In 1997, teens shot a VHS horror epic; nearly 30 years later, they edited it as a comedy. Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, screens Cicada: I Was a Teenage Horror Movie! on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8 p.m.: a bloody twist on vampire lore and an endearing portrait of young filmmakers.
The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts screens María Sabina, mujer espíritu on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 4 p.m. as part of its Mexican Film Festival, at 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. The screening is one of the center's Day of the Dead programs.
Clinton Township
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
4:00 PMExplore event
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Presented by Michigan Tech Theatre, this interactive haunting experience takes place in the historic Quincy Hoist House, a landmark in the Keweenaw region. Visitors encounter the restless spirits of past miners during a guided 20-minute walk-through that blends theatrical effects with immersive storytelling.
Central Michigan soccer hosts Ball State on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. at CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex in Mount Pleasant. Ticket info is on cmuchippewas.com, Central Michigan’s official athletics site.
On Thursday, October 29, 7–9:30 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester invites grown-ups to trick-or-treat in costume at the historic hall, with live music, a self-guided tour and a cash bar. Tickets are $50, or $45 for members.
Catch two rising improv troupes battling it out for comedy glory on Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Go Comedy! Improv Theater in Ferndale. The night opens with a special set by seasoned performers trying something new, then the audience decides the troupe of the month.
Spicer Orchards in Fenton hosts the Pumpkin Glow Run 5K on Friday, October 30, part of its new-in-2026 Spicer Orchards 5K Race Series. Registration is through RunSignup; check there or on the orchard's site for the fee and start time.
On Friday, October 30, 6–11 p.m., Blake's Big Apple in Armada runs its 3-story haunted barn in total darkness with double the actors, and all you get is a glow stick. There's no special ticket: a Haunted Barn individual or package ticket for October 30 gets you in.
The Ridgedale Players present Magic By Moonlight on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7 p.m. at 205 West Long Lake Road in Troy. Moonlight and magic, if the title is anything to go by. One night only.
Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie hosts Halloween Treat Day on Saturday, October 31, 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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Organizer image · Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair
On October 31 and November 1, Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti hosts a Halloween-weekend 5K and 10K starting at 8:15 a.m., the Cider Mill Mile at 10 a.m. on Saturday, and free samples of fall flavors all weekend. Check Wiard's site for race fees.
The Detroit Institute of Arts shows its 14th annual Ofrendas exhibition, Day of the Dead altars made by local artists and community members, September 26 through November 1, 2026, during museum hours. It's included with museum admission, which is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Detroit
Detroit Institute of Arts – Special Exhibitions Central
COMPÁS (Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest) hosts its Day of the Dead 5K and 10K at Patton Park in Southwest Detroit on Sunday, November 1, with the race starting at 9 a.m. sharp and money raised for COMPÁS youth performing arts. Registration is $55 for the 5K and $60 for the 10K until October 31 at 11:59 p.m.
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy holds its yearly Day of the Dead celebration at Robert C. Valade Park on Sunday, November 1, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with food, live entertainment, shop vendors and kids' activities, plus a community ofrenda where you can add a name or message for a loved one. Admission is free.
Kackleberry Farms in Monroe runs its Fall Festival on weekends from September 12 through November 1, plus Thursday and Friday evenings (3–7 p.m.) on October 15, 16, 22 and 23, with 30+ attractions including a super-mega slide, a jumping pillow and pig and duck races. Weekend tickets are $21.99 online or $25 at the gate.
On Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m., the final day of the DIA's Ofrendas exhibition, the artists behind this year's altars talk about their meaning and inspiration in the Detroit Institute of Arts Lecture Hall, after members of the Mexican Consulate open with the history of Día de Muertos. Free with general admission.
Joe Greer brings his new one-person comedy show, Talk at You with Me, to Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.. Expect new sketches, original characters and plenty of positive, chaotic energy.
Hamtramck
Planet Ant Theatre
6:30 PMExplore event
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