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- Kids ROARAugusta · Sherman Lake YMCA Recreation Center
- Saginaw: Touch A Truck @ Mid-Michigan Children's MuseumSaginaw · Mid Michigan Children's Museum
- Capital City River RunLansing · in front of the Lansing Center
- Tawas Point Harvest FestivalEast Tawas · Tawas Point State Park
- Downtown Petoskey Holiday ParadePetoskey · Downtown Petoskey
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- Lathrup Village Music Festival - Brendon Linsley BandLathrup Village · City Hall Municipal Park
- Detroit To Austin Comedy ChallengeRoyal Oak · Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
- Music: New BeginningsInterlochen · Interlochen Center for the Arts
- World Ballet Company - Swan Lake with a Live Orchestra at Frauenthal Center for the Performing ArtsMuskegon · Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
- Robby Hoffman - ComedianRoyal Oak · Royal Oak Music Theatre
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Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market
Traverse City's growers-only downtown farmers market with local produce, flowers, baked goods, and seasonal Northern Michigan finds.
Traverse City · Downtown Traverse City
MarketFamilyFreeOutdoor
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Traverse City Horse Shows
A summer-long run of Olympic-level show jumping and hunter competition at Flintfields Horse Park near Traverse City.
Williamsburg · Flintfields Horse Park
SportsFamilyOutdoor
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Stalwart Agricultural Fair
The Stalwart Agricultural Fair, celebrating its 120th year, offers livestock shows, agricultural exhibits and family entertainment in the small eastern Upper Peninsula community of Stalwart.
Stalwart · Stalwart Agricultural Fairgrounds
CultureFamilyKids
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Plymouth Fall Festival
Plymouth Fall Festival at Downtown Plymouth. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.
Plymouth · Downtown Plymouth
FestivalFamilyDate
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Allegan County Fair
The Allegan County Fair brings livestock and open-class exhibitions, a carnival, food and grandstand entertainment to the fairgrounds.
Allegan · Allegan County Fairgrounds
FestivalFamilyFood
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ArtPrize 2026 Preview Week
ArtPrize 2026 Preview Week takes place at ArtPrize. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Grand Rapids · ArtPrize
Culture
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Up, Up & Away PJ 5k
Join in on the fun and be a part of the Wayland Balloonfest's first annual Up, Up & away PJ 5K. All proceeds will support mental health services for suicide prevention.
Wayland
SportsAdults
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Spicer's Honeycrisp Harvest Hustle
Run Crisp & Finish Sweet! Celebrate Harvest/Apple season with a race that's as fresh as the harvest.
Fenton · Spicer Orchards
Culture
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Dermot Kennedy
Sterling Heights, if you were looking for an evening of top-tier entertainment that just.
Sterling Heights · Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Culture
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Runnin' with the Law
Experience the heart of Bay City at the 8th annual Runnin' with the Law Race Series, an event that combines community spirit with athletic challenge.
Essexville
Culture
Free
Downtown Fine Art Fair
A September fine-art weekend in downtown Traverse City with professional artists, makers, and late-summer strolling.
Traverse City · Downtown Traverse City
ArtsFamilyFreeOutdoor
Free
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
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Lathrup Village Music Festival - Brendon Linsley Band
Brendon Linsley Band performs at Lathrup Village Music Festival on September 12 from 7:30 to 8:15 PM at City Hall Municipal Park.
Lathrup Village · City Hall Municipal Park
MusicFamilyOutdoor
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Eastern Market Detroit Lions Tailgate (Sept. 13)
Eastern Market Partnership Tailgate Rules for Detroit Lions Welcome to Eastern Market Tailgating!
Detroit · Eastern Market
CultureFamilyFood
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Holland Haven Marathon
Holland Haven Marathon: Running - Community - Celebration. The Holland Haven Marathon offers runners a scenic experience along Lake Michigan, starting in Grand Haven and finishing in downtown Holland.
Holland · West Edge Real Estate
SportsAdultsOutdoor
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Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon Grand Rapids
Last Chance BQ.2-Grand Rapids has become one of the premier and most nationally known BQ events.
Grand Rapids · Millennium Park, Meadows Pavilion
SportsAdults
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Two18 Lions Tailgate Party
Food, drinks, music, activations, and the Lions game playing in-store Two18 Lions merch available in-store.
