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    Unkle Lay Lee & the Moonshine All-Stars.: Old Town

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    Old Town 122 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor

    Local quintet led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Gray Motsinger that plays an eclectic brand of outlaw country with punk, funk, and rock influences.

     

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    Huron Gun Collectors

    Huron Gun Collectors
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    Oct. 17 & 18. About 100 dealers and collectors offer guns, knives, ammunition, and other hunting equipment for sale, including antiques and collectibles. Youth age 17 & under must be accompanied by an adult. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Admission $5 (kids age 12 & under, free). (517) 546–4710.  

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    “Monster Ann Arbor Record & CD Collector’s Show”: Rerun Records

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    Popular fair with more than 50 dealers selling rare and collectible used records and CDs, as well as hard-to-find new releases. Food and beverages for sale. Patrons may bring in a few records to sell. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Weber’s Boutique Hotel, 3050 Jackson Ave. $4 (kids age 10 & under, free); $15 early bird admission starting at 8 a.m. To reserve a dealer table, contact Rod at (734) 604–2540 or [email protected]. facebook.com/annarborrecordshow.

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    “Insect ID Day”: Huron River Watershed Council.

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    All invited to help identify the macroinvertebrates gleaned during the Oct. 3 “River Roundup” (see listing). Each child must be accompanied by an adult. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 1-3 p.m. (choose one session), 117 N. 1st St., Ste. 100. Free. Preregistration required at hrwc.org/volunteer/id-day/. [email protected]; 769-5123.

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    H.A.C. Ultimate

    H.A.C. Ultimate
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    Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Beginners welcome. Play proceeds regardless of the weather. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. (734) 846–9418, [email protected].  

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    Sunday Artisan Market

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    Every Sun. Juried market of local handmade arts & crafts, now in its 35th year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Kerrytown Farmers Market pavilion. Free admission. (734) 913–9622.

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    Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards

    Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
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    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.

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    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms

    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
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    Every 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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    Fall Gathering: Many Hands Lifesharing Community

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    1850 Baker Road , Dexter

    Join us at our annual free Fall Gathering on the land at Many Hands

    Come celebrate with us on the land of Many Hands Lifesharing Community and see how we’re transforming 94 acres into tomorrow’s lifesharing model..

    Walk the trails, explore the land, enjoy autumn bites, and connect with others who believe in the power of inclusive community.

    Can’t wait to see you there:

    Explore our trails – make sure to wear confortable shoes
    View our garden
    Enjoy pizza, hot dogs, drinks and more
    Participate in our regenerative farming demonstration
    Partake in family fun activities
    Connect with others in our Lifesharing community
    All ages and abilities are welcome.

    https://manyhandslc.org/

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    Harvest Festival: Cobblestone Farm Association

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    A festival with traditional and vintage lawn & house games, cooking & craft demos, and tours of the restored 1844 Ticknor-Campbell farmhouse. Also, a chance to feed the goats. Live traditional music, snacks for sale. Noon–4 p.m., Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard. Free; donations appreciated. [email protected].

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    “Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy

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    Fri. 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

    Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
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    Every 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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    “Playing with pH in Botanical Dyes”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Detroit-based textile artist Meghan Navoy demonstrates the basics of using household items to alter the shade of plant-based dyes. Followed by a chance to dye a bandana or pillowcase to take home. 1–3 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    Drop-in Knitting: Spun

    Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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    Every 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. 

  • Wheelchair Sports Camp and Gaelynn Lea.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Double bill featuring 2 acclaimed disabled performers. Lea is a pop-folk singer-songwriter from Minnesota known for her cinematic arrangements of live-looped violin melodies. Wheelchair Sports Camp is a live hip-hop band from Denver fronted by MC Kalyn Rose Heffernan, a wheelchair-using, profanely queer, and tiny rapper, with a very distinctly high-pitched sense of humor. 1 p.m. Free.

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    U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater

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    Every 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.