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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

A rotating food truck lineup at Cadillac Square.
Cadillac Square, 662 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

Saturday Market — event at Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States, Detroit.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Detroit Historical Society leads a guided tour of the Detroit Opera House on Saturday, October 3, at 10:30 a.m. in Detroit. Go for the restored Italian Renaissance details and stories of the building’s past. Tickets: Members $30; General Admission $40.
Detroit Opera House

Preservation Detroit leads a downtown walk through Detroit’s LGBTQ history, from early gay bars to the Palmer Park scene, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. from the Guardian Building. Tickets are $23.18–$28.52 on Eventbrite.
Guardian Building

Eastern Market Partnership runs the Saturday market at Eastern Market on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2934 Russell in Detroit.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

The Detroit Free Press Marathon starts at 7 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from Fort Street downtown: the full and the International Half cross the Ambassador Bridge into Windsor, Canada, come back through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and finish on Woodward just south of Campus Martius. The marathon and halves are sold out, but Saturday's 5K is open through October 8 while spots last, and anyone can cheer at the finish chute.
Downtown Detroit (start: Fort Street and 3rd Street; finish: Woodward Avenue at Congress Street, south of Campus Martius)

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

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

Eastern Market Partnership hosts a Detroit Lions tailgate on Sunday, October 25, at 11 a.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. Proceeds support operating the markets, improving access to good food, and growing local food businesses.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan bring a Wednesday-night MAC game to Ford Field on November 4, 2026, billed as Motor City MACtion. Kickoff is 7 or 7:30 p.m., and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
Ford Field

All Things Detroit’s holiday shopping takeover lands Sunday, November 8, at 10 a.m. at Eastern Market Sheds 3, 4 & 5 in Detroit. Browse 200+ small businesses for handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts; general admission is $7 at the door, or go VIP for $15 online with early entry.
Eastern Market Sheds 3, 4 & 5, Detroit, 48207, United States

Eastern Market Partnership hosts a Detroit Lions tailgate on Sunday, November 22, at 8 a.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. Proceeds support their mission.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Eastern Market Partnership hosts a special Thanksgiving Tuesday Market on Tuesday, November 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. It’s focused on food vendors—stock up for the holiday table.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Eastern Market Partnership hosts a Detroit Lions tailgate on Thursday, November 26, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. Proceeds support Eastern Market’s operations and local food businesses.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

The MHSAA 11-player football finals are played at Ford Field on Friday and Saturday, November 27-28, 2026. One $20 day ticket gets you into all four championship games that day.
Ford Field

Downtown Birmingham hosts Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 28, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Birmingham. Holiday vibes with free horse‑drawn carriage rides in Shain Park (11 a.m.–3 p.m.), free hot chocolate from Hazel’s, free garage parking, and Santa Walk with registration.
Downtown Birmingham
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