C&G Newspapers | Published October 15, 2025
1. Trick or Treat Trail
Oct. 18 • Clawson
Also performances by Detroit Circus Co. and strolling magician from Wunderground Magic Shop, costumes encouraged during free event, doughnuts and cider provided by Clawson Parks, Recreation & Senior Services and Clawson Youth Assistance, 6-7:30 p.m., Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., facebook.com/clawsonyouthassistance
Also nearby:
Royal Oak Spooktacular
Includes trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, DJ, magic show, face painting, kids costume parade and contest, free treats and more, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 19, Centennial Commons, 204 S. Troy St., royaloakchamber.com
Read more: Clawson and Royal Oak to host 2 trick-or-treating events
2. Tank dedication
Oct. 17 • Eastpointe
See ceremony for newly-displayed M8 armored gun system vehicle, 2 p.m., front lawn of Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road, also Cars and Coffee event the following day, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 18, plus free admission all weekend, noon-3 p.m. Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18 and noon-4 p.m. Oct. 19, mimths.org, YouTube
Read more: New tank dedication Oct. 17
3. 'All 4 Emma' comedy fundraiser
Oct. 18 • Warren
Benefit for girl in need of right kidney transplant, previously had tumor and left kidney removed following stage three renal cancer diagnosis last December, show hosted by nonprofit Comedy 4 Cancer features Bob Phillips, Peggy Beattie and Andy Genitti, also spaghetti dinner, gift basket raffles, 50-50 and cash bar, 7 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.), Bishop Murphy Knights of Columbus, 22040 Ryan Road, comedy4cancer.com
Read more: ‘All 4 Emma’ comedy fundraiser to benefit family of 3-year-old
4. Roseland Park Cemetery tour
Oct. 18 • Berkley
Self-guided but with volunteer historians sharing strories at some gravesites, 1-4 p.m., 29001 Woodward Ave., rain date Oct. 19, event benefits Berkley Historical Museum, (248) 658-3335, museum@berkleymi.gov
Read more: Berkley, museum to host tour of Roseland Park Cemetery
5. Theater/live music
Oct. 16-19 • Various locations
‘Beetlejuice Jr.’
Musical based on Tim Burton’s 1988 comedy-horror film, performed by Junior Actors of Ridgedale, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 2 p.m. Oct. 18-19, Ridgedale Players, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, continues Oct. 24-26, ridgedaleplayers.com
Read more: Ridgedale Players present ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’
‘Sense and Sensibility’
Theatrical version of Jane Austen novel set in late 1700s England, presented by Grosse Pointe South High School’s Pointe Players, 7 p.m. Oct. 16-18, 11 Grosse Pointe Blvd. in Grosse Pointe Farms, demarcd@gpschools.org
Read more: Pointe Players highlight love and laughs in ‘Sense and Sensibility’
‘Steel Magnolias’
Play about six women who share laughter, tears and strength in Louisiana hair salon, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 2 p.m. Oct. 19, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Nicely Theatre Group performs musical about Jewish family battling antisemitism, changing norms and traditions in early 1900s Russia, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17-18 and 2 p.m. Oct. 19, The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in The J, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, continues Oct. 24-26, nicelytheatregroup.org
‘Symphony Spooktacular’ concert
Performance by Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra, audience encouraged to wear costumes, 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 17, Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., season continues Dec. 5, March 13 and May 8, royaloakorchestra.com
Read more: Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra celebrates 30th anniversary, looks to future
Bonus: Macomb County HarvestFest
Oct. 18-19 • Sterling Heights
Includes trick or treat stations, hayrides, bird and reptile shows, pumpkin patch, inflatables, princesses and superheroes, petting zoo, movies, live music, games, food trucks and more, also bring items for Gleaners Community Food Bank, noon- 5 p.m., pavilion at Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway, harvestfestevents.com
Related: Halloween & Fall Fun Events
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