Children’s activities
• Kids Night: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through November. Free entertainment by Fun With Sparkles, balloon animals, and face painting or tattoos, Leo’s Coney Island, 281 Broadway Street, Lake Orion. facebook.com/events/1042529484732121/1042529498065453
• Outdoor Adventure Day Camp: 12:30-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, A Naturalist will lead the participants through a self-guided exploration and activities such as nature hikes, fishing, fire building, campfire cooking, and pond dipping, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills. Ages 7-12, $50, registration required, eventbrite.com/e/outdoor-adventure-day-camp-tickets-1993854375109
• Trunk or Treat: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Trick-or-treating, food, crafts, haunted tunnel, puppet show, and games, Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford. Free, registration required, waterfordcumc.org/upcoming-events/trunk-or-treat/
• Fall Family Day: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Celebrating Anna Sui’s fashion collection with hands-on activities. A workshop on fashion design with repurposed textiles, and style miniature mannequins for ages 5 and up, Open to the public, and activities are included with museum admission, Artmembers and youth 12 and under free, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills. Pre-registration is encouraged, cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/fall-family-day/
• Story Time at the Caboose: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Caboose booksellers choose new books each week to read. Kids of all ages welcome, The Caboose, Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids, Downtown Royal Oak. Free registration requested. eventbrite.com/e/saturday-story-time-at-the-caboose-sidetrack-bookshop-for-kids-tickets1989843455340
• Trunk or Treat: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Southfield Police officers, firefighters, and community partners will be treating children to an afternoon of Halloween fun visiting decorated tables and collecting treats, interacting with officers and local organizations. Southfield Parks and Rec will host games, crafts, and giveaways. Southfield Police will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys to give back to the community during the holidays. A toy is appreciated but not required for the free family-friendly event, Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield.
Community activities
• Drug Take-Back Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The Royal Oak Police Department and Farmington Hills Police Departments are hosting the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Drug Take Back Day. The public can drop off unwanted or unused prescription medications anonymously in any container at the Royal Oak PD, 450 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak or Farmington Hills Police Department, 31655 W. 11 Mile Road. For other drop off locations, visit dea.gov/takebackday
• CO Safety Open – Driving Carbon Monoxide Prevention, One Swing at a Time: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 4. Check in begins at 6 p.m. with drinks, music and raffle items, and each registered guest will receive a free combination smoke/CO alarm. Open bay play begins at 7 p.m. Hosted by NCOAA, register by Sunday, Oct. 25 at, ncoaa.us/co-safety-open/register. Cost is $100 per player or $40 for non-golfer ticket, includes dinner. Topgolf, 500 Great Lake Crossing Drive, Auburn Hills.
• Taste of Waterford: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16. A strolling “tasting” feature of appetizers, entrees and dessert samples to benefit the Fueling Kids’ Future charity – a Waterford-based charity that provides nonperishable food to approximately 300 elementary students with bags of weekend food every week during the school year. The event is held at Mott High School, 1151 Scott Lake Road, Waterford. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by calling, 248-221-7749. Donations can also be made to become a sponsor at several levels, from $160-$2,500.
• Antique & Vintage Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Glass, paintings, prints, books, pottery, textiles, tools, crystal, porcelain, old toys, antique dolls, and more. Lathrup Village City Hall Community Room, 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village. Free admission. Cash and Venmo only.
• The Great Train Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24-25. Train and toy dealers, huge operating model train displays, riding train and play area for kids, 20’x27’ operating LEGO train display, and free test track to test run your trains at the show, Oakland Expo Center, 2212 Mall Drive E., Waterford. For tickets and information, trainshow.com. Online advance discount tickets available. Admission at the door is cash only, $14/adults on Saturday and $13/adults on Sunday. Kids 11 and under free with adult, no ticket required.
