Whether you’re looking for a weekend of fright or just pure delight, there’s plenty of events happening this weekend in metro Detroit.
Whether you’re looking for a weekend of fright or just pure delight, there’s plenty of events happening this weekend in metro Detroit.
Here are seven things to do in the D:
Saturday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. general admission; VIP hour at noon Eastern Market at 2934 Russell Street in Detroit The 14th annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival is this Saturday at Eastern Market. The event is put on by the Michigan Brewers Guild and its one of the largest all-Michigan beer tastings. There will also be plenty of local food and live music.
Monday through Thursday 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Fridays 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 6 p.m. to midnight and Sunday 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Erebus Haunted Attraction at 18 S. Perry Street in Pontiac If youre really daring, you can visit Erebus Haunted Attraction in Pontiac. The four-story haunted house once held the Guinness World Record for the largest walk-through haunted attraction. But beware: things will grab you, so this is for the real terror-seekers. Erebus is open daily through the first week of November.
Glenlore Trails Haunted Forest
Thursday through Sunday 7:15 p.m. through 10:15 p.m. Glenlore Trails at 3860 Newton Road in Commerce Township It’s the last weekend to check out the Glenlore Trails Haunted Forest. This years’ theme is CarnEvil. The immersive and illuminated outdoor night walk experience is about 1 mile long and has games and live performances throughout the trail.
Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. to midnight Starts at Bookie’s Bar & Grille at 2208 Cass Avenue in Detroit If youre looking for all the fun of Halloween while also getting your drink on, the Detroit Halloween Bar Crawl takes place this weekend. The fun starts at Bookie’s Bar & Grille and hops around to other Detroit locations. There’s a $1,000 prize for the best costume.
Saturday 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fox Theatre at 2211 Woodward Avenue in Detroit If youre looking for a laugh, comedian Jerry Seinfeld is performing two shows at Fox Theatre on Saturday. The first show is at 7 p.m. and the second show starts at 10 p.m.
Ofrendas: Celebrating el Dia de Muertos
Sept. 23 through Nov. 5; Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Detroit Institute of Arts at 5200 Woodward Avenue in Detroit The Detroit Institute of Arts is getting in the seasonal spirit. The exhibit “Ofrendas: Celebrating el Dia de Muertos” opened this week. The annual exhibit showcases Mexican traditions of Day of the Dead, when communities honor deceased loved ones. There will be 13 ofrendas, or offerings, by local artists.
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ 30th Anniversary Movie Night
Friday and Saturday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Beacon Park at 1901 Grand River Avenue in Detroit For those looking for something less active but still spooky, a screening of Tim Burtons The Nightmare Before Christmas is showing in Beacon Parks heated tent. The event is celebrating the films 30th anniversary. There will be popcorn, cocktails and mocktails at the family-friendly event.
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