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

Detroit Zoo · Royal Oak

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Festivals & community

Oct 22, 2026

A Celebration of Aging Out Loud

The Senior and Caregiver Resource Network’s annual fundraiser, with drag queen bingo and dinner, benefits MiGen, Michigan’s LGBTQ+ elders network, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Club Venetian in Madison Heights. Tickets: $90.

Madison Heights

Club Venetian

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Detroit Was Wild About Harry (Houdini) — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Historical Society

Festivals & community

Oct 22, 2026

Detroit Was Wild About Harry (Houdini)

Jeremy Dimick, Director of Collections and Curatorial at the Detroit Historical Society, gives a talk on Houdini’s 19 Detroit appearances and final days on Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m. at Troy Public Library in Troy. It marks the 100th anniversary of his death. Free.

Troy

Troy Public Library

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 22, 2026

Amalgamation: the Community Sketch Show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, hosts Amalgamation on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's the bi-monthly Community Sketch Show that anyone can submit to, even you: a one-night-only mashup of original sketches, comedic voices, styles and delightful chaos.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Fold & Relax Origami — Organizer image — Organizer image · Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Festivals & community

Oct 23, 2026

Fold & Relax Origami

Artist Andrew Sigman leads a guided origami workshop on Friday, October 23, at 5 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Step-by-step, all ages, calming and focused. Registration required.

Grosse Pointe Farms

Grosse Pointe War Memorial

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Halloween Weekend at Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie — Organizer image — Organizer image · Erie Orchards and Cider Mill

Festivals & community

Oct 24, 2026

Halloween Weekend at Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie

Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie hosts Halloween Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25, 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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Hustle HERS: Women Entrepreneurs Resource Summit — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Historical Society

Festivals & community

Oct 24, 2026

Hustle HERS: Women Entrepreneurs Resource Summit

Detroit Historical Society hosts Hustle HERS on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit. Expect leadership resources, personalized financial coaching, inspiring speakers, and a wellness zone. Free with registration.

Detroit

Detroit Historical Museum

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Birmingham Pumpkin Patch: A free costume party in Shain Park — Organizer image — Organizer image · City of Birmingham Parks & Recreation

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Oct 24, 2026

Birmingham Pumpkin Patch: A free costume party in Shain Park

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

Kids Markets at Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair

Festivals & community

Oct 24, 2026

Kids Markets at Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti

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.

Ypsilanti

Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair

12:00 PMFree admission

Festivals & community

Oct 24, 2026

Day of the Dead Altar Making Workshop at the Macomb Center

Build your own Day of the Dead altar on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. It's a hands-on community workshop in the center's Day of the Dead lineup.

Clinton Township

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

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Family Workshop: Polymer Clay Magnets — Organizer image — Organizer image · Cranbrook Art Museum

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Oct 24, 2026

Family Workshop: Polymer Clay Magnets

Cranbrook Art Museum’s family workshop runs Saturday, October 24, at 1:30 p.m. in the Art Lab in Bloomfield Hills: make bright polymer clay fridge magnets with an artist leading the way. $15 per participant, pre-registration required, materials provided.

Bloomfield Hills

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

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Festivals & community

Oct 24, 2026

Howl-O-Ween Presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions

The 13th annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Party at Grand Circus Dog Park features a costume contest with multiple categories, Halloween-themed games, dog treats, a DJ playing festive music, and giveaways. The event includes activities for both dogs and their owners.

Detroit

Grand Circus Park, 101-157 Witherell St, Detroit, MI, United States

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Trick or Treat Downtown Ferndale — Organizer image — Organizer image · Downtown Ferndale

Festivals & community

Oct 24, 2026

Trick or Treat Downtown Ferndale

Downtown Ferndale businesses host a trick-or-treat afternoon on Saturday, October 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Downtown Ferndale in Ferndale. Kids and pups get treats, with community stations from Ferndale Fire and Police around town.

Ferndale

Downtown Ferndale, Woodward Ave. & Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI, 48220, United States

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Meadow Brook Hall-oween: Trick-or-treating at a historic mansion — Organizer image — Organizer image · Meadow Brook Hall

Festivals & community

Oct 25, 2026

Meadow Brook Hall-oween: Trick-or-treating at a historic mansion

On Sunday, October 25, Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester lets kids trick-or-treat along the estate's woodland paths and through the first floor of the historic mansion, with games, crafts, cider and donuts in a heated Garden Tent. Advance timed-entry tickets are required ($20 youth, $10 adults), and every slot is expected to sell out.

Rochester

Meadow Brook Hall

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Annual Fall Open House — Sunday, October 25, 2026 — Organizer image — Organizer image · Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site

Festivals & community

Oct 25, 2026

Annual Fall Open House — Sunday, October 25, 2026

Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site hosts its Annual Fall Open House on Sunday, October 25, at 1 p.m. in Shelby Township. A simple way to visit a historic site.

Shelby Township

Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 48317, United States

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Historical Speaker Series – Gems from the Vault: Stories from the Packard Archives — Organizer image — Organizer image · Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site

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Oct 25, 2026

Historical Speaker Series – Gems from the Vault: Stories from the Packard Archives

Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site hosts a Historical Speaker Series talk on Sunday, October 25, at 1 p.m. at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site in Shelby Township, featuring stories drawn from the Packard Archives.

Shelby Township

Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 48317, United States

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Treats in the Streets Sensory-friendly Hour — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Historical Society

Festivals & community

Oct 25, 2026

Treats in the Streets Sensory-friendly Hour

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

Detroit Historical Museum

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Festivals & community

Oct 25, 2026

Kids Hours at Hush Haunted Attraction: Lights-on haunted houses for kids

On Sunday, October 25, from 2 to 5 p.m., Hush Haunted Attraction in Westland turns the lights on and skips the scare actors, so younger visitors can walk through the haunted houses and see the eerie sets without the jump scares. Check the Hush ticket page for prices and tickets.

Westland

Hush Haunted Attraction

2:00 PMExplore event

Treats in the Streets — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Historical Society

Festivals & community

Oct 25, 2026

Treats in the Streets

Detroit Historical Society throws a family Halloween afternoon at the Detroit Historical Museum: Treats in the Streets starts Sunday, October 25, at 2:30 p.m. in Detroit. Explore The Streets of Old Detroit with a scavenger hunt, crafts, and a dance party with Fangs and Twang; free tickets, limit 10 per family.

Detroit

Detroit Historical Museum

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A Celebration of Aging Out Loud

Detroit Was Wild About Harry (Houdini)

Amalgamation: the Community Sketch Show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Fold & Relax Origami

Halloween Weekend at Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie

Hustle HERS: Women Entrepreneurs Resource Summit

Birmingham Pumpkin Patch: A free costume party in Shain Park

Kids Markets at Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti

Day of the Dead Altar Making Workshop at the Macomb Center

Family Workshop: Polymer Clay Magnets

Howl-O-Ween Presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions

Trick or Treat Downtown Ferndale

Meadow Brook Hall-oween: Trick-or-treating at a historic mansion

Annual Fall Open House — Sunday, October 25, 2026

Historical Speaker Series – Gems from the Vault: Stories from the Packard Archives

Treats in the Streets Sensory-friendly Hour

Kids Hours at Hush Haunted Attraction: Lights-on haunted houses for kids

Treats in the Streets

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