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The Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, hosts a Fused Glass Fun Workshop on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 6 p.m.. It's a hands-on creative session and it happens just once, so if you'd like to try fused glass, put it on your calendar.
Midland Center for the Arts

M1 Concourse hosts Uncork for a Cure on Friday, October 16, at 6 p.m. at M1 Concourse in Pontiac. Award-winning chefs, sommeliers, and wine pros meet classic cars, art, fashion, and music; tickets required.
M1 Concourse

The City of Dearborn opens its wooded Halloween trail at Ford Field Park October 16–18 (Friday to Sunday), starting at 7 p.m. each night, haunted this year by cryptids of legend, with a later Witching Hour for guests 18+. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 on the day, for a specific date and time slot.
Ford Field Park

America at 250 is a concert celebrating the United States’ semiquincentennial, featuring the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Tech Concert Choir, and Jazz Lab Band performing works by John Williams, Duke Ellington, John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, and a piece inspired by Norman Rockwell's paintings.
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Black Performance Hall

The Rocky Horror Show hits the stage at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8 p.m.. There are three performances, so pick the one that works for you.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

On Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti offers discounted Country Fair admission to first responders, military, scouts and troop leaders. Check Wiard's site for the exact discount.
Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair

Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie hosts Cider Making Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, on a working farm that harvests roughly 15,000 bushels of apples a year. Check the farm's site for the schedule, hours and prices.
Erie Orchards and Cider Mill

The Michigan Glass Project runs a day-long hands-on glass workshop on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Michigan Hot Glass (Russell Industrial Center, Building 1) in Detroit. Pick one of four one-hour sessions, no experience needed, take home your piece; $65 per session, spectators welcome with a $5 suggested donation.
Michigan Hot Glass (Russell Industrial Center, Building 1)

Empty Bowls takes place at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11 a.m.. It runs at three times that day, so it's easy to fit into your plans.
Midland Center for the Arts

Detroit Historical Society docents lead a guided tour on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit. Expect insider context on key exhibits; tickets are free, with museum admission required separately.
Detroit Historical Museum

Detroit Historical Society leads a docent-guided tour on Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Knowledgeable guides bring Detroit’s maritime legacy and Great Lakes connections to life. Tickets are free; museum admission is required separately.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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

Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Academy of Art host Crandemonium on Saturday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Cranbrook Art Museum Grounds in Bloomfield Hills. Expect an exclusive preview of The World of Anna Sui with Anna Sui in attendance, then the Art After Dark party; tickets available for the full gala or the late-night portion only.
Cranbrook Art Museum Grounds, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States

All Star Comedy Festival — event at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

"Are You Ready for it? A Taylor Experience" happens on Saturday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township. It’s a special event focusing on Taylor Swift’s music on the local stage.
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Mexican American singer Lupita Infante plays Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society). She brings a fresh, modern voice to traditional mariachi and ranchera, carrying her family's legacy forward and redefining it for a new generation.
UMS (University Musical Society)

The Henry Ford’s Artemis Adventure with LEGO Bricks runs from Sunday, October 18, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027, at The Gallery by General Motors inside the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Giant LEGO sculptures and hands-on engineering stations bring NASA’s Artemis missions to life. Free for members or with museum admission.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Special Olympics Michigan hosts the Young Athletes Showcase on Sunday, October 18, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms—a free, inclusive sports sampler for kids ages 2–7 and their families.
The War Memorial
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