Detroit · Two18
CultureCouplesLive
Free
The 39th Graham Hovey Lecture with Christopher Baxter: Keeping the Promise: A Free Press in the…
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." - Thomas Jefferson Two hundred fifty years ago this summer, a group of delegates in Philadelphia signed a document that risked.
Ann Arbor · Wallace House Gardens
CultureFamilyFree
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Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge
Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge is scheduled at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Royal Oak · Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
ArtsCouplesDate
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Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul - Film
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul - Film is scheduled at The Token Lounge in Westland. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Westland · The Token Lounge
CultureCouplesLive
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Festival of the Pines
Festival of the Pines: Find the best Missaukee Area Resources now. Discover the latest posted by Community Members near you.
Lake City
FestivalFamilyLive
Free
Shed 5 at Eastern Market After Dark
Thursday, September 17, 4:30 pm - 10 pm in Shed 5 During EASTERN MARKET AFTER DARK FREE ENTRY Cash Bar with Happy Hour Specials + Beer tubs Wine Tastings from Modales | Drew Ryan | Loose Cannon | Gypsy Blue | Lemon Creek Nitz.
Detroit · Eastern Market
CultureFamilyFree
Free
Eastern Market After Dark 2026
Eastern Market After Dark is the headline night of Detroit Month of Design — a free, all-ages festival held across the Eastern Market district.
Detroit · Eastern Market
FestivalFamilyFree
Free
Movies on the Lawn
Join us for a Movie Night on the Lawn on September 17th, featuring Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them at Castle Farms! This free event is the perfect way View Post.
Charlevoix · Castle Farms
ArtsFamilyFree
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Irish Music Festival & Lake Time in Muskegon, MI
A local festival at Muskegon. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Muskegon
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Elvis Costello and The Imposters at Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
Arts and culture at Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts in Muskegon. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Muskegon · Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
Culture
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Elvis Costello and The Imposters
Arts and culture at Frauenthal Center For The Performing Arts in Muskegon. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Muskegon · Frauenthal Center For The Performing Arts
Culture
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Saturday Market
Saturday Market is a staple market day at Eastern Market. You’ll find a vast assortment of local produce, flower and plant vendors, as well as packaged food items, and handcrafted items made by local entrepreneurs.
Detroit · Eastern Market
MarketFamilyOutdoor
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Oral Cancer Awareness of Michigan 5K!
Please join us for our 10th annual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 19, 2026 @ 9 a.m. through the scenic pathways of Kensington Metro Park.
Milford
SportsFamilyOutdoor
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Alcona Sunrise Photography Workshop
Two-day landscape photography workshop along the quiet midcoast - Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, Negwegon State Park, and Lake Huron sunrise sessions.
Harrisville
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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May The Glow Be With You 5K
Downtown Fowlerville will light up for a galactic night of glowing fun to support Torch 180’s vocational training for young adults with disabilities and other disadvantages.
Fowlerville · Torch 180 Cafe
SportsAdults
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Grosse Pointe Run
The Grosse Pointe Sunrise Rotary Club and its Foundation are organizers of the annual Grosse Pointe Run. All monies raised are returned to the community through scholarships, grants and support of local charities.
Grosse Pointe Farms · Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park
Culture
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Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K & 10K Run
As the fall colors are changing, come join the horses at the annual Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K & 10K run. The 5K is like none other as it winds through hard packed sand roads through the beautiful Pere Marquette Forest.
Traverse City · Peace Ranch
SportsAdults
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Saginaw: Touch A Truck @ Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
https://michildrensmuseum.org/event-info/ September 19th, 2026 10-3PM.
Saginaw · Mid Michigan Children's Museum
ArtsFamilyIndoor
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Barry County Outdoor Youth Day — Barry Conservation District
An outdoor event at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Hastings · Historic Charlton Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Capital City River Run
The Capital City River Run is a compilation of family-friendly races that celebrate, build awareness of, and financially support Greater Lansing organizations that promote education, the desire to learn, and healthy.
Lansing · in front of the Lansing Center
CultureFamilyKids
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Detroit Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K (Women Run the D)
The Detroit Women’s Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K event was created by women for women. All women, of all ages, of all abilities. First-time racers and experienced marathoners. The young and the young at heart.
Detroit · Belle Isle State Park - James Scott Memorial Fountain
SportsAdults
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Red Panda Day Celebration
Celebrate International Red Panda Day at Potter Park Zoo! When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lansing · Potter Park Zoo
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Happy Hour in the Market (September)
Happy Hour in the Market 5:30-7:00pm Happy Hour in the Market creates space to connect with the people who make up this food ecosystem: farmers, makers, entrepreneurs, food business owners, and the organizations supporting.
