Now that we are deep in the fall, there are so many fun seasonal activities around Detroit!
Whether you want to get in on some fun Fall activities like apple picking or want to get into the spirit of spooky season, we’ve got you covered!
1. American Speed Festival at the M1 Concourse
From Friday, October 3rd, to Sunday, October 5th, the 2025 American Speed Festival is an event that gearheads or speed freaks should not miss!
The event will feature race cars from every era, giving a unique opportunity for motorsport fans to see some of the sport’s most iconic cars in motion, and if you purchase the experience, you can even drive one of them!
2. Visit the DIA for its 13th annual ‘Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos’ exhibit
Opening on September 27th and closing on November 2nd, this limited-time exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Art celebrates the traditions and history of one of the most important holidays in Mexican culture, Día de Muertos.
The exhibition will display several fully adorned Ofrendas, which are traditional altars dedicated to deceased loved ones and family covered with items in their honor that may include things like their favorite snacks, drinks, mementos, and, of course, pictures.
The displays are unique in every household, but themes like flowers, sugar skulls, and hand-cut paper designs (papel picado) are common and consistent throughout Mexican culture.
3. Get into the spirit of ‘Spooky-Season’ by seeing iconic Halloween tunes performed by classical instruments
Attending one of the Candlelight Concerts that takes the most iconic sounds and songs of ‘spooky season’ and turns them into classical music is one of the most unique and fun ways to celebrate Halloween in the D!
You are not going to want to miss out, so here are three shows that are slated to happen around Halloween later this October.
- Candlelight: Horror Classics featuring The Conjuring
- Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Other Candlelight Concert events happening this month in Detroit (that are not Halloween-themed) include:
- Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
- Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
- Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
- Candlelight: Tribute to Drake
- Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
- Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
- Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
- Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
4. Zoo Boo event at the Detroit Zoo
Taking place on multiple dates throughout October, Zoo Boo is one of the best family-friendly ways you can celebrate Halloween with your little ones this year!
Here are the dates for this “merry-not-scary” Halloween event:
- October 4th – 4 pm to 9:30 pm – Special Character Meet and Greet Guest: Bluey
- October 5th – 4 pm to 9:30 pm – Special Character Meet and Greet Guest: Spiderman
- October 10th – 4 pm to 9:30 pm – Special Character Meet and Greet Guest: Frozen
- October 11th – 4 pm to 9:30 pm
- October 12th – 4 pm to 9:30 pm
- October 17th – 4 pm to 9:30 pm – Special Character Meet and Greet Guest: Spiderman
- October 18th – 4 pm to 9:30 pm – Special Character Meet and Greet Guest: KPop Demon Hunters
- October 19th – 4 pm to 9:30 pm – Special Character Meet and Greet Guest: Bluey
- October 24th – 4 pm to 9:30 pm – Special Character Meet and Greet Guest: Lilo & Stitch
- October 25th – 4 pm to 9:30 pm – Special Character Meet and Greet Guest: Frozen
- October 26th – 4 pm to 9:30 pm – Special Character Meet and Greet Guest: Mario & Peach
5. Go apple picking at one of these apple orchards near Detroit
Here are four fantastic apple orchards around Detroit for you to go apple picking at:
Here you can find a wide selection of apples available to pick, along with a long list of other seasonal fruits and vegetables!
At the Cider Mill here, you can find some incredible seasonal treats like cider donuts or fresh apple cider.
Location: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada, MI
This family farm location is filled with seasonal activities for picture-perfect family fun this fall!
Typically, hosting a variety of U-Pick apples on the farm later in the season, you can purchase already-picked apples directly from the barn and partake in other activities, like their corn maze or their petting zoo filled with kid-friendly animals.
Location: 1540 East Commerce Rd., Commerce, MI
With over a half-dozen different types of apples available to pick, Spicer Orchards is a must-visit destination for this classic Autumn activity.
In addition to their U-Pick apples, they also have several other fun family-friendly activities, including a corn maze, tractor rides, farm animal visits, and more!
Location: 10411 Clyde Rd., Fenton, MI
With their U-Pick apples available through mid-October, if you haven’t had a chance to go apple picking this fall, this place is a great spot to do it!
The farm also offers some delicious goodies at their cider mill store, including fresh apple cider that is good to freeze and enjoy all year round, or their delicious cider donuts!
Location: 6350 37 Mile Rd, Bruce, Michigan
6. Take part in the Halloween Stroll at Canterbury Village
Just under an hour from Detroit is the iconic Canterbury Village, one of the most seasonally spirited spots in the entire state of Michigan!
During Spooky Season, they are hosting a “Halloween Stroll” that is meant to be fun and family-friendly while maintaining the spirit of a truly haunted Halloween.
Event dates are:
October 3rd – 5th, 10th – 12th, 17th – 19th, 24th – 26th, and the 30th.
Location: 2325 Joslyn Ct Lake Orion, MI
7. Get tickets to LCA to see the Pistons or Red Wings start their season!
With the start of the 2025 season for both the Pistons and Red Wings, there’s no better way to will our teams into success this season than by showing up and cheering them on.
You can find tickets for the 2025 season to both teams by checking the official website for Little Caesars Arena.
8. Get your Jack-o’-lantern at one of these pumpkin patches around Detroit
Along with apple picking, heading to the local pumpkin patch is one of the iconic Autumn activities that you can’t skip out on.
Here are a few local spots that have U-Pick pumpkins available this month (some also have U-Pick apples as well):
9. Attend the Detroit Harvest Fest & Food Truck Rally at the Dequindre Cut Greenway
Taking place on October 25th and 26th will be Detroit’s iconic Harvest Fest & Food Truck Rally!
The event will fill the Dequindre Cut from Jefferson to Wilkins with over 50 fantastic food trucks and vendors, plus there will be a long list of family-friendly fun activities to participate in.
10. Take part in a Detroit-wide Ghost Hunt on Halloween
This fun, interactive experience takes you around Detroit to explore 10 unique, hand-picked haunted locations where you’ll find clues, puzzles, challenges, and more!
The engaging story develops over the course of the night, allowing you and your friends to solve this immersive Halloween mystery.
11. Take your taste buds on an adventure at Dining in the Dark
If you’re a picky eater, this might just sound like the scariest thing you can do this Halloween, but in reality, this three-course blindfolded dining experience will be tailored to your preferences when you reserve your spot!
You can expect some incredible food and drinks in this surprise menu, but the best part of this unique dining experience is certainly how much fun you’ll have throughout the night!
12. Treat yourself to a movie night with discounted tickets to any AMC or Regal theatre
Whether you want to get into the spirit of spooky season with a horror flick or want to do something fun with some friends without overspending, these deals on tickets and vouchers for snacks or drinks are the way to go!