• Full Moon Night Hike: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Learn about nocturnal animals in Boomer Park around a campfire and then head out for a Naturalist led hike in the woods. Flashlights will be provided. No pets, ages 15+, meet at the Hilltop Shelter, Bloomer Park, 345 John R Road, Rochester Hills. Tickets are $5 and pre-registration is required, eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-night-hike-tickets-2002960779610
• Park After Dark – Campfire Cookout: 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Learn about tools and techniques to harness the power of the open flame. Prepare and taste a variety of different meats, veggies, and spices. Ages 15+, Bloomer Park, 345 John R Road, Rochester Hills. Tickets are $10 and pre-registration is required, eventbrite.com/e/park-after-dark-campfire-cookout-tickets-2002166212037
• Mesmerica 360: Oct. 29-30. A seated 360 degree journey through worlds real and imagined, multi-sensory fulldome projection, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 1 Institute Way, Bloomfield Hills. Suitable for ages 6+ tickets.changeworlds.org/en-US/mesmerica360/bloomfield-hills
• Corn Maze & Family Fun Farm: through Nov. 1. Corn maze, including The Moonlight Corn Maze on select nights, children activities include, jumping pillows and bounce house, slide and giant hill slide, pedal kart race track, spider web, tunnel tube & play structures, sand hill, corn box & straw maze, petting farm, cannons, kettle corn and fresh lemonade, 1540 Commerce Road, Commerce Twp. longsorchard.com/corn-maze/#play
• Model Train Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Browse vendor tables, search for additions to collections, discover hard-to-find pieces, and this year for the first time, a train display has been added to the expanded venue. Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Twp. Admission is $5, children 11 and under free with paid adult admission.
Fall Crafts/Festivals
• Holly Historical Society’s Holly Holiday Art & Craft Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Juried exhibitors, food available, free parking, Holly High School, 6161 East Holly Road, Holly. $5 admission, children under 12 free. Proceeds benefit Hadley House Museum and Project Graduation.
• Upland Fall Harvest Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October. Magic show, farm show, hayride, pumpkin patch access, nature trail, playground, animals visits and cow milking. Pony rides are $3 and for $.25 you can feed the ducks. Food trucks, cider and donuts available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased online or at the admission booth. 481 Lake George Road, Oxford. uplandhillsfarm.com/harvest-festival1.
• Early Bird Holiday Art & Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, shop, snack & lunch bar, original handmade artworks and crafts by local artists and crafters. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Street, Rochester. Free parking.
• Porch Pot Classes: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 7, 14 and 21; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and Nov. 22. Wojo’s, 2570 Oakwood Road, Ortonville. Limited seats available, register at Wojos.com. $60.
• CarnEvil 2: Thursday-Sunday, through Nov. 1. A one-mile forest trail featuring CarnEvil themed interactive experiences throughout the trail. The trail becomes a carnival midway with family-friendly games and activities for all ages, light and sound displays featuring projection mapping, glowing art installations, LED displays, food trucks, seasonal drinks, and additional surprises. Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Twp. Special activities take place on select nights. Check the schedule and purchase tickets at Glenloretrails.com.
“Carnevil 2” features a mile-long forest of interactive experiences and immersive lighting and sound effects that include games and narratives for all ages. Lots of tricks, in other words, which make for quite a treat. (Photo courtesy of Bluewater Technologies)
• Fall Festival at Bowers Farm: 5-9 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through October. Activities for all ages, including, wagon rides, Cornfield Quest, launching apples, farm animals, family-friendly entertainment, photo opportunities, bounce pad, inflatables, pony rides, crafts, games, food trucks, live music and beer garden. Admission is $15/Oakland County resident, $19/non-resident and $8/member if purchased in advance at OaklandCountyParks.com. Tickets purchased at door for $2 more. Discovery Oaks Park, 1219 E. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills.
• Holiday Market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, vendors, hay rides, kids crafts, carolers, Santa, food and drink for purchase, and rescue animals. Abraham Ranch, 3090 Weidemann Drive, Clarkston. Advance tickets required, $5. Children under 2 are free. The event supports the Abraham Ranch, non-profit animal rescue and rehabilitation work. secure.qgiv.com/for/abrahamranch/event/holidaymarket2026/
• Harvest Fest: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, trunk-or-treat, cider, donuts, fall foods, music and fun activities. Hosted by The Lakes Church, 1450 S. Hospital Road, Waterford. facebook.com/events/956784616865469
• Shipshewana on the Road – Gift, Food and Craft Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, unique gifts and crafts, and plenty of food, 2212 Mall Drive, Waterford. For questions, call (269) 979-8888. $5 admission, free parking. facebook.com/events/1387855663390801/
• Lakepoint Community Church Craft and Vendor Show: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, over 50 booths of shopping and food, raffles and more, 1550 W. Drahner Road, Oxford. $3 admission. facebook.com/events/1024745040597954/
Business
• Waterford Area Chamber’s Annual Women Rock!: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. A celebration luncheon of friendship, and professional growth. Connect with fellow business leaders, colleagues, and friends. Chamber and nonchamber members register at cca.waterfordchamber.org. $75/person or $550/table of 8.
