ENTERTAINMENT
Fall Festivals and Fun Activities in Metro Detroit
Fall is in the air, and Metro Detroit is bustling with exciting events for the whole family to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of some of the best activities happening in and around the area:
Ferndale – Fall Fun at Martin Road Park
- Date: October 7
- Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Location: Martin Road Park, 1615 E. Lewiston Ave.
- Activities: Hayrides, pony rides, carnival games, prizes, crafts, face painting, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treat trail, music, and more!
- Visit ferndalemi.gov for details.
Novi – Pumpkin Patch Delight
- Date: October 7-8
- Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Location: Michigan State University Extension – Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road.
- Highlights: Explore the pumpkin patch, enjoy cider and doughnuts, music, hayrides, animal encounters, games, and more.
- Check out canr.msu.edu/tollgate for more information.
Oakland Township – Family Fun at Cranberry Lake Farm
- Date: October 7
- Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Location: Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District, 388 W. Predmore Road.
- Activities: Live music, hayrides, apple and pumpkin picking, storytime, and a chance to learn about animals and farm life.
- For inquiries, call (248) 608-6807.
Rochester – Dutton Farm Community Event
- Date: October 7
- Time: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Location: Dutton Farm, 2290 Dutton Road.
- Enjoy a food truck, DJ, face painting, bounce house, dance performance, and more.
- Learn more at duttonfarm.org.
Troy – Detroit Diwali Mela and Navratri
- Date: October 8
- Time: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Location: American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E. Maple Road.
- Experience South Asian Indian culture with music, dance, costumes, a marketplace, delicious food, dress competitions, a fashion show, and more.
- Details available at reshamsinghfoundation.org.
Fire and Police Department Open Houses
- Dates: October 7-8
- Various Locations: Clinton Township, Fraser, Grosse Pointe Woods, Macomb Township, Sterling Heights, St. Clair Shores.
- Explore your local fire and police departments, meet city officials, and learn about essential services in your community.
Halloween Activities
- Dates: October 6-8
- Various Locations: Lake Orion, Utica, Fraser, Harrison Township, Rochester.
- Enjoy Halloween-themed events such as the Halloween Stroll, Nightmare on Auburn Road, Trunk or Treat, Pumpkin Party Palooza, and the Scare Away Hunger 5K and Family Fun Run.
Local Theater Productions
- Dates: October 5-8
- Various Locations: Rochester, Ferndale.
- Catch captivating theater productions including “Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure” and “Candy Corn, Christ, and the Convoluted Creation of Golf.”
With so much to do and explore this fall season, you’re sure to find something that suits your interests and makes the most of this delightful time of year. Enjoy the festivities in Metro Detroit!
