Don’t be a pumpkin, there’s a lot of fun things happening in metro Detroit this week that you should check out! October has just started, but Halloween themed events and fall festivals are here with all your favorite treats!
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13th Annual Skeletons Are Alive Launch Party
Friday, October 4th from 6pm-9pm
Downtown Northville
Head to Downtown Northville for some free family fun this Friday! For the 13th year in a row, Downtown Northville will be decorated in the spirit of Halloween. From 6pm-9pm you can enjoy all the skeleton displays, fire jugglers, stilt walkers, live music, face painting and some amazing pumpkin carving.
Learn more about Skeletons are Alive Launch Party!
Billy Strings Fall Tour
October 4th & October 5th
Pine Knob Music Theatre
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will be performing two nights at Pine Knob Music Theatre this weekend. Big Billy Strings fans are likely to attend both nights, but for those of you who aren’t yet familiar with the bluegrass musician, he is native to Michigan, has collaborated with Wilie Nelson and has performed on shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, PBS’ Austin City Limits and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Learn more about Billy Strings!
4th Annual Woodbridge Porch Concerts
Saturday, October 5th from 1pm-6pm
Woodbridge, Detroit
This Saturday, Woodbridge Neighborhood Development will host a free festival of music throughout the Woodbridge neighborhood. Porches, stages and gardens will feature dozens of artists and performers who have a connection to the neighborhood. For more information about the festival, performance lineup and maps click the link below.
Learn more about Woodbridge Porch Concerts!
Woodward Scream Cruise & Hauntiac Car Show
Saturday, October 5th from 2pm-5pm
Oakland History Center, Pontiac
Check out the Woodward Scream Cruise & Hauntiac Car show this Saturday afternoon! The car show runs from 2pm-5pm with spooky vendors, raffles, a costume contest and live music at the Oakland History Center in Pontiac.
Learn more about Woodward Scream Cruise & Hauntiac Car Show!
Beats Antique with Haywyre
Saturday, October 5th at 7pm
Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit
Beats Antique returns to Saint Andrew’s Hall for a spectacular evening of experimental world fusion and electronic music! Their shows are often described as more than just a concert with live belly dancers, drummers and even performances that will remind you of an old fashion circus.
Learn more about Beats Antique!
Watch Party!
Saturday, October 5th at 8pm
Planet Ant Theatre, Hamtramck
The “TV Snobs” are back for a spooky rendition of Watch Party! Put on your best Halloween costume and join in on the fun this Saturday. After watching a couple stories from CREEPSHOW, guest panelists will play games and then hilariously critique the stories with your participation! This event is free and will also have trivia, costume contests and fun prizes.
Detroit Harvest Fest
October 5th & October 6th from 11am-8pm
The Dequindre Cut Greenway, Detroit
This Saturday and Sunday the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting their annual Detroit Harvest Fest & Food Truck Rally at the Dequindre Cut Greenway. The festival will feature over 50 food trucks, four music stages and fun fall themed activities for the whole family. Admission is $5 in advance, $8 at the gate and free for children under 3.
Learn more about the Detroit Harvest Fest!
Michigan Craft Beer Stroll
Saturday, October 5th from 12pm-4pm
Downtown Royal Oak Restaurants
One thing most people from Michigan can all agree on is that we have excellent craft beer! This Saturday 20 locations across Downtown Royal Oak will feature craft beer from top Michigan breweries and food samples from Royal Oak Restaurants.
Learn more about the Michigan Craft Beer Stroll!
Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
September 18 - October 6
Detroit Opera House
Hey sister, soul sister, it’s your last chance to see Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge! The show is based off the hit movie that starred Nicole Kidman. It’s a jukebox musical, so all the music in the show is pop music that you already know, which of course makes it super fun. If you love theater, this Tony-winning show will not want to be missed!
Learn more about Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
Joan Osborne with Joshua Radin
Monday, October 7th at 8pm
The Ark, Ann Arbor
The dream of the ’90s will be alive and well in Ann Arbor Monday night when alt rock goddess Joan Osborne takes the stage at the legendary Ark venue. You of course remember her smash ’90s hit “One Of Us” that asked us if God was a slob just like us, but she also has a new album out! It’s called “Nobody Owns You” and it has a rich Americana sound that will please any longtime fan. It’s pretty cool that she’s going on tour, but even cooler that she’s playing at The Ark, one of the best venues in America.
Learn more about Joan Osborne!
Cows and Coffee
Saturdays + Sundays from 9am-3pm
Asam Acres, Tecumseh
Love coffee? Coincidentally LOVE COWS too? Well, getty on up to the Asam Acres farm in Tecumseh Michigan every Saturday and Sunday from 9am-3pm to enjoy a cup of joe and some cow cuddling. Over the weekends, this small family-owned dairy farm is open to the public with an adorable cafe with offering fresh coffee and refreshments, baked goods and plenty of opportunities to snuggle up to some cows.
Learn more about Cows and Coffee!
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
Ever been to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant?
Well, it’s about time you go check out this amazing Detroit gem. In fact, the very first model T was built here by Henry Ford and it’s also a National Historic Landmark.
