Community activities<\/p>\n
\u2022 Oakland County Parks Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo presents \u201cThose Who Left and Those Left Behind: Civil War Connections to Oakland County Parks\u201d, a free Fireside Chats program, to be held virtually (via Zoom), 7-8 p.m. Oct. 21, at https:\/\/oakgov.zoom.us\/j\/96178895118#success, no preregistration required. For questions, call or text 248-221-8040.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Forgotten Stories of Oakland County Women event is 7 p.m. Oct. 23, at Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave., Rochester, speaker is Carol Bacak-Egbo, https:\/\/rochester-mi.aauw.net, free, monthly meeting of the American Association of University Women, guests welcome.<\/p>\n
Fundraisers\/Charitable events<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201cBack to the 80s-A Homecoming Party to Combat Homelessness is 7-11 p.m. Oct. 24, Lafayette Grande, One Lafayette St., Pontiac, hosted by Community Housing Network, https:\/\/communityhousingnetwork.org\/80s-homecoming-fundraiser\/#next, tickets are $80+.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Shades of Pink Foundation \u201cThink Pink T-shirt\u201d campaign, with a portion of every sale supporting breast cancer patients in Southeast Michigan, www.bonfire.com\/store\/shades-of-pink-foundation-store, shadesofpinkfoundation.org\/2025-breast-cancer-awareness-month.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Pontiac\u2019s Super Run Club hosts \u201cDay of the Dead\u201d 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\u2019s Bakery will await finishers and first glimpse of the PCAC\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Paint a Miracle to host its third annual Miracle at Meadow Brook Exhibit, 7-9:30 p.m., Nov. 6, at Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester. Paint a Miracle is a Rochester-based nonprofit art studio for individuals with disabilities. The curated exhibit is created by Paint a Miracle artists, available for viewing and purchase, as well as an artist meet and greet, appetizers, and drinks, in addition to self-guided tours of the historic Meadow Brook Hall. Tickets are $100 each or $180 for two. Purchase tickets by Oct. 24, at https:\/\/pam.cbo.io.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser-The Epilepsy Expedition is Nov. 8. Pre-festivities from 4-5 p.m., hunt 5-6 p.m., post festivities 6-7 p.m. Pre and post activities will be at Trvfit Fitness, 33019 Grand River Ave., Farmington, the hunt will be outside around downtown Farmington, register by Oct. 20, https:\/\/connect.epilepsymichigan.org\/campaign\/731133\/donate, $30 per person, free for ages 4 and under.<\/p>\n
\u2022 A Night of Giving is 6 p.m. Nov. 10, Bella Piatti, 167 Townsend St., Birmingham, presented by Children\u2019s Miracle Network at Corewell Health Children\u2019s and Variety The Children\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Halloween activities<\/p>\n
\u2022 Royal Oak Spooktacular is 1-5 p.m. Oct. 19, downtown Royal Oak and Centennial Commons, 204 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, trick or treating from 1-3 p.m., pick up trail map brochure at the Royal Oak Chamber booth in Centennial Commons, Magic Show at 4 p.m., bring chairs or blanket, costume parade\/contest at 4:30 p.m., www.royaloakchamber.com\/events\/details\/royal-oak-spooktacular-4228.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Annual Trunk or Treat is 1-3 p.m. Oct. 19, at Oakland County Sportsmen\u2019s Club, 4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston, face painting, hot dogs, snow cones, free community event, volunteers needed to pass out candy, 248-623-0444, www.facebook.com\/OCSCMI.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Halloween and Haunted House is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, at Pontiac Public Library parking lot, 60 E. Pike St., Pontiac, https:\/\/pontiaclibrary.org, only 12 and younger with adults.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree is 6-7 p.m. Oct. 22, trick or treat stroll, pumpkin patch, Seymour Lake Park Laidler Pavilion, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, www.oxparkrec.org, advanced registration is required for each child participating, $10 resident, $12 non-resident.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Detroit Zoo Boo events are 4-9:30 p.m. Fridays to Sundays, through Oct. 26, trick-or-treating at the Zoo, family-friendly entertainment, $21-$25+, parking is $8 per vehicle, https:\/\/detroitzoo.org\/events\/zoo-boo.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Halloween Stroll events are Friday-Sunday, through Oct. 31, 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.<\/p>\n
Health\/Fitness<\/p>\n
