20 Festive Things to do in Detroit this Fall

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 5:03 pm

There is so much happening in Detroit this fall that it's hard to keep track of what is going on. Look no further than your ultimate guide to all the festive fall events that take place until Thanksgiving. With an Oktoberfest happening almost every weekend, marathons and 5Ks, and fun Halloween events to bring the kiddies to, you and your family will never be bored. All photos from Facebook or Metro Times galleries.

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Ste. Anne Annual Sausage Festival
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 23-25
@ St. Anne Catholic Church
5920 Arden Ave., Warren
5-10 p.m.
No, no, not that kind of sausage fest. This is of the traditional Polish variety. Be treated to a mix of beers, Polish dance performances, live bands, games, rides, and of course plenty of Polish cuisine.

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Funky Ferndale Art Fair
September 23-25
@ Downtown Ferndale
Friday: 3-7 p.m. Saturday: 10-7 p.m. Sunday: 11-6 p.m.
Forget all the other art fairs that you've ever been to because Funky Ferndale beats them all. We may be a tad biased because our offices are in Ferndale, but Funky Ferndale is eclectic, fun, and of course funky as hell.

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Rochester Mills Brewing Co Oktoberfest
Friday & Saturday, 9/23-9/34
@ Rochester Mills Brewing Co.
400 Water St, Rochester, MI 48307
Rochester Mills makes some great beer, but nothing compares to the Oktoberfest that they brew for this time of year. The party that they are throwing is going to be absolutely insane. Not only will there be delicious beer, but you can count on games, food, and bouncy houses for the kids. The party starts at 5 p.m. on Friday and officially ends at 11:55 p.m. on Saturday.

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Detroit Design Fest
Wednesday-Sunday, September 21-25
@ Various Locations and times
We've wrote about the Detroit Design Festival before, but it's so damn cool that it needs to be included in this slideshow. For all the info on the fest, read this article here.

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Michigan Renaissance Festival
Every weekend till October 2
12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly
How can you not love the Renaissance Festival? And if you're never been then you need to act quickly!

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St. Joseph Oktoberfest
Saturday-Sunday, September 24-25
@ Mother of Devine Mercy Parish
4440 Russell Street., Detroit
Noon- 9 p.m.
We're not really sure why these churches are hosting Oktoberfest parties, but Jesus did drink a lot of wine so we don't mind one bit. Obviously, there will be tons of Oktoberfest beer to drink, but there will be a German dinner with roast chicken that sounds absolutely heavenly. Plus, it's free admission.

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Canterbury Village Oktoberfest
September 23-24
@ Canterbury Village
Friday 7-11 p.m. and Saturday 2-11 p.m.
2369 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion
Canterbury Village is super adorable so it's the perfect place to have an Oktoberfest party. For two days the village will be taken over by German-beer lovers. And don't forget to check out the radio station the WRIF while you're there as they will be spinning some great rock tracks.

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Mt. Clemens Oktoberfest
Friday-Sunday, Sept 23-25
@ Downtown Mt. Clemens
Friday: 6-11 p.m. Saturday: 2-11 p.m. Sunday: noon- 6 p.m. Not only do you get three days to drink all the Oktoberfest you want, but there will be live performances from some of the best German bands in town. 50 Amp Fuse goes on at 7 p.m. on Saturday night and the Eric Neubauer band plays Sunday at 1 p.m. Add in a Euchre tournament on Sunday night and German dishes at Bath City Bistro down the street and you have your weekend set.

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Apples & Honey Festival
Sunday, 9/25
@ The J
2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor
2-5 p.m.
In celebration of Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah — the jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor is throwing a great little event for all members of the community to come and learn about Jewish holidays and traditions. Apples and honey are traditionally consumed during these holiday months and are a delicious combination if you've never tried. There will be food and games for the little ones, too.

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Dakota Inn Rathskeller Oktoberfest
Every weekend in October
@ Dakota Inn
17324 John R St.
Squeeze into your Lederhosen and Dirndl and swing by this old school Bavarian watering hole for its month-plus long Oktoberfest festivities. Featuring the sounds of the Dick Wagner & Die Rhinelander band, Immigrant Sons, Harry Lutz & Die Fahrenden Musikanten, and Tommy Schober & Sorgenbrecher Band. Shows start at 8 p.m. and run through midnight. $3 admission and don't forget your Chicken Hat.

