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The Majestic Theatre · Detroit

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Blake's Haunted Night Market: a moonlit fall market in Armada — Organizer image — Organizer image · Blake's Big Apple

Festivals & community

Oct 2, 2026

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

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.

Armada

Blake's Big Apple

5:00 PMFree admission

Arts & culture

Oct 2, 2026

Fall Into Art Series at Cherry Hill

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.

Canton

500 Ridge RoadCanton, MI 48187

6:00 PMExplore event

Blake's Haunted Attractions: zombie paintball, a haunted hayride and a 3-story haunted barn in Armada — Organizer image — Organizer image · Blake's Big Apple

Festivals & community

Oct 2, 2026

Blake's Haunted Attractions: zombie paintball, a haunted hayride and a 3-story haunted barn in Armada

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.

Armada

Blake's Big Apple

6:00 PMExplore event

Spooky Spirits: A 21+ Halloween costume bash at the Detroit Zoo — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Zoological Society

Festivals & community

Oct 2, 2026

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

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.

Royal Oak

Detroit Zoo

6:30 PMExplore event

Mrs. Doubtfire: the hit musical comedy lands at the Fox Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Fox Theatre (313 Presents show pages)

Theatre & musicals

Oct 2, 2026

Mrs. Doubtfire: the hit musical comedy lands at the Fox Theatre

Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny hits the Fox Theatre stage on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. In Mrs. Doubtfire, the musical based on the beloved film, out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard disguises himself as a nanny to stay close to his kids. Critics call it heartwarming, family-friendly and laugh-out-loud funny. Just three shows at the Fox, 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.

Detroit

Fox Theatre

7:30 PMExplore event

Theatre & musicals

Oct 2, 2026

Deck the Fall: an original fall sketch comedy show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Halloween, Thanksgiving, back to school, haunted armories and the end of baseball season: Deck the Fall is an original sketch show that has fun with everything you love about autumn. It plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. And yes, there are mimes and an angry deer.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Paula Poundstone at the Wharton Center in East Lansing — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Arts & culture

Oct 2, 2026

Paula Poundstone at the Wharton Center in East Lansing

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.

East Lansing

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

7:30 PMExplore event

Symphonie Fantastique at the Wharton Center in East Lansing — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Arts & culture

Oct 2, 2026

Symphonie Fantastique at the Wharton Center in East Lansing

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.

East Lansing

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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Arts & culture

Oct 2, 2026

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: brilliant piano, rock, jazz and folk with UMS

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.

Ann Arbor

UMS (University Musical Society)

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A Very Detroit Poetry Slam — Organizer image — Organizer image · Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

Concerts

Oct 2, 2026

A Very Detroit Poetry Slam

Joel Fluent Greene presents a Detroit-themed poetry slam on Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. Twelve Detroit poets compete for $500 with every poem about the city. Tickets from $25, ages 21+.

Detroit

Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

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Sam Alfred — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick

Arts & culture

Oct 2, 2026

Sam Alfred

Sam Alfred plays Friday, October 2, at 9 p.m. at Magic Stick in Detroit, with support from Drop Catch and Yours Treuly. If you want to catch him live, this night is his.

Detroit

Magic Stick

9:00 PMExplore event

Theatre & musicals

Oct 2, 2026

Big Fun Murder: an improvised murder mystery at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

A ghost gets one final chance to solve their own murder. Big Fun Murder plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 9:30 p.m.: a completely improvised mystery where you help figure out what happened and who did it. Every show has a special guest.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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

Fall Into Art Series at Cherry Hill

Blake's Haunted Attractions: zombie paintball, a haunted hayride and a 3-story haunted barn in Armada

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

Mrs. Doubtfire: the hit musical comedy lands at the Fox Theatre

Deck the Fall: an original fall sketch comedy show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Paula Poundstone at the Wharton Center in East Lansing

Symphonie Fantastique at the Wharton Center in East Lansing

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: brilliant piano, rock, jazz and folk with UMS

A Very Detroit Poetry Slam

Sam Alfred

Big Fun Murder: an improvised murder mystery at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

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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