Hark! In this week’s Metro Events Guide, show off your crafting skills at the Detroit Public Library! Wanting to delve into culture and history? Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Detroit Historical Museum!

Also: a Planet Ant original play of tricks and treats, the Senate Theater turns 100 years old, Sonic Memory Circles, the Woodbridge Porch Concert Series returns and much, much more!

Upcoming Events (Oct. 9-15)

My Daddy Is Haunted! – An Original Horror Comedy

Planet Ant Theatre

Oct. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 31

$30 online / $35 door

In Eastern Europe long ago, evil warlock Sterling Mandrake was burned alive by a nun attempting to save her village. Now, the Maplesquatch family is visiting Mandrake’s vacant castle. Couple Orwin and Margo Maplesquatch thought they were in for a fun family vacation, alongside their daughter Leona and son Linus… but the kids start to notice something is wrong with Dad. In search of a romp full of mysteries and laughs? Make your way to Planet Ant Theatre, if you dare! Online ticket sales end one hour before every performance.

The Intimacy of Memories

Detroit Artists Market (DAM)

Oct. 9-31

Free

Delve into nostalgia and experience the Intimacy of Memories throughout the month of October at DAM. 10 artists will be featured in this exhibition exploring the five senses looking to the past. A curator walkthrough and artist talk for the exhibit titled ‘Intimacy, Remembered’ is happening on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 1-2:30 p.m. Register in advance here.

The Senate Theater 100th Anniversary

The Senate Theater

Oct. 10

$25 – $150

Bring the spirit of the Roaring 20s 100 years into the future! The Senate Theater’s 100th birthday includes live music, a dance, a short film screening and unexpected performances. From burlesque to spoken word, magic and plenty of surprises, The Senate promises to keep the good times going! This party of the century runs 8-11 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Woodbridge Porch Concert Series

Woodbridge

Oct. 10

Free

Do you hear that? It’s the sounds of fall! The annual Woodbridge Concert Series returns for a sixth year. Hear genres from folk music to rock, soul and everything in between. An entire list of performers and relevant addresses can be found here.

Harvest Fest

Little Village

Oct. 10

Free

Enjoy free s’mores and donuts, live music from the Carr Center, crêpes from Warda, art vendor booths, Tyree Guyton’s solo exhibition and so much more at this year’s Little Village Harvest Fest! Father Forgive Me will be open for food and drinks, Detroit Metropolitan Dance puts on a performance, plus a skate demonstration by A Positive Seed along with plenty of fall fun! Harvest Fest runs from noon to 4 p.m.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Detroit Historical Museum

Oct. 10

$15 / $8 children aged 6-12 / Free for members and children 5 & under

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through an exploration of storytelling and culture at the Detroit Historical Museum’s inaugural Hispanic Heritage Program! Hear from the highschoolers from Southwest Detroit via their research and storytelling sessions. This event runs from 1-2:30 p.m. and is designed for families, students, educators and community members. Learn Hispanic history and heritage at the Detroit Historical Museum! Registration is encouraged.

All Ages Crafternoon: Pet Ghost

Detroit Public Library Chase Branch

Oct. 10

Free

Get spooky with art! This free Crafternoon event from the Detroit Public Library guides you as you make your own friendly spirit and a cozy home for it too. Let your creativity shine with decorations including googly eyes, lights, paper faces and more, all at the Chase Branch! Saturday’s event runs from 3-5 p.m.

Detroit Art Book Fair

Vander Detroit

Oct. 10-11

Free

Zine enthusiasts rejoice! The Detroit Art Book Fair returns for its twelfth year, this time at Vander Detroit. On Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., chat with featured local indie authors and view their work. This event is free and open to the public.

Cider in the City

Beacon Park

Oct. 10-11 and 17-18

Free

Want to enjoy the treats of a cider mill without having to drive far? Look no further than Cider in the City. Enjoy cider and donuts courtesy of Blake’s, live music, food trucks, family activities and more! Beacon Park staple restaurant Lumen Detroit will be there with fall cocktails, craft beer and cider selections. This cider-filled event takes place from 1-5 p.m. across this weekend and next. Attendees can pre-order drinks and bites served at the event for pick-up here.

Sonic Memory Circles

Marygrove Denk Chapman Hall

 Oct. 11

 Free with RSVP

Afro Moone and the Detroit Sound Conservancy present a community centric afternoon and early evening of performances and conversation. Each performance will have a guided conversation with a member of the community. After the afternoon is up, these exceptional displays of music and oral histories will be added to the DSC audio archives. Nourishment and refreshments will be provided. RSVP can be found here.

ProsperUs Detroit Family Block Party

Shed 5

Oct. 14

Free / RSVP strongly encouraged

Ring in the fall season with an evening at Eastern Market with ProsperUs alongside amazing food, people, local products and live entertainment. Whether you’re there to chat, network, or revel in the great vibes of this community-centric event. This celebration of local businesses, community members as well as community partners is family friendly. Donations are welcome but not required. This celebration runs from 5-8 p.m.

Start out your spooky month with a myriad of events to choose from. Craving a dance night to shake off the work week? Head to Michigan Central for Fridays at The Station.

