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Enjoy games, entertainment, food and beverages, merchandise and activities for all ages at this annual fest.
Event cost: Free before 5 p.m. and all day Sunday; $5/tent admission after 4 p.m.
Event times: Feb. 22-25, 2024
Come out to Midtown Detroit for a day of seasonal shopping on Small Business Saturday. The Indie Arts & Crafts Fest is a juried craft show, sponsored by Motor City Brewing Works. The holiday market will feature the original works of 25 talented local crafters and Motor City Brewing...
Families can have fun at BUC's Trunk-or-Treat event. It will feature kid-friendly crafts, games and activities, free food and drinks, bounce house and trunk-or-treating.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time:
Join Bowers School Farm for some farm activities and games, pumpkins, live music, food trucks, axe throwing, cornhole contest, straw tower and more.
Event cost: $18-$20/general public, $16-$18/members, free/ages 1 and under
Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 2023
Celebrate fall at Applewood and with some family fun which includes farm animals, music, cider, apples, harvest activities and displays, live demonstrations, historic house tours and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 7, 2023
This event features a tribute concert asthe Eagles bring their Last Goodbye tour to Detroit with opening act, Steely Dan. There will also be a fall market and Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens' 4th Annual Scarecrow Stroll.
Event cost: The market is open to the general public from Noon-2 p.m....
Enjoy a Fall-themed wonderland of games, activities, music and treats. There will be hayrides, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treat trail, pony rides, face painting, hayrides and more. Registration required.
Event cost: $10, free/ages 1 and under
Event time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 7, 2023
Come out to this fall market to support over 50 local vendors that will be selling antiques, vintage and handmade items.
Event cost: $5/general admission, $20/VIP tickets (includes early entry and swag bag, free/children 12 and under. Purchase tickets at the gate.
Event time: 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m....
The Third Annual Festival of Hope, which allows community members to connect with local organizations as well as enjoy fun-filled activities for all ages. There will be a juggling show, giveaways and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 1, 2023
The Boston Tea Room's Witches Market feature handmade and vintage items from several small, local businesses that are inspired by witches, Halloween, spooky themes, the macabre and all things Autumnal. There will be food from Shimmy Shack Vegan & GF Food Truck or Mr. P's Italian Beef, or a...
Families can join Trenton Parks and Recreation and Wayne County Parks for an afternoon in the park with music, classic cars, entertainment for kids and the Somewhere in Time Market.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 17, 2023
Head to Canterbury Village for a fun, free event to celebrate 30 years. There will be free history torus, bounce houses, games, entertainment for kids, shopping, live music, a scavenger hunt and contests. Attendees will receive a free ornament, while supplies last.
Event cost: Free admission; $5/parking fee
Event times: 10...