• Bagels & Business: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. The event begins with breakfast and networking, followed by fast-paced breakout sessions, designed to save applicants time, and help projects move through approvals more efficiently. Free with required registration, l.ead.me/BagelsandBusiness, Black Box Theater inside The Hawk, Farmington Hills Community Center, 31555 W. 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills.
• Job Fair: Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Meet recruiters face-to-face, interview for immediate opportunities across high-demand sectors, Radisson Hotel, 26555 Telegraph Road, Southfield. Free for job seekers with registration, jobfairgiant.com/2026DetroitRegistration.html. Bring 50 printed copies of your resume for employers. Professional attire required.
• Open House and Ribbon Cutting: 3:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Guests can tour the new branch and enjoy games of cornhole, kids’ crafts, light appetizers, complimentary sandwiches and charcuterie from Graze Craze, refreshments, cake and cookies, giveaways, and raffle prizes. Orion Crossing, Oxford Bank, 1115 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion.
Parks
• 3D Archery Course: weekends through Oct. 25. The walking 3D archery course is located at the entrance on Andersonville Road, Springfield Oaks County Park, Davisburg. Cost is $10/adults and ages 8-17. Children under 8 are not allowed on the course. Bring your own equipment, no crossbows. For information and waiver form visit, OaklandCountyParks.com or call 248-634-2261
• 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
• 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.
• Red Oaks Community Celebration: 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Oakland County Parks is celebrating the opening of the revitalization of Red Oaks Parks (formerly Ambassador Park). The event will feature a DJ, climbing tower, giant Connect 4, Jenga and Tetris games, cornhole, tours of new playground and park. Costumes encouraged – treat stations in the park. Free event. 600 E. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights.
Through a partnership agreement, Red Oaks Park is managed and operated by Oakland County Parks and owned by the City of Madison Heights.
photo courtesy OCPD
Workshops
ROot Out Invasives Workshop: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. The City of Royal Oak and Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Management Area are hosting a free workshop to learn about invasive plants and tips for how to take care of the problem without making it worse. Workshop is free and held in the public alley west of Main Street on Crane Avenue. Free parking on Main Street or in the surface lot on Center Street, north of Catalpa Drive.
Seniors
• Walk with the Library: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 19, meet at the Tree Library & Botanical Gardens at Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. Weather permitting event. Free with registration, brandonlibrary.org/eventscalendar#/events/iYamsWZxix/instances/Fp97yHqvrb/
• Aging 360 Workshop: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 3-24, hands-on workshop for ages 60+, Jewish Family Services, 6555 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. For more information or to register, contact Nora German at ngerman@jfsdetroit.org or 248.970.7310
Fundraisers
• Shades of Pink Power: Tuesday, Oct. 27. A fundraising event for breast cancer with all funds benefiting Shades of Pink Power Foundation. Activities from 5-7 include, organized pickleball, Full Swing Golf Suite access, games and prizes. Dinner buffet and socializing will follow from 7-8 p.m. $75. 31535 Southfield Road, Beverly Hills. Sign up at, paddleandpar.podplay.app/community/events/01a13675-f002-7227-9428-cfc53865efc6/signup
• Silent Auction: Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Food, music, games. Proceeds to benefit Clubhouse Inspiration – a nonprofit organization that supports adults living with mental illness and looking to rejoin social groups, enhance their education, and obtain employment. Accepting donations until Nov. 6, Clubhouse Inspiration, 1350 S. Lapeer Road, Oxford. For more information, 248-969-9375.
Blood drives
• Blood Drive: noon-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, PKSA, 1775 N. Lapeer Road, Oxford. https://www.facebook.com/events/1398017958930211/?active_tab=discussion
• The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors as scheduled donations have dropped sharply in recent weeks. The Red Cross urges donors to book an appointment in the coming weeks by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Library events
• Afternoon Book Club: 12:30-2 p.m. second Tuesday of each month. Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley. berkleymi.gov./library. 248-658-3440.
• Berkley Silent Book Club: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Free reading and book-centered conversation. Bring your own book in any format, gather with other book-lovers to get recommendations for your next read. Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley. berkleymi.gov./library. 248-658-3440.
• Friends of the Library Book Sale: 1-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley. berkleymi.gov./library. 248-658-3440.
