October turns the calendar into a highlight reel of color, culture, and big-ticket entertainment across the region. Whether you are living in Metro Detroit or mapping out a fall weekend, this month lines up arena tours at Little Caesars Arena, legacy acts at the Fox Theatre, and outdoor finales at Pine Knob alongside preseason hockey, early NBA action, and the Detroit Free Press Marathon. Family-friendly staples return in full force, from the Frankenmuth Corn Maze and Scarecrows in Kellogg Park to Youmacon’s fan-packed weekend at Huntington Place and the Detroit Fall Beer Festival at Eastern Market. The schedule is dense, the nights are crisp, and the options range from blockbuster concerts to small-town charm, which makes planning ahead essential for tickets, timing, and parking.
Concerts
Comedy
Theatre
Sports
Metro Detroit Events, Fairs & Festivals
Concerts
NOMI Lounge
133 W Main St, Northville, MI 48167
Ben Sharkey
Date: Oct 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 pm
Website: Ben Sharkey
Little Caesars Arena
2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Eric Church: Free the Machine Tour
Date: Oct 2, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Ticket: $61-$247+
Website: Eric Church: Free the Machine Tour
Mumford & Sons
Date: Oct 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $30-$297+
Website: Mumford & Sons
Stevie Nicks
Date: Oct 28, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $121-$545+
Website: Stevie Nicks
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Pine Knob Music Theatre
33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348
Alice Cooper & Judas Priest
Date: Oct 2, 2025
Time: 6:45 pm
Ticket: $40-$284+
Website: Alice Cooper & Judas Priest
Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Queens of the Stone Age: The Catacombs Tour
Date: Oct 3, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Ticket: $90-$330+
Website: Queens of the Stone Age: The Catacombs Tour
The Red Clay Strays
Date: Oct 4-5, 2025
Time: 8:00 pm
Ticket: $55-$380+
Website: The Red Clay Strays
Sweetest Day Comedy Jam
Date: Oct 18, 2025
Time: 7:00pm
Ticket: $76-$306+
Website: Sweetest Day Comedy Jam
The Temptations & The Four Tops
Date: Oct 19, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $43-$229+
Website: The Temptations & The Four Tops
Cage the Elephant
Date: Oct 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $66-$269+
Website: Cage the Elephant
Sound Board Theater
2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Too $hort
Date: Oct 2, 2025
Time: 8:00 pm
Ticket: $62-$259
Website: Too $hort
Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Seether & Daughtry
Date: Oct 11, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Ticket: $44-$208+
Website: Seether & Daughtry
The Fillmore Detroit
2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
AFI
Date: Oct 2, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $42-$133
Website: AFI
Modest Mouse
Date: Oct 11, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $43-$196+
Website: Modest Mouse
Saint Andrew’s Hall
431 E Congress St, Detroit, MI 48226
The Beta Band
Date: Oct 2, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Ticket: $37-$62
Website: The Beta Band
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts
350 Madison St, Detroit, MI 48226
Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners
Date: Oct 19, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Ticket: $79-$249+
Website: Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners
The Machine Shop Concert Lounge
3539 Dort Hwy, Flint, MI 48507
Alien Ant Farm
Date: Oct 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Ticket: $35.59 | VIP $99.09
Website: Alien Ant Farm
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Comedy
Sound Board Theater
2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Eddie Griffin
Date: Oct 3, 2025
Time: 8:00 pm
Ticket: $73-$173
Website: Eddie Griffin
Michigan Theater
603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Jimmy Carr
Date: Oct 13, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: Starts at $148
Website: Jimmy Carr
Little Caesars Arena
2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Adam Sandler: You’re My Best Friend Tour
Date: Oct 14, 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Ticket: $53-$339+
Website: Adam Sandler: You’re My Best Friend Tour
Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
Date: Oct 16-17, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Ticket: $72-$406+
Website: John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
Fisher Theatre
3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202
George Wallace
Date: Oct 25, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Ticket: $62-$159
Website: George Wallace
Masonic Temple Detroit
500 Temple St, Detroit, MI 48201
Michael Blaustein
Date: Oct 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: Starts at $76
Website: Michael Blaustein
Fisher Theatre, Facebook
Theatre
Fisher Theatre
3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Date: Oct 1-12, 2025
Time: Tue-Fri (7:30pm) | Sat (2:00PM & 7:30pm) | Sun (1:00pm & 6:30pm)
Tickets: $46.80-$257.40
Website: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert
Date: Oct 18, 2025
Time: 8:00 pm
Ticket: $47-$266
Website: Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert
Mark Twain Tonight!
