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Spooky Spirits: A 21+ Halloween costume bash at the Detroit Zoo ↗

Detroit Zoo · Royal Oak

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For Generations Yet Unborn — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

Arts & culture

Feb 7, 2026

For Generations Yet Unborn

The Henry Ford’s temporary collections spotlight runs Saturday, February 7, 2026, through Sunday, January 31, 2027, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Centered on Mrs. Jackson’s memoir, it shows how everyday people can preserve and share family stories. Free for members or with museum admission.

Dearborn

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

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Handmade: The Crafting of America — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

Arts & culture

Mar 21, 2026

Handmade: The Crafting of America

The Henry Ford’s exhibition Handmade: The Crafting of America runs Saturday, March 21, 2026, through Monday, January 18, 2027, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. It traces American craft from practical roots to bold contemporary work. Free for members; included with museum admission.

Dearborn

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

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A thread runs through it — Organizer image — Organizer image · Ramsdell Theatre

Arts & culture

Sep 25, 2026

A thread runs through it

"A Thread Runs Through It" is an exhibition celebrating fiber art and the vast possibilities of thread, fabric, texture, and color. Featuring both traditional techniques and contemporary works, the artists combine imagination, craftsmanship, and personal expression.

Manistee

Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

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Adult Art Camp! (Sold Out) — Organizer image — Organizer image · Cranbrook Art Museum

Arts & culture

Sep 30, 2026

Adult Art Camp! (Sold Out)

Cranbrook Art Museum hosts a three-day Adult Art Camp from Wednesday, September 30, to Friday, October 2 at the Art Lab in Bloomfield Hills. It dives into printmaking techniques with gallery and vault field trips—now sold out and required advance registration.

Bloomfield Hills

Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States

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Erebus Haunted Attraction – Primordium: Pontiac's haunted house — Organizer image — Organizer image · Erebus Haunted Attraction

Festivals & community

Oct 2, 2026

Erebus Haunted Attraction – Primordium: Pontiac's haunted house

Pontiac's long-running Erebus haunted attraction is back with its Primordium storyline at 18 South Perry St., open October 1–4, 7–11, 13–18 and 20–31, plus November 1, 6 and 7. Tickets are sold by date on the official Erebus calendar, $25–$42 depending on the night.

Pontiac

Erebus Haunted Attraction

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Full Moon Haunted House at Bonadeo Farms: a haunted house and hayride in Highland Township — Organizer image — Organizer image · Bonadeo Farms

Festivals & community

Oct 2, 2026

Full Moon Haunted House at Bonadeo Farms: a haunted house and hayride in Highland Township

Every Friday and Saturday from October 2 through October 31, dusk to 11 p.m., Bonadeo Farms in Highland Township opens the Full Moon Haunted House: an anxious hayride through the cornfield, a 10,000+ square foot haunted house and the Mystic Cornfield. Check the organizer's site for ticket prices.

Highland Township

Bonadeo Farms

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Fun Farm & Corn Maze at Long Family Orchard & Farm: a 150th anniversary fall in Commerce Township — Organizer image — Organizer image · Long Family Orchard & Farm

Festivals & community

Oct 2, 2026

Fun Farm & Corn Maze at Long Family Orchard & Farm: a 150th anniversary fall in Commerce Township

The Long family has farmed the same stretch of Commerce Road since 1876, and for their 150th fall the Fun Farm is open Fridays through Sundays, October 2 through November 1, with 20+ attractions, a corn maze and a hayride to the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch. Admission is $19 online or $21 at the gate.

Commerce Township

Long Family Orchard & Farm

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Sports & fitness

Oct 2, 2026

American Speed Festival

M1 Concourse hosts the American Speed Festival from Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4, at M1 Concourse in Pontiac. Expect legendary drivers, rare cars, and immersive track action; tickets run $55–$300.

Pontiac

M1 Concourse

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Neoliberal Loops Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries — Organizer image — Organizer image · Michigan Technological University

Arts & culture

Oct 2, 2026

Neoliberal Loops Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Emma C. Johnson's Neoliberal Loops project explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, and economic precarity through diverse media at the Rozsa Art Galleries. The exhibit runs from September 18 to November 6, 2026, in Houghton, inviting reflection on capitalism and representation.