Looking to listen to amazing tunes? Choose from a Ghost Light benefit night or a performance by Battle Elf. Venturing for something family friendly? Stop by Warren to see Adam wa Mishmish and Waheed the Dinosaur or go wild at Zoo Boo! See all of this and more in this week’s events guide from The Metro.

Upcoming events (Oct. 1-8)

Elmwood Alight 

Elmwood alight 

Oct. 1-3 

$25  

Detroit’s historic Elmwood Cemetery showcases the site’s architecture, monuments, and towering trees in vibrant glowing colors alongside art installations and music. General admission leaves you free to wander at your own pace, but guided tours are available for an additional $10 at check out, with limited space available. 

Fridays at The Station 

Michigan Central Station 

Oct. 2 

$15 

This Friday kicks off the first weekend in October in style with a journey through six eras in music ranging from the 60s to the 2010s. Detroit musicians and vocalists will feature songs from each decade. It is up to you to dress the part! Whether it’s an era you’ve lived or one that features songs you adore, show up in style. Fridays at The Station run from 6-10 p.m. 

The Detroit Flea 

  9850 Rosa Parks Blvd. Detroit, MI 

Oct. 2 

Free 

Do you have a knack for knick-knacks? Are you an aficionado of all things vintage? In search of a Friday fall sweet treat? Look no further than The Detroit Flea! From baked goods to vintage clothes and analogue music, embrace an afternoon of finds. Parking for The Detroit Flea is available on Rosa Parks Blvd, Glynn Ct, and W. Boston Blvd. This is the second to last iteration of The Detroit Flea for 2026. It runs 4-8 p.m. 

Keep the Light On: A Benefit for Ghost Light 

Ghost Light 

Oct. 2
Donation-based starting at $10 

Keep the spirit illuminated! Do you frequent the live music scene in and around Detroit? Love local bands? Be a part of a saving effort for the iconic Hamtramck live music venue, Ghost Light! Across seven hours, you’ll have the opportunity to see 10 different local bands perform amidst the safe, supportive and spunky bar defined by Ghost Light. This Friday night benefit takes place from 7 p.m. to  2 a.m. Donations can be made via Eventbrite or at the door. 

Stories and Songs with Phil Leslie 

Book Suey 

Oct. 3 

Free 

Spend an hour of the weekend at neighborhood co-op staple Book Suey in Hamtramck with Phile Leslie’s silly stories and entertaining skits! This free and open to all ages event runs from 2:30-3:30 p.m.  

We See You, Girl! – The Ultimate Political Girl Brunch 

The Vinyl Society 

Oct. 3 

$15 

Former Michigan Representative Brenda Lawrence will be a guest speaker at this event alongside current City of Detroit Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Director Jade E. Mathis Esq. Are you a natural born leader, campaign professional, nonprofit organizer or advocate in your community? Engage in critical political conversation and celebrate the women in politics that uphold the foundation of democracy. This event runs Saturday from 2-3p.m. Food and drinks are provided with the purchase of a ticket. 

Adam wa Mishmish and Waheed the Dinosaur

Larsa Palace

Oct. 3

$25

The Arabic-language children’s series Adam wa Mishmish comes to town! The voices behind the series bring characters to life through music, storytelling and shared family experience celebrating Arabic language, culture and childhood. There are two showings on Saturday: one at 12:30 p.m. and one at 3 p.m.

Battle Elf Music Collective 

Mike Kelley Mobile Homestead
Oct. 3
Free

As celebration of the Sounding Room residency, music collective Battle Elf performs live in the garage of the Mike Kelley Mobile Homestead. Battle Elf will be performing a blend of krautrock and psychadelia to mark the vinyl release of Sounding Room artists from this past year, printed by Third Man. Former WDET DJ Shigeto is one of the featured artists. Get immersed in the experience of experimental sound from 3-4 p.m. 

Paula Poundstone

Flagstar Strand Theatre

Oct. 3

$40+

Wait! Wait! Don’t Tell Me’s Paula Poundstone is on tour, and one of her next stops is in Pontiac this Saturday. Join her for a night of laughter and plenty of personality starting at 8 p.m.

Detroit Harvest Fest 

Ralph C. Wilson Memorial Park 

Oct. 3-4 

$5 advance / $8 at the door 

Get festive this fall at the Detroit Harvest Fest! Kids can play throughout the park, gathering candy from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Meanwhile, can adults enjoy live entertainment and full bars. Food trucks are also on-site to make sure everyone has a bite to eat, plus there are costume contests and Halloween movies playing.

Zoo Boo

Detroit Zoo 

Oct. 3-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25

$21-27 

This family friendly event grants full access to the zoo until dusk (around 6 p.m.) to visit your favorite animals before Halloween displays light up the night. Walk the brand new Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails, gather some goodies at Trick or Treat stations, and do some hands-on learning. Not to mention Halloween face painting and live entertainment with magic, puppets, and more. Zoo Boo goes from 3-8:30 p.m. Parking for the event is $8 per vehicle. 

Sketch Sessions 

The Scarab Club 

Oct. 8 

Free for members / $17.85 for non-members 

Spend the evening amongst other artists fine tuning your sketching skills! Thursday sessions focus on gesture drawing, capturing poses and motions. Engage in the 98-year-old space while mastering your craft in drawing to your heart’s content from 6-9 p.m.