Weekend Happenings :: In + Around Detroit {October 10-12}

WH October 10-12

The fall is jam packed with things to do around metro-detroit.  The hard part is finding the time to break away from the things you “think” you have to do and actually spend that special time creating new memories with the ones you love most.  We hope you find that perfect blend of autumn delight this weekend.  The thought of comfy clothes, warmth from the sun, campfires, pumpkins, apples, hot drinks, and fresh air does certainly make this mamma happy.  enjoy!

Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village

Enjoy their historically themed Hallowe’en event.  Follow a mile-long curving path illuminated by the flickering light of hand carved jack-o’-lanterns and meet classic costumed characters along the way.

{Date}
October 10-12, 17-19 and 24-26, 2014

{Time}
6:30-9 pm Fridays + Saturdays
6:30-8 pm Sundays

{Cost}
Purchase Tickets Online {download coupon for $2 off}

{Location}
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn

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Fall Full Moon Friday Night Hikes at Heritage Park

Are you looking for a little adventure!  Enjoy an autumn night as you hike through the park under a full moon.  No flashlights are required and the hikes are designed for families with children over 5.

{Date}
October 10, 2014

{Time}
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

{Cost}
$3
{Arrive early from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and enjoy a fall hayride for $5}

{Location}
Nature Center at Heritage Park
Farmington Hills

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Pumpkin Fest Haunted Barn Stroll

This haunted stroll is perfect for the kid who loves only a little scare!

{Date}
October 10-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2014

{Time}
noon – 7:30 pm

{Cost}
$1

{Location}
Wilson Barn
Livonia

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Old Town Lansing Oktoberfest

9th annual Old Town Oktoberfest, Mid-Michigan’s only German Oktoberfest event.  Features German food, live music, dancing and 12 oz souvenir mugs filled with German-Style beer. {21 + both days.}

{Date}
October 10th and 11th

{Times}
Friday – 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday – 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.

{Cost}
Tickets $20 @ door
$15 in advance
{Buy a ticket on Friday return Saturday for free!}

{Location}
At the Park and Parking Lot on
the corner of Turner St. and Gr. River Ave.
Lansing

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Pumpkin Fest at Wilson Barn

Pony Rides
Pumpkins
Cider + Donuts
Hayrides

{Date}
September 27 – October 30, 2014

{Time}
Weekdays – 10-7:30 pm
Weekends – 11-7 pm

{Cost}
Fees for some activities

{Location}
Wilson Barn
Livonia

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Pumpkin Fest Haunted Barn Stroll

This haunted stroll is perfect for the kid who loves only a little scare!

{Date}
October 10-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2014

{Time}
noon – 7:30 pm

{Cost}
$1

{Location}
Wilson Barn
Livonia

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Farmer Charley’s Kackleberry Farm

Come visit this old-fashioned fall family entertainment venue with events and attractions for the whole family from 2 to 92!

Farm Animals
Corn Mazes
Pumpkin Patch
Farm Bakery :: Cider + Donuts
Hayrides
and much, much more!!!

{Date}
September 12 – November 2, 2014

{Time}
Thursday – 5-10 pm
Friday – 5-11 pm
Saturday – noon-11 pm
Sunday – noon-10 pm

{Cost}
Farm Pass $11
Under 3 FREE

{Location}
6421 North Stoney Creek Rd.
Monroe

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Fall Fair Artisan Market

Come and enjoy a unique shopping experience offered by the Handcrafters Shows.  This artisan market includes 75 artists and craftspeople from around the coutry.

{Date}
October 10-12, 2014

{Time}
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

{Cost}
$3
Children 12 and under FREE

{Location}
Northville Community Center
Northville

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Novi Home Remodeling Show

 Find everything you need to remodel and design your home under one roof. Browse exhibits in kitchen and bath interiors, windows and doors, flooring products, furniture, cabinetry and much more!

