94 things to do in Detroit this weekend

Another weekend, another excuse to get out in Detroit. There are 94 events happening Oct 02–Oct 04, and honestly? The lineup is better than we expected. Here's what we'd actually spend our own time and money on.

Saturday is doing the heavy lifting with 50 events, and the mix leans music and community. 1 of the weekend's events are free.

If you're bringing the crew: Main Library has 10 things on, so you can park yourselves there and let the weekend come to you.

The full lineup

Every event on in Detroit this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 26 events

• — 156/Silence, Aviana, Heavensgate, Fromjoy
  TSDMAAC · Tickets from CAD 11.36.
• — 3-D Printing Workshop: Spooky Theme
  HYPE Teen Center
• — ADRENALIZE: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience
  Emerald Theatre · Tickets from CAD 27.54.
• — Artemas
  Royal Oak Music Theatre
• — Audrey Ray, Taylor Walls, Julian Joel
  The Loving Touch · Tickets from CAD 26.49.
• — Author talk: Joel Walkowski
  Main Library
• — Basic Computer Skills
  Main Library
• — Citizen w/ Anxious
  Majestic Theatre-MI
• — Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers
  Little Caesars Arena
• — Foster The People: Good Mourning Sunshine Tour
  Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
• — Halloween Double Feature-Night of the Living Dead, Little Shop Horrors
  Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts
• — Jenene Caramielo
  Andiamo Celebrity Showroom
• — Magic Bag Presents: 80s vs 90s - The Sqaure Pegz vs CLASS
  The Magic Bag · Tickets from CAD 26.93.
• — Mick Blankenship | Birthday Bash | W/ Tight Like That • Days of Disaster • Coldville • Hamshackle • Nic Stevens
  The Token Lounge · Tickets from CAD 18.73.
• — Mrs Doubtfire
  Fox Theatre Detroit
• — Mrs. Doubtfire - Suite Rental
  Fox Theatre Detroit
• — Naomi Sharon Presents: No Sleep In Paradise Tour
  Saint Andrew's Hall
• — Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Volleyball vs. Wright State University Volleyball
  OU Credit Union O'rena
• — Saddle Up Dance Party (Pitbull Night)
  Diamondback Music Hall · Tickets from CAD 13.35.
• — Sam Alfred - Ages 18+
  Magic Stick
• — Smiles & Sensory Stories
  Children's Library
• — Taste Of Chaos
  The Fillmore Detroit
• — Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt
  Elmwood Park Branch
• — UB40
  The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
• — UB40 | Caesars Ticket + Hotel Packagess
  The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
• — UniverSoul Circus
  Across from the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Universoul Circus

Saturday — 50 events

• — "What's at stake?": 2026 Voter Education Forum
  Main Library
• — AFROMAN wsg Luniz
  District 142 · Tickets from CAD 38.
• — Adult Craft: Still Life Painting
  Chandler Park Branch
• — Akaash Singh
  Royal Oak Music Theatre
• — Author Talk: Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black With Dr. LaKisha Simmons on Combee
  Main Library
• — BADDIEWEEN: The Ultimate Baddie Halloween Costume Party!
  Diamondback Music Hall · Tickets from CAD 13.35.
• — Basic Computer Skills
  Main Library
• — Bayonne
  The Loving Touch
• — Benjamin Tod
  Majestic Theatre-MI
• — Blind Date with a Spooky Book
  Lincoln Branch
• — Chandler Park Adult Book Club
  Chandler Park Branch
• — Cigarettes for Breakfast, Sulk, Melodic Canvas, Feign
  TSDMAAC · Tickets from CAD 12.38.
• — Crochet Circle: The Granny Square
  Edison Branch
• — DPL Letter Writing Project
  Parkman Branch
• — DPL Letter Writing Project
  Lincoln Branch
• — Detroit City FC vs. Birmingham Legion FC
  Keyworth Stadium
• — Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party (18+)
  Saint Andrew's Hall
• — Exotic Zoo at Redford Branch
  Redford Branch
• — FALL SATURDAY STORYTIME FOR KIDS!
  Chaney Branch
• — Gaming @ Conely - Open to Ages 7-17. Drop in Anytime!
  Conely Branch
• — Halloween Spooktacular Family Movie
  Chaney Branch
• — Hispanic Heritage Month ¡Baila! Beginner Latin Dance Series
  Conely Branch
• — Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Juniper Jones
  Main Library
• — Jewelry Workshop Series
  Main Library
• — Kickstand Productions Presents Bayonne - The 'Filters' Tour
  The Loving Touch
• — Kids Creative Writing Workshop
  Sherwood Forest Branch
• — Magic Bag Presents: Android Paranoid - A Tribute To Radiohead
  The Magic Bag · Tickets from CAD 29.23.
• — Math Tutor
  Redford Branch
• — MrBallen
  Jack White Theatre at the Masonic Temple - Detroit
• — Mrs Doubtfire
  Fox Theatre Detroit
• — Mrs. Doubtfire - Suite Rental
  Fox Theatre Detroit
• — Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Volleyball vs. Northern Kentucky Women's Volleyball
  OU Credit Union O'rena
• — Paula Poundstone
  Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts
• — Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour
  Little Caesars Arena
• — Project Art
  Lincoln Branch
• — SEX PISTOLS (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) feat. Frank Carter
  The Fillmore Detroit
• — Sanctuary Fight Club! (Live Pro Wrestling)
  TSDMAAC · Tickets from CAD 12.38.
• — Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch
  Parkman Branch
• — Soundbath Meditation
  Chase Branch
• — Steve Lacy: Oh yeah? Tour
  Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
• — Story Time
  Wilder Branch
• — Switch Saturdays
  Parkman Branch
• — Tacos, Hops & Tequila
  360 Event Productions · Tickets from CAD 16.04.
• — The Loving Touch Line Skipper - Bayonne
  The Loving Touch · Tickets from CAD 11.
• — The Spinners
  Andiamo Celebrity Showroom
• — Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt
  Elmwood Park Branch
• — USA Hockey National Team Development Program vs. Boston College Eagles Hockey
  USA Hockey Arena
• — UniverSoul Circus
  Across from the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Universoul Circus
• — Urban Survival - Foraging in the City: Part Two of Two
  Chase Branch
• — Youth Empowerment Series
  Edison Branch

Sunday — 18 events

• — Author Talk: Horror Master Tananarive Due With Historian Kidada Williams
  Main Library
• — Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets
  Little Caesars Arena
• — Fall Final Car Show (FREE EVENT)
  Diamondback Music Hall · Tickets from CAD 27.75.
• — Fall Frenzy
  Fox Theatre Detroit
• — Grief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStage
  Saint Andrew's Hall
• — Grief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStage (16+)
  Saint Andrew's Hall
• — Grits & Eggs Podcast - Coming Thru America Tour
  Royal Oak Music Theatre
• — Joe Cocker A celebration of the music
  The Token Lounge · Tickets from CAD 12.33.
• — Make A Patchwork Bat
  Main Library
• — Mark Farner's American Band
  Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel
• — Oakland University Women's Soccer
  Oakland Soccer Field
• — Olivia O'Brien
  El Club
• — Recorruptor, Stank, Living Dissection, Invoking Gods
  TSDMAAC · Tickets from CAD 12.38.
• — Rhythm & Reads w/Detroit YMCA
  Main Library
• — Sunday Fun-Day
  HYPE Teen Center
• — Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt
  Elmwood Park Branch
• — Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour
  The Fillmore Detroit
• — UniverSoul Circus
  Across from the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Universoul Circus

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