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(sub)surface, a fully accessible group exhibition for people with visual impairments, runs Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, October 24 at Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery in Detroit during Detroit Month of Design. Free admission; the gallery is open Fri–Sat 1–6 p.m.
Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery

Mosaic Productions’ collaborative exhibition (Interpretation Show #9) runs Saturday, September 19, through October 17 at Office Space Gallery in Detroit, with the opening reception on Saturday, September 19, at 6 p.m. Photographers shot from their cars and artists reinterpreted the images—40+ participants, curated by Tim Tonachella and Billy Hunter.
Office Space Gallery

Michigan State softball hosts Lansing Community College on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing. Ticket info is on msuspartans.com, Michigan State’s official athletics site.
Secchia Stadium

Wayne State softball hosts Detroit Mercy on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Gary L. Bryce Field/WSU Softball Stadium in Detroit. Ticket info is on wsuathletics.com, Wayne State’s official athletics site.
Gary L. Bryce Field/WSU Softball Stadium

For the 15th year, the Northville Downtown Development Authority lets life-sized skeletons take over downtown Northville for all of October, kicking off with a launch party on Friday, October 2, 5–10 p.m.
Downtown Northville

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.
Blake's Big Apple

The Arts Warehouse at Cherry Hill presents 'Fall Into Art,' a three-week pop-up event featuring hands-on arts and crafts, local artists, live acoustic music, pizza, seasonal snacks, and cider in Canton.
500 Ridge RoadCanton, MI 48187

The Henry Ford's evening Halloween walk returns to Greenfield Village in Dearborn for its 46th season, October 1–4, 8–11, 15–18 and 22–25 (Thursdays to Sundays), 6–9:30 p.m., with more than 50 costumed characters and scenes from The Wizard of Oz and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Tickets run $28–$42, and several nights sell out, so book early.
Greenfield Village

From October 2 through November 1, Blake's Big Apple in Armada goes full spooky every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night with zombie paintball, a haunted hayride, a 3-story haunted barn and the family-friendly Spookyland. Fridays and Saturdays run 6–11 p.m., Sundays 6–10 p.m., with tickets starting at $17.95.
Blake's Big Apple

The Detroit Zoological Society throws a strictly 21+ Halloween costume party at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak on Friday, October 2, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. (VIP entry at 6), with more than 100 craft drink tastings, live music and a costume contest. Heads up: every ticket tier was listed as sold out on the official page as of September 29, 2026.
Detroit Zoo

A besieged castle in 16th-century Japan, a string of mysterious crimes and a dangerous prisoner in the dungeon. The Detroit Film Theatre screens Kiyoshi Kurosawa's new drama The Samurai and the Prisoner on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7 p.m.. It played the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and is a New York Times Critic's Pick. In Japanese with English subtitles, 147 minutes, at 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.
Detroit Film Theatre

Two iconic horror films from the early days of cinema, back to back. Cinema at the Strand, 12 North Saginaw Street in Pontiac, screens its Halloween Double Feature on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Come in costume: wear your Halloween outfit and you're entered to win prizes.
Cinema at the Strand

Historic Elmwood Cemetery lights up for three nights with immersive lighting, site-specific art curated by Playground Detroit, and sound stations. Thursday–Saturday, October 1–3, 2026, at Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit. Low-key, not spooky, with new guided tours this year. Tickets start at $25; kids under 10 free.
Elmwood Cemetery

Chicago instrumental trio Spare Parts plays Friday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Vintage keys, electric bass, and drums drive hard grooves and live improv, with Ropeadope releases to their name. Reservations available.
Cliff Bell’s

Comedian Paula Poundstone takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's one show only, so if you want to catch her live, mark the date.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Symphonie Fantastique comes to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It happens just once, so put it on your calendar if you're interested.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers play Ann Arbor on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society). Come for the legend's brilliant piano playing and stay for a sound that slides from rock to jazz to folk and beyond.
UMS (University Musical Society)

The Redford Theatre brings The Sixth Sense (1999) back to the big screen on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8 p.m.. Tickets are just $7. Find the Redford at 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit.
Redford Theatre
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