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.
Campus Kids Day: Lil' Boo Bash at Campus Martius Park offers Halloween-themed interactive activities, a costume contest, and crafts for families in downtown Detroit. The free event is supported by Corewell Health and The Detroit Zoo, providing a festive afternoon of family fun.
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.
Ferndale
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220
ProsperUs Detroit brings back its Family Block Party on Wednesday, October 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Eastern Market, Shed 5 in Detroit. An annual community celebration with ProsperUs entrepreneurs, families, partners, and friends. Free with RSVP.
Detroit
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207
Before the scares start, the City of Dearborn hosts a calm, sensory-friendly trick-or-treat walk on the Ford Field Park trail on Friday, October 16, 5:30–6:30 p.m., for families who prefer treats over tricks. It's free, and the city encourages registering ahead.
Dearborn
Ford Field Park
5:30 PMFree admission
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On Saturday, October 24, noon–4 p.m., young entrepreneurs sell their own creations in the Wiard's Orchards storefront parking lot in Ypsilanti. It's free to attend.
Detroit Historical Society hosts a sensory-friendly Halloween hour on Sunday, October 25, at 1 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit. Explore The Streets of Old Detroit at your own pace with a scavenger hunt, crafts, and coloring; tickets are free, limited to six per family, and this session is reserved for those who need a quieter environment.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra hosts a free, sensory-friendly open rehearsal on Friday, October 30, at 1:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look as the DSO prepares the Young People’s Family Concert Halloween program.
The Detroit Institute of Arts shows its 14th annual Ofrendas exhibition, Day of the Dead altars made by local artists and community members, September 26 through November 1, 2026, during museum hours. It's included with museum admission, which is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Detroit
Detroit Institute of Arts – Special Exhibitions Central
On Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m., the final day of the DIA's Ofrendas exhibition, the artists behind this year's altars talk about their meaning and inspiration in the Detroit Institute of Arts Lecture Hall, after members of the Mexican Consulate open with the history of Día de Muertos. Free with general admission.
Free family movie day in Muskegon: Where The Wild Things Are hits the big screen at the historic Frauenthal Theater on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 3 p.m.. Young Max sails off to an island of Wild Things and gets crowned king. Expect themed activities, surprises and film-inspired snacks, and let them know you're coming.
Muskegon
Frauenthal Theater
3:00 PMExplore event
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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.
Ferndale
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220
6:00 PMFree admission
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