Arts + Culture<\/a> | Community Celebrations<\/a> | Sports<\/a> | Food + Drink<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Michigan Union<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 1<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Returning in 2023 for its 47th year, the Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair<\/a> brings together booksellers and dealers from all across America! Here, you can explore a wide range of old and rare books, Americana, children\u2019s books, autographs, manuscripts, maps, printings, ephemera, photography, fine press material and more. Admission is $5 and proceeds benefit the William L. Clements Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 7 + 8<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once during the spring and again during the fall, the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds are filled with fiber products of all kinds at the Fiber Expo<\/a>. Come by to shop, learn and meet the makers of wool, linen and cotton crafts, see real alpacas and more! Children 12 years and under are admitted for free, while adults pay just $4 cash for one day or $6 for two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 10<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>The Ark<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shovels & Rope<\/a> is an energetic two-piece band based in Charleston, South Carolina. The duo, Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent, \u201cstirs up a righteous racket with two old guitars, a handful of harmonicas, the occasional keyboard, and a junkyard drum kit harvested from an actual garbage heap and adorned with tambourines, flowers and kitchen rags.\u201d Hear some of their classic songs, alongside some more experimental tracks born out of the pandemic, at their show at The Ark on October 10! Tickets are on sale here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Embassy Suites<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 13 + 14<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Courtesy of Danielle Golinski via Handcrafters Fall Fair<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2023 Handcrafters Fall Fair<\/a> is your destination for the finest handmade goodies, specialty foods, d\u00e9cor, jewelry and more. Shop from more than 80 top artists from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. This year\u2019s event will be at the Embassy Suites in Livonia once again! Admission is $4 cash (or free for kids under 12) and is good for both days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 15<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Michigan Theater<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Experience the enchanting world of Tim Burton\u2019s beloved classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas<\/em><\/a>, as it graces the big screen at the historic Michigan Theater. Join Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown, as he stumbles upon Christmastown and becomes captivated by the holiday\u2019s magic. This timeless tale of Halloween and Christmas colliding is a visual masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences of all ages. Don\u2019t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Jack, Sally, and all your favorite characters as they sing, dance, and spread holiday cheer in this Halloween-meets-Christmas extravaganza. Purchase tickets here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Kerrytown Concert House<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 18\u201321<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Edgefest<\/a> began in 1997 as a single-day event and has grown into a four-day festival that includes collaborations and educational outreach, the Edgefest Parade, and so much more. Hosted annually by Kerrytown Concert House, the event is focused on avant-garde jazz and creative new music performed by artists noteworthy for raising their voices and music in response to ongoing social justice issues. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cRescued and Ready,\u201d featuring a diverse and deeply inclusive roster of innovative artists, both local and international. For more details about the 2023 festival, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Ann Arbor\u2019s Old West Side<\/em><\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 21 + 22<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Courtesy of Spooky Toot via Westside Art Hop<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Westside Art Hop<\/a> is a twice-yearly event showcasing high-quality arts and crafts for sale to the public in a festive atmosphere. This art-walk-meets-art-fair takes place in the beautiful Westside neighborhood, where you can visit with the 70+ participating artists, ranging from a few relative beginners to experienced professionals. Peruse artwork, meet the artists, find decor for your home, and shop for holiday gifts! Click here<\/a> for more details, including an interactive map you can follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: Downtown Ann Arbor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 28 + 29<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Celebrate the arts at A2 Artoberfest<\/a> in downtown Ann Arbor, along Fourth Avenue and in Kerrytown Market. Over the course of two days, explore the work from about 100 jury-selected fine artists, enjoy live entertainment, snack on great food from local food trucks, and sip craft beer and cider. The best part? Admission is completely free! For the most up-to-date information about this year\u2019s event, follow the A2 Artoberfest Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: Hill Auditorium<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 29<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The