This weekend in Port Clinton, OH

At Eastern Market Shed 2, Deep Roots Detroit is part of the Grown in Detroit stand with a range of farm goods. Offerings include farm fresh eggs grown and collected in Detroit, pesticide-free produce, plants and flowers, and native plants such as flowers, grasses, and shrubs. EBT/SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, credit, and CashApp are accepted.

Celebrate nine years of POST with a Halloween themed party filled with creative activities and treats. This free event is open to all ages, and costumes are welcome though not required. Take part in complimentary make and take crafts, enjoy birthday cake, and enter for door prizes and workshop raffles. Expect special deals throughout the shop, along with seasonal drinks in the cafe.

TutorSmart and Relentless Rally team up for a pickleball tournament and community gathering that blends lively matches with a festive atmosphere. It is part competition, part party, and all about fun from start to finish.

Presented by Sandusky Witches Walk and Strongman League Champions, this free, family friendly Halloween celebration transforms Jackson Street Pier into a waterfront marketplace filled with seasonal fun. Browse makers, artists, creators, and small businesses for magical finds, tasty treats, and festive treasures. Highlights include a Halloween themed amateur strongman competition and a Mini Strongman event designed for kids. A $2,500 grand prize raffle drawing will be held, and the costume contest winners from the Sandusky Witches Walk will be announced. Costumes are welcome, and the event offers a community focused way to cap off a month of Halloween festivities in Sandusky.

Take a Halloween-themed hike through Osborn MetroPark at the Roger Johnson Nature Center Atrium in Huron. Costumes are encouraged, and participants can pick up eerie nature facts along the way. Hot cocoa and coffee are provided to stay warm during the walk. Suitable for all ages. Walk-in attendance is welcome and no registration is required.

Get introduced to Pathfinder Second Edition in a friendly session that answers common questions about the system. Learn how combat works, how to handle skill challenges, and how to disable traps and haunts while clarifying the difference between them. The session also guides participants through creating a character from the ground up.

Discover acrylic painting in a friendly, low pressure setting designed for both newcomers and experienced artists. This interactive session will guide you through color fundamentals and key techniques as you create your own piece step by step. You will wrap up with a completed canvas ready to display at home. Light refreshments will be available.

We Are The Communities Hope (W.A.T.C.H.) hosts its second annual community Halloween celebration at F.M.B.Church, a free family event featuring face painting, trick-or-treat stations, a maze, music and games, plus an appearance by Fresh the Clowns. The program is hosted by Tierra Tanai, costumes are encouraged, and kid-friendly mocktails, walking tacos, elephant ears and other treats will be available while supplies last. Admission is free, and organizers request no-cost tickets in advance to help the nonprofit plan for food, candy, refreshments, activities, volunteers and other supplies. A ticket does not guarantee food, treats, giveaways or participation in any specific activity, and entry may close if capacity is reached. Children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or responsible adult. The gathering takes place indoors in a church setting, and guests are asked to be respectful of the facility and to request tickets for everyone in their party, including children.

Explore an Afro Brazilian practice that unites movement, rhythm, culture, and personal expression in one experience. Sessions deliver a full body workout that builds core strength, stamina, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility while improving mobility, balance, and control. The training also supports mental clarity, coordination, and awareness, and participants often leave feeling reenergized and strong. It is more than exercise, it is a community. Train with a supportive group, ease stress, and build real connections while developing a personal style in the roda. No prior experience is required, and experienced practitioners are equally welcome.

Downtown Fremont turns festive for Nightmare on Front Street, filling Front Street with outdoor vendors and food trucks, seasonal treats, local makers, and Halloween-themed finds. At the Fremont Community Amphitheater, the lineup includes Queue Up, a fireside program of Historical Ghost Stories with Mike Gilbert, and Medusa. Costumes are encouraged, with a range of browsing, bites, and entertainment for all in the center of Downtown Fremont.

Nightmare on Front Street arrives at the Fremont Community Amphitheater with a Halloween themed set from Queue Up. Blending goth, glam, and rock and roll, the band brings shadowy storytelling, cutting guitars, commanding vocals, and over the top theatrics to the stage. Their background includes the widely distributed Possession CD, international airplay, regular touring, and an appearance at Lollapalooza. This performance features a wicked mix of classic Halloween favorites alongside eerie originals, creating a soundtrack for spooky fun in Downtown Fremont. Admission is free and welcoming to all ages, and dressing up for the occasion adds to the pre trick or treat excitement.

