Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market
Saturdays · 8 AM–1 PM
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Harvest Happening
October 4, 2026 · Noon–5 PM
Hess-Hathaway Park · Waterford
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Downtown Trick-or-Treat & Halloween Fest
October 17, 2026 · 3:30–6:30 PM
Downtown Rochester
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This Week in Oakland County
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Oct 1–31 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
BirminghamBURGER turns October into a downtown restaurant competition, with participating eateries creating special burgers for the event. Diners can sample the entries and take part in public voting throughout the month.
BirminghamBURGER
Birmingham City Hall, 151 Martin St, Birmingham, MI 48009, USA
Oct 1–4 · Times vary · See schedule
Birmingham Village Players presents Once On This Island, the award-winning musical centered on love, sacrifice and storytelling in the French Antilles. The production brings the show's music and island-inspired story to the Village Players stage.
Once On This Island
Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009, USA
Oct 1–4 · Times vary · See schedule
Tour Cranbrook's Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Smith House and explore the ideas behind its Usonian architecture. The guided visit offers a closer look at both the home's design and its place in Cranbrook's architectural history.
Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House Tour
Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, USA
Oct 1–4 · 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Take a guided tour of Saarinen House, the Art Deco home and studio of Eliel and Loja Saarinen at Cranbrook. The visit highlights the architecture, interiors and design legacy of this important Cranbrook residence.
Saarinen House Tour
Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, USA
Oct 1–4 · 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Glenlore Trails: CarnEvil 2 transforms a one-mile forest trail into an interactive Halloween night walk. Families can explore immersive lights, carnival-inspired games and spooky surprises throughout the Commerce Township experience.
Glenlore Trails: CarnEvil 2
Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newton Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48382, USA
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Canterbury Village's Halloween Stroll creates an immersive family-friendly walk filled with lights, animatronics, characters, jack-o'-lanterns, music and photo opportunities. The Lake Orion attraction offers a playful seasonal experience after dark.
Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, MI 48360, USA
Oct 2–4
The Hawk Theatre welcomes violinist Kerson Leong and pianist Pauline Martin for an evening of live music in Farmington Hills. The concert is part of the ongoing Concerts at The Hawk series.
The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, USA
Oct 4 · 2:00 PM
MSU Tollgate Farm's Pumpkinfest brings families together for wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, live music, farm animals and hands-on seasonal activities. The Novi event offers a full day of fall fun in a working farm setting.
MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48377, USA
Oct 3–4 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Glenlore Trails: CarnEvil 2 transforms a one-mile forest trail into an interactive Halloween night walk. Families can explore immersive lights, carnival-inspired games and spooky surprises throughout the Commerce Township experience.
Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newton Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48382, USA
Oct 1–4 · 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM