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AADL Halloween Celebration: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreIncludes a costume contest (judging begins at 11:30 a.m., awards at 3 p.m.) for all ages, with prizes. Also, a “not-so-scary haunted house” (12:30–3:30 p.m.) for adults & kids grade 3 & up that’s designed to be spooky and creepy, but not scary; it has a sensory friendly hour (10:30–11:30 a.m.) for kids with special needs. And professional ice carver Ben Goebel gives a pumpkin carving demo (12:30–3:30 p.m.). 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Trunk or Treat: Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church
More1679 Broadway, Ann Arbor
Everyone of all ages is welcome to our 4th annual Trunk or Treat this Sunday, October 25th, from 11:45 to 12:45. We’ll have entertainment and fun for all ages
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Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
MoreEvery Sat. & Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.
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Nightspots
Open Mic.: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater.
MoreHear.Say Brewing + Theater. 2350 W. Liberty.All musicians invited. Sign-up on arrival. Donations benefit UNICEF. Noon–3 p.m.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
MoreEvery Thurs. & Mon. Play open to all skill levels age 18 & up, both ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs.) and non-sanctioned (Mon.). Noon–3:30 p.m. (Thurs., $9) & 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Mon., $5); $1–$2 less for AASC members. 1320 Baldwin. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
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“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
MoreFri. Oct. 2 & 16 and every Sat. & Sun. (See review) During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show some animals that live in the rainforest, including a two-toed sloth, a Dumeril’s boa, an iguana, and a red-footed tortoise at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. & Sun., staffers show a two-toed sloth, a Dumeril’s boa, and an iguana at 1 & 4 p.m., and a red-footed tortoise at 2 & 3 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 7–9 p.m. (Fri.) and noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.
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Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery Sun. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on Oct. 4, game playtesting with Michigame Design Lab (2 p.m.), during which players are invited to try out new board & card games from local designers Bruce Bielawa & Joe Hopkins and provide feedback. Noon–6 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. sylvanfactory.com.
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“Marvelous Magnets”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
MoreEvery Sat. & Sun., except Oct. 3 & 4. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for age 5 & up that explores magnetism, magnetic fields, and what they have to do with everyday life. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
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“Oops! All Felt”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAll invited to drop in and work on various projects using the library’s surplus felt. No detailed instruction provided. 1–3 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Drop-in Knitting: Spun
MoreEvery Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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“Ecological Restoration Workday”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
MoreAll invited to help improve bird habitats by maintaining trails and clearing invasive shrubs at the WBNA Searles Nature Preserve. Dress for the weather; bring leather work gloves and water. Tools and know-how provided; bring your own tools, if you’d like. 1–3 p.m., Searles Nature Preserve; park along Bolla Rd., ¼ mile west of Stony Creek Rd., Ypsi. Free. washtenawbna.org.
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“Oops! All Felt”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAll invited to drop in and work on knitting and crochet projects using the library’s surplus felt. No detailed instruction provided. 1–3 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Shape Note Singing: Ann Arbor Sacred Harp
MoreAll invited to join an afternoon of shape note, or sacred harp, singing, an early American form of communal hymn singing. Songbooks available, but singers are encouraged to bring their own. Note that this is not the group’s usual second Sunday. 1–4 p.m., the Ark, 316 S. Main. Free. (734) 478–3394, (734) 995–2519, [email protected].
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“Halloween Open House”: Scio Township Fire Station
MorePony rides, a chance to check out the fire trucks, tours of the station, face-painting, a magic show, a bounce house, games, and refreshments. 1–4 p.m. 1055 N. Zeeb. Free, donations welcome. sciotownshipmi.gov/fire.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
MoreEvery Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. T. Rex (noon) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes scenes of dinosaur violence); The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own; and Tales of the Maya Skies (2 p.m.) immerses viewers in the wonders of Mayan science, examining how Mayan scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics. Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., 1105 North University. $9 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
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Scio Twp Fire Department Halloween Open House
More1055 N Zeeb Rd, Scio Township
All ages are welcome to the Scio Twp Fire Station for a fun-filled day including: refreshments, candy, pony rides, open trucks, station tours, face-painting, balloons, magic, giant games, and special guest The WAVE haunted bus! Magic shows at 1:30pm & 2:45pm.
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“Pro Tools: Ancestry”: Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
MoreTalk by professional genealogist Leah Larkin, followed by a small group discussion on the same or other topics with facilitators (in person and on Zoom). 1:30 p.m., Trinity Health Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott, parking lot P, Ypsi. Also via livestream; for URL email [email protected] by Oct. 23. Free.
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Sunday Drop-in Tour: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
MoreEvery Sun., except Oct. 4. Docent-led tours exploring surprising highlights of the museum’s collection in “What’s Around the Corner?” (Oct. 11); various everyday ancient Egyptian artifacts in “Walk with an Egyptian” (Oct. 18); and objects related to death, burial, and the afterlife in the ancient world in “Halloween Visits to the Ancient Dead” (Oct. 25). 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
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“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
MoreEvery 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.
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“Hotel Transylvania”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Oct. 25: “Hotel Transylvania” (Genndy Tartakovsky, 2012). Animated comedy about Dracula’s struggles to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson. FREE, but preregistration requested at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 2 p.m.
