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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

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy holds its yearly Day of the Dead celebration at Robert C. Valade Park on Sunday, November 1, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with food, live entertainment, shop vendors and kids' activities, plus a community ofrenda where you can add a name or message for a loved one. Admission is free.
Robert C. Valade Park

Kackleberry Farms in Monroe runs its Fall Festival on weekends from September 12 through November 1, plus Thursday and Friday evenings (3–7 p.m.) on October 15, 16, 22 and 23, with 30+ attractions including a super-mega slide, a jumping pillow and pig and duck races. Weekend tickets are $21.99 online or $25 at the gate.
Kackleberry Farms

Wise Guys Chess Club hosts Wisdom Wednesdays on Wednesday, November 4, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. It’s free for all ages, with free lessons from 6–7:30 p.m.
Robert C. Valade Park

Ballets Jazz Montréal takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Dance and music in one evening, one night only.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

United European Ballet dances Snow White and the Seven Dwarves on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon: a Broadway-style fairytale ballet set to Bogdan Pavlovsky's score, with hand-painted sets, costumes by European designers and an international cast. It's made for the whole family.
Frauenthal Theater

The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, celebrates Day of the Dead on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 1 p.m. with Ballet Folklorico and light refreshments. Dance, a bite to eat and a festive community mood.
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

The United European Ballet Company dances Cinderella at Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 West Grand Boulevard, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7 p.m.. It's the fairy tale everyone knows, told through ballet, for one night only. Tickets are sold through the official box office with ATG Tickets.
Fisher Theatre

GRAMMY-nominated violinist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird makes his DSO debut on Tuesday, November 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. He performs The Mysterious Production of Eggs front to back with orchestral arrangements, then a suite of fan favorites. Tickets $59–$129.
Orchestra Hall

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.
Campus Martius Park

The 2026 Detroit Aglow event took place at MGM Grand Detroit, supported by Amazon and Verizon. The festive evening highlighted collaborative efforts that drive downtown Detroit's growth, featuring networking, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, and live music.
MGM Grand Detroit, 1777 3rd Ave., Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

We Run 313’s easy, introductory 2‑mile community run is Tuesday, November 24, at 6 p.m. on the Dennis Archer Greenway in Detroit. Meet at Breadless; all paces and ages welcome, walkers too.
Dennis Archer Greenway

Returning for its fourth year, the OneUP Mind Trekkers Tour presents the OneUP Copper Trail Festival, a hands-on STEM and career exploration event designed for 6th-grade students, featuring over 50 interactive activities.
Student Development Complex (SDC)

The Nutcracker Ballet comes to River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 South Monroe Street in Monroe, on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7 p.m.. There are four performances to pick from, so it's easy to make it a holiday outing.
River Raisin Centre for the Arts

The Flint Symphony Orchestra and Flint School of Performing Arts bring The Nutcracker ballet to Whiting Auditorium in Flint on December 5 and 6. Follow Clara on her magical Christmas Eve journey, performed by students and guest artists with live symphony music.
Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street, Flint, MI, 12345, United States

Earlybirds Club with DJ Helean lands Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. An early dance party for women, trans, and non-binary folks with 80s–2000s sing-alongs, a supportive vibe, and 10% to a local nonprofit. Tickets available; 21+.
The Majestic Theatre

Grand Rapids Ballet dances The Nutcracker at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe NW in Grand Rapids, on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are eight performances to pick from, so it's easy to make it part of your holidays.
DeVos Performance Hall

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House brings back The Nutcracker Tea on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. A beloved holiday tradition returns with a setting inspired by the classic story; seating is sold by table, multiple tables allowed, but tables can’t be combined and adjacency isn’t guaranteed.
Ford House
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