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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

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts TransParent on Saturday, October 10, at 3 p.m. in Rooms 204 and 205 at Affirmations in Ferndale. A supportive, affirming space for parents and caregivers, free to attend with registration.
Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts “Stitch, please!”, a fiber arts meetup, on Saturday, October 10, at 4 p.m. in the Affirmations Board Room in Ferndale. Knit, crochet, stitch, or sew with an inclusive crew. Free with registration.
Affirmations Board Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

The Henry Ford’s Artist in Residence runs Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenfield Village’s Print Shop in Dearborn. The visiting artist collaborates with Liberty Craftworks artisans to create unique pieces; free for members or with Village admission.
Greenfield Village

The Henry Ford hosts an adults‑only All Hallows Dinner on Sunday, October 11, at 4:30 p.m. at Stand 44 in Greenfield Village, Dearborn. A lantern‑lit Hallowe’en evening for ages 21+. Tickets available from the organizer.
Greenfield Village

The Divas of Detroit throw a big sapphic Halloween party with dancing, burlesque, games and prizes at Ferndale’s Orchid Theatre on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, costumes required; tickets are $17.85.
Orchid Theatre

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts Yallah Talk!, a free hybrid community space for LGBTQ+ Arabs and Arab Americans, Monday, October 12, at 6 p.m., at Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205 in Ferndale. Safe space to connect and share; registration required.
Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts queer‑friendly, gender‑affirming yoga on Monday, October 12, at 7–8:30 p.m. at the Affirmations Sky Deck in Ferndale. Beginner‑friendly, 18+, donation‑based with proceeds supporting the center.
Affirmations Sky Deck

Cate Waldecker, Education & Programs Coordinator at the Detroit Historical Society, gives a talk on Wednesday, October 14, at 6 p.m. at the Dearborn Heights Library – John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch in Dearborn Heights. She’ll trace a century of Detroit on screen—and admission is free.
Dearborn Heights Library - John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch

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.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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

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.
Affirmations

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.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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

The City of Dearborn opens its wooded Halloween trail at Ford Field Park October 16–18 (Friday to Sunday), starting at 7 p.m. each night, haunted this year by cryptids of legend, with a later Witching Hour for guests 18+. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 on the day, for a specific date and time slot.
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
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