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What’s Happening Around Ann Arbor: October 27–November 2, 2026
Halloween festivities, local arts and autumn outings across Ann Arbor, Dexter, Ypsilanti, Saline, Manchester and Chelsea.
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What's Happening Around Ann Arbor: October 20–25, 2026
A curated guide to Halloween events and community activities across Ann Arbor, Dexter, Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea and Manchester.
What's Happening Around Ann Arbor This Week: October 13–18
From a fall farmers market and U-M performances to a Buhr Park Boo Bash and Cobblestone Farm's Harvest Festival, here's what's happening October 13–18.
What's Happening Around Ann Arbor This Week: October 6–11
Artoberfest, a Northville living-history tour, fall market shopping and a Halloween paddle on the Huron River highlight the week.
What's Happening Around Ann Arbor This Week: September 29–October 4
Fall is settling into Southeast Michigan, with downtown events, the Ann Arbor Marathon, fall activities and plenty of reasons to get out around the area.
More Than Real Estate: Why I Created This Site
A personal note from Sheila on why home, community and local knowledge belong together — and what she hopes this site can become for people across Southeast Michigan.