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Arts & culture
(sub)surface
(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.
Detroit
Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery
6:00 PMFree admission
Arts & culture
Drive By Shooting in the D
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.
Detroit
Office Space Gallery
6:00 PMExplore event
Sports & fitness
Michigan State Softball vs. Lansing Community College (7 innings)
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.
East Lansing
Secchia Stadium
5:00 PMExplore event
Arts & culture
Wayne State Softball vs. Detroit Mercy (Exhibition)
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.
Detroit
Gary L. Bryce Field/WSU Softball Stadium
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Festivals & community
15th Annual Skeletons Are Alive: Life-size skeletons take over downtown Northville
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.
Northville
Downtown Northville
5:00 PMExplore event
Festivals & community
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
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
Festivals & community
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village: An evening Halloween walk in Dearborn
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.
Dearborn
Greenfield Village
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Festivals & community
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
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Festivals & community
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
Festivals & community
Elmwood Alight 2026
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.
Detroit
Elmwood Cemetery
7:00 PMExplore event
Arts & culture
Spare Parts
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.
Detroit
Cliff Bell’s
7:30 PMExplore event
Theatre & musicals
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
The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?": a dark comedy about brothers in Williamston
Williamston Theatre stages The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?" on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 122 South Putnam Street in Williamston. It's a thoughtful, poignant dark comedy about the bond between two brothers, in this life and beyond. With 22 performances in the run, there's a date that works for you.
Williamston
Williamston Theatre
7:30 PMExplore event
Theatre & musicals
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
7:30 PMExplore event
Arts & culture
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
Arts & culture
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
7:30 PMExplore event
Arts & culture
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)
7:30 PMExplore event
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- 313 PresentsLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:15 PM (Detroit)
- Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community CenterLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (Detroit)
- Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community CenterLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- Albert Kahn Legacy FoundationLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:18 PM (Detroit)
- Andiamo Celebrity ShowroomLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- Aretha's Jazz Café at Music HallLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:19 PM (Detroit)
- Barn Theatre (Augusta)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- Birmingham Village PlayersLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- Blue LLama Jazz ClubLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (Detroit)
- Blue LLama Jazz ClubLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- Broadway in Detroit / ATGLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM (Detroit)
- Candela DetroitLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- Canton Community CalendarLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:15 PM (Detroit)
- Canton Community EventsLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:45 PM (Detroit)
- Canton Farmers MarketLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:45 PM (Detroit)
- Canton Village TheaterLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:45 PM (Detroit)
- Central Michigan Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:46 PM (Detroit)
- Charles H. Wright Museum of African American HistoryLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:19 PM (Detroit)
- City Institute public toursLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM (Detroit)
- City of LivoniaLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (Detroit)
- Cliff Bell’sLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (Detroit)
- Cliff Bell’sLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- Cranbrook Art MuseumLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- Croswell Opera HouseLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit City FC home scheduleLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Historical SocietyLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:18 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Lions (NFL schedule)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Mercy Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:46 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit OperaLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:30 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Pistons (NBA schedule)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Public LibraryLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Public LibraryLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Public TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Red Wings (NHL schedule)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Repertory TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Riverfront ConservancyLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:18 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Shipping CompanyLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:20 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Symphony OrchestraLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:45 PM (Detroit)
- Detroit Tigers (MLB schedule)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM (Detroit)
- DeVos Performance Hall (Broadway Grand Rapids)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- Dirty Dog Jazz CafeLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (Detroit)
- Dirty Dog Jazz CafeLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- Downtown BirminghamLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:18 PM (Detroit)
- Downtown Detroit PartnershipLast successful source check: Sep 24, 2026, 1:13 PM (Detroit) · Check awaiting retry
- Downtown FerndaleLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- Eastern MarketLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (Detroit)
- Eastern MarketLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- Eastern Michigan Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:46 PM (Detroit)