Experience a stop-in nature program where you can feel animal furs and see a live education animal. The program meets in the lodge lobby.

Enjoy a Halloween celebration featuring Rumours Unplugged Trio at the Sandusky Orioles Club. Costumes are encouraged, so bring your most creative look. More details will be shared as they become available.

Cheekz Burgers features acoustic renditions of rock songs, presented as cover performances in an unplugged style.

Back 2 The Future brings an indoor night of drinks, food, and favorite 80s music to Harbor House Bar & Grill and Riverside Banquet Center in Huron.

A casual open play session for Commander that welcomes players of every experience level. Entry is free.

Historical Talks brings an eerie installment to the Fremont Community Amphitheater, with Mike Gilbert sharing ghost stories from Fremont and other locales. Presented as part of Nightmare on Front Street, this spooky program encourages costumes and is suited for friends to enjoy together.

Celebrate Halloween with a free community concert at the Fremont Community Amphitheater, where MEDUSA powers the Nightmare on Front Street festivities with a hard-hitting rock set. Enjoy an evening of live music and community spirit with friends and family in downtown Fremont. For comfort, attendees are encouraged to bring a chair.

Grunge DNA celebrates Halloween at the Clyde Eagles with a party open to everyone. There is no cover, and you do not need to be a member to attend.

A Latin Halloween masquerade ball brings multiple rooms of music and party energy to Detroit. Sounds include reggaetón, regional music, Latin hits, Top 40, hip-hop, party anthems, and more. Costumes are welcome and strongly encouraged, with VIP tables and seating available.

Enjoy a blend of contemporary and classic country music that highlights the genre across eras, bringing together fresh sounds and time honored traditions.

Celebrate Halloween with an evening of creativity, costumes, music, and games. Activities include pumpkin painting, a costume contest, raffles, and giveaways. The event welcomes city workers, State of Michigan employees, Big 3 automotive workers, and Stellantis employees. Enter through the spooky hidden speakeasy door.

This monthly, free community gathering offers an informal and welcoming space for meaningful conversation and personal reflection, often with chai in hand. In 2026 it follows Yogaja’s spiritual focus, The Art of Adaptation, Finding Steadiness in Change, a year-long exploration of how awareness, strength, curiosity, and surrender can support clarity and integrity through change. Each meeting includes a brief teaching or reflection connected to the theme, open group discussion, optional journaling prompts for personal insight, and time for listening, sharing, and community connection. No prior experience with yoga or philosophy is needed. All are welcome.

During Sensory-Friendly Days, the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center creates a calmer setting for guests with sensory processing differences. Exhibits and ambient sounds are lowered, and a quiet room with sensory materials is available for breaks. After the dedicated hours, the building returns to standard sound levels and opens to the general public. This session features Jim and Carol from Nature Discovery sharing what makes reptiles and amphibians unique, with opportunities to see many of these creatures up close. All staff are KultureCity certified to support a comfortable, inclusive visit.

Family Day in Detroit offers food, arcade games, and fun for all ages. Children must attend with a parent or legal guardian. Barcade is donating a portion of 2026 Family Day token sales to Gamers Outreach, a charity organization that brings recreation to children in hospitals through video games and the gaming community.

Enjoy a cozy, hands-on candle making session that spotlights the sweet tastes and scents of fall. Create a custom autumn candle using fragrances such as Pumpkin Spice, Apple Cider, Fresh Coffee, Butterbeer, Apple Pie, and Cinnamon, then savor snacks with warm apple cider and hot cocoa as you work. Tailored for creative makers who like crafting eye-catching pieces, this workshop invites you to pour, blend, and leave with a candle you will be proud to show off. Advance booking is recommended to reserve a spot.

Discovery Learning Labs offers a welcoming way to learn about Old Woman Creek through an open house at the Visitor Center, featuring rotating themes with engaging displays, activities, fun facts, and crafts. This session focuses on Moths Mayhem and encourages curiosity as visitors explore the world of moths at their own pace. No registration is required.

