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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

Beacon Park’s annual fall festival, Cider in the City, runs Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. at Beacon Park in Detroit. Expect fresh hot cider, pumpkins and caramel apples from Blake’s Farms, live entertainment, family activities, and online preorder pickup by Friday noon.
Beacon Park

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 18, 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

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Stop Kiss on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. With six performances in the run, you've got options.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

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

MARVIN – The Marvin Gaye Musical takes the stage at the Music Hall Center, 350 Madison in Detroit, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3 p.m.. A Marvin Gaye musical right here in Detroit, with four performances in the run.
Music Hall Center

The Maplesquatch family vacations at an evil warlock's ancient castle, dormant for 164 years, and soon something starts happening to dear old dad. Planet Ant's original horror comedy My Daddy is Haunted! plays the Ant Hall in Hamtramck on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3 p.m.. Tickets are $30 online or $35 at the door.
Planet Ant Theatre

Four local improv troupes, one stage. The Weekend Finale plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 7 p.m., with Secret Menu, the newest launch group, special guests and a headlining set from long-form house team The Clubhouse. Stick around afterward for Fresh Sauce, the free open improv jam.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Candlebox plays Sunday, October 18, at 7 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit, as part of the Can't Quit You Tour.
The Fillmore Detroit

Mýa — concert at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit.
Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel

Watch What Crappens brings its In The Mix Tour to Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit on Sunday, October 18, at 8 p.m. A tour stop from their In The Mix run.
Saint Andrew's Hall

Always wanted to try improv? At Fresh Sauce, the weekly jam at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, anyone can get on stage on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 9 p.m.. It's free and no ticket is needed: show up early to sign up and play, or just grab a seat and watch.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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
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