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City Institute leads this free walking tour on Saturday, October 17, at 1 p.m., starting at Qahwah House in Dearborn. In two hours you’ll see how Dearborn’s past and present intersect, with small tastes from local spots along the way. Advance registration required.
Qahwah House

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

Central Michigan men's basketball (exhibition) hosts Saginaw Valley State on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3 p.m. at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant. Ticket info is on cmuchippewas.com, Central Michigan’s official athletics site.
McGuirk Arena

Ambassador Sam Brownback speaks on “The World’s War on Faith” on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth as part of the Anything Is Possible Speaker Series. A longtime advocate for religious freedom; Rosary at 6:30, talk at 7 p.m. Free.
Saint John's Resort

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts the Queer Parent Pop-Up on Saturday, October 24, at 10 a.m. at the Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room in Ferndale. Kids are welcome, especially ages 6–12. It’s free with advance registration.
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

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

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.
Five15

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 Historical Museum

The Flint Symphony Orchestra starts a new Halloween tradition on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street in Flint, with guest conductor Abdiel Vázquez. Come in costume for playful favorites and spooky classics, then treats and family activities. Tickets from $26; kids 12 and under free with an adult ticket.
Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street, Flint, MI, 12345, United States

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

Central Michigan men's basketball (exhibition) hosts North Park on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant. Ticket info is on cmuchippewas.com, Central Michigan’s official athletics site.
McGuirk Arena

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

GR Trans Foundation hosts a walk-in legal document assistance day on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 1–5 p.m. at GR Trans Foundation in Grand Rapids. Free, first come first served, for Kent County trans and nonbinary residents; help spans IDs, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and passports.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

GR Trans Foundation and GR Pride Center host Cheers, Queers! on Thursday, October 29, at 6 p.m. at Lotus Brew Coffee / Dry Bar in Grand Rapids. An alcohol-free meet-and-greet for West Michigan’s trans and queer community with a spooky twist and costumes encouraged. Free, 18+.
Lotus Brew Coffee / Dry Bar, 211 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, 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

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 Institute of Arts – Special Exhibitions Central

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
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