University of Michigan Symphony and University Philharmonia Orchestras are joining forces for this Halloween tradition. Graduate conducting students join together in leading musicians decked out in costumes for this one-hour concert, featuring thrilling, popular, and spine-tingling symphonic Halloween favorites. Come in costume or come as you are! Tickets<\/a> range from $10-25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Maybury Farm<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: September 30 + October 1<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Courtesy of Maybury Farm<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t miss Maybury Farm\u2019s most popular event of the year, the Great Fall Festival<\/a>! This two-day event features live music, activities, games, demonstrations, and a tractor-drawn wagon ride to the corn maze. There will be food available at various food trucks, plus beverages, old-fashioned candy and other snacks in the general store. Admission is $12 per person \u2014 or $20 per person with a wagon ride and the corn maze, with an additional cost for various activities. Kids under 2 are free (and must be seated on an adult\u2019s lap during the wagon ride).<\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 7<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Horning Farms<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Horning Farms is hosting their second annual Fall Fest<\/a> on October 7, featuring all sorts of farm-themed fun, including wagon ride farm tours, games, a petting area, and more. Plus, a variety of fall products and decorations will be available, including homegrown pumpkins, corn stalk bundles, mums, and mini straw bales. Their farm shop will also be open so you can stock up on their delicious cheese, butter, ice cream, chicken and beef, all sourced from the farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 13 + 14<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Matthaei Botanical Gardens<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Join the autumn festivities in the Gaffield Children\u2019s Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens as families celebrate the fall season. Pumpkins Lanterns & Leaves<\/a> offers a delightful array of activities for young ones and their loved ones. Enjoy the warmth of cider and the sweetness of donuts while strolling through the enchanting Jack O Lantern Trail. Get creative with lantern crafts and participate in the Lantern Parade, where little ones can showcase their imaginative costumes. Don\u2019t miss the captivating shadow puppets by Patrick Elkins, engage in various activities at the station, and be mystified by the magic tricks presented by Michigan Magic. Feel free to dress up in your favorite costumes \u2014 just remember to keep them friendly and not too spooky. While everyone is welcome, this event is primarily designed for children ages 4\u201310. Tickets<\/a> are required for all attendees, but kids under 2 are admitted for free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Downtown Tecumseh<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 14 + 15<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Head to downtown Tecumseh for their 29th Annual Appleumpkin Festival<\/a>! Midway rides, carnival games, inflatables, bungee jumps, crafts, putt putt, a corn box, helicopter rides, monster truck rides \u2014 there\u2019s a reason this is one of the area\u2019s favorite fall festivals. There is also an antique street fair and flea market as well as an arts and crafts show. Click here<\/a> for all the 2023 information. The Appleumpkin Festival is held in conjunction with the Kapnick Orchards Apple Festival, which means you can take a short drive to the apple orchard for fresh apples, cider and donuts, plus wagon rides, a petting zoo, and more than 80 craft booths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 15\u201321<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>University of Michigan Campus<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Diag Days<\/a>, taking place from October 15\u201321, offers a captivating week-long educational adventure on campus. With a lineup of daily lectures featuring exceptional faculty, including esteemed U-M professors, participants are in for an intellectually stimulating experience. Whether attendees come alone, with family, or friends, this event welcomes all, including non-alumni. The program offers a wide selection of engaging lectures by world-class University of Michigan professors and distinguished guest speakers, all set against the backdrop of the iconic Michigan League. In addition to the lectures, Diag Days provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, lively social events, and a chance to explore Ann Arbor\u2019s finest dining, shopping, and cultural offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Downtown Ypsilanti<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 27<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the same team that brings us FestiFools and FoolMoon every April, ypsiGLOW<\/a> is a light-filled celebration through downtown Ypsi. This free community-built celebration showcases the city\u2019s creativity and diversity with light-filled luminary processions, crazy costumes, public art installations, street art performances, music, dancing, and endless glowing fun. This year\u2019s theme is GLOWCentennial, celebrating the 200th birthday of Ypsi and paying homage to the history and future of this bright city. Click here<\/a> for more information, including a map of the luminary procession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: Wiard\u2019s Orchard, Ypsilanti<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 7<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Get spooked at Run Scream Run<\/a> at Wiard\u2019s Orchard, which has been voted as the number one horror attraction in Michigan. You can choose to participate in the Terrorizing 10K, Freaky 5K or the Cider Mill Mile, and take part in a variety of other activities. Plus, you have the option to add on all the frills with their \u201ca la carte\u201d pricing model. Proceeds benefit Washtenaw Promise, an organization with a mission to \u201cempower children in the Washtenaw County community who are facing serious obstacles, to help raise their potential for success in the family, in school and in their world.