Detroit · Eastern Market
CultureFamilyFood
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Funky Ferndale Art Fair
Juried street art fair featuring more than 140 artists and authors, including new and returning exhibitors.
Ferndale · West Nine Mile Road, west of Woodward
ArtsCouplesDate
Adult $17; child through college $14
Music: New Beginnings
Interlochen Arts Academy musicians open the school year with classical and contemporary works in Corson Auditorium.
Interlochen · Interlochen Center for the Arts
MusicFamilyDate
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Fall Harvest Festival
A local festival at 242 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States, Michigan 49440. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Muskegon · 242 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States, Michigan 49440
FestivalFamilyLive
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Downtown Day
Downtown Day at Kellogg Park. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.
Plymouth · Kellogg Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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BWell Saginaw Strides Toward Wellness
The 10K will begin and end at the Saginaw YMCA! Runners will begin in the street (Fordney St) in front of the YMCA before heading south and entering Wicke’s Park Drive for an out-and-back section of trail along the Saginaw.
Saginaw · Saginaw YMCA
SportsFamilyOutdoor
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Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K
The Park2Park Half-Marathon course starts and ends at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds and includes scenic views of Lake Macatawa, Holland State Park, and Lakeshore Drive. September temperatures are just right for a half!
Holland · Ottawa County Fair Grounds
SportsFamilyOutdoor
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Pave the Way Run
Grace Centers of Hope's annual Pave the Way Run will include a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon at the beautiful Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township!
Shelby · Stony Creek Metropark
SportsFamilyOutdoor
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Hillsdale County Fair
Established in 1851, the Hillsdale County Fair returns as an expanded eight-day event featuring agriculture, education and entertainment.
Hillsdale · Hillsdale County Fairgrounds
FestivalFamily
$200
Run Iron Mountain Half Marathon
Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate at one of Michigan’s most scenic and community-driven races!
Iron Mountain · Dickinson County Library
SportsAdults
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Boyne City Harvest Festival 2026
Happening in downtown Boyne City, the Farmers Market moves downtown and local artists, charitable organizations, and local businesses are invited to participate in a 4 block street celebration.
Boyne City · Downtown Boyne City
FestivalFamilyLive
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Growler Gallop Atwater
Start and Finish at Atwater Brewery! Feel the energy of Detroit and camaraderie of the running community at the 12th Annual Growler Gallop 10 Mile & 5K!
Detroit
SportsAdultsFood
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World Ballet Company - Swan Lake with a Live Orchestra at Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
Live music at Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts in Muskegon. The organizer has the latest set times and entry details.
Muskegon · Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
MusicOutdoor
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Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge
Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge is scheduled at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Royal Oak · Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
ArtsCouplesDate
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Foster The People
Fall season is bringing some raging rock extravaganza as Foster the People rolls across.
Sterling Heights · Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Culture
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Steve Lacy
Grammy-winning performer Steve Lacy will perform a very special evening of music at the.
Sterling Heights · Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
CultureCouplesLive
Free
Headlands Dark Sky Star Party
Free evening of guided astronomy at one of the first internationally certified dark sky parks east of the Mississippi. Telescopes provided.
Mackinaw City · Headlands International Dark Sky Park
CultureFamilyFree
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Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge
Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge is scheduled at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Royal Oak · Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
ArtsCouplesDate
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Detroit Story Fest (Oct. 8, 2026)
The oldest human art form comes to the stage for the Detroit Story Fest - live journalism that celebrates our city.
Detroit · The Detroit Opera House
Culture
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Tawas Point Harvest Festival
Autumn family weekend at the lighthouse with the Friends of Tawas Point.
East Tawas · Tawas Point State Park
FestivalFamilyLive
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Port City Run 2026 | 5K Race in Frankfort, MI – Oct 10 — Downtown Frankfort
Port City Run 2026 | 5K Race in Frankfort, MI – Oct 10 — Downtown Frankfort takes place at Open Space Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Frankfort · Open Space Park
SportsFamilyOutdoor
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Robby Hoffman - Comedian
Robby Hoffman - Comedian is scheduled at Royal Oak Music Theatre. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Royal Oak · Royal Oak Music Theatre
ArtsCouplesIndoor
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Wolverine State 100 Ultra & Relay
From Lake Michigan to Lake Huron-The Journey Continues After an unforgettable debut in 2025, Wolverine State 100 returns for year two on October 10-11, 2026.
