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

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Michigan State Softball vs. Lansing Community College (7 innings) — Organizer image — Organizer image · Maize & Blue Nation · CC BY 2.0

Sports & fitness

Oct 2, 2026

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

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15th Annual Skeletons Are Alive: Life-size skeletons take over downtown Northville — Organizer image — Organizer image · Northville Downtown Development Authority

Festivals & community

Oct 2, 2026

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

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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

Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village: An evening Halloween walk in Dearborn — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

Festivals & community

Oct 2, 2026

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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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

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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

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Cinema & screenings

Oct 2, 2026

The Samurai and the Prisoner: Kiyoshi Kurosawa's castle mystery at the Detroit Film Theatre

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

Detroit Film Theatre

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Nuts: a courtroom drama at the Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City — Organizer image — Organizer image · Old Town Playhouse

Theatre & musicals

Oct 2, 2026

Nuts: a courtroom drama at the Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City

Is she mentally ill, or is society refusing to hear her voice? Nuts, a powerful, gripping courtroom drama, plays the Old Town Playhouse, 148 East Eighth Street in Traverse City, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7 p.m.. There are only three performances, so don't wait too long.

Traverse City

Old Town Playhouse

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Oct 2, 2026

Halloween Double Feature: two iconic early horror films at Cinema at the Strand

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.

Pontiac

Cinema at the Strand

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Elmwood Alight 2026 — Organizer image — Organizer image · Historic Elmwood Cemetery

Festivals & community

Oct 2, 2026

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

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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

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Oct 2, 2026

My Mother and the MI OHIO War at Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo

A mother, and a war between Michigan and Ohio: the title alone gets you curious. Farmers Alley Theatre stages My Mother and the MI OHIO War on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 221 Farmers Alley in Kalamazoo. There are eight performances in the run, so you've got options.

Kalamazoo

Farmers Alley Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 2, 2026

Disaster! at the Players Guild of Dearborn

The Players Guild of Dearborn stages Disaster! on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 21730 Madison Street in Dearborn. It's live theater just next door in Dearborn, and with five performances in the run, you've got options.

Dearborn

Players Guild of Dearborn

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 2, 2026

Once On This Island at Birmingham Village Players

Birmingham Village Players stage Once On This Island on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. It's live theater right on Woodward, and with six performances in the run, you can pick the date that suits you.

Birmingham

Birmingham Village Players

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 2, 2026

The Haunting of Hill House at the Farmington Players Barn Theater

Farmington Players stage The Haunting of Hill House at the Barn Theater, 32332 West Twelve Mile Road in Farmington Hills, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The title alone gives you chills, and with eight performances in the run, you can pick your date.

Farmington Hills

Farmington Players Barn Theater

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 2, 2026

Les Misérables at Grosse Pointe Theatre

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Les Misérables on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. It's a big title on Jefferson Avenue, and with ten performances in the run, it's easy to find your date.

Grosse Pointe Park

Grosse Pointe Theatre

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The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?": a dark comedy about brothers in Williamston — Organizer image — Organizer image · Williamston Theatre

Theatre & musicals

Oct 2, 2026

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

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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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Michigan State Softball vs. Lansing Community College (7 innings)

15th Annual Skeletons Are Alive: Life-size skeletons take over downtown Northville

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

Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village: An evening Halloween walk in Dearborn

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

The Samurai and the Prisoner: Kiyoshi Kurosawa's castle mystery at the Detroit Film Theatre

Nuts: a courtroom drama at the Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City

Halloween Double Feature: two iconic early horror films at Cinema at the Strand

Elmwood Alight 2026

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

My Mother and the MI OHIO War at Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo

Disaster! at the Players Guild of Dearborn

Once On This Island at Birmingham Village Players

The Haunting of Hill House at the Farmington Players Barn Theater

Les Misérables at Grosse Pointe Theatre

The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?": a dark comedy about brothers in Williamston

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

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