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The Henry Ford’s Artist in Residence works alongside Greenfield Village artisans on Friday, October 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Print Shop in Greenfield Village, Dearborn. See unique pieces take shape through collaboration. Free for members or with village admission.
Greenfield Village

The Henry Ford runs special programs honoring Indigenous history, cultures, traditions, and contributions from Friday, October 9, through Monday, November 30, 2026, at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village in Dearborn. Free for members; otherwise with admission. Programs run 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Henry Ford

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

The Henry Ford hosts the Hallowe'en Fairy Tale Feast on Friday, October 9, at 4 p.m. at Greenfield Village in Dearborn. A family-friendly, Hallowe'en-themed buffet with visits from storybook and spooky characters.
Greenfield Village

The Henry Ford hosts an adults-only (21+) All Hallows Dinner on Friday, October 9, at 4:30 p.m. at Stand 44 in Greenfield Village, Dearborn. Lantern light, twilight vibes, and a Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village setting. Ticket required.
Greenfield Village

The Henry Ford hosts a candlelit harvest supper on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Tavern in Greenfield Village, Dearborn. Step into a 19th‑century fall evening with lively music and classic parlor games. Tickets required.
Greenfield Village

The Henry Ford's evening Halloween walk returns to Greenfield Village in Dearborn for its 46th season, October 1–4, 8–11, 15–18 and 22–25 (Thursdays to Sundays), 6–9:30 p.m., with more than 50 costumed characters and scenes from The Wizard of Oz and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Tickets run $28–$42, and several nights sell out, so book early.
Greenfield Village

Russ Macklem is a Detroit/Windsor-based trumpeter, composer, educator and recording artist. His 2023 debut album, The South Detroit Connection, was JUNO-nominated and was the first live album recorded in Windsor in 22 years. The Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet performs regularly across the Midwest.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts an interactive murder mystery on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores—this date is sold out. Inspired by Eleanor Ford’s famed parties, you’ll roam the historic home, meet suspects, and piece together the clues.
Ford House

The Detroit Red Wings host their Pride Night against the Seattle Kraken at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. The Pride ticket package comes with a limited-edition tumbler; find it on the organizer’s ticket page.
Little Caesars Arena

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 Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7 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

The Thorn returns to the Fox Theatre on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7 p.m., telling the story of Christ as an immersive show with music, drama, aerial acts, modern dance and special effects. More than a million people have seen it live over 30 years. 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

The Detroit Red Wings host the Seattle Kraken in an NHL regular-season game on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, most recently in 2008. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.
Little Caesars Arena

Rhythm Corps plays a concert on Friday, October 9, at 7 p.m. at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit. Solid night out at a downtown staple venue.
Saint Andrew's Hall

Songwriter-pianist Mike Maimone brings his new album and first book, “Guess What? I Love You,” to Affirmations in Ferndale on Friday, October 9, at 7 p.m. Expect solo piano performances and readings, honoring Howard Bragman and supporting U-M’s Spectrum Center. Admission $12.51 via Eventbrite.
Affirmations

the Planet D Nonet — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Les Misérables on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. It's a big title on Jefferson Avenue, and with ten performances in the run, it's easy to find your date.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

Halloween, Thanksgiving, back to school, haunted armories and the end of baseball season: Deck the Fall is an original sketch show that has fun with everything you love about autumn. It plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. And yes, there are mimes and an angry deer.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater
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