Halloween is quickly approaching. Children are getting excited to don their costumes for a night of trick-or-treating, haunted houses are in full swing, and one street in the small, historic village of Romeo, Michigan is well underway in their preparation to do Halloween unlike anywhere else in Metro Detroit. 

Romeo is home to about 3,900 people and home of the Peach Festival (Michigan’s second oldest), which began in 1931 and takes over Labor Day weekend, drawing between 5,000 to 6,000 visitors annually. The largest and oldest festival in the area is the Armada fair, which began in 1872 and draws a crowd of roughly 25,000 people each year. In its 42 years of existence, Terror on Tillson Street and their over the top Halloween decorations have…

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Living in the Mitten, there are very few things that say “fall” like a trip to the local cider mill. Whether it’s spending time with family picking a bushel of apples from the trees, sipping fresh cider, or indulging in some freshly baked cinnamon and sugar doughnuts (we all know those are the best!) the cider mill holds a special place in nearly every Michigander's heart.

Did you know that Michigan has more cider mills than any other state, except for New York? It’s true. In fact, Michigan’s 87 cider mills account for nearly 10% of the just over 900 cider mills in the entire nation. So it should be of no surprise that we have quite a few fantastic cider mills right here in Metro Detroit! Some are traditional mills with cider and treats, while…

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Haunted Houses are a long time tradition that millions of Americans eagerly await for each Halloween season. There is just something about the feeling you get walking into one of the many attractions KNOWING you are about to be scared silly that gets our blood pumping and the hair on the back of our necks standing on end. If this sounds like you, you'll be happy to learn that Michigan has a TON of fantastic haunted attractions every year, with at least one most likely close to where you live.

 
If you live in Metro Detroit, be sure you visit our other article covering an in depth countdown of our top picks in The Best Haunted Houses in Metro Detroit for 2022

For even more scary fun, including the best haunted houses, haunted forests,…

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2022 has flown by, the leaves are beginning to turn a plethora of colors, and we’re already into October, which means one thing - HALLOWEEN! Yes, the spookiest and most fun of all holidays is almost here bringing exciting traditions with it. Costumes, trick-or-treating, and carving jack-o-lanterns are of course the first traditions that come to mind, but let us not forget one of the best Halloween traditions of all… Haunted Houses!


With roots dating back to the 1800’s, haunted houses have long been a part of the Halloween season, however it wasn’t until Walt Disney unveiled Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion in 1969 that the haunted house became a cultural icon and began to gain traction as they began to spread across the country. Luckily for us…

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Metro Detroit! We have some fantastic concerts and comedy shows coming to town here in October 2022! In this video we will be covering the top picks that you won’t want to miss!



Now that it’s officially Fall, shows have largely moved inside, but the cooler weather isn't going to stop some big names in music and comedy from visiting Detroit! After all they don't call us the Motor City for nothing. 

 

concerts

Post Malone 

October 1 
Little Caesars Arena 

Click HERE for tickets and info  

 
Mustard Plug

October 1 
Smalls 

Click HERE for tickets and info  

 
Martina McBride 

October 1 
Huntington Center 

Click HERE for tickets and info  

 
Me First…

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Metro Detroit! This is Halloween 2022! In this video I will be covering my top picks for parties and events for adults around the Metro Detroit area, happening at the end of September and all throughout October, because just one day for Halloween is NEVER enough!

 

 

Please note for these events you will want to get a babysitter and leave the kiddies at home. For over 40 kid and family friendly Halloween things to do happening around Metro Detroit during the month of October, please see my video on the Best Kid Friendly Halloween Events and Activities 2022 HERE

 

Now! For all things spooky and fun, let’s dive right into our list of the best Halloween events in Metro Detroit for adults!

 

 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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Halloween 2022 is right around the corner and we have 40+ awesome kid friendly events and activities right here in Metro Detroit to get out and enjoy with the family this October! So get those jock-o-lanterns carved, get your costume ready and let’s dive right in!

We’re going to start off with our Top 3 Halloween/October event recommendations for the month, but be sure to review the rest of the list below for links to all of the spooktacular things to do to make the most of your Halloween season!

Terror on Tillson Street

Last Two Weeks of October
117 Tillson St #121, Romeo, MI 48065

Terror on Tillson Street is a free, family friendly event which takes place every year in Romeo, MI during the month of October. Typically when you visit…

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There’s nothing better on a warm, Michigan summer night than taking in some live music at one of the many venues around Metro Detroit. We’re now heading into August 2022 (how did THAT happen?) and it’s going to be a HUGE month for concerts, so if you have yet to get tickets to one of these shows, do so now!


Whether you enjoy rock, pop, jam bands, country, hip-hop, soul, folk, reggae, or electronic, there is a concert for you! With so many great shows coming up this month, let’s dive right in! Here are our top picks by date!


Coheed and Cambria
August 2
The Crofoot
​​1 S Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342

For artist info and tickets visit https://www.coheedandcambria.com/


One Republic
August 2
Pine Knob Music Theatre
33 Bob Seger Dr, Clarkston, MI 48348

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Heading into the final month of summer, there are a ton of fantastic family events & activities happening in Metro Detroit! Here are our top, must see, must do picks for August 2022 that you won’t want to miss!

 


#1 King Tut Exhibit
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 

Happening now through September 16, don’t miss your chance to see the King Tut exhibit at the Wright Museum in Detroit! 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb and this impressive exhibit is divided into five sections for the whole family to enjoy - An introduction to Ancient Egypt, The Archeological Discovery, The Private Pharaoh, The Public Pharaoh, and The Royal Burial. This installation…

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Metro Detroit is packed full of fun and exciting happenings from concerts, sporting events, attractions, festivals & events with new things being added every day. Whether you’re craving excitement, some pampering, outdoor activities, or a place to have an amazing meal and a cold drink, Metro Detroit delivers. Below are our top four new things in the Metro Detroit area that we recommend getting out to enjoy!



#1 The Big Bounce House America
Fraser, Michigan

While this event has already passed through the Detroit area for 2022, we felt it is still well worth the mention in hopes of it returning in the future. The Big Bounce House America, Guinness-certified as the world’s largest touring bounce house, was recently in Fraser in June of 2022…

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