Fundraisers/Volunteer activities
• Pontiac’s Super Run Club hosts “Day of the Dead” 5K Fun Run to benefit the Pontiac Creative Art Center, 9 a.m. Nov. 1, at Pontiac Creative Art Center, 47 Williams St., Pontiac. The fundraiser is non-timed and open to all ages and paces. Coffee and Mexican treats from local Shelia’s Bakery will await finishers and first glimpse of the PCAC’s Community Ofrenda and Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibition which runs from noon until 5 p.m. with a candlelight vigil to honor loved ones. Register at www.superrunclub.com/store/p/day-of-the-dead-fun-run-fundraiser-for-pontiac-creative-arts-center, $5+ minimum donation to participate.
• Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation hosts Toast to Education is 7-9:30 p.m., Nov. 7, at The Meridian, 26750 Haggerty Road, Farmington Hills, fundraiser to benefit the students in Farmington Public Schools. The event features wine, craft beer, and mocktail tasting stations, raffle prizes and live music, ages 21+, Event tickets start at $50. To buy tickets or to make a donation, visit www.ffhedfoundation.org/toast. Additional raffle tickets and packages will be available at the event.
• Judson Center to host a night of food, fun and entertainment at the human service agency’s “A Night to Embrace” Gala, 5:30-11 p.m. Nov. 7, at The Henry, 300 Town Center Drive in Dearborn. The annual gala raises money for Judson Center’s programs for children, adults and families in autism, behavioral and primary healthcare, disabilities services, foster care, adoption, and mentoring. The evening will include a gourmet dinner, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, a raffle, photo booth, live entertainment, and dancing. Attire is black tie optional and valet service is complimentary. www.judsoncenter.org.
• 29th Annual Fall Fix Up family-friendly volunteer event is Nov. 9 at homes of older adults served by Jewish Family Service. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. and begins with breakfast and supply pick-up at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield. Register by Oct. 31, at jfsdetroit.org/fallfifixup For more information contact fallfixup@jfsdetroit.org or 248-325-9537.
• A Night of Giving is 6 p.m. Nov. 10, Bella Piatti, 167 Townsend St., Birmingham, presented by Children’s Miracle Network at Corewell Health Children’s and Variety The Children’s Charity of Detroit, fine dining, stories of hope, live auction, and philanthropy with proceeds benefiting children across Southeast Michigan, www.Variety-Detroit.com, www.facebook.com/VarietyDetroit, ticket prices vary.
Halloween activities
• Trunk or Treat and Concert is 3 p.m. Oct. 26, at St. John Lutheran Church, 23225 Gill Road, Farmington Hills, www.stjohn-elca.org. The free concert titled “Music for a Spooky Time” begins at 4:30 p.m. with Sean Michael Jackman, St. John Music Director and Organist/Pianist and featured guest performers – soprano Amber Rogers and violinist Minkyung Lee.
• Trunk or Treat is 1-4 p.m. Oct. 26, at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, presented by The Southfield Police Department, opportunity to check out the vehicles while children get a treat from each one. The police department will be collecting toy donations of new, unwrapped toys to give back to the community during the holidays. Southfield Parks and Recreation will provide games and crafts and giveaways. For information, call Officer Tim Simon at 248-796-5441.
• Annual Trunk or Treat is noon-2 p.m. Oct. 26, at Pontiac Trail and East Walled Lake Drive, across the street from Greenhouse of Walled Lake, presented by the Greenhouse and Walled Lake Mayor Linda Ackley, mayorackley.com. Trick or treating, prizes for best trunks, best costumes, NFL Hall of Famer and Lions legend Calvin “Megatron” Johnson, former Detroit Lion Rob Sims and Red Wings legend Darren McCarty are scheduled to attend.
• Zap Zone Trunk or Treat is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 26, Zap Zone, 31506 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills. Families are invited to celebrate Halloween with candy stations for trick-or-treaters, costume contest with prizes, carnival games and activities, https://zap-zone.com/halloween, 248-471-6777, free admission.
• Halloween Stroll is Friday-Sunday, through Oct. 26 and Oct. 30, at Canterbury Village, 2369 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., immersive displays, animatronics, and whimsical characters, Scarecrow Row, Spooky Carousel House, ticket prices vary, advance purchase timed tickets at www.canterburyvillage.com, food and drinks to purchase.
• Skeletons are Alive is Outdoor Public Art Display is through the month of October, featuring life-sized themed skeletons, downtown Northville, www.downtownnorthville.com.
• Haunted Highland is through October, visit the Highland DDA’s spooky skeletal selfie displays scattered around downtown Highland and snap a pic, post it to social media, and tag it #HAUNTEDHIGHLAND, www.highlandtwp.net.
Health/Fitness
• Ladies’ Night-Wealth & Wellness! is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29, at Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave., Rochester, featuring a “Financial Fitness” mini-workshop with Heidi McCarroll, Investment Adviser and Registered Representative, breast cancer screening and dense breast education by Dr. Shoshana Hallowell, mocktails and food, wellness and beauty vendors, Boobie Bingo. Register at https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/ladiesnight, $10+.