Date: Oct 19, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $47.58-$200.08
Website: Mark Twain Tonight!
iLuminate
Date: Oct 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Ticket: $31.72-$98.82
Website: iLuminate
Detroit Opera House
1526 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226
Back to the Future: The Musical
Date: Oct 28-Nov 9
Time: Mon-Fri (7:30pm) | Sat (2:00pm-7:30pm) | Sun (1:00pm-6:30pm)
Ticket: $44-$124
Website: Back to the Future: The Musical
Sports
Detroit Red Wings Pre-Season Game Schedule
Little Caesars Arena | 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Date: Oct 4, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Tickets: $21-$151+
Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens
Date: Oct 9, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $69-$395+
Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Date: Oct 11, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $67-$410+
Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers
Date: Oct 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $32-$206+
Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Date: Oct 17, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $35-$289+
Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers
Date: Oct 19, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm
Ticket: $50-$318+
Detroit Red Wings vs St. Louis Blues
Date: Oct 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $33-$247+
Detroit Pistons Game Schedule
Little Caesars Arena | 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards
Date: Oct 16, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $12-$95+
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics
Date: Oct 26, 2025
Time: 3:30 pm
Ticket: $42-$209+
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Date: Oct 27, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $25-$137+
Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic
Date: Oct 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $25-$147+
Detroit Lions Game Schedule
Ford Field | 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226
Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Date: Oct 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket: $192-$1,059+
Frankenmuth Corn Maze, Facebook
Metro Detroit Evens, Fairs & Festivals
Frankenmuth Corn Maze
Date: Sep 26 - Nov 1, 2025
5450 Weiss Rd, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Admission: $12 til 6pm | $15 6pm-Close
Website: Frankenmuth Corn Maze
Three field mazes wind through tall corn with routes scaled for different ages, so families can pick their challenge and wander together. A flashlight-friendly night maze adds a little extra thrill after dark. Weekend hayrides roll out to a working dairy farm for a peek at life beyond the maze. Hours vary by day and ticket sales cut off in the evening, so plan to arrive early if you want both hayride and night maze.
Scarecrows in Kellogg Park
Date: Sept 26 - Nov 2, 2025
W Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI 48170
Admission: Free
Website: Scarecrows in Kellogg Park
Downtown Plymouth turns into an open-air gallery as one hundred handcrafted scarecrows line the walkways around Kellogg Park, day and night. Local businesses, schools, and community groups dream up the designs, making each stroll a fresh set of photo ops. Because the display sits right in the heart of town, visitors can pair it with coffee runs, lunch, or boutique browsing on Main. The installation runs continuously through the season, so you can drop by when fall colors are at their best.
Want a deeper festival calendar with dates and quick planning tips? See our statewide fall festivals guide
American Speed Festival
Date: Oct 3 - 5, 2025
45399 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341
Admission: Ride-Alongs Starting at $79 | Supercar Xperiences Starting at $249 (3 Laps)
Website: American Speed Festival
This multi-day celebration of speed puts legendary race cars, rare classics, and modern track weapons on the 1.5-mile M1 Circuit for high-speed demonstration runs. Fans can walk the paddock, take in curated displays, and catch special programming like the Friday evening Garage Reveal. The atmosphere blends concours polish with the raw soundtrack of full-throttle laps, delivering something for collectors and casual fans alike. On-site details, schedules, and ticketing tiers are listed directly by M1 Concourse.
Fall Festival
Date: Oct 3 to 25, 2025
Bowers School Farm | 1219 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Admission: $17 per person
Website: Fall Festival
Pumpkins, wagon rides, friendly farm animals, and a brand-new corn maze headline this family favorite, with live music on Fridays and face painting Saturdays. A hay-climbing tower and lawn games keep kids moving while adults can unwind in the beer garden with hard cider. Tickets are sold online only and include most core activities, with small add-ons like horse rides and the apple launcher. Hours differ by day, so check your chosen weekend and book early.