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Detroit Classic Cocktail
October 14
@ Shed 3 in Eastern Market
7 p.m.-11 p.m.
This “gala celebration” event will highlight both local and national spirits and will give some of your favorite barkeeps at popular bars a chance to show off their craft cocktail making skills. Participating spots include: Gold Cash Gold, Grey Ghost, The Last Word, La Rondinella, and more. Advanced tickets go for $45 online and $50 at the door. Each ticket purchase includes 12 drink samples.

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Zoo Boo
Friday-Sunday, October 7-9, 14-16, and 21-23
@ Detroit Zoo
8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
5- 8 p.m.
Zoo Boo is the cutest god damn event in the entire world. You get to see the animals at the Zoo, and a bunch of adorable little kids dressed up in Halloween costumes (bonus points if they're dressed like an animal) walk around and Trick-or-Treat. And don't forget all the fun activities like extreme pumpkin carving and the craft tent.

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Zwanze Day
Saturday, October 1
@ Jolly Pumpkin
2319 Bishop Circle East, Dexter
2:15-7 p.m.
Special release of the Cantillon brewery from Brussels usually takes place in London or New York, so this Michigan event is something different (perhaps speaking of our rise in beer making prominence). Normally they do it in London or NYC etc, so its pretty cool they're hosting one in Michigan this year. The event first opens to VIP ticket holders ($125), who will have a first taste of the Zwanze beer. Then general admission guests will be permitted to enter and have at whatever is left.

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Detroit Free Press Marathon
October 15
@ Downtown Detroit
The Free Press marathon is the marathon for runners in metro Detroit. Over 30,000 runners participate in various stages of the marathon. Plus, you get to run into Canada and back. How fun is that?

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Pistons Fit 5K
Sunday, October 9 @ 9 a.m.
@ The Palace of Auburn Hills
6 Championship Dr, Auburn Hills
For the fourth year in a row, the Palace and the Detroit Pistons are hosting a wonderful 5K for all types of runners to run in. The thing that sets this 5K away from the rest of them is that you finish the race inside the Palace like a true badass that you were always meant to be.

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Detroit Fall Beer Festival
Friday & Saturday, October 21-22
@ Eastern Market
Friday: 4-9 p.m. Saturday: 1-6 p.m.
2934 Russell St, Detroit
We all love our beer in Detroit, and there is no better way to express said love than heading to the Detroit Fall Beer Festival in Eastern Market. All of the beer is brewed in Michigan and this event is one of the largest all-Michigan beer events in the state. There will be lots of Oktoberfest beers to taste as well as some fall ciders and fall beers like Bell's Best Brown Ale. Tickets are $40 on their website and $45 at the door.

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Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
October 14-16, 20-23, and 27-30
@ Geenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn
We all know how freckin adorable Greenfield Village is — and it's about to get a whole lot spookier with the Hallowe'en nights at the Village. Come down and walk through the streets as thousands of pumpkins are lit up for your enjoyment. Just make sure you look out for a witch or ghoul!

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Royal Oak Beer Fest
Saturday, October 8
@ Royal Oak Farmers Market
316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak
7:30-11 p.m.
Celebrate all of the fantastic fall beer at the premiere Oktoberfest in Royal Oak. There will be great Michigan-made Oktoberfest brews on top of all the other great fall beers that Michigan has to offer like hard ciders and brown ales. VIP tickets will run you $20 and general admission are a sweet $15.

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Theatre Bizarre
Friday-Saturday, October 14-15 & 21-22
@ Masonic Temple
500 Temple St, Detroit
We can't tell you how excited we are that Theatre Bizarre will be back. This year, the organizers have decided that the greatest masquerade on Earth will be happening two weekends this year! Friday night is the Gala night that starts at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday night is the true Theatre Bizarre where the freaks all come out to play. Tickets are quite pricey so you may want to start saving up now.

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Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 24
@ Downtown Detroit
Yes, the Turkey Trot is amongst us, again! Known as "the parade before the parade," the Turkey Trot is celebrating its 34th year as being one of the best races in all of Detroit. You have the option to run a 10K, 5K, or just 1 mile with all your friends and family who aren't too hungover from the biggest bar night the night before.

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