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Pure Detroit leads a one-hour walking tour of the Fisher Building on Saturday, October 3, at 11 a.m., starting at Pure Detroit in Detroit. Explore what’s often called the “World’s Largest Art object,” open to all ages.
Pure Detroit

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

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

Detroit's own Ballet Folklorico dancers tour the regions of Mexico through costume, music and footwork in a one-hour family show at the DIA's Detroit Film Theatre on Saturday, October 3, at noon. It's free with general admission, and Tri-County residents get in free with ID.
Detroit Institute of Arts – Detroit Film Theatre

A progressive elementary school, a mumps outbreak and a community that can't agree on what's true. Detroit Public Theatre stages the Michigan premiere of Jonathan Spector's Tony Award-winning, bitingly funny Eureka Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 2 p.m., at 3960 Third Avenue in Detroit. The run has 22 performances.
Detroit Public Theatre

Wayne State University Theatre and Dance presents the comedy One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show on Saturday, October 3, at 2 p.m. at Hilberry Gateway in Detroit. Sharp family and romantic chaos in suburban Philadelphia. Tickets required.
Hilberry Gateway

The Sounding Room: Battle Elf at MOCAD, Detroit.
MOCAD

Planet D Nonet (PD9) is a streamlined version of the big bands from the 1930s, often featuring guest vocalists to expand their performance versatility. Their lineup recalls the earliest big bands during swing's evolution, blending small-group agility with a larger harmonic palette.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Detroit Social Walk Club leads a women’s walk on Saturday, October 3, at 6:30 p.m., starting at Cullen Plaza in Detroit. You’ll stroll the Riverwalk along the waterfront; registration is through the organizer.
Cullen Plaza

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band play Saturday, October 3, at 7 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. The Lost Dog frontman leans into his Shooting Star material with a country and honky-tonk edge. With Candi Jenkins. All ages. Tickets available.
The Majestic Theatre

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Les Misérables on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 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

Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s PNC Pops world premiere hits Orchestra Hall on Saturday, October 3, at 8 p.m. in Detroit: six-time Las Vegas Headliner of the Year Frankie Moreno and Dancing with the Stars pro Lacey Schwimmer team up, led by Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez‑Yañez. Big Vegas hits with full orchestra. Tickets $25.95–$123.97.
Orchestra Hall

Dennett plays a club set on Saturday, October 3, at 9 p.m. at the Magic Stick in Detroit, with OkayJake, MINDTAKE, and Synth Sirena. 18+; tickets available.
Magic Stick
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