\u2022 Confidence After Cancer-A Night of Empowerment & Celebration is 5 p.m. Oct. 23, Glam Jail Med Spa,\u00a0 200 E. Brown St., Birmingham, www.glamjail.com, also benefits the Shades of Pink Foundation which provides financial support to those fighting breast cancer.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Bloomfield Township Senior Services is hosting Flu Shot Clinic on 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 24, at the Bloomfield Township Senior Center, 4315 Andover Road, Bloomfield Township, available to Bloomfield Township residents 50+ years. Flu shots are free for seniors 65+ with Medicare B. Other participants\u2019 shots will be billed to their insurance, register by calling 248-723-3500.<\/p>\n
\u2022 LaBlast Master Class is 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 24, with Louis van Amstel from Dancing with the Stars at The Village Club, 190 E. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, reservations are required at https:\/\/thevillageclub.org\/events\/lablast-dance-fitness-9, 248-644-3450, ext. 238, $60+.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ladies\u2019 Night-Wealth & Wellness! is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29, at Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave., Rochester, featuring a \u201cFinancial Fitness\u201d 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+.<\/p>\n
Household hazardous waste disposal events<\/p>\n
\u2022 Residents of RRRASOC communities Farmington, Farmington Hills, Milford, Milford Township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake and Wixom \u2013 are welcome to take household hazardous waste to safely discard, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25, at RRRASOC MRF \u2013 Truck Entrance, 20875 Mapleridge Ave., Southfield, www.rrrasoc.org. Also up to three boxes or up to 100 pounds of paper accepted for shredding, and clothing and small household items will be collected by Simple Recycling. Keep separate from HHW.<\/p>\n
Library\/Author events<\/p>\n
\u2022 Local Author Fair is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25, Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, featuring 21 authors and illustrators will be on hand to share and sell their books, and cider and donuts. For a list of authors, visit https:\/\/ropl.org\/1905\/Meet-the-Authors, 248-246-3700.<\/p>\n
\u2022 True Crime Author Panel is 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, with Nina Innsted, host of true crime podcast \u201cAlready 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n
Museum activities<\/p>\n
\u2022 Rochester Hills Museum is open for drop-in hours, Fridays and Saturdays, from noon-3 p.m. with guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Red House, at 1 p.m., 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, www.rochesterhills.org\/musprograms, free admission for museum members, $5\/adults, $3\/seniors and students for non-members.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Veteran\u2019s Presentation-WWI Christmas Miracle is 7-8 p.m. Oct. 27, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, free for museum members, non-members-$8 adult, $5 senior or student, registration required at www.rochesterhills.org\/musprograms.<\/p>\n
Parks\/Sports<\/p>\n
\u2022 A Walk in the Woods is a free, educational program hosted by Oakland County Parks with Q&A for nature-related questions during the hike, to be held 10:30-11:15 a.m. Oct. 24, at Wint Nature Center, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp., no pets permitted, preregistration is required; call 248-858-0916, or visit www.oakgov.com\/community\/oakland-county-parks.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ace Pickleball Club, a national pickleball franchise, is opening a location Oct. 25, at 2285 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Twp., www.acepickleballclub.com\/bloomfield-mi.<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov\/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.<\/p>\n
Seniors<\/p>\n
\u2022 Medicare Open Enrollment: Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, Medicare beneficiaries may change their prescription drug plan (Part D) or Medicare Advantage plan \u2013 or have it reviewed \u2013 at no cost by a certified counselor. AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services\u2019 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Jewish Senior Life Fall Open House is 1-4 p.m. Oct. 19, Lillian & Samuel Hechtman Apartments, 6700 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., 248-592-5075, preregistration is requested.<\/p>\n
Support resources<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24\/7.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Common Ground\u2019s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24\/7 \u2013 call or text 800-231-1127.<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n