Ford Field in Detroit, MI hosts a divisional matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings. This game falls under the NFL’s flexible scheduling policy, so details may be adjusted from what appears on the initial schedule or on tickets. Check official league channels for the latest updates. A public onsale has been announced for this event.

TSA students collaborate with area jazz musicians to create a community-focused celebration of jazz. The event features a reception followed by a live performance in the TSA Black Box Studio. Admission is $25.

Glass City Pinball tournaments bring biweekly Sunday Funday competition to the Underground Bar at Toledo Spirits Company. The atmosphere is casual and family friendly, welcoming newcomers and seasoned players of all ages. Play uses Group Matchplay with six rounds or up to two hours of action, and the top four advance to a final. Entry is $6 per player, with $1 to IFPA and $5 into the prize pool, plus coin drop. The entire pot is paid to the top four at 40 percent, 30 percent, 20 percent, and 10 percent, and there are random giveaways for participants. Open to anyone and everyone, just check in, have fun, and earn results that count toward a world ranking.

The Impact Ball is an elegant benefit evening centered on advocacy, survivorship, awareness, and community. Presented by Black Girls Fighting Cancer and Stiletto Boss Foundation at The Aviator Cleveland, it brings together survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, advocates, community leaders, and supporters for a moving celebration of resilience and impact. Guests can expect opportunities for connection and inspiration, live performances, heartfelt personal stories, and fundraising moments that honor those affected by cancer while fueling efforts that continue beyond the ballroom. Proceeds support education, advocacy, support services, survivorship and wellness initiatives, and culturally responsive outreach for individuals and families facing cancer. Attendees may come to celebrate a survivor, honor a loved one, advance the mission, or take part in something meaningful, and the impact is intended to carry forward well past a single night.

Laith Al-Saadi’s organ-driven trio delivers a soulful fusion of blues, soul, and classic rock, powered by the warm Hammond tones of Chris Codish. Expect a dynamic range, from tender blues ballads to gritty, uptempo rockers and searing improvisations, all performed with precision and heart. Laith Al-Saadi appeared in the Season 10 finale of NBC’s The Voice and brings a blend of Midwestern work ethic and refined musicianship shaped at the University of Michigan’s School of Music in Ann Arbor. His career highlights include performances with Taj Mahal, Luther Allison, Buddy Guy, Son Seals, Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, and Paul Rodgers, along with an opening slot on Bob Seger’s farewell tour. He has earned accolades for standout guitar work and commanding vocals from voices such as Adam Levine and Entertainment Weekly, while Guitar World likened his style to a meeting of Danny Gatton and Buddy Guy. His release REAL topped the blues chart for five weeks and reached the top 20 on the album chart, four songs broke into the iTunes top ten, and the albums In The Round and Long Time Coming also posted strong rock and album chart results. Honors include a 2018 Detroit Music Award for Best New Recording for a digital EP commemorating Jimi Hendrix’s 75th birthday, and recognition by Guitar Center in 2006 as one of the top four blues guitarists in the United States.

Detroit Pet People Community Conversations brings together current and future pet owners for a welcoming meetup focused on asking questions, sharing advice, and learning alongside others who care about animals in Detroit. Held at Detroit Animal Care and Control, the gathering features supportive discussions facilitated by Detroit Animal Care and Control and Friends of DACC. Attendees can pick up free dog and cat food, and Detroit residents can sign up for free spay and neuter appointments. Everyone is welcome, including people who live outside Detroit, whether you already have a pet or are simply exploring the idea.

Candlelight brings a multi-sensory string concert to The Detroit Masonic Temple, illuminating 90s hip hop with the warm glow of candles. The program features string renditions connected to 2Pac, A Tribe Called Quest, Dr. Dre, the Fugees and Lauryn Hill, Snoop Dogg’s Gin and Juice, Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Outkast, and Wu-Tang Clan, performed by the Listeso String Quartet. The performance lasts 60 minutes, doors open 45 minutes before the music begins, and there is no entry once it has started. Seating is assigned within zones on a first come, first served basis. Guests must be 8 or older, and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The venue is ADA compliant. This tribute experience operates independently of the original artists, their estates, and any official representatives.

The MANÁ: Vivir Sin Aire Tour stop at Little Caesars Arena has been rescheduled. Tickets already purchased will be accepted, and buyers will receive more information by email.