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6 events near Detroit, MI

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Dally in the Alley

Volunteer-run neighborhood street fair with six music stages, food, art vendors and a free kids fair ending at 5 p.m.

Detroit · North Cass / Cass Corridor
FestivalFamilyFree
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Donut Dash 5K

Blake\'s Lyon Twp is proud to host our annual 5K Fun Run/Walk where racers breeze past apple trees—a seasonal delight equipped with classic fall cider mill vibes.

South Lyon · Lyon Twp
SportsAdultsOutdoor
Registration required

Detroit Free Press Marathon

Detroit fall event clue: Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend is October 16-18.

Detroit · Downtown Detroit
SportsFamilyOutdoorFitness
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Santa's City of Plymouth Parade

Santa's City of Plymouth Parade at Parade through various City parks. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.

Plymouth · Parade through various City parks
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Mile

Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition Kick off the holiday season with a late morning trail race! Crisp air, evergreens, and the quiet beauty of Michigan's late Fall create the perfect backdrop for your Black Toenail Friday run.

Commerce Township
SportsAdultsOutdoor
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New here? Start with Detroit

If you are new to Detroit, MI, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.

KidsParks, museums, markets, and short downtown stops

Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.

  • Check age fit.
  • Keep drives short.
  • Pick food before the main stop.
AdultsDinner, music, patios, museums, wineries, or brewery routes

Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.

  • Check hours.
  • Book if needed.
  • Keep the route walkable.
GroupFestival, game, market, or activity venue

Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.

  • Share the map.
  • Pick one anchor.
  • Have a backup nearby.
RainIndoor backup near the same neighborhood

Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.

  • Check closures.
  • Avoid long outdoor walks.
  • Use official pages for changes.

Summer plans work best when you balance one outdoor anchor with shade, water, food, and an evening option.

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