Houghton

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Art Galleries

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Festivals & community

Oct 2, 2026

Metro Detroit Women's Expo

Kohler Expo’s three-day Metro Detroit Women’s Expo runs Friday–Sunday, October 2–4, at Macomb Sports & Expo Center in Warren. 200+ exhibitors with shopping, samples and entertainment; tickets are valid for any one day, and BLINGO After Dark is Friday at 6:30 p.m. with separate limited tickets. Adults $8 online/$10 door; kids $4/$5.

Warren

Macomb Sports & Expo Center

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Octoberfest — Organizer image — Organizer image · Saint John's Resort

Festivals & community

Oct 2, 2026

Octoberfest

Saint John’s Resort hosts an Octoberfest on Friday, October 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Doyle’s Patio in Plymouth. Fall vibes with the grill, fire pits, and brews; all proceeds benefit LifeLab Kids, and admission is free.

Plymouth

Saint John's Resort

4:00 PMFree admission

Author Talk: Joel Walkowski — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Public Library

Arts & culture

Oct 2, 2026

Author Talk: Joel Walkowski

Author Joel Walkowski gives an author talk on Friday, October 2, at 4:30 p.m. at the Detroit Public Library Main in Detroit. He’ll discuss his book, Honolulu Blues: How Loving A Losing Football Team Created A Winning Man—come if you’re curious how a losing team can shape a person.

Detroit

Main | Detroit Public Library

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Festivals & community

Oct 3, 2026

Weekend hayrides at Diehl's Orchard & Cider Mill in Holly

Diehl's Orchard & Cider Mill in Holly runs hayrides every Saturday and Sunday from October 3 through October 18, weather permitting. Rides are $3, and kids 3 and under ride free.

Holly

Diehl's Orchard & Cider Mill

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Festivals & community

Oct 3, 2026

Weekend pony rides at Diehl's Orchard & Cider Mill in Holly

Diehl's Orchard & Cider Mill in Holly offers pony rides on October 3, 4, 10, 11 and 17, weather permitting. Rides are $10, and there are no pony rides on October 18.

Holly

Diehl's Orchard & Cider Mill

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Craft Show Store Front at Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair

Festivals & community

Oct 3, 2026

Craft Show Store Front at Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti

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.

Ypsilanti

Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair

All dayFree admission

Pumpkin Festival at Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie — Organizer image — Organizer image · Erie Orchards and Cider Mill

Festivals & community

Oct 3, 2026

Pumpkin Festival at Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie

Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie hosts its Pumpkin Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, on a working farm with apple picking, pumpkins, hayrides and a corn maze in the fall. Check the farm's site for the schedule, hours and prices.

Erie

Erie Orchards and Cider Mill

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Festivals & community

Oct 3, 2026

Hamtramck Night Bazaar

City of Hamtramck’s night market lands at Pope Park in Hamtramck on Saturday, October 3. Local vendors and food, and it’s the final edition of the series.

Hamtramck

Pope Park

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Weekend Fall Fun at Westview Orchards: corn maze, wagon rides and a giant slide — Organizer image — Organizer image · Westview Orchards & Winery

Festivals & community

Oct 3, 2026

Weekend Fall Fun at Westview Orchards: corn maze, wagon rides and a giant slide

Every Saturday and Sunday from October 3 through November 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Westview Orchards & Winery in Washington, Michigan, runs Weekend Fall Fun with an America's 250th themed corn maze, wagon rides, a 40-foot slide and petting animals. Check the farm's site for admission prices.

Washington

Westview Orchards & Winery

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Spooky Spirits: A 21+ Halloween costume bash at the Detroit Zoo ↗

Blake's Haunted Night Market: a moonlit fall market in Armada ↗

Fun Farm & Corn Maze at Long Family Orchard & Farm: a 150th anniversary fall in Commerce Township ↗

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For Generations Yet Unborn

Handmade: The Crafting of America

A thread runs through it

Adult Art Camp! (Sold Out)

Erebus Haunted Attraction – Primordium: Pontiac's haunted house

Full Moon Haunted House at Bonadeo Farms: a haunted house and hayride in Highland Township

Fun Farm & Corn Maze at Long Family Orchard & Farm: a 150th anniversary fall in Commerce Township

American Speed Festival

Neoliberal Loops Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Metro Detroit Women's Expo

Octoberfest

Author Talk: Joel Walkowski

Weekend hayrides at Diehl's Orchard & Cider Mill in Holly

Weekend pony rides at Diehl's Orchard & Cider Mill in Holly

Craft Show Store Front at Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti

Pumpkin Festival at Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie

Hamtramck Night Bazaar

Weekend Fall Fun at Westview Orchards: corn maze, wagon rides and a giant slide

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