Turkey Trots: Metro Detroit's Thanksgiving races for 2026

Get ready to gobble, wobble and run! Lace up the sneakers and gather the whole family for a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Metro Detroit. Whether your family is ready to […]

Detroit Opera House: Step Afrika! makes its debut, Nov. 14

Step Afrika! brings its unique blend of dance, songs, storytelling, and humor to the Detroit Opera House on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Arbor Annie's Halloween guide: a full day lined up for Oct. 31

With Halloween on Wednesday, Arbor Annie has all the information you need to plan your Halloween day - Trick or Treat Events & Times, Dining Deals, & Post-Halloween Events.

Dia de Muertos in Macomb County: free events run through October

Macomb County residents can take a free trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts, watch Mexican films and experience traditional dance as part of a nearly three-week celebration of Día de Muertos.

Halloween season: five ways to spend it around Detroit

The post 5 spooktacular ways to celebrate the Halloween season around Detroit that you don’t want to miss appeared first on Secret Detroit.

October in Detroit: Harvest Fest, Zoo Boo, and a candlelight Halloween concert

Halloween Is Around the Corner. A New Month Comes With All Of the Ghostly Action Through October 31 The post 5 Best Things to Do in Detroit in October: Detroitisit’s Guide to Activities Plus a Mix of Family-Friendly Halloween Events appeared first on Detroitisit.

Oakland County: fall and Halloween events run through Oct. 31

Halloween is just around the corner, and communities throughout Oakland County have plenty of ways to celebrate! The post Halloween and Fall Events Across Oakland County appeared first on Oakland County Times.

Lochaven Haunted House: a free yard haunt in Waterford

If your family loves checking out over-the-top Halloween decorations and spooky home haunts, add Lochaven Haunted House in Waterford to your fall bucket list! This local Halloween tradition transforms a […]

Apple picking: Wasem Orchard tips for beating the crowds

We went apple picking at Wasem Fruit Farm this weekend. Plan your trip with our 6 tips that include what to bring, what to wear, when to go, and what else to do.

Haunted Detroit: four stops for Halloween

Read through this list of actual, historically known haunted buildings in Detroit to get spooked in the best way. It’s also a great time to become more curious about the city you’re familiar with as there are other peculiar stories to dig into. Tours/ghost tours […] The post 4 Gr…

A Houdini-themed Halloween show: vaudeville and escape acts, Oct. 31

Experience vaudeville-style entertainment and escape artistry while learning about Houdini's Detroit performances and his untimely death.

A candlelight concert: horror classics at a Detroit landmark, Oct. 31

The atmospheric performance promises to blend classical versions of horror-themed music with candlelight ambiance.

Halloween backup plan: Ann Arbor's indoor options for Oct. 31

Is it going to rain on Halloween in Ann Arbor? It’s too far out to know for sure. But if it does happen to rain, we’ve got details on some indoor options. Hopefully it will be clear at trick or treat time. But, just in case, we have a roundup of the best rainy Halloween

Free in November: museum days and family events around Metro Detroit

November is packed with FREE family fun in Metro Detroit! From hands-on museum adventures and creative kids’ workshops to festive library programs and holiday tree lightings, there are so many […]

October in Metro Detroit: the short list

Music Oct. 2 Foster the People The danceable indie-pop outfit founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Foster lit up airwaves in the summer of 2011 with the breakout single “Pumped […] The post 12 Don’t-Miss Events in Metro Detroit in October appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine…

Haunted Garage: 19th season opens in Grosse Pointe Farms

Weekends in Grosse Pointe Farms are about to get a little spookier as Haunted Garage Productions opens for its 19th season. The haunted attraction offers family-friendly frights spanning Glen Williams’ yard and his parents’ property next door. “Every year we attempt to change the…

50-plus holiday events: a November guide to Metro Detroit

The holiday magic is here! From dazzling Christmas lights and festive tree lighting ceremonies to holiday markets, parades and magical family experiences, November is the perfect time to kick off […]

A Christmas Cocktail Carol: Dickens with four drinks, from $55.00

A Christmas Carol, the beloved classic by Charles Dickens, is no stranger to us. Well, what if we told you is getting a boozy twist this holiday season? This Christmas Cocktail Carol pop-up opening in in Detroit from on limited dates in November and December. It plunges you in th…

Blake Farms: haunted attractions open Sept. 12 in Armada

Halloween season is about to get a lot scarier in Southeast Michigan, as Blake Farms’ Haunted Attractions return next week for another season of spooky thrills. Starting September 12, visitors can head to Blake’s Big Apple in Armada for a night featuring a haunted hayride, zombie…

Pumpkin patches: a dozen Ann Arbor area farms open through October

Are you looking for the best Ann Arbor Pumpkin Patches? There are several great options around town – some that we have visited and others that readers recommended over the years. These pumpkin patches are a great way to start your family tradition of picking pumpkins each fall.…

Planet Ant Black Box: Shelly Smith's ON HOLD opens Nov. 6

Planet Ant Theatre presents ON HOLD: A One Human Show by Shelly Smith. Following two successful runs at the Dreamland theater in Ypsilanti, ON HOLD comes to the Planet Ant Black Box this November!

Avon Players: 80 seasons, Twelve Angry Men opens Nov. 6

“For the community, it’s wonderful to have homegrown arts and entertainment at a fraction of the cost.” The post Avon Players Marks 80 Seasons of Community Theater with Upcoming Twelve Angry Men Production appeared first on Oakland County Times.

Eloise Asylum: the haunt runs through Nov. 1

What’s spookier: Eloise Asylum’s eerie past or the aliens in its basement? The ominous facade of the formerly abandoned psychiatric institution towers over Michigan Avenue in Westland. On the grounds, […] The post Inside the Haunts and History of Eloise Asylum appeared first on H…

Scarab Club: Baldwin Ensemble plays chamber music, Nov. 22

Chamber Music at the Scarab Club is excited to present its next concert on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 3-5 p.m., in the main gallery of The Scarab Club (217 Farnsworth, Detroit 48202).

Tosca: Detroit Opera opens its season, Nov. 1