• SALT Church is hosting a free suicide, depression, and self care seminar, 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 1, at the church, 5475 Livernois in Troy. Doors open at 9:30, coffee and light snacks will be provided. Seating is limited to 60 people, and advanced registration is suggested by calling 248-879-6400. Walk-ins welcome as space allows, www.saltchurch.net.
Holiday activities
• Annual Holiday Boutique is 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6, at The Village Club, 190 E. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, buffet lunch with decadent desserts, vendors selling women’s clothing, jewelry and holiday gifts, tickets are $48.95 per person and reservations are required at https://thevillageclub.org/events/holiday-boutique-luncheon, 248-644-3450.
Library/Author events
• True Crime Author Panel is 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, with Nina Innsted, host of true crime podcast “Already Gone”, at The Hawk Black Box Theatre, 29995 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, beer and wine to purchase for ages 21+, $15+ advance.
• The Rochester Hills Public Library to host the Human Library event, Feb. 28, 2026, as an official Publishing Partner of The Human Library Organization. The library seeks community members to volunteer to share their story and represent a stigmatized group in the community, and answer questions. The purpose of the Human Library is not to further a political platform or mission, but to enable individuals to speak about their own lived experience. Those interested in being a Human Library book may apply at rhpl.org/humanlibrary by Nov. 3.
Museum activities
• “The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald-A Dramatic Retelling” will be presented at 4 p.m. Nov. 8, at the Troy Community Center, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the freighter in Lake Superior, Nov. 10, 1975. Light refreshments will be available before and after the program, recommended for ages 12+, tickets are $10 each, www.TroyHistoricVillage.org or 248-524-3570.
• Leonid Meteor Shower Overnight: 7:30 p.m.8 a.m. Nov. 15, at Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3200, pre-registration is required at https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/special-events-public-programs/evenings-overnights, $93 for members and $110 for non-members.
Parks/Outdoor activities
• Heritage Park Hayrides are 5:30-7 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 31, at Heritage Park Nature Center, 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills. Hayrides leave every half hour from the parking lot. Hayrides are $5+ per person, s’mores and cider kits extra. Advance registration is recommended, www.fhgov.com, call 248-473-1870 to book private group hayrides.
• Drop-in Hayrides are 3-4 p.m. select Saturdays through Nov. 22, at Hess-Hathaway Park, 825 S. Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp., weather permitting, not offered if it is raining, $5 per person, 2 years and under admitted free, children must be accompanied by an adult, meet by campfire pit by Hilltop Pavilion I, www.waterfordmi.gov/1329/Parks-Recreation.
• Weekend Hay Rides are noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 7, $5 for ages 13-61, $3 for ages 3-12, $3 per senior (62+), free for children under 2, at Kensington Metropark Farm Center Office, 4570 Huron River Pkwy., Milford, www.metroparks.com/kensington-metropark, plus park pass or vehicle entry fee.
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free admission. General park entry fees and vehicle permits have been eliminated for all parks operated by Oakland County Parks, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply. Annual vehicle passes are $40 for residents or $45 for non-residents. Senior citizen pricing on annual passes are available in-person at toll booths or park offices with ID as proof of age.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Seniors
• Medicare Open Enrollment: Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, Medicare beneficiaries may change their prescription drug plan (Part D) or Medicare Advantage plan – or have it reviewed – at no cost by a certified counselor. AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services’ MI Options Medicare Assistance Program is offering phone, virtual, and in-person appointments. MI Options counselors are not affiliated with health insurance companies. Appointments are available by calling 800-803-7174 or 248-262-0545, or visit ageways.org for appointment times. AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services was previously Area Agency on Aging 1-B.
Support resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
Veterans activities
• The Clawson Senior Center to host a Veterans Days concert and lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Clawson Senior Center senior dining room, 509 Fisher Court, Clawson. The Clawson Public Schools Band will perform. All ages welcome. Lunch is free to veterans $4 for others, advanced registration required at 248-589-0334, https://cityofclawson.com/your_government/parks_and_recreation/senior_adult_programs.php.
• Independence Twp. Senior Center to host Veterans Day luncheon for local veterans and their spouses, at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at 8047 Ortonville Road. Free for veterans and spouses. Additional meals $7. Pre-registration required by Oct. 31, at 248-625-8231, www.indtwp.com/residents/senior_center.
• The City of Farmington Hills Special Services Adults 50 & Better Division will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration luncheon to honor local veterans at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, at the Costick Activities Center, 28600 W. Eleven Mile Road in Farmington Hills. All local veterans and their guests are welcome. Admission is free for veterans who live in the cities of Farmington Hills and Farmington. Tickets for non-veterans are $12 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Advance register at recreg.fhgov.com or call 248-473-1830 through Nov. 3, no walk-ins accepted.
• Orion Township to host a free veterans luncheon at noon, Nov. 11, at Great Lakes Athletic Club, 3800 S. Baldwin Road, Orion Twp. Each veteran may bring one guest, advance register at 248-391-0304, ext. 3500, www.orionveteransmemorial.com.
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