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We Run 313 leads an intermediate run on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit: pick 5K or 10K, split into two groups and finish together.
Robert C. Valade Park

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

Wise Guys Chess Club hosts a chess night on Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. It’s free, with complimentary lessons from 6–7:30 p.m. for all ages and levels.
Robert C. Valade Park

Los Angeles shoegaze/rock outfit Drag Talk plays with Bird's Eye View on Tuesday, September 29, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Expect heavy guitars and hazy melodies. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door; doors at 7 p.m.; 18+ with ID, all ages with parent/guardian 25+.
PJ's Lager House

Etched In Pavement gets a one-night-only Detroit premiere on Tuesday, September 29, at 7 p.m. at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Joyce Barrow-Henderson, daughter of heavyweight champ Joe Louis, introduces the film and joins the filmmakers for a conversation. General admission $15; first-come, first-served seating.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Motown Roller Club’s “Rollin’ on the River” rolls out Tuesday, September 29, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. It’s the 8th season, with beginner skate class 6–7 p.m. and group rollouts 7–9 p.m. along the Riverwalk and Dequindre Cut—family-friendly fun.
Robert C. Valade Park

We Run 313 leads a low-pressure two-mile community run on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. on the Dennis Archer Greenway in Detroit. It’s beginner-friendly for all paces and ages, leaders cheer you on, and the meetup is at Breadless.
Dennis Archer Greenway

Judy Hopps is the first rabbit on the police force, and she's cracking a mysterious case with a fast-talking fox named Nick Wilde. Zootopia plays free on the big screen at Muskegon's historic Frauenthal Theater on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 3 p.m., with themed activities, surprises and film-inspired drinks. Bring the family, and let them know you're coming.
Frauenthal Theater

The Senate Theater screens Handmade Future on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 1:40 p.m. at 6424 Michigan Avenue in Detroit. An easy trip to the movies on Michigan Avenue.
Senate Theater

Fall views of the Keweenaw landscape and Portage Waterway.
Mont Ripley Ski Area

Festival of Darkness takes over the Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 8 p.m.. It's a one-time community cinema event, and as the name says, it leans dark.
Redford Theatre

The Senate Theater puts From Dusk Till Dawn back on the big screen on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 8 p.m.. The 1996 film turns 30, and the screening doubles as a Hispanic Heritage Month event. Head to 6424 Michigan Avenue in Detroit.
Senate Theater

The Rozsa Soirée is the annual fundraising event supporting the Rozsa Center's mission to cultivate community through arts experiences in the Keweenaw region. The event features live music by JazTec and Lupine, appetizers, dessert, silent auction, and donation paddle raise.
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Backstage

The Detroit Film Theatre screens Hola Frida on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 2 p.m., a colorful animated film about Frida Kahlo's childhood in Coyoacán. Stuck in bed with polio, young Frida finds her way out through imagination and art. It runs 82 minutes, in English and Spanish, and it's made for all ages, so bring the kids. Find it at 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.
Detroit Film Theatre

Join the Keweenaw Land Trust to improve trails at Boston Woods near Houghton. Meet at 9:00 AM on September 26 in the main atrium of the CFRES building. The event is expected to conclude around 5:15 PM. Bring your own lunch for the day.
Boston Woods

The Marching Band — film screening at Detroit Film Theatre, Detroit.
Detroit Film Theatre

Local jazz, bourbon cocktails, and food in the park.
Grand Circus Park, 101-157 Witherell St, Detroit, MI, United States

This guided hike explores the Paavola wetlands, offering a chance to experience the natural environment along trails that can be muddy and uneven. The event takes place on the nature trails at Paavola.
Paavola Nature Trails
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