\u2022 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Fall Family Day: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Celebrating Anna Sui\u2019s 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, Art members and youth 12 and under free, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills. Pre-registration is encouraged, cranbrookartmuseum.org\/events\/fall-family-day\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Community activities<\/p>\n \u2022 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\u2019x27\u2019 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<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n \u2022 S\u2019mores and Stars: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Observe the night sky with the Oakland Astronomy Club, campfire, guided hike with owl calling and roasting marshmallows. Suitable for ages 6+. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a paid adult and all participants over 2 years old must have a paid ticket. Bloomer Park, 345 John R Road, Rochester Hills. Tickets prices are $7, eventbrite.com\/e\/smores-and-stars-tickets-1993854915726?aff=ebdssbdestsearch<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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+,\u00a0 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u2022 Mesmerica 360: Oct. 23-24 and 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\/enUS\/mesmerica360\/bloomfield-hills<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Spooktacular: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Annual Spooktacular event, sponsored by the Royal Oak DDA. A family event throughout downtown Royal Oak includes, Trick-or-Treating at participating businesses, face painting, a magician, visits with the Royal Oak police officer and firefighters, and other events in Centennial Commons and the Fifth Street Pedestrian Plaza.<\/p>\n \u2022 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.<\/p>\n Fall Crafts\/Festivals<\/p>\n \u2022 Holly Historical Society\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n \u2022 Hoot N\u2019 Howl Hayride: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Join the Bloomer Park Naturalists for a hayride to search for nocturnal animal activity, a campfire with cider and donuts, and meet a few live, nocturnal animals. Suitable for all ages, children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and all participants over 2 years old must have a paid ticket. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is required. eventbrite.com\/e\/hoot-n-howl-hayride-tickets-1993855040098<\/a>. Participants will meet at the Stone Shelter, Bloomer Park, 345 John R Road, Rochester Hills.<\/p>\n \u2022 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-festival-1<\/a>. From noon- 5 p.m. on Oct. 10, along with the Fall Festival, Special Strong will celebrate the grand opening of its North Oakland County location with adaptive fitness demos, fall festivals, and a celebration of every ability. Special Strong is a specialty fitness provider serving individuals with mental, physical and cognitive challenges.<\/p>\n \u2022 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.<\/p>\n \u2022 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\u2019s, 2570 Oakwood Road, Ortonville. Limited seats available, register at Wojos.com<\/a>. $60.<\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 Lakeside Lights \u2013 Hike the Night: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 17, food trucks, bonfire and a lighted stroll, Independence Oaks \u2013 Lake Point Picnic Shelter, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. Free event, no registration needed. Recommended for adults only, weather permitting. oaklandcountymi.gov\/community\/oakland-county-parks\/recreation\/events-programs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a>. Tickets purchased at door for $2 more. Discovery Oaks Park, 1219 E. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills.<\/p>\n \u2022 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u2022 Community Fall Festival: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, bounce houses, face painting, pumpkin carving, kettle corn, petty farm, and more. Free. Birmingham First, 1489 W. Maple Road, Birmingham. subsplash.com\/birminghamfirstunitedmet\/lb\/ev\/+6rdp29s<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Shipshewana on the Road \u2013 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Cobweb\u2019s Halloween Ball: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Dinner, dancing, and ghoulish fun. Most spookatcular costume will be crowned winner, Michigan Renaissance Festival, 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly. Ages 21+ Tickets\/$103. michrenfest.com\/cobwebs-halloween-ball\/<\/a><\/p>\n Business<\/p>\n \u2022 Waterford Area Chamber\u2019s 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<\/a>. $75\/person or $550\/table of 8.<\/p>\n \u2022 Oakland Thrive, Pitch, Awards and Small Business Spotlight: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, competition between three Oakland County entrepreneurs with a top prize of $5,300 included in this year\u2019s event, community awards, shopping vendors, dinner and open bar, Pearls Event Center, 26100 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. Tickets are $85 with proceeds benefiting Oakland Thrive, a non-profit organization that helps startups and small businesses succeed through mentorship and technical and admin support. For tickets and sponsorships, go to\u00a0oaklandthrive.org\/events.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u2022 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\/2026-Detroit-Registration.html.<\/a> Bring 50 printed copies of your resume for employers. Professional attire required.<\/p>\n Parks<\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a> or call 248-634-2261<\/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, oakgov.com\/community<\/a><\/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 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 the new playground and park. Costumes encouraged \u2013 treat stations in the park. Free event. 600 E. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights.<\/p>\n \u2022 Community Candidate Non-Partisan Forum: 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.\u00a0 All parties are welcome. Hosted by The New Oakland County Black Caucus, residents have the opportunity to become better informed about issues affecting Oakland County and the state. Meet the candidates, and hear where they stand, Woodlands Elite, 4123 Pioneer Drive, Commerce Twp. Free with reservation. eventbrite.com\/e\/community-candidate-non-partisan-forum-tickets<\/a><\/p>\n Seniors<\/p>\n \u2022 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\/events-calendar#\/events\/iYamsWZxix\/instances\/Fp97yHqvrb\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Walk This Way: a 6-week 55+ walking series focused on mindfulness, pacing, balance, and strength. Select sessions will feature \u201cWalk and Talk\u201d guest experts. Series is 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, Oct. 22 and 29. Meet at boat launch parking lot in Pontiac Oaks Park, 1400 Telegraph Road, Pontiac. Register online or by calling 248-858-0916. Cost is $10. oakgov.com\/Home\/Components\/Calendar\/Event\/11444\/763<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a> or 248.970.7310<\/p>\n Fundraisers<\/p>\n \u2022 Clarkston Family Farm Fundraiser: The 5K Chicken Run and 1 mile Chicken Little Run is Sunday, Oct. 18, check-in is 8 a.m., race begins at 9 a.m. T-shirts, food and drinks for the racers, hayrides and Hog Jog following the race, Clarkston Family Farm, 6800 Hubbard Road, Clarkston. Top racers in each age category will receive prizes. Chip timed. Early registered racers will receive a t-shirt and medal on race day. Register for race online runsignup.com\/Race\/Events\/MI\/Clarkston\/ClarkstonFamilyFarm<\/a>. Proceeds to benefit the farm and schools.