September 24-October 31: Blake's Farms Haunted Experiences
Blake’s – a family-owned working farm and Michigan tradition – is upping the fear factor on weekend nights Sept. 18-Nov. 1 with four haunted experiences at its Big Apple location in Armada. Whether guests are brave enough to take on the Haunted Hayride, battle the undead in Zombie Paintball, explore the eerie three-story Haunted Barn, or enjoy the lighter scares of Spookyland, there’s something for every age and thrill level at Blake’s.
September 24-27: Detroit Black Film Festival
Presented by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Trinity Films Entertainment Group, The Ford Foundation, RealTimes Media, The Love Building, and The Carr Center Performance Studio. is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Detroit Black Film Festival (DBFF), set to take place from September 24 through September 27, 2026. This year's festival will showcase an impressive lineup of outstanding films from numerous countries, celebrating the creativity and talent of Black filmmakers and actors worldwide.
September 25: BBQ, Bourbon & Boos at Scarefest Scream Park
Skip the standard pumpkin patch and step into a different kind of fall tradition. Whether you're a BBQ lover, looking to sip some smooth spirits by the fire, or just searching for a cool, moody date night, this is where you want to be.
September 26: Radiant Detroit: A Festival of Arts, Culture, and Wellness
Spark your family’s creativity at Radiant Detroit: A Festival of Arts, Culture and Wellness! Presented by InsideOut Literary Arts, this free, all-ages festival brings art, poetry, and wellness to downtown Detroit. Catch moving performances by talented youth poets, try group wellness activities like cardio-drumming, yoga, and the hustle, enjoy art and music stations, and take home free books! Bring the whole family for food trucks, hands-on fun, and a Saturday packed with Detroit spirit.
September 26: MAMA COO’S: A DECADE IN DETROIT BLOCK PARTY
Join us September 26 for Mama Coo’s: A Decade in Detroit, a block party celebrating 10 years of being on the esquina serving looks, community, and staying power in Detroit.
We’re bringing together some of the people and places that make this neighborhood special for an easy afternoon of music, food, shopping, bikes, kids activities, giveaways, and good people.
September 26: Royal Oak Small Business Tour: East Downtown
This tour will shine a light on this side of Main Street's small businesses, local favorites and one-of-a-kind retail opportunities while introducing you to many of the people that give Downtown Royal Oak its unique character. Small tastes of local food and beverage businesses will also be included along the itinerary. Whether you’ve been here a day or a lifetime, you will see people, places and possibilities you never knew were there.
Detroit After Hours
When the sun goes down, Detroit lights up with energy and vibes. Whether you're in the mood for live music in a cozy jazz lounge, craft cocktails in a stylish speakeasy, or dancing the night away at a downtown club, the city offers something for every night owl. Catch a comedy show, take in skyline views from a rooftop bar, or explore late-night eats at one of Detroit's many food spots that stay open well past midnight. Whatever your scene, the D doesn’t sleep early.
🪩 September 24-27: Detroit Creator Weekend
🪩 September 25: Hottie's World
🪩 September 25: Club 1BD
🪩 September 26: Eddie Fowlkes & JMT at TV Lounge
🪩 September 27: FALL BACK at Experience ZUZU
🪩 September 27: A Dub Supreme at Motor City Wine
September 25-27: Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Join your hometown boys the Detroit Tigers as they host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park to close out the 2026-2027 MLB season!
September 26: Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jacket
Come and cheer on our hometown boys the Detroit Red Wings as they host the Columbus Blue Jacket at Little Caesars Arena!
September 27: Sunset Concert at Meadow Brook Hall
Go from summer to sunset with us at a special-edition concert with an atmosphere all its own. Set at Golden Hour along the blossoms of Meadow Brook’s gorgeous – and newly restored – Rock Garden, you’ll experience a truly unique evening.
September 27: Detroit Lions vs. New York Jets
Come and watch our hometown Gridiron Heroes the Detroit Lions as they host the New York Jets at Ford Field in their fight for the playoffs and a Superbowl championship! GO LIONS!
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