• Walk with the Library: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 19, meet at the Tree Library & Botanical Garden at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. Free. Register at brandonlibrary.org/events-calendar##/events/iYamsWZxix
• The Nutcracker with American Dance Academy: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Ages 4-10. Registration required and opens at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Commerce Township Library, 180 Commerce Road, Commerce Township. commercetwp-library.libcal.com/event/17179361
• Trick-or-treat – Candy & Crafts: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, children will trick-or-treat and show off their costumes at each department, followed by creating their own Halloween craft to take home. Oxford Public Library, 530 Pontiac Street, Oxford. miopl.org/event/trick-or-treat-candy-crafts-20944
• Pumpkin Decorating – Family: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, decorate a small pumpkin using markers, stickers, paint and glitter. Registration required for adults and children. Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak. royaloak.librarycalendar.com/event/pumpkin-decorating-family-30562
• Youth Art Camp: 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, activities and light meals for ages 3-12. Pontiac Public Library, 60 E. Pike Street, Pontiac.
• Free Tutoring: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays. Bring any packets or books your child is currently using for added help. Pontiac Public Library, 60 E. Pike Street, Pontiac.
Health
• The Only Thing We Have to Fear: Supporting kids in the age of anxiety, presented by Opening the Doors, a program of Jewish Family Services, Sunday, Oct. 25, registration and resource fair is 12:30 p.m. The program begins at 1 p.m. followed by Q&A dessert reception. Registration is required, jlive.app/events/16590/tickets. Cost is $18/general admission. Adat Shalom Synagogue Social Hall, 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills.
• Mental Health First Aid: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, Adults, 18 years and older, looking to strengthen their skills in recognizing and responding to mental health challenges and crises in their communities, social networks, and workplaces, can benefit from this free training program, training material, lunch, and snacks sponsored by Huizenga Fund, an endowed fund of First Congregational Church. Registration is open and limited to 30 participants, Fellowship Hall, 1315 N. Pine Street, Rochester. For more information and to register, contact Amity at alovett2@hfhs.org.
Farmers markets
• The Birmingham Farmers Market: Final Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at Public Parking Lot 6 at 660 North Old Woodward Avenue in downtown Birmingham. Parking is free on Sundays in public garages and at metered spaces, downtownbirmingham.com/visit/farmers-market.
• Howell’s Sunday Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, through October in downtown Howell. Produce, baked goods, plants, crafts. facebook.com/howellsundayfarmersmarket/
• Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 7, at Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion, 33113 Grand River Ave., at Grove St., farmingtonfarmersmarket.com.
• Holly Farmers Market: Final Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Crapo Park, downtown Holly, hollyfarmersmarket.weebly.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php
• Fogler’s Greenhouse & Farm Market: Open daily, seasonally from spring to late fall, 559 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, and 3979 Rochester Road, Rochester, foglersgreenhouse.com, 248-652-3614.
• Northville Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 29 at 550 W Seven Mile Road, Northville, 248-349-7640, northville.org/farmers-market-vendors.
• Oakland County Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, through December. The market is open year-round on Saturdays, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., email OCmarket@oakgov.com, 248-858-5495, facebook.com/OaklandCountyFarmersMarket.
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• Gleaners Community Food Bank: free food distribution, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 25, Dec. 9 and 23. Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., No appointment necessary, name, address and number of people and children living in the household required to receive food. email OCmarket@oakgov.com, 248-858-5495, facebook.com/OaklandCountyFarmersMarket.
• Oak Park Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 19, next to Oak Park City Hall. 248-691-7555, oakparkmi.gov, facebook.com/opfarmersmarket.
• Harvest Time Farm Market: Open daily, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, at 1125 S Lapeer Road, Oxford, facebook.com/harvesttimefarmmarket, harvesttimeoxford.com. Retailer offering fresh produce and locally sourced goods.
• Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 31. The market will be moving back to its original location at the corner of E. Third and Water St., just one block east of Main Street, downtown Rochester. downtownrochestermi.com/farmers-market.
• Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, year-round, and limited market is open 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, through November, 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak, 248-246-3276, romi.gov/farmersmarket. Antiques and Collectibles show is 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays.
• South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through October, at the parking lots at Liberty and Lafayette, downtown South Lyon, 248-388-7404, facebook.com/SouthLyonFarmersandArtisansMarket.
• Walled Lake Market Place: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, through October, at 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake, 248-624-4847, walledlake.us, facebook.com/WalledLakeMarketPlace.
Note: Events are subject to change; check with venue websites for updates. To submit an event, visit theoaklandpress.com/events and allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events.
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.