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Ferndale Parks & Recreation throws its fall festival at the Detroit Curling Club at Martin Road Park on Saturday, October 3, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with hay rides, pumpkin painting and a trick-or-treat trail. Tickets are required: $8 early bird through October 1, $10 after.
Detroit Curling Club at Martin Road Park

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 Harvest Fest screens Hotel Transylvania on Sunday, October 4, 2–4 p.m., on the DTE Summit lawn at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, sponsored by Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Check the Detroit Harvest Fest site for admission details.
Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center runs a West Marches–style Dungeons & Dragons campaign for high schoolers on Tuesday, October 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room in Ferndale. Ages 14–18 play heroes in a world of adventure; it’s free with advance online registration.
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Michigan ice hockey hosts Alaska Anchorage on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
Yost Ice Arena

Michigan volleyball hosts Iowa on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
Crisler Center

Michigan ice hockey hosts Alaska Anchorage on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
Yost Ice Arena

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

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

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

Michigan women's soccer hosts Penn State on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
University of Michigan

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy holds its yearly Day of the Dead celebration at Robert C. Valade Park on Sunday, November 1, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with food, live entertainment, shop vendors and kids' activities, plus a community ofrenda where you can add a name or message for a loved one. Admission is free.
Robert C. Valade Park

Affirmations’ Youth Advisory Council throws a Youth Pride fest on Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Affirmations Lower Level Atrium in Ferndale. By youth, for youth—workshops, a drag show, community vibes—and it’s free.
Affirmations Lower Level Atrium, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

MiGen Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network hosts Craft Night on Thursday, November 19, at 6 p.m. at the Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room in Ferndale. LGBTQ+ folks of all ages can make art and talk across generations; supplies and conversation cards are provided. Free, registration on MiGen’s website.
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

The Parade Company celebrates the 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Detroit at Huntington Place and along Woodward. Expect colorful floats, giant balloons, and marching bands all day.
Huntington Place

Gemily—the family folk trio of Laz and San Slomovits (Gemini) and San’s daughter, Emily—plays Sunday, November 29, at 1 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. It’s their long-running post‑Thanksgiving benefit for Mott Children’s Hospital. Tickets $18.50, kids 12 and under $13.50; online/phone prices include fees, or buy in person at The Ark box office with no fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts an all-ages open mic on Thursday, December 17, at 6 p.m. at Affirmations Gallery in Ferndale, in partnership with MiGen. Sign-ups happen on site, first come first served.
Affirmations Gallery, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

On Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 11 a.m., Marooned! lands in Ann Arbor and kicks off the new Family initiative from UMS (University Musical Society). An astronaut crash-lands on an uncharted planet 87,000 light years out and has to find her way home. Recommended for kids 5 and up.
UMS (University Musical Society)
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