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Blake's Big Apple in Armada throws a moonlit fall market on two Fridays, October 2 and October 16, starting at 5 p.m., with spooky-themed vendors, handmade goods, treats, live music and bonfires. It's free, you just need to RSVP.
Blake's Big Apple

Local artisans set up at the Wiard's Orchards storefront in Ypsilanti on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, for a free craft and vendor show of handmade goods. Check Wiard's site for hours.
Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair

Dexter Cider Mill's Apple Daze comes to downtown Dexter on Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with free hayrides running out to the mill, which has been pressing cider since 1886 and is in its 140th season.
Dexter Cider Mill

DJ Nitro spins hip-hop and rap club bangers at BADDIEWEEN on Saturday, October 3, at 9 p.m. at Diamondback Music Hall in Belleville. Free before 11 p.m., 21+; mechanical bull rides all night and a crowd-picked cash prize for the sexiest costume.
Diamondback Music Hall

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

Always wanted to try improv? At Fresh Sauce, the weekly jam at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, anyone can get on stage on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 9 p.m.. It's free and no ticket is needed: show up early to sign up and play, or just grab a seat and watch.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s monthly Legato Memory Café meets Tuesday, October 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Rehearsal Hall at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. It’s free, with creative, social activities for people experiencing dementia and their care partners; registration is encouraged.
Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Rehearsal Hall, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center

Wise Guys Chess Club hosts a Wednesday chess night on Wednesday, October 7, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. Free for all ages and skill levels, with free lessons from 6–7:30 p.m.
Robert C. Valade Park

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.
Ford Field Park

Part of the Michigan Arts Festival, the U-M Arts Initiative and partners present a free concert and discussion with artists Wheelchair Sports Camp and Gaelynn Lea in Ann Arbor. After the concert, Gaelynn Lea's 2026 memoir will be available for purchase and signing at Booksweet.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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.
Shain Park

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.
Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair

The Ark hosts its Open Stage on Monday, October 26, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Performers get eight minutes or two songs in a supportive room; tickets are at the door, $3, free for students and Ark members.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Extra Credit pairs research talks from three University of Michigan professors with top improvisers from hear.say theater on Tuesday, October 27, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Smart prompts turn into on-the-spot scenes. Free, no tickets; live and livestreamed.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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.
Orchestra Hall

Dexter Cider Mill hosts a free, casual 5K on Sunday, November 1, at 9 a.m. in Dexter; run it or walk it, with shoe demos and refreshments.
Dexter Cider Mill

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

Fresh Sauce is hosting an open improv jam at Go Comedy! Improv Theater in Ferndale on Sunday, November 1, at 9 p.m. Anyone can jump on stage to play improv games, and it's free with no tickets needed.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater
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