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    Keegan Jacko.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Mainstream 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

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    Display 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

    Fiber Expo
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    Oct. 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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    U-M Climate Week

    U-M Climate Week
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    Sept. 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

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    76 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

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    Show 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

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    This 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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    3rd Annual Fairly Odd Finds Festival: Goblins N Ghouls

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    Craft 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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    Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival: Small + Indie Press (Ann Arbor District Library)

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    A 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

    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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    Taste of Greece Gyro Fundraiser: AHEPA

    Taste of Greece Gyro Fundraiser: AHEPA
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    “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

    Blast Corn Maze: Nixon Farms
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    Every 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

    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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    “MOOnster Mash”: Barn Sanctuary

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    An 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

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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.