• Lingenfelter Collection Fall Open House for the Pink Fund

    The Lingenfelter Collection is opening its Brighton warehouse to the public Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to raise money for the Pink Fund. Visitors can see about 130 to 150 muscle cars, Corvettes and exotic vehicles. There is no ticket charge. The collection asks guests to make a donation in any […]

    Donation of any amount requested
  • Howl-O-Ween at Howell Nature Center

    Howell Nature Center will hold three separately ticketed Howl-O-Ween sessions on Saturday, Oct. 10: 1 to 3 p.m., 3 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. The family event includes a hayride, trick-or-treat stations, cider and doughnuts, wildlife presentations, Halloween activities and play time in Alexandria’s Nature Scape. Location: Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle […]

    $1 – $17
  • Trivia for Literacy fundraiser at Faulkwood Golf Club

    Livingston County Literacy Coalition will hold its second annual Trivia for Literacy fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The evening includes team trivia, food and a cash bar. Proceeds support the coalition’s free adult literacy services, including one-on-one tutoring, English-language learning and digital literacy programs. Location: Faulkwood Golf Club, 300 S. Hughes […]

    $30
  • Steps Against Melanoma 5K Walk at Kensington Metropark

    The 21st annual Steps Against Melanoma 5K Walk returns to Martindale Beach at Kensington Metropark on Sunday, Oct. 11. Registration opens at 9 a.m., stage introductions begin at 10:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 11 a.m. The event is free, family-friendly and dog-friendly. Donations support AIM at Melanoma’s research and education work. Organizers also […]

    Free; donations welcome
  • ARTrageous at Brighton Center for the Performing Arts

    ARTrageous brings live painting, music, dance, theater and audience participation to Brighton Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Oct. 11. Lobby doors open at 3 p.m. The approximately two-hour performance begins at 4 p.m., followed by a gallery walk where guests can view the completed artwork. Location: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 […]

    $29 – $54
  • Hartland After Dark at Hartland Music Hall

    Cromaine District Library will bring local history, folklore and reported hauntings to Hartland Music Hall for an adults-only speaker program Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m. Michigan author and psychic medium Kristy Robinett will discuss Hartland stories, local legends and paranormal accounts. The program is intended for adults age 18 and older. Location: […]

    Free; registration required
  • LivCo Launchpad

    Livingston County entrepreneurs can meet lenders, accountants, mentors and small-business advisers during a free morning at the Livingston Business HUB. LivCo Launchpad is designed for people testing a new idea, formalizing a side business, considering a storefront or growing a business that is one to three years old. Sessions cover legal setup, bookkeeping, taxes, cash […]

    Free; advance registration required
  • Pinckney Friends of the Library Book Sale

    Browse used books and support local library programs at the Friends of the Pinckney Community Public Library sale on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The sale is at Pinckney Community Public Library, 125 Putnam Street, Pinckney, MI 48169. Purchases are cash only; prices vary.Sale proceeds help the Friends support library programs […]

    Cash purchases only; prices vary
  • Legend of Sleepy Howell

    Fire & Ice Pavilion, Downtown Howell Clinton Street, Howell, MI, United States

    Legend of Sleepy Howell in October 2015. This archive image shows a past event. Photo: Joshua Young (Joshuay04) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized for the web. Howell Recreation’s Legend of Sleepy Howell returns Saturday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Fire & Ice Pavilion in downtown Howell. Where: Clinton and […]

    Free
  • Brighton Library Local Author Showcase

    Meet local writers and browse their books at Brighton District Library’s Local Author Showcase on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.Admission is free. The library is at 100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48116. Authors handle their own book sales, so payment options may vary.The library also plans vendors selling reading accessories and […]

    Free
  • Boo Fest at Green Oak Village Place

    Bring costumes and treat bags to Green Oak Village Place on Friday, October 23, for two hours of free trick-or-treating and Halloween games. The shopping center’s 17th annual Boo Fest runs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participating shops and local businesses will offer candy and giveaways, with seasonal activities including a witches’ ring toss and pumpkin-themed […]

    Free for families
  • Candlelight and Shadows on the Kilgen Organ

    Hartland Music Hall will trade its usual glow for candlelight Friday, October 23, when organist John Lauter plays a family-friendly hour of spooky favorites on the hall’s historic Kilgen organ. When: Friday, October 23, 2026, from 7 to 8 p.m.Where: Hartland Music Hall, 3619 Avon St., Hartland, MI 48353Admission: Free, but registration is requiredWho: All […]

    Free; registration required