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Michigan men's tennis hosts M15 Ann Arbor on Friday, October 2, 2026 in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
University of Michigan

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts Storytime: Stumpkin on Tuesday, October 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores—a read‑aloud of Lucy Ruth Cummins’ book with a pumpkin coloring activity. Best for ages 7 and under; it’s free, with reservations recommended.
Ford House

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a veterans’ morning meetup on Thursday, October 8, at 8 a.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. A relaxed way to connect with local veterans. Free to attend; registration encouraged.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Grosse Pointe War Memorial leads a 90-minute history tour of the elegant Alger House on Thursday, October 8, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Intimate, limited to 20, wheelchair accessible, and free with Pay What You Wish.
The War Memorial

Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s PVS Classical concert at Orchestra Hall in Detroit on Friday, October 9, at 10:45. Peter Oundjian leads Joan Tower’s Concerto for Orchestra, Bernstein’s Serenade with rising star Paul Huang, Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and John Adams’s Frenzy. Tickets $25.95–$115.25.
Orchestra Hall

Detroit Artists Market presents a group exhibition curated by Sydney Frakes from Friday, October 9, through Saturday, October 31, in Detroit. Installation, fiber, and painting probe nostalgia and longing; gallery hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Detroit Artists Market

The Family Day event at MOCAD invites participants to create playful prints inspired by sound, linked to Mike Kelley's Mobile Homestead and the 20 Years of MOCAD exhibition.
MOCAD

Michigan field hockey hosts Monmouth on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
University of Michigan

Masonic Temple Detroit hosts a tour on Sunday, October 11, at 11 a.m. at Masonic Temple Detroit in Detroit. Walk through the building; all ages welcome.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Michigan football hosts Penn State on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
Michigan Stadium

Detroit Historical Society docents lead a guided tour on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit. Expect insider context on key exhibits; tickets are free, with museum admission required separately.
Detroit Historical Museum

Detroit Historical Society leads a docent-guided tour on Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Knowledgeable guides bring Detroit’s maritime legacy and Great Lakes connections to life. Tickets are free; museum admission is required separately.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Michigan football hosts Indiana on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
Michigan Stadium

Detroit Historical Society hosts Hustle HERS on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit. Expect leadership resources, personalized financial coaching, inspiring speakers, and a wellness zone. Free with registration.
Detroit Historical Museum

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.
Ford House

Michigan women's basketball hosts Rochester Christian (ex) on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
Crisler Center

Michigan men's tennis hosts the Big Ten Individuals on Friday, October 30, 2026 in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
University of Michigan

Miss Paula & The Candy Bandits play a high-energy, family-friendly punk rock show on Saturday, October 31, at 10 a.m. at The Cube at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. Interactive tunes and storytelling for little listeners. Tickets: $12.60.
The Cube, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
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