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Wise Guys Chess Club hosts a chess night on Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. It’s free, with complimentary lessons from 6–7:30 p.m. for all ages and levels.
Robert C. Valade Park

Campus Kids Day: Lil' Boo Bash at Campus Martius Park offers Halloween-themed interactive activities, a costume contest, and crafts for families in downtown Detroit. The free event is supported by Corewell Health and The Detroit Zoo, providing a festive afternoon of family fun.
Campus Martius Park

Glass Academy hosts its 18th annual Glass Pumpkin Fest Show & Sale on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Dearborn studio. Family-friendly live glassblowing, one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins and lanterns, plus free admission and parking.
Glass Academy

Heather Bruegl (Oneida/Stockbridge-Munsee) and Brandon Dillard (Cherokee Nation) lead a conversation on Indigenous history on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Anderson Theater, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Two experts bring perspectives that are often overlooked. Free with registration.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

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

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

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy holds its yearly Day of the Dead celebration at Robert C. Valade Park on Sunday, November 1, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with food, live entertainment, shop vendors and kids' activities, plus a community ofrenda where you can add a name or message for a loved one. Admission is free.
Robert C. Valade Park

Wise Guys Chess Club hosts Wisdom Wednesdays on Wednesday, November 4, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. It’s free for all ages, with free lessons from 6–7:30 p.m.
Robert C. Valade Park

Author David Treuer leads a discussion on Saturday, November 7, at 2 p.m. in the Anderson Theater at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Part of The Henry Ford’s Celebration of Indigenous History, drawing on The Savage Mind: An American Legacy. Free with registration (registration opens Oct 7).
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford marks Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, honoring service members past and present. Free admission for active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The 23rd annual Detroit Tree Lighting takes place at Campus Martius Park, featuring performances by national and local musicians, figure skating shows, food trucks, and unique light displays throughout Downtown Detroit.
Campus Martius Park

The NCAA Men's Final Four plays at Ford Field on Saturday, April 3 (national semifinals), and Monday, April 5, 2027 (championship), the first time back in Detroit since 2009. The weekend starts Friday, April 2, with Fan Fest at Huntington Place running April 2-5; look for game tickets on the NCAA's official ticket site.
Ford Field (games); Huntington Place (Fan Fest)
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