Alpena
OutdoorsOutdoor
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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ZOO GOES BOO
We put a spell on Zoo! Practice your cackle because the Zoo is brewing up a ghoulishly good time. We put a spell on Zoo!
Grand Rapids · John Ball Zoo
CultureFamily
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Leanne Morgan
Leanne Morgan is scheduled at Fox Theatre - Detroit. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Detroit · Fox Theatre - Detroit
ArtsIndoor
$20
America at 250
Event DescriptionAn all-American program that celebrates our nation's semiquincentennial, with music by John Williams, Duke Ellington, John Philip Sousa, and Aaron Copland, and a piece inspired by Norman Rockwell's.
Houghton · Rozsa Center
CultureCouplesLive
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America at 250 - Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra
MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT An all-American program celebrating our nation's semiquincentennial, featuring music by John Williams, Duke Ellington, John Philip Sousa, and Aaron Copland.
Houghton · Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
MusicCouplesLive
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Orchard View High Rise and Run
Join the Orchard View High Rise and Run for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community, and Cardinal pride in Muskegon!
Muskegon
FestivalFamily
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Grand Rapids Halloween Bar Crawl
The Official Grand Rapids Halloween Bar Crawl is here! Grab all your friends and explore the best bars in Grand Rapids for this pub crawl!
Grand Rapids
NightlifeAdultsSeasonal
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Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge
Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge is scheduled at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Royal Oak · Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
ArtsCouplesDate
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The Moth: Home for the Holidays (Ann Arbor - 11/3/2026)
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show!
Ann Arbor · The Blind Pig
CultureSeasonal
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Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans
Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on Saturday 7th November 2026 in Ann.
Ann Arbor · Michigan Stadium
Culture
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The Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K
CASEVILLE TO PORT AUSTIN, MICHIGAN Point-to-point. Fully Paved, USATF Certified Course on Michigan's Thumb Coast.
Port Austin
SportsAdults
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Ladies' Holiday Shopping Night
Ladies' Holiday Shopping Night at Including Downtown Plymouth. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.
Plymouth · Including Downtown Plymouth
CultureCouplesDate
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Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick Off
Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick Off at Main St & Kellogg Park. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.
Plymouth · Main St & Kellogg Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank
ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank takes place at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Grand Rapids · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Christmas and Holiday Traditions
Christmas and Holiday Traditions takes place at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Grand Rapids · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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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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Holiday Greens Market
Holiday Greens Market at The Gathering. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.
Plymouth · The Gathering
CultureFamilyDate
Free
Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade
A late-November downtown Petoskey holiday parade for families, visitors, and winter-weekend planning.
Petoskey · Downtown Petoskey
HolidayFamilyFreeOutdoor
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Christmas at the Lighthouse
Holiday open house at Tawas Point Lighthouse hosted by Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse.
East Tawas · Tawas Point State Park
CultureSeasonal
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Christmas in Plymouth and Mistletoe Market
Christmas in Plymouth and Mistletoe Market at Downtown Plymouth and The Gathering. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.
Plymouth · Downtown Plymouth and The Gathering
CultureFamilyDate
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Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch are proud to present the national tour of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a heartwarming musical featuring music and lyrics by eleven-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton.
Detroit · Fox Theatre
ArtsCouplesLive
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Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge
Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge is scheduled at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Royal Oak · Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
ArtsCouplesDate
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St. John Applefest Road Race
Join the annual Applefest Road Race in beautiful Fenton! This classic event features 100% paved road courses and takes runners through the scenic streets of Fenton Don't miss your chance to be part of this long-standing.
Fenton · St John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Culture
Free
Strings Festival Faculty and Guest Artist Recital
A free Interlochen recital featuring faculty and guest artists at Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall.
Interlochen · Interlochen Center for the Arts
MusicFamilyFree
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Ho Ho Holiday Team Trivia Bingo
Kick off the holiday season with Team Trivia BINGO! Enjoy snacks. Win prizes. Register your team now! This program is intended for adults.
Richland · First Presbyterian Church of Richland
CultureAdultsSeasonal
Healthcare offer; paid guest required
Health Care Appreciation Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan
Healthcare offer: a paid guest ticket is required. Book online and bring healthcare employer ID or a pay stub.
Auburn Hills · LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan
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