\n<\/p>\n \u2022 Preservation Clarkston Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, The Brady Lodge, 6970 Andersonville Road, Clarkston. Tickets include a seated dinner, open bar, interactive murder mystery performance and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Preservation Clarkston Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to graduating Clarkston students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. Tickets are $125\/individual and $225\/couple tickets. Reserve your ticket, preservationclarkston.betterworld.org\/events\/murder-mystery-dinner<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 S2G Cars & Cider Trunk-or-Treat Car Show: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, trunk-or-treat, costumed kids, Halloween festivities, donuts, cider and other refreshments, cars, 50\/50 raffle for the American Cancer Society, and other raffle giveaways. Proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society, S2G Medical Spa, 3059 Union Lake Road, Commerce Twp.<\/p>\n Blood drives<\/p>\n \u2022 Blood Drive: noon-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, PKSA, 1775 N. Lapeer Road, Oxford. facebook.com\/events\/1398017958930211\/?active_tab=discussion\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Library events<\/p>\n \u2022 Afternoon Book Club: 12:30-2 p.m. second Tuesday of each month. Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley. berkleymi.gov.\/library<\/a>. 248-658-3440.<\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a>. 248-658-3440.<\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a>. 248-658-3440.<\/p>\n \u2022 Bookstore Crawl of Berkley, Ferndale and Royal Oak: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Free, no registration required. Crawl at your own pace and direction. Visit facebook.com\/photo\/<\/a> for a list of participating bookstores in each community.<\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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. commercetwp-library.libcal.com\/event\/17179361<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Trick-or-treat \u2013 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 OPL Walking Group: 2-3 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 22 and 29. Meet at the adult services desk for the one mile loop of the trail in Powell Lake Township Park, weather permitting. Registration required, miopl.org\/event\/opl-walking-group-16806<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Pumpkin Decorating \u2013 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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.<\/p>\n \u2022 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.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Health<\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a>. Cost is $18\/general admission. Adat Shalom Synagogue Social Hall, 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills.<\/p>\n \u2022 Men\u2019s Caregiving Support Group: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, followed by the Family Caregiver Support Group from 2:30-3:30, Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. To register, or for more information, 248.592.2655 or bseelbach@jfsdetroit.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 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.<\/a><\/p>\n Farmers markets<\/p>\n \u2022 The Birmingham Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, through 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.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Howell\u2019s Sunday Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, through October in downtown Howell. Produce, baked goods, plants, crafts. facebook.com\/howellsundayfarmersmarket\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Holly Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 25, at Crapo Park, downtown Holly, hollyfarmersmarket.weebly.com, facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61568281307212.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Fogler\u2019s Greenhouse & Farm Market: Open daily, seasonally from spring to late fall, 559 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, and 3979 Rochester Road, Rochester, foglersgreenhouse.com,<\/a> 248-652-3614.<\/p>\n \u2022 Northville Farmers\u2019 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.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a>, 248-858-5495, www.facebook.com\/OaklandCountyFarmersMarket.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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<\/a>, www.facebook.com\/opfarmersmarket.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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,<\/a> harvesttimeoxford.com<\/a>. Retailer offering fresh produce and locally sourced goods.<\/p>\n \u2022 Downtown Rochester Farmers\u2019 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.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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.<\/p>\n \u2022 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, www.facebook.com\/SouthLyonFarmersandArtisansMarket.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 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.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Note: Events are subject to change; check with venue websites for updates. To submit an event, visit theoaklandpress.com\/events<\/a> and allow two weeks\u2019 notice for scheduled events.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/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, unitedwaysem.org\/get-help.<\/a><\/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, fcc.gov\/988Lifeline.<\/a><\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Children\u2019s activities \u2022 Kids Night: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through November. 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The 43rd annual Spooktacular takes place in downtown Royal Oak on Sunday, Oct. 18. Photo courtesy of the City of Royal Oak<\/p>\n![\"CarnEvil](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/CarnEvil-2-Courtesy-of-Glenlore-Trails.jpg\")
CarnEvil 2 Photo courtesy of Glenlore Trails<\/p>\n![\"Photos](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Photos-taken-by-Anthony-Darcy-Essmaker-courtesy-of-Abraham-Ranch-2.jpg\")
Photos taken by Anthony & Darcy Essmaker, courtesy of Abraham Ranch<\/p>\n![\"Oakland](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Oakland-Thrive-Pitch-Awards-and-Small-Business-Spotlight-takes-place-Oct.-22.-Photo-courtesy-of-Oakl.jpeg\")
Oakland Thrive, Pitch, Awards and Small Business Spotlight takes place Oct. 22. Photo courtesy of Oakland Thrive<\/p>\n![\"Through](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792236614_633_Red-Oaks-Park3.jpg\")
Through a partnership agreement, Red Oaks Park is managed and operated by Oakland County Parks and owned by the City of Madison Heights.
\nphoto courtesy OCPD
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