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Birmingham Farmers Market — Organizer image — Organizer image · Downtown Birmingham

Concerts

May 3, 2026

Birmingham Farmers Market

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.

Birmingham

Public Parking Lot 6

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BirminghamBURGER — Organizer image — Organizer image · Downtown Birmingham

Food & markets

Oct 1, 2026

BirminghamBURGER

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.

Birmingham

Downtown Birmingham

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Zoo Boo: Halloween weekends at the Detroit Zoo — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Zoological Society

Festivals & community

Oct 9, 2026

Zoo Boo: Halloween weekends at the Detroit Zoo

The Detroit Zoological Society's merry-not-scary Zoo Boo fills the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak with trick-or-treat stations, live entertainment and costumed characters on October 3–4, 9–11, 16–18 and 23–25, from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $21–$25 ($27 at the gate) through the zoo's webstore.

Royal Oak

Detroit Zoo

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Festivals & community

Oct 10, 2026

Boos + Bites

Royal Oak Downtown Events hosts Boos + Bites on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Royal Oak. It's a community gathering featuring local bites and a relaxed vibe.

Royal Oak

Royal Oak, MI 48067

11:00 AMExplore event

Theatre & musicals

Oct 11, 2026

The Fall Of The House Of Usher: Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak

Stagecrafters performs The Fall Of The House Of Usher at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 South Lafayette Avenue in Royal Oak, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 2 p.m.. With seven performances in the run, you've got options.

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 11, 2026

My Daddy is Haunted!: Planet Ant's original horror comedy in Hamtramck

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.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Tonight's Conversation: Live & Uncut — Organizer image — Organizer image · Huntington Place

Arts & culture

Oct 24, 2026

Tonight's Conversation: Live & Uncut

Tonight’s Conversation brings its audience-driven Live & Uncut talk show to Huntington Place in Detroit on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Expect mic-in-hand audience Q&A, real stories, and throwback R&B energy — tickets required.

Detroit

Huntington Place

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Birmingham Pumpkin Patch: A free costume party in Shain Park — Organizer image — Organizer image · City of Birmingham Parks & Recreation

Festivals & community

Oct 24, 2026

Birmingham Pumpkin Patch: A free costume party in Shain Park

The City of Birmingham throws a free Halloween costume party in downtown's Shain Park on Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., with costume contests, bounce houses, an exotic zoo, food trucks and dance parties. Kids can pick and decorate a pumpkin, get their faces painted and ride the train.

Birmingham

Shain Park

10:00 AMFree admission

Royal Oak Small Business Tour: West Downtown — Organizer image — Organizer image · City Institute public tours

Festivals & community

Oct 24, 2026

Royal Oak Small Business Tour: West Downtown

City Institute public tours leads a free walking tour on Saturday, October 24, at 1 p.m., starting at Five15 in Royal Oak. Explore the west side’s small businesses with local bites along the way; registration secures your spot.

Royal Oak

Five15

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Birmingham Farmers Market: End of Season Celebration — Organizer image — Organizer image · Downtown Birmingham

Concerts

Oct 25, 2026

Birmingham Farmers Market: End of Season Celebration

Downtown Birmingham hosts the Birmingham Farmers Market End of Season Celebration on Sunday, October 25, at 9 a.m. at Public Parking Lot 6 in Birmingham. Expect Halloween-themed fun with live music and kids’ activities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Birmingham

Public Parking Lot 6

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Lecture: Native Roots – Indigenous History of Belle Isle — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Historical Society

Festivals & community

Oct 27, 2026

Lecture: Native Roots – Indigenous History of Belle Isle

Detroit Historical Society’s Education Coordinator Cate Waldecker gives a talk on Tuesday, October 27, at 12 p.m. at the Royal Oak Senior Community Center in Royal Oak. She’ll trace Indigenous stewardship of Belle Isle and the impact of colonization. Free.

Royal Oak

Royal Oak Senior Community Center

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Youmacon 2026 — Organizer image — Organizer image · Huntington Place

Arts & culture

Oct 29, 2026

Youmacon 2026

Youmacon, Detroit’s anime and pop culture convention, runs Thursday, October 29–Sunday, November 1 at Huntington Place in Detroit. Panels, live events, gaming, cosplay, a marketplace, and late-night programming all under one roof.

Detroit

Huntington Place

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Día de los Muertos: Day of the Dead on the riverfront at Valade Park — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Festivals & community

Nov 1, 2026

Día de los Muertos: Day of the Dead on the riverfront at Valade Park

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.

Detroit

Robert C. Valade Park

11:00 AMFree admission

Theatre & musicals

Nov 8, 2026

Calendar Girls: Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak

Stagecrafters stages Calendar Girls at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 South Lafayette Avenue in Royal Oak, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2 p.m.. With eleven performances in the run, it's easy to find a date that works for you.

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Nov 8, 2026

Complete Works of Shakespeare with the Birmingham Village Players

The Birmingham Village Players stage Complete Works of Shakespeare on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. With ten performances in the run, you've got plenty of dates to choose from.

Birmingham

Birmingham Village Players

2:00 PMExplore event

Theatre & musicals

Nov 8, 2026

ON HOLD: A One Human Show with Shelly Smith at Planet Ant in Hamtramck

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.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Sports & fitness

Nov 26, 2026

The Turkey Trot

The S3 Turkey Trot (10K/5K/1 mile) is on Thursday, November 26, at Huntington Place in Detroit. A 40+ year tradition with costumes and “The Parade before The Parade” vibe. Tickets/registration available online.

Detroit

Huntington Place

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Turkey Trot — Organizer image — Organizer image · Huntington Place

Family fun

Nov 26, 2026

Turkey Trot

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.

Detroit

Huntington Place

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Birmingham Farmers Market

BirminghamBURGER

Zoo Boo: Halloween weekends at the Detroit Zoo

Boos + Bites

The Fall Of The House Of Usher: Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak

My Daddy is Haunted!: Planet Ant's original horror comedy in Hamtramck

Tonight's Conversation: Live & Uncut

Birmingham Pumpkin Patch: A free costume party in Shain Park

Royal Oak Small Business Tour: West Downtown

Birmingham Farmers Market: End of Season Celebration

Lecture: Native Roots – Indigenous History of Belle Isle

Youmacon 2026

Día de los Muertos: Day of the Dead on the riverfront at Valade Park

Calendar Girls: Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak

Complete Works of Shakespeare with the Birmingham Village Players

ON HOLD: A One Human Show with Shelly Smith at Planet Ant in Hamtramck

The Turkey Trot

Turkey Trot

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