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

Wheelhouse Detroit public bike tours leads a Belle Isle bike tour on Saturday, October 10, from 12 to 3 p.m., starting at Wheelhouse Detroit in Detroit. A solid pick if you want to explore Belle Isle by bike with a local outfitter.
Wheelhouse Detroit

Beacon Park’s Cider in the City runs Saturday–Sunday, October 10–18, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Detroit. Fresh hot cider, pumpkins, and caramel apples from Blake’s Farms, plus live entertainment and family activities; you can pre-order items for pickup by noon the Friday before each date.
Beacon Park

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts TransParent on Saturday, October 10, at 3 p.m. in Rooms 204 and 205 at Affirmations in Ferndale. A supportive, affirming space for parents and caregivers, free to attend with registration.
Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts “Stitch, please!”, a fiber arts meetup, on Saturday, October 10, at 4 p.m. in the Affirmations Board Room in Ferndale. Knit, crochet, stitch, or sew with an inclusive crew. Free with registration.
Affirmations Board Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Wheelhouse Detroit public bike tours hosts an Architecture Tour on Sunday, October 11, at 12 p.m. at Wheelhouse Detroit in Detroit. It runs three hours.
Wheelhouse Detroit

A shocking act of violence, a young man obsessed with horses and a psychiatrist set on finding out why. The Ringwald Theatre stages Peter Shaffer's Equus on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Affirmations, 290 West Nine Mile Road in Ferndale. Tickets from $20. The production contains nudity and mature subject matter.
The Ringwald Theatre @ Affirmations

Wheelhouse Detroit public bike tours leads a three-hour Corktown bike tour on Saturday, October 17, at 12 p.m., starting from Wheelhouse Detroit in Detroit. A guided ride through Corktown.
Wheelhouse Detroit

MARVIN – The Marvin Gaye Musical takes the stage at the Music Hall Center, 350 Madison in Detroit, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3 p.m.. A Marvin Gaye musical right here in Detroit, with four performances in the run.
Music Hall Center

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)

City Institute public tours leads a downtown walking tour on Sunday, October 18, at 1 p.m., starting at Book Tower – Rotunda Bar in Detroit. You’ll dig into how Detroit’s history shapes today, with stops like Campus Martius and the Guardian Building. Tickets from $10.
Book Tower - Rotunda Bar

Opera at the Bell's: A MET OPERA LAFFONT COMPETITION - MICHIGAN FUNDRAISER — opera performance at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

The Detroit Pistons host the Boston Celtics in an NBA regular-season game on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It’s the Pistons’ first home game of the 2026–27 regular season. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.
Little Caesars Arena

NEI and City Institute host a Small Business Social Hour on Thursday, October 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Delux Bar & Lounge in Detroit’s Greektown. Meet fellow founders and supporters; programming runs 5–6 p.m., with food and refreshments from neighborhood businesses. Capacity is limited; register.
Delux Bar & Lounge

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts the Queer Parent Pop-Up on Saturday, October 24, at 10 a.m. at the Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room in Ferndale. Kids are welcome, especially ages 6–12. It’s free with advance registration.
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Wheelhouse Detroit public bike tours leads a Haunted Detroit Tour on Saturday, October 24, at 12 p.m., starting at Wheelhouse Detroit in Detroit. Go if you’re into Detroit’s spookier history.
Wheelhouse Detroit

The 13th annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Party at Grand Circus Dog Park features a costume contest with multiple categories, Halloween-themed games, dog treats, a DJ playing festive music, and giveaways. The event includes activities for both dogs and their owners.
Grand Circus Park, 101-157 Witherell St, Detroit, MI, United States

Downtown Ferndale businesses host a trick-or-treat afternoon on Saturday, October 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Downtown Ferndale in Ferndale. Kids and pups get treats, with community stations from Ferndale Fire and Police around town.
Downtown Ferndale, Woodward Ave. & Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI, 48220, United States
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