sunday), starting at 7 p.m. each night, haunted this year by cryptids of legend, with a later Witching Hour for guests 18+. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 on the day, for a specific date and time slot.
Ford Field Park

Michael Malis Quartet brings its “Hear No Evil” set to MotorCity Wine in Detroit on Friday, October 16, at 8 p.m. A live quartet show built around a titled program.
MotorCity Wine

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

City Institute leads this free walking tour on Saturday, October 17, at 1 p.m., starting at Qahwah House in Dearborn. In two hours you’ll see how Dearborn’s past and present intersect, with small tastes from local spots along the way. Advance registration required.
Qahwah House

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Stop Kiss on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. With six performances in the run, you've got options.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

Jesse Kramer Trio plays Saturday, October 17, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. $5 cover.
MotorCity Wine

Jesse Roper plays PJ's Lager House in Detroit on Saturday, October 17, at 8 p.m., with special guests Suede Brain. Presented by Kickstand Productions; tickets are $18 advance, $22 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

The Henry Ford’s Artemis Adventure with LEGO Bricks runs from Sunday, October 18, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027, at The Gallery by General Motors inside the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Giant LEGO sculptures and hands-on engineering stations bring NASA’s Artemis missions to life. Free for members or with museum admission.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

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

Julia Minkin (Chicago) brings her tour to PJ’s Lager House in Detroit on Sunday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m., with local openers Wipeout and Collin. Tickets are $15.
PJ's Lager House

Rick Wilhite plays a Sunday night set on Sunday, October 18, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Easy Sunday vibes at a beloved Detroit wine bar.
MotorCity Wine

Telescreens brings the Why The Lights Flicker North American Tour to PJ’s Lager House in Detroit on Tuesday, October 20, at 8 p.m. Tour stop with special guests TBA; tickets are $17 advance, $20 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

Nashville-based Americana singer-songwriter Chloe Kimes brings her Daredevil tour to PJ's Lager House in Detroit on Wednesday, October 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 advance, $18 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

Artist Andrew Sigman leads a guided origami workshop on Friday, October 23, at 5 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Step-by-step, all ages, calming and focused. Registration required.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

The Henry Ford screens the classic Hocus Pocus on Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. at the Giant Screen Experience at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. A Halloween-night witch romp on a massive screen; get tickets from the organizer.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Allen Dennard Trio plays Friday, October 23, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Live trio set at MotorCity Wine.
MotorCity Wine

Kickstand Productions brings Silly Goose with Cheem and Muttlee to PJ's Lager House in Detroit on Friday, October 23, at 8 p.m. Triple bill at a classic room; tickets $18, doors at 7 p.m., 18+ with ID, all ages with a parent or legal guardian 25+.
PJ's Lager House
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