Every Wed.–Sun. A carnival atmosphere with a variety of family-oriented fall activities on this family farm, including wagon rides, a petting farm, a corn maze, and more. For an extra charge on Sat. & Sun., an apple cannon, paintball, apple or pumpkin picking, and other activities available. Cider & donuts available. Also, on Oct. 3 & 4, local artisans & crafters sell their items at the Craft Show Weekend, and on Oct. 24, young entrepreneurs sell homemade items at the Kids Market (noon–4 p.m.). No pets. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., 5565 Merritt (east of Carpenter), Ypsi. Weekend admission: $27.50 (babies under 2, free). Weekday admission: $18 (babies under 2, free), online only at wiards.com. (734) 482–7744.

Every Wed.–Sun., Sept. 24–Dec. 20. Rhiannon Ragland directs retired Detroit newscaster and playwright Devin Scillian’s family comedy-drama about a conflict between brothers—an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down finance guy—after their mother’s death. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Wed.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.

(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline). 

Oct. 3 & 7: “Così fan tutte.” Live (Sat.) and prerecorded (Wed.) broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera production of Mozart’s comic opera, a rare blend of high-spirited farce with psychological acuity and emotional depth. This production sets the story—about 2 soldiers who decide to test their sweethearts’ faithfulness by wooing them disguised as foreigners—in a carnivalesque environment inspired by 1950s Coney Island. Italian, subtitles. 1 p.m. $24.

(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline). 

Oct. 4–8: “Adore Him: He Is Here” (Don Johnson, 2026). Religious docudrama about Eucharistic adoration. 4:30 p.m. (Sun. only) & 6 p.m. Cinemark only.

Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game MTG. Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Booster Draft.” Players take turns opening booster packs to create a 40 card deck. $25. Various times & prices, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

Oct. 7–10. One of the world’s 50 top jazz/avant music festivals, according to DownBeat, this annual event includes multiple shows over 4 days. Tonight: U-M music theory major Christian Bush (6 p.m.) leads a septet in “For Roscoe,” a set celebrating the legacy of master avant-garde Detroit saxophonist and festival honoree Roscoe Mitchell, who plays the festival on Oct. 8 & 10. NYC jazz bassist Hannah Marks (7 p.m.) leads her Feed the Fire Quartet, an ensemble known for incorporating elements of punk, noise, and free jazz. The Oluyemi Thomas Trio (8 p.m.) includes Detroit-born bass clarinetist and saxophonist Thomas and pianist Kenn Thomas and bassist Jaribu Shahid. The rural Michigan Northwoods Improvisers (9 p.m.) trio plays soulful, rhythmically propulsive improvised jazz fusion. The Damon Smith/Ursel Schlicht/Roscoe Mitchell (10 p.m.) trio honors the life and legacy of the great improvising pianist Connie Crothers. 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 p.m., Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $20 per show (students, age 18 & under, $10) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com & (if available) at the door. $70 day passes (Saturday, $100) and $240–$390 full festival passes in advance only online & by phone. (734) 769–2999.