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Ecological Steward Skills Training: WREN
MoreIndependence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189,
The classes are good for both the beginner who has a few invasives in their yard as well as experienced stewards looking to broaden their knowledge base.
These classes will focus more on invasive species removal education and conversation than typical restoration workdays. Participants will learn the fundamentals of identifying and managing woody invasives. Participants will gain practical field experience in effective techniques; both with and without herbicide.
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Annual Indian Art & Frontier Antique Show: Frontier Antique Collectors
MoreDisplay and sale of 18th- and 19th-century furs, beadwork, frontier weapons, burl bowls, effigy ladles, pipes, and more. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $5 (kids 17 & under, free); 7:30 a.m. early bird admission, $20. (248) 840–7070, rtlloydcollection.com.
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Fiber Expo
MoreOct. 3 & 4. Show and sale of a variety of yarns and fiber art supplies, products, and crafting items. Demos. Also, breeders on hand with alpacas, sheep, and other animals. Concessions. Service animals only. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $4 ($6 for both days) cash only; kids 12 & under, free. (567) 249–5294, fiberexpo.com.
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“Morning Music @9:29”: Northside Community Church
MoreLocal pianist-organist Kathryn Goodson is joined by various musicians in performances of classical music programs TBA. Coffee & refreshments. 9:29 a.m., 929 Barton Dr. Free. [email protected].
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Annual Turner’s Trot 5K: U-M American Student Dental Association
More5K run/walk. Prizes for 1st finishers. Raffle. Proceeds benefit the Ryan Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of a U-M dental student. 9:30 a.m., County Farm Park Main Pavilion, 2230 Platt. $25. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/um-turner-trot.
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“Pawtober at Rolling Hills”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
MoreAll invited to dress up their pets to enjoy a 1.5-mile walk through the park along the paved trail, with themed stations and pet treats (no human candy) for your pets along the way. 9:30–11 a.m., Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsi. $5/dog, plus $6 (nonresidents, $10) vehicle entry fee. Preregistration required at washtenaw.org/registerparks; #RH721307.
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“Yard Sale at the Museum”: Dexter Area Historical Society
MoreOct. 2 & 3. Sale of new and gently used donated items to benefit the Dexter Museum. Donations accepted Sept. 30–Oct. 1, 9:30 a.m–3:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., 3443 Inverness, Dexter. Free admission. dexterhistory.org.
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9th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk: Women & Men Working for Change
More5K run/walk to raise money and awareness to support those affected by domestic violence. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m.-noon, Frog Island Park, 699 Rice St., Ypsi. $35, preregistration required here. wmwfc.org.
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Public Works Open House: City of Ann Arbor
MoreAll invited to a family-friendly event that includes tours of the salt dome, the chance to operate a solid waste truck, “fix” a water main break, and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Wheeler Service Center, 4251 Stone School Rd. Free. a2gov.org/public-works.
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“Quilting Bee”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
MoreBoth seasoned quilters and people who haven’t sewn before are invited to join this communal event to stitch a traditional quilt top around a frame. Materials provided. Bring your own chair. The final product will be displayed at Parker Mill. All ages welcome. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Parker Mill County Park, log cabin, 4650 Geddes. Free.
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U-M Climate Week
MoreSept. 27–Oct. 4. A week of speeches, forums, clothing exchanges, and more. Today’s Earthfest includes hands-on art and gardening activities, free bicycle repairs, and information tables by local sustainability organizations. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., the Diag. Complete calendar at climateweek.umich.edu/calendar.
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All-Day Shapenote Singing: Riverside Arts Center
More76 N Huron St, Ypsilanti
Join us for a special all-day singing from THE SACRED HARP (2025). No experience necessary–just bring your voice and your curiosity! Some books will be available to borrow. We sing from 10 AM- 3PM, with a potluck lunch in the middle. You are invited (but not required!) to bring an item for the traditional potluck lunch.
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Saline Woodcarving Show
MoreShow and sale of wood art by more than 20 artists. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Liberty School, 7265 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline. $5 admission (kids age 11 & under, free). facebook.com/MIWoodCarvers.
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“Apple Daze”: Dexter Lions Club
MoreThis annual event boasts a popular classic car show, a pie-eating contest, and pumpkin bowling. Also, craft booths, kids games, bounce houses, hayrides to the Dexter Cider Mill, free eye exams for kids, and more. Live entertainment TBA. Food vendors. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Monument Park, downtown Dexter. Free admission. facebook.com/appledaze.
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Scio Farms Hosting – Psycho Farms Craft Show: SCIO Farms - Crystal Collins, Michelle Giffin and Tori
More6655 Jackson Rd, Club House, Ann Arbor (Scio Township)
Craft Show – Local Artisans – Bake Goods, Crochet Items, T-shirts, Jewelry, Wood Working and much more
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3rd Annual Fairly Odd Finds Festival: Goblins N Ghouls
MoreCraft sale with 50+ vendors, food trucks, art installations, live mural painters, a pumpkin patch, kids activities including tie-dye and face painting, a costume contest, and more. Live music TBA. Halloween costumes encouraged. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free admission. onestopsoulshop.com.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
MoreEvery Fri., Sat., & Wed. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. noon–12:30 p.m. (Fri. & Wed.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Free. [email protected].
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“Fall River Roundup”: Huron River Watershed Council
MoreAll invited to learn about and help collect macroinvertebrates—including insect larvae and crayfish—from Huron River tributaries to measure the river’s health. Kids welcome if accompanied by an adult. Two start times. Rain or shine. 9 & 10:30 a.m., various places as assigned. Free. Preregistration required at hrwc.org/volunteer/roundup. (734) 769–5123, [email protected].
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U-M Physics Department Saturday Morning Physics
MoreOct. 3, 17, & 31. A popular series of talks aimed at general audiences by U-M and visiting scholars.
Oct. 3: “Do People Really Believe That? The Science of Survey Research.” U-M communication professor Yanna Krupnikov discusses how seemingly small survey design decisions can have big consequences when measuring public opinion.
Oct. 17: “Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and Einstein’s Cosmological Constant.” Kansas State University physics professor Bharat Ratra discusses the astronomical data that persuades cosmologists that dark matter and the as-yet-undetected dark energy are by far the main components of the universe.
Oct. 31: “Spooky, Spectacular Halloween Demo Show.” Family-friendly Halloween-themed physics demonstrations by U-M physics faculty.
10:30 a.m., 170 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. Also via livestream; see bit.ly/saturdayphysics. Free. (734) 764–4437.
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“Return of the Makerspace: Robotics”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
MoreOct. 3 & 4. All invited to design, build, and experiment with robots. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 220 E. Ann. $16 museum admission (babies under 2, free). (734) 995–9439, discoverscienceandnature.org/aahom.
