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Preservation Detroit leads a guided tour on Sunday, October 18, at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery in Southfield. Established in 1928 and one of six Catholic cemeteries in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Tickets available.
Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery

The Midland Center for the Arts hosts the George Fee Lecture on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland. The topic: Opera As A Window Into the 18th Century. Good food for thought for opera fans and history buffs alike.
Midland Center for the Arts

Detroit Shipping Company in Detroit hosts its monthly mahjong hang on Sunday, October 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. It's Hong Kong-style mahjong, beginners are welcome, and entry is free with no RSVP.
Detroit Shipping Company

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History hosts a hands-on, nonpartisan voting workshop on Sunday, October 18, at 1 p.m. in Detroit. You'll work through a sample ballot, and it's free with registration.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Beacon Park’s annual fall festival, Cider in the City, runs Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. at Beacon Park in Detroit. Expect fresh hot cider, pumpkins and caramel apples from Blake’s Farms, live entertainment, family activities, and online preorder pickup by Friday noon.
Beacon Park

Central Michigan soccer hosted Western Michigan on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1 p.m. at CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex in Mount Pleasant. Final: Western Michigan 3, Central Michigan 0.
CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex

Michigan State baseball hosted Alma on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Jeff Ishbia Field at McLane Stadium in East Lansing.
Jeff Ishbia Field at McLane Stadium

City Institute public tours leads a downtown walking tour on Sunday, October 18, at 1 p.m., starting at Book Tower – Rotunda Bar in Detroit. You’ll dig into how Detroit’s history shapes today, with stops like Campus Martius and the Guardian Building. Tickets from $10.
Book Tower - Rotunda Bar

Part of the Michigan Arts Festival, the U-M Arts Initiative and partners present a free concert and discussion with artists Wheelchair Sports Camp and Gaelynn Lea in Ann Arbor. After the concert, Gaelynn Lea's 2026 memoir will be available for purchase and signing at Booksweet.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Detroit Mercy men's basketball hosted Grand Valley State (Scrimmage) on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at noon at Calihan Hall in Detroit. Final: Detroit Mercy 90, Grand Valley State (Scrimmage) 80.
Calihan Hall

Glass Academy’s 18th Glass Pumpkin Fest Show & Sale starts Sunday, October 18, at 11 a.m. at the studio in Dearborn. Live glassblowing, one-of-a-kind pumpkins, and the 2026 Frosted Lantern Signature piece—all with free admission.
Glass Academy

Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site hosts the Simply Unique Market on Sunday, October 18, at 11 a.m. in Shelby Township. A cool chance to explore the historic proving grounds while you browse.
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 48317, United States

Special Olympics Michigan hosts a sports sampler for kids ages 2–7 of all abilities and their families on Sunday, October 18, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. It's free to attend.
The War Memorial

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort held its Crocktober Giveaway on Sunday, October 18, with points earning from 8 a.m. to 9:55 p.m. toward a Brentwood slow cooker in Mount Pleasant.
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

The Detroit Free Press Marathon starts at 7 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from Fort Street downtown: the full and the International Half cross the Ambassador Bridge into Windsor, Canada, come back through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and finish on Woodward just south of Campus Martius. The marathon and halves are sold out, but Saturday's 5K is open through October 8 while spots last, and anyone can cheer at the finish chute.
Downtown Detroit (start: Fort Street and 3rd Street; finish: Woodward Avenue at Congress Street, south of Campus Martius)

Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie hosts Cider Making Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, on a working farm that harvests roughly 15,000 bushels of apples a year. Check the farm's site for the schedule, hours and prices.
Erie Orchards and Cider Mill

On Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti offers discounted Country Fair admission to first responders, military, scouts and troop leaders. Check Wiard's site for the exact discount.
Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair

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.
Diehl's Orchard & Cider Mill
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