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Wise Guys Chess Club hosts a chess night on Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. It’s free, with complimentary lessons from 6–7:30 p.m. for all ages and levels.
Robert C. Valade Park

We Run 313 leads an intermediate run on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit: pick 5K or 10K, split into two groups and finish together.
Robert C. Valade Park

Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny hits the Fox Theatre stage on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. In Mrs. Doubtfire, the musical based on the beloved film, out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard disguises himself as a nanny to stay close to his kids. Critics call it heartwarming, family-friendly and laugh-out-loud funny. Just three shows at the Fox, 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy throws Detroit Harvest Fest on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, with live entertainment, local vendors, a food truck rally, full bars, a pumpkin patch and kids' activities. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door, free for 3 and under, 65+ and active military.
Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy brings back Detroit Harvest Fest on Saturday–Sunday, October 3–4 at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in Detroit. Two days of live music, family programming, fall activities, trick-or-treating, and dozens of local food trucks.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

Detroit Social Walk Club leads a women’s walk on Saturday, October 3, at 6:30 p.m., starting at Cullen Plaza in Detroit. You’ll stroll the Riverwalk along the waterfront; registration is through the organizer.
Cullen Plaza

Detroit Harvest Fest screens Hotel Transylvania on Sunday, October 4, 2–4 p.m., on the DTE Summit lawn at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, sponsored by Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Check the Detroit Harvest Fest site for admission details.
Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

Detroit Shipping Company hosts a professional stand-up comedy night on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Detroit Shipping Company in downtown Detroit. It’s part of their weekly Sunday series.
Detroit Shipping Company

We Run 313 leads a low-pressure two‑mile community run on Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. on the Dennis Archer Greenway in Detroit, meeting at Breadless, organized by Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. All paces and ages welcome, walkers too.
Dennis Archer Greenway

We Run 313 hosts an intermediate group run on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit, with two distance options. Two groups (3.1 and 6.1 miles) run and finish together.
Robert C. Valade Park

Detroit Social Walk Club leads a women’s walk on Thursday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m., meeting at Cullen Plaza in Detroit and heading along the Riverwalk. Join for a friendly, waterfront stroll; registration via the club’s link.
Cullen Plaza

Historic Elmwood Cemetery hosts a bird and history walk on Saturday, October 10, at 8:30 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit, with birds, unique landmarks, and the site’s history in focus. Tickets available.
Elmwood Cemetery

All Star Comedy Festival — event at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

Detroit Public Library hosts an open mic of comedy and poetry on Wednesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. at Edison | Detroit Public Library in Detroit. Expect fresh voices and a friendly room.
Edison | Detroit Public Library

Detroit Social Walk Club leads a women’s walk on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m., starting at Cullen Plaza along the Detroit Riverwalk in Detroit. It’s the city’s largest all-women’s walking club; register through the link they provide.
Cullen Plaza

Detroit Social Walk Club leads a women’s walk on Saturday, October 31, at 6:30 p.m., starting at Cullen Plaza in Detroit along the Riverwalk. It’s Detroit’s largest all-women’s walking club on a beautiful riverfront route. Register via the link in their bio.
Cullen Plaza

COMPÁS (Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest) hosts its Day of the Dead 5K and 10K at Patton Park in Southwest Detroit on Sunday, November 1, with the race starting at 9 a.m. sharp and money raised for COMPÁS youth performing arts. Registration is $55 for the 5K and $60 for the 10K until October 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Patton Park Recreation Center

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy holds its yearly Day of the Dead celebration at Robert C. Valade Park on Sunday, November 1, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with food, live entertainment, shop vendors and kids' activities, plus a community ofrenda where you can add a name or message for a loved one. Admission is free.
Robert C. Valade Park
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