\u201d Click here<\/a> for more information and to register for this spooky race!<\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 21<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Duderstadt Center<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Join the U-M Division of Public Safety & Security, Ann Arbor Police Department, Washtenaw County Prosecutor\u2019s Office, and SafeHouse Center for the 9th Annual Purple Run<\/a> on Saturday, October 21. This event marks an important collaboration in recognition of Domestic Violence Month, and is designed to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence. With statistics revealing that 20 people experience inter-partner violence every 60 seconds, the Purple Run aims to work collectively to reduce this number and run domestic violence out of town. Registration is $35 in advance, $40 on the day of the event, with a $5 discount for students and free admission for children under 12. Proceeds from the 5K fun run support SafeHouse Center\u2019s mission to create a community free of domestic violence and sexual assault. Register<\/a> for the run to make a difference and show survivors they are not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 22<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Ypsilanti Freighthouse<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Participate in the Ypsilanti Bicentennial 5K\/10K Volksmarch<\/a>, a special event designed as part of Ypsi\u2019s Bicentennial Celebration, to showcase Ypsilanti\u2019s rich history. From Depot Town to Woodruff\u2019s Grove, Independence Island to the Water Tower, this walking tour offers a unique perspective on the city\u2019s heritage. Participants have the option to purchase a map for $3 or join a guided group. The event kicks off at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse on Sunday, October 22 at 10 a.m. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Ypsilanti\u2019s fascinating past!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where: <\/em>Monument Park<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 7<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hosted by the Dexter Lions Club at Monument Park, Apple Daze<\/a> invites the community to enjoy local apples and apple products, play a game of pumpkin bowling, hop around in the bounce house, take the family on festive hayrides, check out classic cars, listen to music in the gazebo, and participate in a pie-eating contest. And new this year \u2014 your four-legged family members can participate in the dog costume contest! For updates, check out the Facebook event here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We hope you have a spooky, spectacular October!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" October ushers in a lively lineup of events that celebrate the joys of fall in the Ann Arbor area. With harvest parties, spooky 5K runs, art fairs, apple festivals, Halloween concerts, farm visits, and more on the agenda, there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy. The month is brimming with opportunities to savor the autumnal spirit […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":91759,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,9,14],"tags":[5,90,795,318,38,41],"class_list":["post-91750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ann-arbor","category-dexter","category-ypsilanti","tag-ann-arbor","tag-dexter","tag-events","tag-fall","tag-local-events","tag-ypsilanti"],"yoast_head":"\nArts + Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFiber Expo<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Shovels & Rope<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Handcrafters Fall Fair<\/a> | Livonia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Nightmare Before Christmas<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Edgefest<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Westside Art Hop<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA2 Artoberfest<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
University of Michigan Halloween Concert<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Community Celebrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Great Fall Festival at Maybury Farm<\/a> | Northville<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHorning Farms Fall Fest 2023<\/a> | Manchester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pumpkins Lanterns & Leaves<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
29th Annual Appleumpkin Festival<\/a> | Tecumseh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDiag Days<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
ypsiGLOW<\/a> | Ypsilanti<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wiard\u2019s Orchard Run Scream Run<\/a> | Ypsilanti<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9th Annual Purple Run<\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ypsilanti Bicentennial 5K\/10K Volksmarch<\/a> | Ypsilanti<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Food + Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dexter Apple Daze<\/a> | Dexter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHappy October!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n