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Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts Storytime: Stumpkin on Tuesday, October 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores—a read‑aloud of Lucy Ruth Cummins’ book with a pumpkin coloring activity. Best for ages 7 and under; it’s free, with reservations recommended.
Ford House

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

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

GR Trans Foundation hosts a “Gender Junk” walk-in afternoon on Wednesday, October 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. at GR Trans Foundation in Grand Rapids. Come order gender-affirming items—bras, binders, tucking underwear, packers, wigs, TransTape—free of charge, first come, first served.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a queer fantasy book club on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Affirmations Board Room in Ferndale. It’s a welcoming space with structure for newcomers and die-hard fans alike; free to join with registration.
Affirmations Board Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a veterans’ morning meetup on Thursday, October 8, at 8 a.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. A relaxed way to connect with local veterans. Free to attend; registration encouraged.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

The Festival of Lights is a cultural celebration symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. Organized by the Partnership for the Arts and Humanities in collaboration with local community groups in Canton, the event features Indian cultural dancing, a DJ, Indian cuisine, and henna art, concluding with a fireworks display.
1150 S Canton CenterCanton, MI 48188

Glass Academy hosts its 18th annual Glass Pumpkin Fest Show & Sale on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Dearborn studio. Family-friendly live glassblowing, one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins and lanterns, plus free admission and parking.
Glass Academy

City Institute leads a two-hour walking tour of Greektown’s small businesses and history on Saturday, October 10, at 1 p.m., starting from Randolph Plaza in Detroit. It’s free thanks to Greektown Neighborhood Partnership; register to secure your spot.
Randolph Plaza

Heather Bruegl (Oneida/Stockbridge-Munsee) and Brandon Dillard (Cherokee Nation) lead a conversation on Indigenous history on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Anderson Theater, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Two experts bring perspectives that are often overlooked. Free with registration.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts TransParent on Saturday, October 10, at 3 p.m. in Rooms 204 and 205 at Affirmations in Ferndale. A supportive, affirming space for parents and caregivers, free to attend with registration.
Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts “Stitch, please!”, a fiber arts meetup, on Saturday, October 10, at 4 p.m. in the Affirmations Board Room in Ferndale. Knit, crochet, stitch, or sew with an inclusive crew. Free with registration.
Affirmations Board Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts Yallah Talk!, a free hybrid community space for LGBTQ+ Arabs and Arab Americans, Monday, October 12, at 6 p.m., at Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205 in Ferndale. Safe space to connect and share; registration required.
Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

GR Trans Foundation hosts a Legal Doc Assistance Walk-In Day on Wednesday, October 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. at their Grand Rapids office. For Kent County trans and nonbinary residents needing help with IDs, Social Security cards, birth certificates, or passports. Free, first come, first served.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

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.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a virtual writing group on Thursday, October 15, at 6:45 p.m., online via Affirmations in Ferndale. Connect with fellow writers and share works-in-progress. Free with registration.
Affirmations

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

The ReVamp hosts a volunteer-powered clothing swap on Saturday, October 17, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Chandler Park Fieldhouse in Detroit. Bring clean items, swap, and take home unlimited finds, plus workshops and music. Admission is $25 to participate (pay at the door or via Eventbrite); kids under 12 are free.
Chandler Park Fieldhouse
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