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City of Hamtramck’s night market lands at Pope Park in Hamtramck on Saturday, October 3. Local vendors and food, and it’s the final edition of the series.
Pope Park

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Les Misérables on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2 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

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

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 Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 2 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 Maplesquatch family vacations at an evil warlock's ancient castle, dormant for 164 years, and soon something starts happening to dear old dad. Planet Ant's original horror comedy My Daddy is Haunted! plays the Ant Hall in Hamtramck on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 3 p.m.. Tickets are $30 online or $35 at the door.
Planet Ant Theatre

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Stop Kiss on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. With six performances in the run, you've got options.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

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

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts the 4th Annual Halloween Spooktacular on Sunday, October 25, at 12 p.m., at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Expect indoor trick-or-treating in the historic Alger House plus live stage shows. Tickets are $10 per person.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Disney’s Descendants: The Musical on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 1 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. There are seven performances in the run, so pick the one that suits you.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

Shelly Smith brings ON HOLD to the Planet Ant Black Box, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2 p.m.. The hour-long roller coaster zips between standup, original songs, satire and sketch as Shelly tries to live her dang life and tell some jokes without technology getting in the way.
Planet Ant Theatre

Disney's Descendants: The Musical gets a sensory performance at Grosse Pointe Theatre, 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1 p.m.. If someone in your family does better with a sensory-friendly setting, this is the showing to pick.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a Gingerbread House building competition on Sunday, November 15, at 12 p.m. in Grosse Pointe Farms. You get three hours to build solo or in a small team; kits are provided, and the winner earns a table for four at Breakfast with Santa. Registration is $35 per team.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Grosse Pointe War Memorial kicks off the season with its Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, November 22, at 4 p.m. in Grosse Pointe Farms. A 20-foot decorated tree, live ice sculpting, and a vintage holiday market set the mood; the main event is free with registration. Santa visits in the ballroom are $5 per child.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Sensory-friendly Santa visit and photos on Wednesday, December 2, at 2 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Calm, low-stimulus setting, a brief private meet-and-greet, and a fresh cookie for kids. Limited capacity; advance reservations required.
Ford House

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts Photos with Santa on Wednesday, December 2, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. You get a short private visit in a calm setting and take your own photos; limited tickets with advance reservations required.
Ford House

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a self-defense session on Saturday, December 5, at 12 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale. It’s part of the MOVE Series.
Affirmations

Christina Crawford wants to find her birth mother, and the trail points to Bette Davis, Judy Garland and Eartha Kitt, so the only logical move is to invite all three for Christmas. Blake Fountain's camp holiday comedy Mamma Dearest! Here We Joan Again plays The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale (290 West Nine Mile Road) on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 2 p.m.. Tickets from $25.
The Ringwald Theatre @ Affirmations
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