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.
Armada
Blake's Big Apple
5:00 PMFree admission
Organizer image · Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dearborn
Glass Academy
11:00 AMFree admission
Organizer image · City of Birmingham Parks & Recreation
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
Organizer image · Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair
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.
The 23rd annual Detroit Tree Lighting takes place at Campus Martius Park, featuring performances by national and local musicians, figure skating shows, food trucks, and unique light displays throughout Downtown Detroit.
Saint John’s Resort hosts its first annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 27, at 5 p.m. in the Monarch Courtyard in Plymouth. Thousands of twinkling lights, live carolers, hot cocoa, and a fireside hang—free to attend.
Downtown Birmingham hosts Santa House on Saturday, November 28, at 12 p.m. in Downtown Birmingham at Shain Park (Birmingham). Meet Santa and take a horse-drawn carriage ride—free; most visits are walk-up, with registration required on certain days opening November 1 at 8 a.m.
Downtown Birmingham’s Santa House pops up Sunday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shain Park in Birmingham. Free visits with Santa and horse-drawn carriage rides; some dates require registration, which opens November 1 at 8 a.m.
River Raisin Ragtime Revue’s 13-piece orchestra brings a family Christmas concert on Sunday, December 20, at 2 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Expect ragtime takes on holiday classics—and special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets $40, kids 12 and under free.
Ann Arbor
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
2:00 PMFree admission
Behind the listings
We collect listings from public event calendars. Coverage reflects the sources processed so far, rather than every event in Michigan.
More ways to shareDiscord · Viber · Instagram · Microsoft Teams · Slack · LINE · Pinterest · Tumblr · Mastodon · Nextdoor · Flipboard · Gmail · Outlook · Yahoo Mail · With a QR code