- Edsel & Eleanor Ford HouseLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:18 PM (Detroit)
- Farmers Alley TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- Farmington Players Barn TheaterLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing ArtsLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- Ford FieldLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (Detroit)
- Fox Theatre (313 Presents show pages)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- Frauenthal CenterLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- Frauenthal CenterLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- Go Comedy! Improv TheaterLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- Grand Rapids BalletLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- Grand Rapids BalletLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- Grand Rapids Trans FoundationLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:00 PM (Detroit)
- Grand Rapids Trans FoundationLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- Grosse Pointe TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- Grosse Pointe War MemorialLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:45 PM (Detroit)
- Happening @ MichiganAwaiting first import · Check awaiting retry
- Historic Elmwood CemeteryLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- Huntington PlaceLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:01 PM (Detroit)
- Lake Michigan College Mendel CenterLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- M1 ConcourseLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:18 PM (Detroit)
- Macomb Center for the Performing ArtsLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- MARVAC (Michigan RV & Campgrounds) showsLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- Marygrove ConservancyLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:19 PM (Detroit)
- Masonic Temple DetroitLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:19 PM (Detroit)
- Meadow Brook HallLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:18 PM (Detroit)
- Meadow Brook TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM (Detroit)
- MGM Grand Detroit Event CenterLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- Michigan Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:46 PM (Detroit)
- Michigan State Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:46 PM (Detroit)
- Michigan Technological UniversityLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:15 PM (Detroit)
- Midland Center for the ArtsLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- MOCAD live calendarLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM (Detroit)
- Mosaic Youth Theatre of DetroitLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- MotorCity WineLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- Music Hall Center for the Performing ArtsLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- Oakland University Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:46 PM (Detroit)
- Old Town PlayhouseLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- Packard Proving Grounds Historic SiteLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- PJ's Lager HouseLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:20 PM (Detroit)
- Planet Ant TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- Players Guild of DearbornLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- Preservation Detroit toursLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM (Detroit)
- Pure Detroit (Fisher Building tours)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:46 PM (Detroit)
- Ramsdell TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM (Detroit)
- Ramsdell TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- Redford TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (Detroit)
- Redford Theatre (Veezi sessions)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- Ridgedale PlayersLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- River Raisin Centre for the ArtsLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- Royal Oak Downtown EventsLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (Detroit)
- Royal Oak Farmers MarketLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (Detroit)
- Royal Oak Music TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:20 PM (Detroit)
- Saint Andrew's HallLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- Saint John's ResortLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:19 PM (Detroit)
- Senate TheaterLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM (Detroit)
- Soaring Eagle Casino & ResortLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (Detroit)
- Source BooksellersLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- Stagecrafters at the Baldwin TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM (Detroit)
- The ArkLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:15 PM (Detroit)
- The ArkLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- The Berman Center for the Performing ArtsLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:19 PM (Detroit)
- The Dunes ResortAwaiting first import · Check awaiting retry
- The Encore Musical Theatre CompanyLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- The Fillmore DetroitLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:17 PM (Detroit)
- The Henry FordLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:18 PM (Detroit)
- The Lark TheaterLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM (Detroit)
- The Lark TheaterLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- The Majestic Theatre and Magic StickLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:20 PM (Detroit)
- The Purple Rose TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM (Detroit)
- The Ringwald TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM (Detroit)
- The Village Theater at Cherry HillLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- Tibbits Opera HouseLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- University Musical Society (UMS)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:04 PM (Detroit)
- Wayne State Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:46 PM (Detroit)
- Wayne State University Theatre and DanceLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM (Detroit)
- WDET Metro Events GuideLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:15 PM (Detroit)
- Western Michigan Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:46 PM (Detroit)
- Wharton Center for Performing ArtsLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:03 PM (Detroit)
- Wheelhouse Detroit public bike toursLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 1:16 PM (Detroit)
- Williamston TheatreLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:02 PM (Detroit)
- Zal Gaz GrottoLast successful source check: Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM (Detroit)
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