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Organized by Downtown Birmingham, the Birmingham Farmers Market runs Sundays from May 3 to October 25, 2026, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., at Public Parking Lot 6 in Birmingham. Expect Michigan-grown produce, meat and dairy, flowers, artisan goods, plus live music and food trucks.
Public Parking Lot 6

Downtown Birmingham hosts BirminghamBURGER from Thursday, October 1, to Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham. Local chefs roll out limited-edition burgers, and you vote to crown the Best Burger in Downtown Birmingham.
Downtown Birmingham

Oakland swimming & diving hosts Youngstown State University on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Oakland Aquatic Center in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
Oakland Aquatic Center

Oakland women's volleyball hosts Wright State on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. at OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
OU Credit Union O'rena

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

Birmingham Village Players stage Once On This Island on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. It's live theater right on Woodward, and with six performances in the run, you can pick the date that suits you.
Birmingham Village Players

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Les Misérables on Friday, October 2, 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

Pure Detroit leads a one-hour walking tour of the Fisher Building on Saturday, October 3, at 1 p.m. at Pure Detroit in Detroit. Billed as the “World’s Largest Art object,” it’s open to all ages.
Pure Detroit

Oakland women's volleyball hosts Northern Kentucky on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 4 p.m. at OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
OU Credit Union O'rena

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

Oakland women's soccer hosts Robert Morris University on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Oakland Soccer Field in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
Oakland Soccer Field

On Sundays October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1–4 p.m., balloon artist John Winslow twists free balloon creations at Goodison Cider Mill in Rochester, with free live music most Sunday afternoons. It all depends on weather and crowds, so call ahead.
Goodison Cider Mill

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

Dan and Phil bring their Hard Launch World Tour to Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's the tour's Detroit stop. Tickets are sold through the official box office on ATG Tickets.
Fisher Theatre

Outlander in Concert comes to Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Live music in a theater setting. Tickets are sold through the official box office on ATG Tickets.
Fisher Theatre

Meadow Brook Hall’s Flashlight Tour runs on Tuesday, October 6, at 7:30 or 8 p.m. in Rochester (the 7 p.m. slot is sold out). A docent-led walk shows hidden details you’d miss in daylight.
Meadow Brook Hall

Oakland men's soccer hosts Green Bay on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Oakland Soccer Field in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
Oakland Soccer Field

The Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a community evening on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms: meet local clubs and nonprofits, plus a 6–7 p.m. keynote with Priya Parker and moderator Ann Delisi. If community-building is your thing, this is for you; separate registration required for the keynote.
The War Memorial
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