10 things Happening in Detroit October ‘25

Written By Mattaniah Yip

  1. Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village (Dearborn) — Oct 2–5, 9–12, 16–19, 23–26, evenings
    Lantern-lit streets, costumed actors, and the Hallowe’en Express through the Village. Tickets go fast. The Henry Ford+1

  2. Detroit Harvest Fest & Food Truck Rally + Grand Opening of Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park — Oct 25–26
    A huge (free) riverfront festival that doubles as the park’s opening weekend—expect tons of trucks, activities, and ribbon-cutting vibes. Detroit Harvest Fest & Food Truck Rally+2Axios+2

  3. Detroit Fall Beer Festival (Eastern Market) — Sat, Oct 25 (GA 1–6pm)
    One of Michigan Brewers Guild’s biggest tastings: sample tokens, hundreds of craft beers, and classic market atmosphere. Eastern Market+1

  4. Detroit Free Press Marathon Weekend — Oct 17–19 (Marathon Sun, Oct 19, 7am)
    Signature international course that (with proper documents) crosses into Canada—great for runners and spectators. Detroit Free Press Marathon+1

  5. Cider in the City (Beacon Park, Downtown) — Oct 11–12 & 18–19, 1–5pm
    Urban fall fun: Blake’s cider + donuts, hayrides, crafts, DJs—family-friendly and free. Downtown Detroit Partnership+1

  6. Zoo Boo (Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak) — Oct 4–5, 10–12, 17–19, 24–26 (daytime)
    Costumes, themed zones, and kid-friendly trick-or-treating around the zoo. Detroit Zoo+1

  7. Redford Theatre’s Halloween Classics (Detroit) — various dates all month
    A gorgeous historic movie palace running spooky crowd-pleasers (e.g., Young Frankenstein Oct 17; Edward Scissorhands & Shaun of the Dead Oct 25; Evil Dead Oct 31). redfordtheatre.com

  8. “Re-Animator Turns 40” + Jeffrey Combs Q&A (Redford Theatre) — Sun, Oct 26
    A special 4K screening with an on-stage conversation—perfect late-October cult-horror fix. The Crofoot

  9. Erebus Haunted Attraction (Pontiac) — select nights through late Oct
    Four stories of screams at one of the region’s most famous haunted houses (easy drive from Detroit). Erebus Haunted Attraction+1

  10. Downtown Street Eats (Cadillac Square, Downtown) — weekday lunch pop-ups in Oct
    Michigan’s largest weekly food-truck rally—great midday bite between museum stops. Downtown Detroit Partnership

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