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    U-M Football vs. Indiana

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    Sold out. Time TBA, Michigan Stadium. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com/sports/football.

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    “Prescribed Fire Festival”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens

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    All invited to learn about how prescribed burns help maintain healthy ecosystems at this family-friendly event that includes hands-on activities, demonstrations, and more TBA. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. (734) 647–7600, mbgna.umich.edu/events.

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    “Mystic Market”: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore Gathering Series

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    Market featuring otherworldly crafts and services from botanical products and incense to tarot readings. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main, upstairs. Free. (734) 665–2757, crazywisdom.net. [25 Sunday]

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    Elemental Ecstatic Dance

    Elemental Ecstatic Dance
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    Every Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing to a variety of recorded music, from EDM to classical and ambient to world music. Wear loose clothes, barefoot or stocking feet. 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m., A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce. $20 (age 11 & under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. tinyurl.com/ecstatic-dance-a2.   

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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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    Regattas: U-M Sailing Club

    Regattas: U-M Sailing Club
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    Oct. 4 & 25. All invited to watch club members and any others who want to enter their own boats in a (free) race. Oct. 4: Sunfish Regatta features small, nimble sailing dinghies. Oct. 25: Bone Chiller Regatta is open to all classes of sailboats up to 20 feet. Crews are often hamming it up in costume. 11:30 a.m. (Oct. 4) & 11 a.m. (Oct. 25), Baseline Lake, 8010 Strawberry Lake Rd. Free. (734) 426–0920. 

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    Sunday Artisan Market

    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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    “Halloween Parade”: Main Street Area Association

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    All costumed kids, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to join a costume parade (lineup begins at 11:30 a.m.) led by AADL staff from the AADL down Liberty to Main. This is followed by trick-or-treating (12–2 p.m.) at businesses displaying black & orange balloons. Also, dancing, games, and crafts (12–2 p.m.). 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., AADL. Free. mainstreetannarbor.org.

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    AADL Halloween Celebration: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Includes 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

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    1679 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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    Open Mic.: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater.

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    Hear.Say Brewing + Theater. 2350 W. Liberty.

    All musicians invited. Sign-up on arrival. Donations benefit UNICEF. Noon–3 p.m.

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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.