10 Things To Do in Detroit This Weekend

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.

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This fall, experience a night of pure terror you'll never forget—if you survive it. Metro Detroit's premier haunted attraction, HUSH Haunted Attraction, opens September 25th with three terrifying haunted houses, three secret themed bars, live stage shows, a horror boutique and gift shop, souvenir printed photos, and themed small bites to fuel your fright.

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This three-day workshop series will focus on different forms of printmaking, including silk-screening, gel plate monotypes, foam linocuts, and architectural stamping. Campers will find inspiration during interactive field trips to the museum galleries and vault. This camp will be all about creativity, experimentation, and fun!

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This is your opportunity to tour hundreds of RVs, including folding campers, motorhomes, travel trailers, toy haulers, and fifth-wheel travel trailers, from motivated dealers offering exclusive show pricing.

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Step into a world of enchantment and imagination at Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village — Michigan's premier outdoor October celebration, showcased in the bewitching setting of the village after hours. From lantern-lit streets and glowing jack-o'-lantern paths to shadowy historic homes and spellbinding tales, bring your family and friends for an evening where autumn lore mingles with things that go bump in the night.

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Elmwood Alight, the awe-inspiring after-dark experience, returns October 1-3, illuminating Detroit's historic Elmwood Cemetery with light, sound, and art, all designed to evoke reflection and wonder. Walk the grounds as night descends and experience this 180-year-old landmark in a new light.

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The 4th Annual Metro Detroit Women's Expo. New Venue - Macomb Sport & Expo Center! From local favorites to brands you’re about to fall in love with, we'll have 200+ booths of shopping and entertainment fun! Samples, demos, and giveaways. Shopping, beauty, wellness, fashion, health, food, make & take crafts, and so much more! Friday through Sunday, October 2-4.

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Set against the backdrop of the M1 Circuit and private garage community, this multi-day festival brings together legendary race cars, celebrated drivers, and the next generation of automotive innovation. With something for the entire family, there is no other event in the country where you can get this close to historic and modern race cars, rare classics, and groundbreaking prototypes. Feel the roar as cars take to the track for high-speed demonstration runs,

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Bring your family and friends and enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, local vendors, seasonal activities and plenty of opportunities to make memories together. Kids and families can enjoy trick-or-treating, fall-themed activities, and opportunities to play and explore throughout the park. Adults can find grown-up fun with live entertainment, brand activations, full bars with adult beverages and more than 30 food trucks to satisfy every craving.

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With Detroit’s long and interesting history, many have wondered, "if these walls could talk, what stories would they tell?" Well, wonder no more as lifelong Detroiter Glen Hendricks shares his personal stories and memories about Detroit over the last 70 years. His lived experiences, like many Black Detroiters, are a huge part of Detroit’s history but too often are left out of the textbooks and headlines.

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