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This year's STEAM Faire will include more than 20 hands-on activities and interactive booths full of projects. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 16, 2024
Celebrate a day of books at A2 Community Bookfest, which was formerly the Kerrytown Bookfest. It features activities for all ages, story times, discussion groups, keynote author talks and more.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3, 2024
This holiday art fair focuses on handmade art, vintage goods and self care products and features over 60 vendors.
Event cost: $1/suggested donation
Event time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23-24, 2024
Cosplay your favorite comic characters, meet-and-greet with graphic novel big wigs, check out movie screenings, character Q&As and more.
Event cost: $30-$40/Friday adult pass, $45-$55/Saturday adult pass, $40-$50/Sunday adult pass, $90-$100/Weekend adult pass, $249-$259/VIP fan pass (very limited and might not be available at the door), $10-$20/Friday and Saturday child...
Check out artwork displayed by 60 artists along with live music, food, adult beverages and more at this annual event.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 21-22, 2024
This annual holiday market features artisan vendors and crafters, food, kids activities, live music and more.
Event cost:Â Free/admission, fees vary/items on sale
Event time: 5-10 p.m. Dec. 6, 2024
There will be a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, games, music, inflatables, movies, music and food trucks. Make sure to wear your costume.Â
Event cost: $8/advanced ticket, $10/at the gate ticket; $5/parking
Event time: Noon-5 p.m. Oct 19-20, 2024
Join La Jalisciense Supermercado Y Taqueria for a DÃa de los Muertos celebration. It features art, music, dance and an interactive graveyard experience.
Event cost: $4-$30
Event times: 3-9 p.m. Thursday, 5-8 p.m. Friday, 5-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2024
Shop from a juried, indoor fine arts fair that features an array of high-quality art in a variety of price ranges and disciplines. It features an Oktoberfest, live music, drinks on the Exhibit Hall Patio and more.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19, 2024
Check out this brand-new Jack O’ Lantern Journey at the Detroit Zoo. It features a trail of illuminated pumpkin structures, live entertainment, Blake's Market, festive food and drinks and more.
Event cost: $19-plus; $8/parking
Event times: 5-10 p.m. Oct. 25-27, 2024.
This 79th annual features a wide variety of gems, metals, fossils and other minerals on display and for sale. There will be 30-plus display exhibits, hands-on kids activities, speakers, giveaways and more. The first 200 attendees each day will receive a free fossil.
Event cost: $9/adult, $5/ages 5-12 and ages...
Take advantage of all that fall has to offer at Deneweth's Garden Center. There's pumpkin decorating, games, an inflatable haunted house, corn maze, straw mound, spooky train ride and more. Concessions available for purchase.
Event cost: $12/child, free/adults
Event times: Noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Sept. 28-Oct. 27, 20224
