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Spooky Spirits: A 21+ Halloween costume bash at the Detroit Zoo ↗

Detroit Zoo · Royal Oak

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ProsperUs Detroit Family Block Party — Organizer image — Organizer image · Eastern Market

Family fun

Oct 14, 2026

ProsperUs Detroit Family Block Party

ProsperUs Detroit brings back its Family Block Party on Wednesday, October 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Eastern Market, Shed 5 in Detroit. An annual community celebration with ProsperUs entrepreneurs, families, partners, and friends. Free with RSVP.

Detroit

Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

5:00 PMFree admission

Theatre & musicals

Oct 14, 2026

Fisk for Footlights at Grosse Pointe Theatre

Fisk for Footlights comes to Grosse Pointe Theatre, 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6 p.m.. It happens just once, so put it on your calendar if you're interested.

Grosse Pointe Park

Grosse Pointe Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 14, 2026

We Wear Pink: an all women and non-binary improv show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

We Wear Pink brings women and non-binary improvisers to the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The mission: bring these performers together for empowerment, bonding, performance and a richer improv community.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Alexander Zonjic — Organizer image — Organizer image · Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe

Music & concerts

Oct 15, 2026

Alexander Zonjic

Alexander Zonjic, a multi-award-winning flutist from Windsor, Ontario, with strong ties to Detroit, performs at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Known for his smooth jazz and R&B influenced music, he has released albums through his own label and achieved chart success with hits like “Motor City Sway.”

Grosse Pointe Farms

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

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LGBTQ+

Oct 15, 2026

Trans Men’s/Masc Lounge

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center and Stand With Trans host a support and community space for trans men and trans masc folks on Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m., in Rooms 201 and 202 at Affirmations in Ferndale. Free to join with a quick registration form.

Ferndale

Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

6:00 PMFree admission

Trivia Night (October) – ’80s Theme — Organizer image — Organizer image · Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

Festivals & community

Oct 15, 2026

Trivia Night (October) – ’80s Theme

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House’s ’80s-themed Trivia Night is Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores — and it’s sold out.

Grosse Pointe Shores

Ford House

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LGBTQ+

Oct 15, 2026

Writing Group

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a virtual writing group on Thursday, October 15, at 6:45 p.m., online via Affirmations in Ferndale. Connect with fellow writers and share works-in-progress. Free with registration.

Ferndale

Affirmations

6:45 PMFree admission

Theatre & musicals

Oct 15, 2026

An Evening in the Comedy Cauldron: a witches' night out at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

It's a witches' night out! Comedy troupe The Weirdos Mister invoke the spirit of cult classic The Craft at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., and it's all improvised. Tarot readings follow the show, and spooky cocktails flow all night.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 15, 2026

Julia’s Super Sick Totally Gay Comedy Night: local LGBT+ stand-up in Ferndale

A little stand-up curious? Local comedian Julia Lynn Marsh serves up an hour of hot local talent at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9 p.m., with hilarious jokes from local LGBT+ comedians. Straight audiences are encouraged to come out, you know, for a night of comedy.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 17, 2026

Stop Kiss at Grosse Pointe Theatre

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Stop Kiss on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. With six performances in the run, you've got options.

Grosse Pointe Park

Grosse Pointe Theatre

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Young Athletes Showcase — Organizer image — Organizer image · Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Family fun

Oct 18, 2026

Young Athletes Showcase

Special Olympics Michigan hosts the Young Athletes Showcase on Sunday, October 18, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms—a free, inclusive sports sampler for kids ages 2–7 and their families.

Grosse Pointe Farms

The War Memorial

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Happy Hour in the Market (October) — Organizer image — Organizer image · Eastern Market

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Oct 19, 2026

Happy Hour in the Market (October)

Eastern Market Partnership hosts Happy Hour in the Market on Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. at Eastern Market, Shed 5, in Detroit. Come if you want to meet farmers, makers, and food entrepreneurs—plus music and mocktails.

Detroit

Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 22, 2026

Amalgamation: the Community Sketch Show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, hosts Amalgamation on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's the bi-monthly Community Sketch Show that anyone can submit to, even you: a one-night-only mashup of original sketches, comedic voices, styles and delightful chaos.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Fold & Relax Origami — Organizer image — Organizer image · Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Festivals & community

Oct 23, 2026

Fold & Relax Origami

Artist Andrew Sigman leads a guided origami workshop on Friday, October 23, at 5 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Step-by-step, all ages, calming and focused. Registration required.

Grosse Pointe Farms

Grosse Pointe War Memorial

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Family fun

Oct 24, 2026

Queer Parent Pop-Up

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.

Ferndale

Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

10:00 AMFree admission

Birmingham Pumpkin Patch: A free costume party in Shain Park — Organizer image — Organizer image · City of Birmingham Parks & Recreation

Festivals & community

Oct 24, 2026

Birmingham Pumpkin Patch: A free costume party in Shain Park

The City of Birmingham throws a free Halloween costume party in downtown's Shain Park on Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., with costume contests, bounce houses, an exotic zoo, food trucks and dance parties. Kids can pick and decorate a pumpkin, get their faces painted and ride the train.

Birmingham

Shain Park

10:00 AMFree admission

Little Goblins — Organizer image — Organizer image · Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

Family fun

Oct 24, 2026

Little Goblins

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts its not‑too‑spooky daytime Halloween for little ones on Saturday, October 24, starting at 11 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Follow a 13‑stop Trick‑or‑Treat Trail, try the straw mini‑maze and a hayride. Ticketed event.

Grosse Pointe Shores

Ford House

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Trick or Treat Downtown Ferndale — Organizer image — Organizer image · Downtown Ferndale

Festivals & community

Oct 24, 2026

Trick or Treat Downtown Ferndale

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.

Ferndale

Downtown Ferndale, Woodward Ave. & Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI, 48220, United States

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Spooky Spirits: A 21+ Halloween costume bash at the Detroit Zoo ↗

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ProsperUs Detroit Family Block Party

Fisk for Footlights at Grosse Pointe Theatre

We Wear Pink: an all women and non-binary improv show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Alexander Zonjic

Trans Men’s/Masc Lounge

Trivia Night (October) – ’80s Theme

Writing Group

An Evening in the Comedy Cauldron: a witches' night out at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Julia’s Super Sick Totally Gay Comedy Night: local LGBT+ stand-up in Ferndale

Stop Kiss at Grosse Pointe Theatre

Young Athletes Showcase

Happy Hour in the Market (October)

Amalgamation: the Community Sketch Show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Fold & Relax Origami

Queer Parent Pop-Up

Birmingham Pumpkin Patch: A free costume party in Shain Park

Little Goblins

Trick or Treat Downtown Ferndale

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