10/03/2026
October brings actvities to do!
October is here, and there’s plenty happening around Ann Arbor and nearby communities this month!
From fall festivals and corn mazes to art, football, and Halloween traditions, here are a few events to add to your October calendar:
Fairly Odd Finds Festival | October 3
Shop local vendors, grab something from the food trucks, and enjoy live art, a pumpkin patch, costumes, and family activities in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor Marathon | October 4
Runners take over the city with routes through downtown, the U-M campus, the Huron River area, and some of Ann Arbor’s favorite outdoor spaces.
Edgefest 30 | October 7–10
Four days of adventurous jazz, improvisation, and live performances at Kerrytown Concert House and other locations around Ann Arbor.
A2 Artoberfest | October 10–11
Spend a fall weekend downtown browsing work from nearly 100 artists, with art, food, music, shops, and restaurants all within walking distance.
UMMA Fall Opening Celebration | October 10
Explore new exhibitions, art activities, tours, and more as the University of Michigan Museum of Art celebrates its reopening.
Michigan Football vs. Indiana | October 24
It’s another fall football Saturday in Ann Arbor, with game-day energy, tailgating, and plenty happening around campus and downtown.
Spooky Sprint | October 24
Celebrate Halloween a little early with a themed run through the fall scenery at Rolling Hills County Park in Ypsilanti.
Downtown Ann Arbor Trick or Treat Parade | October 25
Costumes, a downtown parade, trick-or-treating at local businesses, and family activities make this one of the month’s most festive events.
Blast Corn Maze | Throughout October
Head to Dexter for a classic fall outing with a corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, farm animals, yard games, and special Glow Maze nights.
U-M Halloween Concert | October 31
Wrap up the month at Hill Auditorium with a family-friendly Halloween performance from the University Symphony Orchestra and University Philharmonia Orchestra.
