Select events happening in the Detroit area. Be sure to check venue websites before all events for the latest information. See our online calendar for more ideas for things to do, or add your event: metrotimes.com/AddEvent.
Detroit Harvest Fest
After years in the making, the new Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park is ready to open along the Detroit River. Named after the late businessman, Buffalo Bills founder and owner, and philanthropist, the $80 million development features two full-sized basketball courts, a playground with whimsical animal-shaped structures, a water garden, and walking trails. The park celebrates its grand opening this weekend by hosting the annual Detroit Harvest Fest, which has relocated from its usual spot in the Dequindre Cut and brings food trucks, games, pumpkin painting, and other family-friendly fun. Festivities also feature two days of musical performances, including acts like Ballet Folklorico, Roots Vibrations, Gabriel Duran, and more. The event kicks off with a press conference and ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
From 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26; Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, Detroit; detroitharvestfest.com. No cover.
Spooktacular Halloween Party
Held in the parking lot of this longstanding smoke shop and its newer cannabis dispensary, this fest has vendors, a food truck, a raffle, and a free gift bag for the first 150 guests.
From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25; The Hive at BDT, 21630 John R Rd., Hazel Park; thehivemichigan.com. No cover.
Cheapy Creepy XVII
This year’s Creepy Cheapy Halloween party is hosting its first-ever short film festival, with 10 short films 90 seconds long or less vying for a $5,000 prize. As in past years, the event will also feature dozens of tribute bands dressed in character, prizes for best costumes, “The Candy Eating Contest of Doom,” a retro video game arcade, and free treats.
Starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25; The Crofoot, 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac; creepycheapy.com. Tickets start at $15.