{Date}
October 10-12, 2014

{Time}
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

{Cost}
Adult $9
Children 12 and under FREE

{Location}
Suburban Collection Showplace
46100 Grand River Avenue
Novi

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Fall Harvest Festival

Come visit this old-fashioned fall family entertainment venue with events and attractions for all ages!

Farm Animals
Pumpkin Patch
Farm Bakery :: Cider + Donuts
Hayrides
and much, much more!!!

{Date}
Every Saturday + Sunday in October

{Time}
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

{Cost}
Per person – $9
Under 2 FREE

{Location}
481 Lake George Road
Oxford

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SHOCK-tober Series at Penn Theatre

Are you looking for a haunted delight at a theater?!   Penn Theratre is showing some classic Halloween movies throughout October!

{Date}
Abbott & Costello Meet Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde {1953}
October 9 @7:30 pm

Ghostbusters {1984}
October 16 @7:00 pm

Young Frankenstein {1974}
October 23 @7:00 pm

Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man {1951}
October 30 @7:00 pm

{Cost}
$3

{Location}
760 Penniman Avenue
Plymouth

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Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival

Thousands  of guests flock to this Museum to take part in pumpkin carving, pumpkin bowling, pioneer homestead and much more!  Pumpkins will be lit from 7-9 pm!  Be sure to check out all of the scarecrows throughout the city!  {they are brought to the museum for this event}  Sounds spooktacular!!

{Date}
October 11th

{Time}
10:00 am – 9:00 p.m.

{Cost}
$7 per person and includes pumpkin {ages 2 and up}

{Location}
Rochester Hills Museum
at Van Hoosen Farm
Rochester Hills

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The Rochester Area Jaycees Annual
Tunnel of Terror

Prepare to experience a voyage of fright and terror at the annual Haunted Tunnel of Terror! 

{Date}
Every Saturday + Sunday in October
{Special Event :: Friendly Monster, October 18th, 4pm-6pm}

{Time}
7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

{Cost}
$15
{Special Event :: Friendly Monster, October 18th, $2 or 2 NP food items per child, parents FREE}

{Location}
Rochester Municipal Park
Rochester

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Zoo Boo {Detroit Zoo}

“The Detroit Zoo’s annual “merry-not-scary” Zoo Boo celebration features a festively decorated half-mile trick-or-treat trail through the front of the park. Live, friendly entertainment awaits your costume-clad little ones in the Zoo Boo Revue tent, and they will be delighted to try their luck at the Ghouly Games Tent. Be sure to stop by the Haunted Reptile House and visit the ghosts and goblins that have made the Holden Reptile Conservation Center their home for the holiday season. And don’t miss the Zombie Zone featuring ghostly games and spooky activities sure to send a chill up your spine.”

{Date}
October 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 2014

{Time}
Friday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday 5:00 pm– 8:00 p.m.

{Cost}
$8 per person 2 and up
$6 Parking
{Purchase tickets in advance online}

{Location}
The Detroit Zoo
Royal Oak

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International Festival 

Come and enjoy this cultural events celebrating food, customs and crafts from around the world!

{Date}
Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12

{Time}
Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am– 6:00 p.m.

{Cost}
$3 per person or $5 family

{Location}
Southfield Pavilion
Southfield

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Annette
Hi Detroit Mommas!!! I'm Annette Rioux, co-founder of Detroit Moms Blog. I'm a work-at-home momma raising my family in Novi. I am passionate about creating a healthy + happy life for the ones I love most in this world, my husband Joel and our 2 boys JB + JJ. I am working on getting my small creative business off the ground {annette's creation's}, I homeschool our 2 boys {age 5 + age 3}, and help run this wonderful blog {DMB}! I was given this opportunity to stay home with my family when I was laid off from my Interior Design career mid-January 20-13. I was a stressed, unhappy mom wanting more freedom in my life at the time. We made many sacrifices to do this, we work everyday to keep me home raising our family. I love design, DIY, creating a healthy lifestyle, entertaining, reading, learning, coffee and just being a MOM. I'm learning how acceptance, letting go, and choosing happiness can lead me to where I need to be.

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