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There will be a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, games, music, inflatables, movies, music, food trucks and more. Make sure to wear your costume.Â
Event cost: $9/person, $6/parking
Event time: Noon-5 p.m. Oct 18-19, 2025
This festival will include a craft show, scarecrow contest, parade and tons of pumpkin-themed fun.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27-28, 2025
Experience the artwork of over 200 talented artists, a variety of food trucks, live entertainment, art demonstrations, a children's area and more.
Event cost: Free; $5/suggested donation
Event times: 2-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5-7, 2025
Head to Campus Martius Park for a family-friendly event that promises a lineup fun and free activities for all ages. July 13 is "Baby Shark Bonanza" and it features a photo opp with Baby Shark, lawn games, glitter tattoos, a Bubble Dance Party and more. Aug. 17 is "Back...
Enjoy farm show demonstrations, magic shows, hayrides, animal visits, a walk through the storybook trail and more at this annual fall festival.
Event cost: $12/person, free/2 and under, group rate: $10/person if there's 10 or more people
Event times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Oct 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2025
Families can come out to Canterbury Village for a fun Oktoberfest. It features live music, themed food, games, beer, contests and more.Â
Event cost: $5/cash, $6/card; free/parking
Event times:Â 1-9 p.m. Sept. 13-14, 2025
Come out to Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds for a food truck festival. Enjoy a pop up market, a car show, a kids area and more.Â
Event cost: $1/suggested donation
Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 28, 2025
The Annual Manchester Fairy Festival features a fairy garden make & take, fairy games, fairy crafts, fairy dances, a fairy raffle and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 3-5 p.m. June 26, 2025
Wear your flannel and enjoy seeing live lumberjack shows, chainsaw carving and fire entertainment. There will also be a carnival, axe throwing, live entertainment and more.
Event cost: Free/admission, fees/rides and axe throwing
Event times: Sept. 26-27, 2025
Check out the games and rides at the carnival, enter the car show and enjoy food and live entertainment at this Fall celebration.
Event cost: $30/wristband for rides on Sunday, $1.50/tickets; other ticket packages are available
Event times: Begins at 3 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 5-7, 2025
Come out to the Historic Webster Village for fun, food and festivities. It features music performances, apple cider and donuts, hayrides, demos and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m. Sept. 27, 2025
The Royal Oak Taco Fest includes eats from over 50 taquerias and eateries, ice-cold margaritas, three stages of live entertainment, a Kids Zone and more. The Kids Zone features bounce houses, a splash pad, face painting, crafts and more.Â
Event cost: $8/advanced tickets, $12/at the door, $5/ages 3-11, free/ages 3...
