701 W Ellsworth Rd, , Ann Arbor

An experience designed for trying something new, getting creative, and having a really good time.

Join us for a relaxed candle-making workshop where beautiful scents, hands-on creation, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere come together. Laugh, connect, and enjoy the process — no experience needed.

Whether you’re coming with friends or treating yourself, this workshop is all about slowing down, creating something with your hands, and leaving with a candle you’ll love (and a great memory).

✨ What’s Included
• A guided candle-making workshop using 100% pure soy wax
• All candle-making materials provided
• One handcrafted candle
• A cozy, welcoming atmosphere to relax and connect

✨ What to Expect
• 6:00–6:15 – Arrival & Welcome: Settle in and get comfortable.
• 6:15–7:15 – Candle-Making Workshop: Learn the candle-making process and create your own custom soy candle, infused with intention and your favorite scent.
• 7:15–7:30 – Connect & Play: While your candle begins to set, we’ll play a fun round of Candle-Maker Bingo with small prizes for a few lucky guests.
• 7:30–8:00 – Candle Decoration: Decorate your candle to make it uniquely yours!

✨ Why Join?
• Try something new and creative — no experience needed
• Play with scents and create a candle that feels uniquely yours
• Enjoy a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere with great company
• Slow down, laugh, and be present for a couple of hours
• Leave with a handmade candle you’ll actually love — and a really good memory

✨ Meet the Host
Renata – Candle Maker & Wellness Facilitator – @the.universe.stuff

Renata is the heart and hands behind The Universe Stuff, a holistic wellness brand rooted in mindfulness, creativity, and intention. She handcrafts soy candles and other wellness products designed to support balance and self-care, and she hosts workshops that invite people to slow down, connect, and create. Based in the Ann Arbor area, Renata loves bringing people together through meaningful, hands-on experiences.

✨ About the Space
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation – https://pittsfield-mi.gov/

This workshop will take place at Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation, a welcoming community destination in Pittsfield Township, Michigan. Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation offers a variety of recreational programs, community events, classes, activities, and opportunities for residents and visitors to connect, learn, and enjoy time together.

Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation is more than just a place for recreation — it’s a welcoming community space created to bring people together. Through its diverse programs, facilities, and community activities, the organization provides opportunities for people of all ages to stay active, explore new interests, and participate in meaningful experiences.

With its welcoming atmosphere and strong focus on community connection, Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation provides a wonderful backdrop for slowing down, getting creative, and connecting with others. We’re excited to gather in a space that celebrates community, creativity, connection, and enjoying new experiences together.

https://apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/pittsfield/activity-finder/programs/67/levels/448

3110 W. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor

OKTOBERFEST AT LAKE FOREST! 🇩🇪
This Friday, September 25, we’re giving Friday night a Bavarian twist!

Join us for an evening of house-made German favorites from Chef Blake Reetz, live music, a Biergarten, firepits & games — all right here at Lake Forest.

OKTOBERFEST MENU
🌭 Bratwurst with Sauerkraut • $11
🍽️ Sauerbraten • $19.50
🥘 Mushroom Spaetzle • $9.50
🥨 Bavarian Pretzel • $8
🍎 Apple Strudel • $6

🍻 Happy Hour | 3–5 PM
🎹 Live Music | Louis Johnson & David Stearns
🔥 Founders Firepits & Games
🍺 Biergarten

Grab your friends, bring the family and come hungry. This isn’t our typical Friday night at Lake Forest — it’s Oktoberfest!

📍 3110 W. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor
📞 Reservations encouraged: 734-994-8580 ext. 2
🌐 ellsworthannarbor.com

www.lakeforestgc.com

Milkshake Factory, 326 S Maple Rd Ste 326, Ann Arbor

Join Elsa for a live performance of “Let It Go”, a dance lesson, movement games, and stories! Young royals will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with their favorite Frozen queen, so costumes are encouraged!

This event is offered in partnership by Starbright Entertainment LLC and Milkshake Factory Ann Arbor!

$10 per child (caregivers free with paid child ticket)

Tickets: https://www.starbrightentertainmenta2.com/store/p/elsa-storytime-milkshake

www.starbrightentertainmenta2.com

235 Metty Dr, Ann Arbor

Join us for Wolverine’s first official concert, outside on the back patio at golden hour—string lights overhead, fires going, drinks flowing, and the first hint of Michigan fall in the air. Doors at 7, music starts at 7:30.

For more than 20 years, the Michigan-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has performed across the U.S. and Europe, first as half of the folk duo Nervous but Excited and later as a solo artist. She’s played hundreds of stages, opened for some of her musical heroes, released eight albums, and built a loyal following around songs that are vulnerable, thoughtful, deeply human, and occasionally a little devastating.

Her sound? Raspy, emo acoustic soul-folk with a touch of optimism and a lot of humanness. Longtime fans will recognize the roots of Nervous but Excited’s “Pleasantly Aggressive Folk,” now with the depth that comes from a couple more decades of living. The Northern Express once compared the grain of Kate’s voice to Ray LaMontagne, but it’s the combination of songs, storytelling and dry wit that makes a Kate Peterson show feel less like a performance and more like spending an evening with someone who might make you laugh right before unexpectedly punching you in the feelings.

Come hungry and eat the The Den! Chef Kate Williams, formerly of Detroit’s James Beard Award–nominated Lady of the House, is behind The Den’s menu of shareables, salads, bowls, sandwiches, sides, and desserts. Also on tap will be 30+ options for craft beer, wine and cocktails from Pour Decisions tapwall.

wolverinepickleball.com

3723 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor

Sail ashore and conquer the mysterious and rich world of Danish dough. In this hands-on class, we’ll teach you the techniques for creating rich, laminated (layering the dough with butter and folding it over) and yeasted Danish dough. You’ll get plenty of hands-on practice in class mixing, kneading, laminating, hand-shaping, and proofing yeasted dough. We’ll create 18 hand-shaped Danish, including almond-filled Bear Claws, Pinwheels, and Pockets filled with cream cheese or fruit.

You’ll leave the BAKE! class with our recipes, the knowledge to recreate them at home, and all the Danish you made in class.

https://www.bakewithzing.com/

3000 Fuller Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48105, Ann Arbor, MI

Walk For Alopecia Presented by Pfizer is the world’s largest fundraising and awareness event for alopecia areata, coming to Gallup Park in Ann Arbor! The Walk is the finale of Alopecia Areata Awareness Month and it will once again bring the alopecia areata community of families, caregivers, friends, co-workers, and healthcare professionals together to help drive research for better treatments and a cure, increase support, advocate for change, and end stigma. This walk is powered by local volunteers who will create a welcoming, fun space to build community, raise awareness, and support those impacted by alopecia areata!

https://naaf.donordrive.com/wfaannarbor26