Events
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Nightspots
Keegan Jacko.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborMainstream country covers, and some originals, by a band led by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.
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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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“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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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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Community Listing
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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Remodelers Home Tour: Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor
MoreOct. 3 & 4. A chance to tour 13 newly remodeled Ann Arbor homes. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., various locations. $10 includes both days (age 16 & under, free), in advance online at a2tix or and by cash or check at any of the tour houses listed. (734) 996–0100, bragannarbor.net.
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Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival: Small + Indie Press (Ann Arbor District Library)
MoreA day of talks by notable small press comic artists, including Vermont-based cartoonist Noah Van Sciver (11:30 a.m.), L.A.-based cartoonist Katie Skelly (3 p.m.), and National Book Award–winning cartoonist Nate Powell (3 p.m.). Signings. Also, exhibits of work by dozens of other comic artists; for a complete list see aadl.org/a2cafsip. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
MoreEvery 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.
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Taste of Greece Gyro Fundraiser: AHEPA
More“AHEPA TASTE OF GREECE GYRO DRIVE-THRU” AHEPA is sponsoring a Gyro Drive-Thru fundraiser at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Ann Arbor (3109 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) on Friday, October 2, from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm and on Saturday, October 3, from 11:00 am -7:00 pm. Dinner is $20 and includes a Gyro Sandwich, Spanakopita, Greek Salad, and a Bottle of Water. Baklava will be available for $6 or 2 for $10. All net proceeds will go toward AHEPA Charitable initiatives and St. Nicholas Church. -
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Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
MoreEvery Fri.–Sun., Sept. 19–Nov. 1. A large corn maze with 3.5 miles of trails and 3 exits to allow for routes of various lengths. Also, a U-Pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, pedal cars, straw maze, and yard games. On Sept. 27, Family Fun Day (11 a.m.–3 p.m.) features ice cream, balloon art, kids activities, and live music from the Saline Fiddlers. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sun.), & 5–9 p.m. (Fri.), 6175 Daly, Dexter. $16 (ages 5–12, $13; age 4 & under, free with adult admission). blastcornmaze.com.
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Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
MoreEvery Fri.–Sun. A large corn maze with 3.5 miles of trails and 3 exits. Also, a u-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, pedal cars, straw maze, and yard games. The corn maze is illuminated and guests get a free glow stick on Glow Maze Nights (Oct. 9, 16, & 23, 5–9 p.m.). On All You Can Carry Pumpkin Day (Oct. 25, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.), for $10 you can purchase all the pumpkins you can successfully stack and carry down the lane. On Pumpkin Smash Day (Oct. 30, 5–9 p.m.), each guest receives a free pumpkin to smash, which is then composted or fed to the farm’s animals. Costumes encouraged for the Halloween Spooktacular (Oct. 31, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.). 5–9 p.m (Fri.), 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sun.). 6175 Daly, Dexter. $16 (ages 5–12, $13; age 4 & under, free with adult admission). blastcornmaze.com.
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“MOOnster Mash”: Barn Sanctuary
MoreAn afternoon of Halloween-themed activities at this local farmed animal sanctuary. Includes a costume contest, face painting, trick-or-treating, and a chance to meet various animals, including a potbellied pig and goats. Also, plant-based food and desserts. No dogs allowed. Noon–4 p.m., 20179 McKernan, Chelsea. Tickets $25 (kids, $10; 2 & under, free) in advance at barnsanctuary.org. (734) 270–6845.
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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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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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Community Clothing & Costume Swap: Argus Farm Stop
MoreAll invited to exchange clean, gently used clothing items for all ages, as well as family-friendly Halloween costumes and accessories. 1–4 p.m., 1200 Packard. Free. argusfarmstop.com.
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Collaborative Concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
MoreThis volunteer ensemble joins forces with the Skyline and Saline high school orchestras for a performance of music TBA. 3–4 p.m., Saline High School, 1300 Campus Pkwy., Saline. Free. dextercommunityorchestra.org.
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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.