Bourbon, Barns & Beyond
Date: Oct 4, 2025
Bowers Farm | 1219 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Admission: $95
Website: Bourbon, Barns & Beyond
An adults-only evening sets the farm aglow with string lights, live bands, and a broad tasting lineup spanning bourbon, craft beer, wine, and cocktails. Expect cozy-casual vibes with fire pits, yard games, and axe throwing, plus food trucks and farm concessions for a full night out. VIP guests receive a pre-event wagon ride across the property before the main session. The event is strictly 21 and over and requires valid ID for entry.
Huron Township Apple Festival
Date: Oct 4 - 5, 2025
37229 Huron River Dr, New Boston, MI 48164
Admission: Free
Website: Huron Township Apple Festival
A small-town classic since 1979, Applefest fills New Boston with live music, dance groups, crafts, and more apple treats than you can count. The core festival area sits along Huron River Drive, with hours that differ Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can browse vendor rows, watch the parade, and sample seasonal favorites from local stands. It is an all-ages community celebration with easy access and posted festival hours on the official site.
Detroit Free Press Marathon, Facebook
Detroit Free Press Marathon
Date: Oct 17 - 19, 2025
Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48216
Admission: registration price varies by race
Website: Detroit Free Press Marathon
Detroit’s signature race weekend spans multiple distances and includes an international course that crosses the Ambassador Bridge into Canada and returns through the tunnel. The Sunday start corrals open early near Fort Street, with detailed course and finish-area maps available for every event. Runners will find schedules, corral procedures, and age guidelines directly on the official site. Spectators can plan meet-ups near the finish and the downtown after-party once their runners cross.
Pumpkin Palooza
Date: Oct 19, 2025
Downtown Plymouth, Plymouth MI 48170
Admission: Free
Website: Pumpkin Palooza
This family Halloween afternoon brings costumed kids into the heart of Downtown Plymouth for trick-or-treating, street performers, and up-close entertainment. The streets around Kellogg Park close to cars, turning the area into a walkable festival corridor perfect for strollers and wagons. It runs 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., which pairs nicely with a lunch stop or a spin through the scarecrow display in the park. The chamber’s event page publishes the time, footprint, and vendor information each year.
Detroit Fall Beer Festival
Date: Oct 25, 2025
Eastern Market | Shed 5, 2810 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207
Tickets: $60 advance, $70 day-of (if available)
Website: Detroit Fall Beer Festival
One of Michigan’s largest all-local tastings returns with 100-plus breweries and hundreds of pours, from fresh-hopped IPAs to barrel-aged heavy hitters. Your ticket includes a sample cup and 15 tokens, with extra tokens available for purchase on site. The setting in and around Shed 5 puts you steps from food vendors and Eastern Market’s unmistakable industrial-historic backdrop. Gates open at noon for enthusiast-member early entry before general admission gets rolling.
Detroit Harvest Fest and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park Grand Opening
Date: Oct 25 - 26, 2025
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park | 1801 W. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48226
Admission: $8, free for children under 3, seniors 65+, and active or retired service members with ID
Website: Detroit Harvest Fest and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park Grand Opening
The Riverfront Conservancy opens its 22-acre park with a full weekend of Harvest Fest programming, live entertainment, and food trucks. Families can expect fall activities across the new green spaces and riverfront paths as Detroit marks a landmark addition to its public parks. The celebration runs both days and anchors on the west riverfront with on-site amenities and programming zones. Admission details and grand-opening information are posted by the Conservancy and the Harvest Fest site.
Youmacon (Anime, Gaming, and Cosplay Convention)
Date: Oct 30 - Nov 2, 2025
Huntington Place | 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Admission: weekend pass for $80 | one-day pass for $30
Website: Youmacon
Michigan’s biggest anime and gaming experience takes over Huntington Place with a packed schedule of panels, concerts, game rooms, and tournaments. Attendees can browse the marketplace for art and merch, then head to main stage events or late-night programming. The official site lists badge types, hotel blocks, and entry details, with the 20th anniversary edition spanning four days. Cosplay is encouraged throughout the convention footprint.
Craving a classic cider-and-donut stop between events? Bookmark our Metro Detroit cider mills guide
Use this guide to pick your must-do shows and festivals, then layer up, book early, and build a weekend that fits your pace. If you are moving to Metro Detroit, October offers a true snapshot of what life here feels like, with arts, sports, and neighborhood traditions all happening at once. From riverfront celebrations to classic stages and fan events, the month balances headline energy with family-friendly fun. Explore, compare dates, and lock in plans now so you can make the most of peak fall in Metro Detroit.
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