Free things to do this weekend in the Ann Arbor / Detroit Metro area

Ann Arbor / Detroit Metro Area's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, October 9, 2026 to Sunday, October 11, 2026.

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• Fire Safety Day at Romulus Library - Romulus Public Library - 11121 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174, Friday, October 9, 2026, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
• Half off Milkshakes for Half Days! - MilkShake Factory - 326 South Maple Road, Ann Arbor, MI, Friday, October 9, 2026, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
• Family Fall Fest - Dearborn Historical Museum - Commandant's Quarters, 21950 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI, Saturday, October 10, 2026, 12PM - 4PM
• Cider in the City at Beacon Park - Beacon Park - Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI, Saturday, October 10, 2026 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, 1PM - 5PM
• Madison Heights Fall Festival - 801 Ajax Drive, Madison Heights, MI, Saturday, October 10, 2026, 12PM - 3PM
• Plymouth Fire Prevention Open House - Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department - Sandusky Street, Plymouth, OH, Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10AM - 2PM
• Tecumseh's 32nd Annual Appleumpkin Festival - City of Tecumseh - 309 E Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh, MI 49286, Saturday, October 10, 2026 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm
• Watershed 101 Presentation - Ray Township Public Library - Ray Township Public Library, Saturday, October 10, 2026, 6:00PM - 7:00PM; 1:00PM - 2:00PM
• Canton Farmers Market - Canton Farmers Market - Ridge Road North, Canton, MI 48187, Sunday, October 11, 2026, 9AM - 1PM
• Dearborn Historical Guild Gift Shop Garage Sale - Dearborn Historical Guild - McFadden-Ross House, 915 Brady St., Dearborn, MI, Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10AM - 3PM
• Great Skeleton Scavenger Hunt - Indian Springs Metropark - 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, MI 48386, Sunday, October 11, 2026, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.