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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Hearth Summit Detroit is grounded in the city’s creativity, resilience, and collective spirit and is designed to bring together 200 social entrepreneurs, educators, artists, funders, mental health and holistic practitioners, and more working toward a more just and equitable society. The summit aims to deepen reflection across individual, collective, and ecological wellbeing while centering art as a shared language of healing and connection.

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American music, restless and searching. Peter Oundjian is in his element in a program that sweeps from the virtuosity of Joan Tower’s Concerto for Orchestra to the lyricism of Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade, captured by rising star Paul Huang. From the open skies of Copland’s Appalachian Spring to the full-throttle surge of John Adams’ Frenzy, this program evokes the spirit of American energy in motion.

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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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This dynamic all-women sextet blends traditional salsa with Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Colombian influences, vibraphone, percussion, bass, keyboards, and powerful vocals. Known for their infectious energy and exciting live performances, Las Guaracheras have brought audiences to their feet on stages across the Americas and Europe.

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Walk out of the United States and into Canada. On Saturday, October 10, Detroit Social Walk Club is leading a guided group walk across the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, from Detroit to Windsor, Ontario.

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SOMi Sauna brings a wood-fired cedar sauna to the sand at Belle Isle Beach for a winter residency, with the Detroit River as the cold plunge and the downtown skyline across the water. Each 75-minute session is yours to pace: heat in the cedar room at 180 to 205°F, cool off in the river or in a chair facing the city, then head back in for another round. No experience needed, and the plunge is optional.

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Inside the Glass Academy’s 14,000-square-foot working glass studio, guests can watch live glassblowing demonstrations while shopping an extensive collection of handmade glass pumpkins and seasonal décor created by the studio’s team of artists. Admission and parking are FREE, and the event is family friendly.

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This is Whitney Houston, as you’ve never seen her before! The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration concert event features the original master and remastered recordings of Whitney’s vocals set to unique and one-of-a-kind orchestrations of her biggest hits—including “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “Higher Love,” and “I Will Always Love You.” The music is accompanied by never before-seen home movies, film performances, plus some of her historic performances.

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