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The Henry Ford’s showcase film, Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars, runs daily from Thursday, January 1, 2026, through Thursday, December 31, 2026, at the Giant Screen Experience at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. See Detroit’s hot rod and muscle car culture on a massive screen. Tickets available.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford runs Blue Whales: Return of the Giants daily at the Giant Screen Experience at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn from Thursday, January 1, 2026, through Thursday, December 31, 2026. Giant-screen immersion into blue whales, with select 3D showtimes and closed captioning available on request.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford’s temporary collections spotlight runs Saturday, February 7, 2026, through Sunday, January 31, 2027, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Centered on Mrs. Jackson’s memoir, it shows how everyday people can preserve and share family stories. Free for members or with museum admission.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford’s exhibition Handmade: The Crafting of America runs Saturday, March 21, 2026, through Monday, January 18, 2027, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. It traces American craft from practical roots to bold contemporary work. Free for members; included with museum admission.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford runs daily screenings of the T. REX documentary from Wednesday, September 2 through Thursday, December 31 at the Giant Screen Experience in Dearborn. Built with top tyrannosaur scientists and VFX artists, with select 3D showtimes and closed captioning available on request.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy brings back Detroit Harvest Fest on Saturday–Sunday, October 3–4 at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in Detroit. Two days of live music, family programming, fall activities, trick-or-treating, and dozens of local food trucks.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy throws Detroit Harvest Fest on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, with live entertainment, local vendors, a food truck rally, full bars, a pumpkin patch and kids' activities. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door, free for 3 and under, 65+ and active military.
Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

Wheelhouse Detroit public bike tours leads a Public Art Tour on Sunday, October 4, at 12 p.m. at Wheelhouse Detroit in Detroit. Three hours of exploring public art around the city.
Wheelhouse Detroit

Michigan men's tennis hosts M15 Ann Arbor on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at noon in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
University of Michigan

Michigan field hockey hosted Northwestern on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at noon in Ann Arbor. Final: Northwestern 6, Michigan 1.
University of Michigan

Downtown Detroit Treat n’ Peek is a special Halloween event in downtown Detroit where participating businesses offer treats. Attendees can pick up a free Halloween-themed tote bag and explore from Cadillac Square up Woodward Avenue to John R., collecting goodies along the way.
Campus Martius 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

City Institute’s guided tour sets off Sunday, October 4, at 1 p.m. from Book Tower – Rotunda Bar in Detroit. In 2.5 hours you’ll hit Campus Martius, the Guardian Building, the Spirit of Detroit and Paradise Valley while an expert guide connects history to what’s happening now. Tickets from $10.
Book Tower - Rotunda Bar

The Detroit Red Wings hosted the Winnipeg Jets in an NHL regular-season game on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Final: Jets 3, Red Wings 2.
Little Caesars Arena

After the jaw-dropping BLACK HOLE in 2025, Shamel Pitts | TRIBE is back in Ann Arbor on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. with its newest work, Marks of Red, presented by UMS (University Musical Society). It's an Afrofuturist meditation in dance, told through the viewpoints of six women, with two performances.
UMS (University Musical Society)

Michigan men's soccer hosted Portland on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Final: Portland 2, Michigan 1.
University of Michigan

Detroit Harvest Fest screens Hotel Transylvania on Sunday, October 4, 2–4 p.m., on the DTE Summit lawn at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, sponsored by Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Check the Detroit Harvest Fest site for admission details.
Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

The Players Guild of Dearborn stages Disaster! on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at 21730 Madison Street in Dearborn. It's live theater just next door in Dearborn, and with five performances in the run, you've got options.
Players Guild of Dearborn
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